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The cerebrospinal fluid in multiple sclerosis: far beyond the bands

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT The cerebrospinal fluid analysis has been employed for supporting multiple sclerosis diagnosis and ruling out the differential diagnoses. The most classical findings reflect the inflammatory nature of the disease, including mild pleocytosis, mild protein increase, intrathecal synthesis of immuno...

Malignant multiple sclerosis: clinical and demographic prognostic factors

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Patients with malignant multiple sclerosis (MMS) reach a significant level of disability within a short period of time (Expanded Disability Status Scale score of 6 within five years). The clinical profile and progression of the disease were analyzed in a Brazilian cohort of 293 patients. Twenty-...

No correlation was observed between vitamin D levels and disability of patients with multiple sclerosis between latitudes 18° and 30° South

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: Vitamin D has taken center stage in research and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). The objective of the present study was to assess the serum vitamin D levels of a large population of patients with MS and controls living in a restricted tropical area. Methods: Data from 535 pati...

Guideline for multiple sclerosis treatment in Brazil: Consensus from the Neuroimmunology Scientific Department of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Multiple sclerosis has become an ever-increasing challenge to neurologists. With the release of the latest medications on the market, Brazilian neurologists feel divided between following their patients’ evolution in accordance with the strict rules established by the Brazilian Ministry of...

Factors associated with adherence to immunomodulator treatment in people with multiple sclerosis

Abstract To determine the association between factors and adherence to immunomodulator treatment in people with multiple sclerosis treated in reference centers. Cross-sectional study conducted with 188 people who used immunomodulators in three reference centers in Ceará from March to July 2012. Adherenc...

DNA damage and postural balance in multiple sclerosis patients

Fisioter. Mov. (Online); 30 (supl.1), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by infiltration of inflammatory cells on the Central Nervous System (CNS). There is evidence that cumulative DNA damage can contribute to various mechanisms underlying MS lesions. Changes in postural balance a...

Informe de evaluación científica basada en la evidencia disponible: esclerosis múltiple
Scientific evaluation report based on available evidence: multiple sclerosis

INTRODUCCIÓN: La Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) suele presentarse en cerca del 80% de los casos a través de episodios recurrentes y remitentes, los cuales con el tiempo podrán desarrollar a una forma progresiva y persistente. Un 10 a 15% de los casos, evidencia un cuadro sin remisiones desde su inicio. D...

Ayudas técnicas para movilidad y preservación de tejidos para personas de 15 a 64 años
Technical aids for mobility and tissue preservation for people aged 15 to 64

OBJETIVO Proporcionar referencias basadas en la mejor evidencia disponible para la evaluación e indicación de las ayudas técnicas priorizadas en cada problema de salud considerado en esta guía. La presente guía, entregará recomendaciones a los profesionales sobre: -Evaluación para la indicación d...

O papel da fé na promoção da saúde em pacientes com esclerose múltipla

Objetivo: Compreender a percepção que as pessoas com Esclerose Múltipla (EM) têm em relação ao seu sofrimento pessoal e se a fé é um recurso interno que utilizam para diminuir o sofrimento. Métodos: Estudo de abordagem qualitativa, centralizada nos temas sofrimento, fé e sentido de coerência (...

Patients with multiple sclerosis present low levels of empathy

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (12), 2016
ABSTRACT Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neuroimmunological disease that mainly affects young adults, leading to neurological disabilities over the course of their lives. Many psychiatric conditions have been reported in patients with MS, but there are remarkably few studies assessing empathy among ...