Multiple Sclerosis
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Is MRI a viable alternative to lumbar puncture for MS diagnosis?
In many cases, the central vein sign on MRI could obviate the need for a spinal tap.
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NfL levels might presage MS disability
A spike occurred about a year before clinical worsening.
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A better way to predict fall risk in patients with MS?
“Instead of looking at reduced maximum muscle strength, perhaps we should start looking at reduced rate of force development when trying to...
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‘Reassuring data’ for two MS meds in pregnancy
Preterm birth, spontaneous abortions, and major congenital anomalies were rare with anti-CD20 drugs ocrelizumab or natalizumab.
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Should McDonald criteria include optical nerve lesions?
Researchers come out in favor, with a caveat against misdiagnoses.
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Stem cell transplantation ‘substantially’ superior to fingolimod in cutting MS relapse risk
AHSCT is substantially superior to fingolimod and marginally superior to natalizumab in reducing the risk of posttreatment relapses.
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Higher cardiovascular fitness may help preserve mobility in MS
Cardiorespiratory fitness “may exert neuroprotective effects on the central nervous system.”
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High-efficacy therapies for MS: When and how to use them
Experts make the case for use of high-efficacy therapies in MS.
From the Journals
One in three MS patients reports chronic itch
Itch is historically underrecognized as a symptom of MS, but physicians should know that it is common and may negatively impact quality of life....
Literature Review
Ublituximab bests teriflunomide in head-to-head clinical trials
The results of the ULTIMATE I and II trials may pave the way for ublituximab’s approval as the third high-efficacy anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody...
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Cognitive impairment may predict physical disability in MS
Clinicians should consider testing cognitive processing speed in patients with MS to identify those who are at increased risk for disease...