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Plasma exchange in natalizumab-related PML shows no benefit, possible harm
Key clinical point: Plasma exchange has no clinical benefit in natalizumab-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Major finding: The risk of composite endpoint of death or an Expanded Disability Status Scale of 7.0 or more at follow-up 2 years after a natalizumab-associated PML diagnosis was an adjusted 168% greater in multiple sclerosis patients who underwent plasma exchange than in those who did not.
Study details: A retrospective analysis of the records of 723 multiple sclerosis patients with confirmed natalizumab-associated PML.
Disclosures: The study was funded by Biogen. The presenter reported receiving research grants from and serving as an advisor to Biogen and several other pharmaceutical companies.
McGuigan C et al. ECTRIMS 2019, Abstract 63.