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Long-Term Ocrelizumab Shows Manageable Infection Risk in MS
16 hours ago — Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a manageable infection risk profile through long-term treatment with ocrelizumab, according to a recent study published in Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders. “The main findings of this integrated pooled analysis suggest that continuous long-term treatment with OCR [ocrelizumab] is associated with a manageable infection risk profile ...
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The 10 Biggest Stories in Rare Disease for 2023
Dec 13, 2023 — Dizziness is common among patients with MG, found a new Australian study published in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, “and warrants further investigation.”The study also found that awareness about the role of relevant allied health services and their utilization varies among patients.
Machine Learning Could Help Identify Rare Diseases From Claims …
16 hours ago — Washington, DC—Machine learning could potentially use administrative claims data to identify rare diseases without specific ICD-10 codes, according to a poster presentation at the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) 2024 Breakthrough Summit.. The poster, presented by Ramaa Nathan, PhD, from Eversana Life Sciences, highlighted the ability of a machine learning model to identify ...
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) - Rare …
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation and demyelination of nerves in the central nervous system (CNS), especially the optic nerves and spinal cord. It manifests as episodic flare-ups of optic neuritis and longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis. 1 In 2006, after subject matter experts gathered to …
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Myasthenia Gravis, Overview- Rare Disease Advisor
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disease but the most common condition affecting the neuromuscular junction (NMJ)in skeletal muscle. 1-3 The hallmark of MG is generalized fatigability and muscle weakness, which develop as a consequence of reduced transmission of electrical impulses across the NMJ. 3 Weakness can affect the ocular, bulbar, respiratory, axial, and limb muscles. 4
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Sep 27, 2024 — Columnist with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) describes how steroid treatment of relapse comes at a high physical and mental cost.
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Life Expectancy - Rare Disease Advisor
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a heterogeneous group of rare autoimmune diseases in which ANCA target and activate neutrophils. These, in turn, attack the cells lining small blood vessels, causing inflammation and damage. 1 Depending on which organ or system is affected, the symptoms of AAV can vary greatly.