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Clinically Isolated Syndrome of MS: Keeping an Eye on the Optic Nerve
Optic nerve involvement is common in clinically isolated syndrome of multiple sclerosis and can be detected by several different types of imaging. Here’s why the optic nerve is an important location for clinicians to consider in MS.
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Patients with MS Benefit from a Behavioral Weight-Loss Program
A study of patients with MS and obesity demonstrated a significant reduction in body weight among participants who followed an exercise and diet program, versus modest weight loss among patients who received only printed health-related materials.
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Telemedicine in MS
"Some telemedicine is here to stay," says Robert Bermel, MD, of Cleveland Clinic, and we'll soon find out how it compares to in-person care in a randomized trial conducted with the University of California San Francisco. (2:27)
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In Multiple Sclerosis, Can Elevations in This Neuronal Protein Signal Progression?
An international study of two separate patient cohorts found that higher levels of neurofilament light chain may predict worsening disability in patients with multiple sclerosis.
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MS and COVID-19: No Evidence of Increased Relapse Activity After Vaccination
That was the conclusion of a report that studied a large cohort of Danish patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. The results may provide valuable insight and guidance to doctors and healthcare teams that treat vaccine-hesitant MS patients.
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In MS, Which Version of NEDA is Best?
Robert Bermel, MD, of Cleveland Clinic, discusses key differences between NEDA-3 and NEDA-4, describing the ongoing debate of which target is best. (2:10)