Gait in Multiple Sclerosis Improved With Dalfampridine Plus Physical Therapy
A combination of dalfampridine extended-release and physical therapy (PT) has shown efficacy for improving gait in people with multiple sclerosis
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Medical Cannabis Shows Promise in Treating Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Differing formulations and ratios of the subjects’ medical cannabis regimens have been accounted for, though further information about ratios of CBD and TCH are subject to change due to continued ongoing research.
Multiple Sclerosis Pain Common Disruptive Factor in Everyday Activities
Pain in patients with multiple sclerosis may affect their daily functioning regardless of disease severity.
Dimethyl Fumarate Not Associated With Greater Pain vs Other DMTs in Relapsing-Remitting MS
Investigators assessed the effect of disease-modifying treatments on pain in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Skin Tone, Race May Be Associated With Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
The MS and monophasic ADS groups were compared using quantified melanin measurements via the DSM II Colorimeter; self-reported skin tones of fair, medium, olive, or dark; a self-reported race; and skin tone, which was self-reported using 10 numerical panels of color.
Proposed Protocol Taps Occupational Therapist for Assistance With MS Medication Adherence
The protocol authors propose a more objective method of managing medication adherence through a profile performed by an occupational therapist.
Ozanimod Superior to Interferon for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
This study analyzed results from SUNBEAM (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02294058) and RADIANCE (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01628393), 2 double-blind, randomized, phase 3 trials.
Ocrelizumab May Improve Cognition in Patients At Risk for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Cognitive impairment is common in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and considerably impacts quality of life.
Alemtuzumab Reduces MRI Disease Activity, Brain Volume Loss in Relapsing-Remitting MS
Alemtuzumab is associated with reduced magnetic resonance imaging disease activity and the slowing of brain volume loss over 7 years in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Optimized Urinalysis Reflex Reduces Urine Culture Orders in MS
Due to the increased risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in people with MS and similar CNS demyelinating diseases, as well as the tendency of UTIs to trigger more MS flares, the affected population are subject to a large number of unneeded antibiotic prescriptions and asymptomatic bacteriuria treatments.
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