Tag: PhD8

Poster-Relapse Therapy

Long-Term Safety of Satralizumab in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Results from the Open-Label Extension Periods of Sakurasky and Sakurastar

Background: Satralizumab reduced relapse risk vs placebo in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) patients and had a favourable...

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Poster-Psychosocial Factors

Identifying Behavioral Targets to Reduce Missed Multiple Sclerosis-Related Appointments: Potential Implications for Interventions

Background: Missed appointments without cancellation or “no shows” can cause disruptions in necessary healthcare services, which can be...

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Poster-Neurophysiology; Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatry

Stability of the Gut Microbiota in Persons with Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis and Related Demyelinating Diseases

Background: Little is known about the stability of the gut microbiota in multiple sclerosis (MS) over time. Objectives: To determine if the...

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Poster-Neurophysiology; Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatry

Identifying Prospective Memory Deficits in MS with a Single Task from the Memory for Intentions Test: An IRT and ROC Analysis

Background: While many persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) have prospective memory (PM) issues, which can have an impact on everyday...

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Poster-Disease-modifying Therapy

Baseline MRI Predictors of Cognitive Processing Speed in Participants with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis from the Phase 3 Expand Study

Background: Siponimod showed beneficial effects on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesion activity, total brain and gray matter (GM)...

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Poster-Disease-modifying Therapy

Real-World Safety and Effectiveness of Delayed-Release Dimethyl Fumarate in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Patients: Interim Results from Esteem

Background: Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) demonstrated strong efficacy and a favorable benefit–risk profile in patients with relapsing-remitting...

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Poster-Disease-modifying Therapy

Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Eculizumab in AQP4+ Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

Background: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) relapses can cause significant and irreversible neurologic disability. In...

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Poster-Disease-modifying Therapy

Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Siponimod in Active SPMS and Overall SPMS Populations: Expand Study Data up to 5 Years

Background: In the EXPAND Core study, siponimod significantly reduced the risk of 3-/6-months(m) confirmed disability progression...

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Poster-Disease-modifying Therapy

Characteristics and Outcome of COVID-19 in Patients with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Ofatumumab

Background: A global pandemic of COVID-19 has resulted in over 78 million cases as of 23 December 2020. Risks of COVID-19 in people with...

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Platform-Disease Modifying Therapies

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...

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