Vasomotor Symptoms: Natural History, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options
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Vasomotor Symptoms: Natural History, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options Accreditation Statement The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded (0.05) continuing education units (CEU), which are equivalent to 0.5 contact hours.
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