Using biomarkers to predict clinical outcomes in multiple sclerosis.

Using biomarkers to predict clinical outcomes in multiple sclerosis. Pract Neurol. 2019 Jun 26;: Authors: Castle D, Wynford-Thomas R, Loveless S, Bentley E, Howell OW, Tallantyre EC Abstract Long-term outcomes in multiple sclerosis (MS) are highly varied and treatment with disease-modifying therapies carries significant risks. Finding tissue biomarkers that can predict clinical outcomes would be valuable in individualising treatment decisions for people with MS. Several candidate biomarkers-reflecting inflammation, neurodegeneration and glial pathophysiology-show promise for predicting outcomes. However, many candidates still require validation in cohorts with long-term follow-up and evaluation for their independent contribution in predicting outcome when models are adjusted for known demographic, clinical and radiological predictors. Given the complexity of MS pathophysiology, heterogeneous panels comprising a combination of biomarkers that encompass the various aspects of neurodegenerative, glial and immune pathology seen in MS, may enhance future predictions of outcome. PMID: 31243138 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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