Background: COVID-19 is a potentially fatal respiratory illness, caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which developed into the ongoing pandemic claiming the lives of over...
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Design of the Phase II, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose-Expansion Portion of a Two-Part, Phase I/II, Multicenter Trial in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Background: Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a necessary risk factor for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) Abrahamyan S et al. JNNP 2020; Pakpoor...
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Effectiveness, Safety and PROs of Ofatumumab in RMS Patients Switching from Dimethyl Fumarate or Fingolimod: Artios Phase 3b Study Design
Background: Ofatumumab, a fully-human anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, is indicated for the treatment of adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease,...
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Efficacy and Safety of Ublituximab Versus Teriflunomide in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: Results of the Phase 3 Ultimate I and II Trials
Background: Ublituximab, a novel monoclonal antibody, targets a unique epitope on the CD20 antigen and is glycoengineered for enhanced B-cell cytolysis through anti-body-dependent cellular cytotoxicity...
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Improvements in Work Productivity and Activity Impairment in Ocrelizumab-Treated Patients with RRMS: 2-Year Data from the CASTING Study
Background: The Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) questionnaire is a patient-reported outcome that assesses percentage of work time missed, impairment while working, overall work...
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Postpartum Relapse Rates in Women with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis and the Impact of Disease-Modifying Drugs: A Systematic Review
Background: It is widely accepted that relapses of multiple sclerosis (MS) decrease during pregnancy; however, studies show an increased risk of relapse in the first...
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Recently Diagnosed Early-Stage RRMS: Neda, ARR, Disability Progression, Serum Neurofilament and Safety: 1-Year Interim Data from the Ocrelizumab Phase IIIb ENSEMBLE Study
Background: Early treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and rapid onset of therapeutic effect provide long-term benefits on disease outcomes. Individual and composite measures of MRI...
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