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Global MS trends: A chaotic picture with risk as the central theme
It’s tough to draw firm conclusions from the vastly varied studies assessing epidemiologic patterns of MS around the world, says Dr. Alberto...
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Focus on preventing comorbidities in MS, physician urges
NASHVILLE, TENN. – It’s a kind of ‘lifestyle disease’ since other conditions can worsen it, Dr. Allen C. Bowling says, so healthier living is...
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Pregnancy may be ideal time to consider switching MS drugs
NASHVILLE, TENN – Women with multiple sclerosis who fare poorly on specific medications before pregnancy don’t tend to do any better afterward, a...
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MS clinic thrives by making regular care a ‘loss leader’
To make make up for losses, the Atlanta center has begun offering its own ancillary services.
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New guidelines for gadolinium-based contrast agents take conservative stance
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The agents remain necessary in initial diagnosis and other specific clinical scenarios.
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VIDEO: PML prevention is possible, even when treating patients with aggressive MS
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Short treatment periods with natalizumab are possible for patients with aggressive disease, even with JC virus antibody...
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Research on exercise in MS needs to build up some muscle
Researchers hope to increase the number of studies on cognitive rehabilitation and exercise in MS, just as has happened recently to rehab in...
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Pediatric MS gets a win with fingolimod
NASHVILLE, TENN. – First successful phase 3 study in pediatric MS may lead to a reshaping of the pediatric MS treatment paradigm.
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Inside the complex, surprising world of MS comorbidities
Research suggests some conditions are more common in MS. Cancer is an outlier: Its rates may actually be lower than in the general population.
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Value-based care spawns new challenges for MS physicians
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Quality measures for MS aren’t designed to address patient needs, an advocate says, and cost issues spell more trouble.