Efficacy of Ofatumumab Greater than Teriflunomide in Early Relapsing MS
Ofatumumab was found to have greater efficacy than teriflunomide for the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed relapsing multiple sclerosis.
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DMTs Most Effective Among Certain Subgroups of Individuals With MS
Effectiveness of disease modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis was shown to be associated with shorter disease duration and lower relapse rate.
Case Report: Autoimmune Encephalitis in Patient With Crohn Disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis Receiving Infliximab
In this case study presented at ACTRIMS 2020, researchers reported on data from a patient with Crohn disease and ankylosing spondylitis who developed autoimmune encephalitis while receiving infliximab.
Multiple Sclerosis Susceptibility Associated With Certain Gut Bacteria
A network of gut bacteria species may be associated with host genetic factors that increase susceptibility to multiple sclerosis.
Natalizumab Linked to Disability Improvement in Early Relapsing-Remitting MS
More patients with early relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) treated with natalizumab experienced confirmed disability improvement than disability worsening.
Hyperlipidemia Onset May Occur Earlier in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
The onset of hyperlipidemia may occur earlier in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Patients Receiving Treatment for MS Have Increased Risk for Any Infection
Patients who have been diagnosed with and treated for multiple sclerosis (MS) have an increased risk for any type of infection, with the highest risk being for renal tract infections.
Shared Genetic Variants Associated With Migraine and Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers sought to find any genetic variants associated with migraine or MS that could be identified from genome-wide association studies.
Fatigue, Anemia, Pain, Sleep Disorders Found to Be Part of MS Prodrome
Fatigue, anemia, pain, and sleep disorders form part of the prodrome in MS.
Telehealth May Be Safe and Feasible for Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis
Home telehealth may be a feasible and safe option for veterans with multiple sclerosis who have difficulty accessing services from the VA or community services.
Risks for Cardiac Outcomes Found to Be Higher in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Patients with vs without multiple sclerosis were found to be at increased risk for several cardiac events.
Multiple Sclerosis Outcomes Worsened When Youths Transition to Adult Care
Roughly half of patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (MS) who transition to adult clinics experience worsened clinical disability.
New Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Therapies More Effective Than Injectables
Using newer disease-modifying therapies for the initial treatment of pediatric multiple sclerosis may be more effective than injectables at controlling disease activity.
Depression Linked to High Future Disease Activity Risk for Multiple Sclerosis
The researchers concluded that patients with both MS and depression experience worsening in neurological function, relapses, and lesions activity after 1 year compared with patients without depression.
STOP-Bang Questionnaire Effective for OSA Screening in Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers of the study assessed the sensitivity and specificity of the STOP-Bang tool in patients with MS.
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