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More evidence for EBV’s role in MS
Genetic sequencing of T-cell responses suggests the possibility of an ongoing immune response.
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New research confirms recommendations on COVID-19 boosters in MS
“Even MS patients whose B cells were depleted from circulation with ocrelizumab can mount immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines.”
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Combo thrombolytic approach fails to reduce ICH in stroke
Although there were promising signs of a potential reduced bleeding risk in intracranial hemorrhage, the DUMAS study showed no benefit on the...
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Race and gender: Tailoring treatment for sleep disorders is preferred and better
Sleep disparities are multifactorial and it is important to focus on social determinants of poor sleep.
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GFAP may complement NfL as MS biomarker
GFAP is linked to progression while NfL is linked to inflammation.
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Intensive BP lowering harmful in acute ischemic stroke: ENCHANTED2/MT
“This result is not what we expected, but it is a definitive result and gives us a lower safety margin for blood pressure in acute ischemic stroke...
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Collateral flow flags stroke patients for late thrombectomy
The MR CLEAN-LATE trial shows patients selected for thrombectomy on the presence of collateral flow had a greater chance of a better functional...
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Can MS be stopped early in its tracks?
Dimethyl fumarate reduced the risk of a first acute or progressive event related to CNS demyelination by more than 80%, compared with placebo.
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Is MRI a viable alternative to lumbar puncture for MS diagnosis?
In many cases, the central vein sign on MRI could obviate the need for a spinal tap.
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NfL levels might presage MS disability
A spike occurred about a year before clinical worsening.
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A better way to predict fall risk in patients with MS?
“Instead of looking at reduced maximum muscle strength, perhaps we should start looking at reduced rate of force development when trying to...