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New data bolster latitude’s association with MS prevalence
DALLAS – After integrating data from 94 new studies, “the latitudinal gradient in MS prevalence ... significantly enhanced in magnitude,”...
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Which comorbidities most diminish quality of life in patients with MS?
DALLAS – Systemic lupus erythematosus, depression, and hyperthyroidism may have large effects on health-related quality of life in patients with...
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MRI is a critical part of the MS precision medicine toolkit
DALLAS – As the central vein sign emerges as a candidate biomarker, researchers are tracking very early lesions.
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Survey of MS patients reveals numerous pregnancy-related concerns
DALLAS – Of those who became pregnant following diagnosis, 20% reported postpartum depression or anxiety.
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Teriflunomide transmission can occur in female partners of men taking the drug
DALLAS – Women who had low detectable levels of teriflunomide did not engage in more frequent sexual intercourse than did women with undetectable...
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Neurologists grappling with patients who embrace ‘stem cell tourism’
DALLAS – The unethical practice of offering unproven cellular preparations to patients is rising in multiple sclerosis.
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Don’t forget social determinants of health in minority MS patients
DALLAS – Keep race and ethnicity in mind when caring for patients with multiple sclerosis, says Dr. Lilyana Amezcua.
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CSF biomarker clusters correlate with MS severity
DALLAS – Proteins related to astrocytes and microglia are elevated in the CSF of patients with multiple sclerosis and correlate with MS disease...
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Tanuja Chitnis: “It’s the right time” for precision medicine in MS
DALLAS – Dr. Chitnis discusses why this year’s ACTRIMS Forum centers around precision medicine.
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Large survey reveals that few MS patients have long-term care insurance
DALLAS – The findings suggest that clinical care teams should initiate early discussions of possible long-term needs with their patients.
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Smartphone-based visual tests for MS patients show promise
DALLAS – Researchers have developed tests to detect visual pathway disturbances, with an eye toward ease of use.
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Spinal cord atrophy found to be accelerated in subset of RRMS patients
DALLAS – The finding marks the first of its kind.
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Early intensive treatment of MS may benefit patients
Real-world population-based cohort study finds better outcomes at 5 years with first-line treatment with a high-efficacy therapy.
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Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cells May Treat Aggressive MS Effectively
BERLIN—Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) could prevent disease activity and promote functional...
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Interferon Beta May Not Affect Pregnancy Outcomes in MS
BERLIN—European registry data do not support the hypothesis that exposure to interferon beta before conception or during...
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Daclizumab beta may be superior to interferon beta on MS disability progression
A post hoc analysis indicates that daclizumab beta has superior efficacy, compared with interferon beta-1a, regardless of patients’ baseline...
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