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March 7, 2001
JAMA. 2001;285:1229-1230.
Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Canada, or Mexico who read any 3 of the selected continuing medical education (CME) articles in this issue of JAMA, complete the CME Evaluation Form, and fax it to the number or mail it to the address at the bottom of the CME Evaluation Form are eligible for category 1 CME credit. There is no charge.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor CME for physicians. The AMA designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour of category 1 CME credit per JAMA issue toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). Each physician should claim for credit only those hours that were actually spent in this educational activity.
Physicians in Other Countries
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Mexico, or Canada are eligible for CME credit even if they live or practice in other countries. Physicians licensed in other countries are also welcome to participate in this CME activity. However, the PRA is available only to physicians licensed in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Earning Credit and the CME Evaluation Form
To earn credit, read 3 of the articles listed below that are designated for CME credit carefully and complete the CME Evaluation Form. The CME Evaluation Form must be submitted within 1 month of the issue date. A certificate awarding 1 hour of category 1 CME credit will be faxed or mailed to you; it is then your responsibility to maintain a record of credit received.
One of our goals is to assess continually the educational needs of our readers so we may enhance the educational effectiveness of JAMA. To achieve this goal, we need your help. You must complete the CME Evaluation Form to receive credit.
Statement of Educational Purpose
JAMA is a general medical journal. Its mission and educational purpose is to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health. A flexible curriculum of article topics is developed annually by THE JOURNAL's editorial board and is then supplemented throughout the year with information gained from readers, authors, reviewers, and editors. To accommodate the diversity of practice types within JAMA's readership, the Reader's Choice CME activity allows readers, as adult learners, to determine their own educational needs and to assist the editors in addressing their needs in future issues.
Readers of JAMA should be able to attain the following educational objectives: (1) select and read at least 3 articles in 1 issue to gain new medical information on topics of particular interest to them as physicians, (2) assess the articles' value to them as practicing physicians, and (3) think carefully about how this new information may influence their own practices. The educational objective for each CME article is given after the article title below.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
The following articles in this issue may be read for CME credit:
Abacavir-Lamivudine-Zidovudine vs Indinavir-Lamivudine-Zidovudine in Antiretroviral-Naive HIV-Infected Adults: A Randomized Equivalence Trial1155
Educational Objective: To compare the efficacy of 2 combination regimens for treatment of HIV infection.
Relationship Between Trauma Center Volume and Outcomes1164
Educational Objective: To compare outcomes for seriously injured patients at high- vs low-volume trauma centers.
Using Internet Technology to Deliver a Behavioral Weight Loss Program1172
Educational Objective: To learn about an Internet-based weight loss program.
Effects of Vitamin E on Lipid Peroxidation in Healthy Persons1178
Educational Objective: To understand the effect of vitamin E on lipid peroxidation in healthy volunteers.
Time Trends in Autism and in MMR Immunization Coverage in California1183
Educational Objective: To learn that there was not a relationship between MMR immunization rates and autism caseload in California.
HIV Infection in Women in the United States: Status at the Millennium1186
Educational Objective: To review risk factors for HIV infection, morbidity, and mortality among US women.
Improving Survival From Sudden Cardiac Arrest: The Role of the Automated External Defibrillator1193
Educational Objective: To learn that the automated external defibrillator may be safe and effective.
Monitoring and Ensuring Safety During Clinical Research1201
Educational Objective: To review an expert panel's recommendations for ensuring patient safety in clinical research.
After reading 3 of these articles, complete the CME Evaluation Form.
RELATED ARTICLES
Abacavir-Lamivudine-Zidovudine vs Indinavir-Lamivudine-Zidovudine in Antiretroviral-Naive HIV-Infected Adults: A Randomized Equivalence Trial
Schlomo Staszewski, Philip Keiser, Julio Montaner, Francois Raffi, Joe Gathe, Vitor Brotas, Charles Hicks, Scott M. Hammer, David Cooper, Margaret Johnson, Stephanie Tortell, Amy Cutrell, Daren Thorborn, Robin Isaacs, Seth Hetherington, Helen Steel, William Spreen, and for the CNAAB3005 International Study Team
JAMA. 2001;285(9):1155-1163.
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Relationship Between Trauma Center Volume and Outcomes
Avery B. Nathens, Gregory J. Jurkovich, Ronald V. Maier, David C. Grossman, Ellen J. MacKenzie, Maria Moore, and Frederick P. Rivara
JAMA. 2001;285(9):1164-1171.
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Using Internet Technology to Deliver a Behavioral Weight Loss Program
Deborah F. Tate, Rena R. Wing, and Richard A. Winett
JAMA. 2001;285(9):1172-1177.
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Effects of Vitamin E on Lipid Peroxidation in Healthy Persons
Emma A. Meagher, Orla P. Barry, John A. Lawson, Joshua Rokach, and Garret A. FitzGerald
JAMA. 2001;285(9):1178-1182.
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Time Trends in Autism and in MMR Immunization Coverage in California
Loring Dales, Sandra Jo Hammer, and Natalie J. Smith
JAMA. 2001;285(9):1183-1185.
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HIV Infection in Women in the United States: Status at the Millennium
Shannon L. Hader, Dawn K. Smith, Janet S. Moore, and Scott D. Holmberg
JAMA. 2001;285(9):1186-1192.
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Improving Survival From Sudden Cardiac Arrest: The Role of the Automated External Defibrillator
John P. Marenco, Paul J. Wang, Mark S. Link, Munther K. Homoud, and N. A. Mark Estes III
JAMA. 2001;285(9):1193-1200.
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Monitoring and Ensuring Safety During Clinical Research
Michael A. Morse, Robert M. Califf, and Jeremy Sugarman
JAMA. 2001;285(9):1201-1205.
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