Clinical Topics & News
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MS fundraising during a pandemic
The National MS Society describes how the pandemic impacted their in-person fundraising events.
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MS plus depression can increase risk of death, vascular disease
“The effects of depression and MS on all-cause mortality are synergistic.”
Literature Review
MRI is a poor disability predictor in secondary progressive MS
Literature Review
Progressive disability in MS explained?
Complete resolution of brain lesions may help distinguish MS, MOGAD, and AQP4+ NMOSD.
Literature Review
Neurologic drug prices jump 50% in five years
Most of the increased cost was due to rising costs for neuroimmunology drugs, mainly for those used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).
Literature Review
MS bears no effect on certain pregnancy complications, stillbirth, or congenital deformation
Women with MS were more likely to have elective C-sections, induced labor, and babies with low birth weight based on their gestational age.
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FDA approves intramuscular administration for peginterferon beta-1a in MS
The approval is based on data evaluating bioequivalence and adverse reactions associated with intramuscular administration compared with...
Literature Review
Is the EDSS an adequate outcome measure in secondary progressive MS trials?
Investigators say it may be time to replace as a primary outcome measure an instrument that registers more improvement than is likely possible in...
Literature Review
Stem cell transplant shows long-term benefit in MS
“Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant should be considered as a treatment strategy for MS not responding to conventional therapy.”
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Physicians react: Doctors worry about patients reading their clinical notes
As part of the 21st Century Cures Act, patients will now have the right to see their medical notes.