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Friday, February 22
Specificity of Barkhof Criteria in Predicting Conversion to Multiple Sclerosis When Applied to Clinically Isolated Brainstem Syndromes
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multiplesclerosis
on Fri 22 Feb 2008 07:32 AM CST
Barkhof criteria have been adopted to demonstrate dissemination in space in the new multiple sclerosis diagnostic criteria because of their high specificity for predicting conversion to multiple sclerosis. One of the 4 Barkhof criteria is the more »
B-cell depletion with rituximab in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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multiplesclerosis
on Fri 22 Feb 2008 07:06 AM CST
There is increasing evidence that B lymphocytes are involved in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis, and they may be a therapeutic target. Rituximab, a monoclonal antibody, selectively targets more »
Tysabri - Frequently Asked Questions 2 of 3
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multiplesclerosis
on Fri 22 Feb 2008 12:00 AM CST
Q. Will my insurance cover the cost of Tysabri?
A. According to Biogen Idec Canada, most private insurers are now reimbursing the cost of Tysabri. Generally insurance companies require prior authorization before they will more »
Fatigue is the most frequent complaint of MS
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multiplesclerosis
on Fri 22 Feb 2008 12:00 AM CST
Fatigue is the most frequent complaint of MS patients, even those with low Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores. Fatigue affects quality of life for many individuals and more »
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