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App for MS aims to capture elusive signals of progression
Researchers in Switzerland argue for seeing MS as a continuum of disease that can progress with or without relapse. Their new smartphone-based app...
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Satralizumab reduces risk of severe NMOSD relapse
The treatment also was linked to a lower likelihood of receiving acute relapse therapy, but the study’s sample size was low.
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Cardiovascular risk factors linked to brain atrophy in MS
Even low levels of exposure to cardiovascular risk factors are important in MS and might affect brain atrophy—and therefore long-term disability—...
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Lessons for patients with MS and COVID-19
Patients with MS and COVID-19 avoided disease reactivation with combined PCR-serology testing and continued MS therapies with good results.
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Exposure to DMT may delay disability accumulation in primary progressive MS
Longer exposure to treatment is associated with a reduced risk of being restricted to a wheelchair in this patient population.
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Distinguishing COVID-19 from flu in kids remains challenging
Clinicians need to prepare for managing coinfections of COVID-19 with flu and/or other respiratory viral infections in the upcoming flu season.
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AI can pinpoint COVID-19 from chest x-rays
“We were able to separate the COVID-19 patients with very high fidelity.”
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Insomnia + COPD linked to more outpatient, ED visits
In this sample of veterans, 37.3% had both COPD and insomnia.
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‘No mobile phone’ phobia tied to sleep problems in college students
Cell phone addiction may play a role in sleep problems.
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Experts advocate for the elimination of daylight savings time
The AASM recommends a permanent year-round standard time.