Early predictors of disability in paediatric multiple sclerosis: evidence from a multi-national registry

Conclusions A relatively later onset of MS in childhood, higher disability and pyramidal, visual or cerebellar symptoms during the first year predicted significant worsening in disability in patients with paediatric-onset MS. Persistent treatment with higher-efficacy DMTs was associated with a reduced rate of disability worsening.

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Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - November 14, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Sharmin, S., Malpas, C. B., Roos, I., Diouf, I., Alroughani, R., Ozakbas, S., Izquierdo, G., Eichau, S., Horakova, D., Havrdova, E. K., Patti, F., Terzi, M., Boz, C., Yamout, B., Khoury, S. J., Onofrj, M., Lugaresi, A., Altintas, A., Prat, A., Girard, M., Tags: Multiple sclerosis Source Type: research