Older Age, Obesity, Disability Tied to Severe COVID-19 in MS
For patients with MS, age, obesity, and high Expanded Disability Severity Scale score are significantly associated with increased risk for severe COVID-19.
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Managing Neuropsychiatric Effects of COVID-19 in Multiple Sclerosis
The researchers concluded that effective monitoring of psychiatric and cognitive comorbidities was essential for patients with MS and updated treatment options applicable to the conditions of the viral pandemic are a necessity.
Therapeutic Effects of Hookworm Infection Examined in Relapsing MS
No effect seen for hookworm versus placebo on number of new/enlarging/enhancing lesions
New Oral Treatment for Relapsing Forms of MS Now Available
Zeposia is available for the treatment of relapsing forms of MS, to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease.
Exposure to Urban Air Pollution May Increase MS Risk
After examining the association between air pollution and MS, it was found that exposure to urban air pollution may increase the risk for MS.
Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for Cerebrovascular Disease
Multiple sclerosis is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease that is not completely accounted for by traditional vascular risk factors.
Greater Proportion of RMS Patients Achieve NEDA-3 With Ofatumumab vs Teriflunomide
Treatment with ofatumumab was associated with a greater proportion of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis achieving no evidence of disease activity, compared with those who received teriflunomide.
Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica at Increased Risk for Fracture
Given the limited data is available on bone health of patients with NMOSD-AQP4, researchers aimed to investigate their risk for fracture and bone loss.
Study Characterizes Treatment and Prognostic Factors Associated With MS Related Trigeminal Neuralgia
Researchers sought to collect information on the characteristics of MS-related TN and on the frequency and type of medical/surgical treatments.
Low Vitamin D, Smoking Predict Worse Cognitive Function in MS
The researchers found that higher vitamin D predicted better cognitive performance, while smoking predicted worse performance.
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