Tag: Multiple Sclerosis
Older Age, Obesity, Disability Tied to Severe COVID-19 in MS
Proportion of patients with severe COVID-19 higher among those not receiving disease-modifying therapy
Therapeutic Hookworm Explored for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
No effect seen for hookworm versus placebo on number of new/enlarging/enhancing lesions
Exposure to Urban Air Pollution May Up Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Adjusted risk 29 percent higher among those residing in more urbanized areas
Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease
MS associated with a 3.5-fold higher risk for mortality, 1.5-fold higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease
MS associated with a 3.5-fold higher risk for mortality, 1.5-fold higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
Plasma NfL Level Tied to Risk for Disability in Multiple Sclerosis
High pNfL levels linked to increased adjusted rates of Expanded Disability Status Scale worsening
Low Vitamin D, Smoking Predict Worse Cognitive Function in MS
Higher vitamin D predicted better cognitive performance, while smoking predicted worse performance
Risk Score Can Predict Long-Term Multiple Sclerosis Progression
Secondary progression score based on five clinical risk factors
Brain Changes From Multiple Sclerosis May Occur in Preteens
Greater genetic predisposition for MS tied to imaging-observable changes in white matter in preteens
Multisensor Data Can Assess MS-Related Limb Dysfunction
Extracted features from three sensors correlate with physician-rated, patient-reported disability status
