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Early GI symptoms in COVID-19 may indicate fecal transmission
The discovery is preliminary. “There is evidence of the virus in stool, but not evidence of infectious virus.”
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Risk factors for death from COVID-19 identified in Wuhan patients
The odds of dying in the hospital increased with age, higher SOFA score, and D-dimer level exceeding 1 mcg/L.
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WHO declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic
The WHO Director-General cited the “alarming levels of spread and severity” and the “alarming levels of inaction.”
From the Journals
Young women with insomnia at higher risk for car accidents
Prospective longitudinal study reveals novel risk group.
Conference Coverage
Manual dexterity may decline more rapidly in pediatric-onset MS
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Age, sex, Patient-Determined Disease Steps, and multiple sclerosis type significantly affect...
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Managing children’s fear, anxiety in the age of COVID-19
Provide children with honest and accurate information geared to their age and developmental level.
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DMT use is common in older patients with MS
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – More than a third of patients with multiple sclerosis aged 60 years and older remain on disease-modifying therapy,...
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COVID-19 update: Transmission 5% or less among close contacts
New insights from China, CDC
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Serum GFAP may indicate disease severity in NMOSD
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Increased levels of serum GFAP appear to indicate a higher risk of an attack.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA cancels or postpones meetings amid COVID-19 concerns
Thus far, only a few Center for Drug Evaluation and Research events on the FDA's meeting webpage are listed as being canceled or postponed.
Conference Coverage
Age does not appear to affect efficacy of siponimod in secondary progressive MS
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Although siponimod is well tolerated overall, adverse events may lead to discontinuation...