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Switching From Interferon Beta-1a to Alemtuzumab Improves MS Outcomes
Key clinical point: Clinical and imaging outcomes improve among patients with MS who switch from interferon beta-1a to alemtuzumab.
Major finding: The rate of freedom from relapse ranged from 83% to 90%, and disability scores were stable for 51% of patients.
Study details: An examination of data for 117 patients with MS who participated in extensions of the CARE-MS II trial.
Disclosures: Sanofi and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals supported this study. Dr. Ionete received research support from Biogen, Roche, and Sanofi. She reported receiving compensation for advisory board participation from Sanofi.
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REPORTING FROM CMSC 2019