News
Disease progression and therapy response vary in MS by ethnicity
African Americans and Hispanics had more severe illness than Caucasians, and there were other differences as well.
News
Newly approved drugs offer new hope in NMOSD
Trio of medications offer relief from relapses, neurologist tells colleagues
News
Infections – especially urinary and kidney – are higher in MS
Among patients with MS, the infection rate was more than quadruple the rate in a control cohort.
News
Anti-CD20s linked to higher COVID-19 severity in MS
Older age and disability are also linked to extra risk, registries find, but not other DMTs.
News
Certain DMTs in MS may attenuate COVID-19 vaccines
Adjust timing if feasible, neurologist says, but focus on getting shots in arms.
News
COVID-19: Another study links colchicine to better results
Brazilian trial tested gout drug against placebo in hospitalized patients.
News
Meta-analysis: No evidence that SNRIs relieve back pain
But antidepressants may provide relief for knee OA and sciatica.
News
Vitiligo treatment options abound but consider patient goals
Before turning to therapy, he said, make sure to understand what the patient wants.
News
Preadolescent acne: Management from birth requires increasing vigilance
No treatment may be necessary for acne in the first few months of life, but the condition can leave scars in children as young as ages 3-6 months...
News
Beware a pair of dermatologic emergencies in children
Patients with SSSS commonly have concurrent skin pain, fever, irritability, malaise, and poor feeding.
News
Are HMAS appropriate for posttransplant maintenance in acute leukemias?
Not yet, hematologist/oncologist tells colleagues at ALF meeting.