Dr. Li concurred.
“It remains indispensable in patients presenting with their first clinical attack (CIS) as [its] use allows for an earlier diagnosis by demonstrating lesion dissemination in time in addition to lesion dissemination in space, the hallmarks for the diagnosis of MS. Early diagnosis leads to early treatment, which may help in preventing disease progression and improve long-term prognosis.”
Dr. Li has received multiple drug company grants and acted as a consultant to multiple pharmaceutical companies, but had no disclosures relevant to gadolinium.