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DMTs, stem cell transplants both reduce disease progression in MS
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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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Does rituximab delay disability progression in patients with secondary progressive MS?
Patients with secondary progressive MS who are treated with rituximab off label may accrue less disability during follow-up, compared with matched...
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Integrated analysis suggests cladribine’s safety in MS
Cladribine is not associated with an increased risk of infections or malignancy, and treatment-induced lymphopenia is transient.
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Food allergies linked to increased MS relapses, lesions
Patients with food allergies had more MS relapses and greater odds of further nerve damage.
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Real-world data reveal long-lasting effects achieved with RRMS treatments
BERLIN –
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Virus-Specific T-Cell Infusions May Resolve Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Infusion of allogeneic BK virus-specific T cells may be an effective treatment for patients with progressive multifocal...
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Breastfeeding with MS: Good for mom, too
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Stroke, arterial dissection events reported with Lemtrada, FDA says
Rare but serious events described in multiple sclerosis patients given alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) prompts new warning.
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Fatigue in MS: Common, often profound, tough to treat
BERLIN – Cognitive behavioral therapy carries the best evidence to treat MS-related fatigue.