Evaluation of Ethnicity as a Predictor of Diagnostic Phenotype and Prognosis in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder in Toronto, Canada

ConclusionsIn this multi-ethnic cohort from Toronto, Canada, blacks with NMOSD were less likely than Asians to demonstrate classic NMO by 2006 diagnostic criteria. Caucasians had better long-term disability outcomes compared to Asians as measured by the EDSS.
Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Source Type: research