Background Recent studies in multiple sclerosis (MS) showed longer survival times from
clinical onset than older hospital-based series. However estimated median time ranges …

The epidemiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is undergoing dramatic changes; MS is
occurring with increased frequency in many parts of the world. In this retrospective study, we …

The traditional view, based on numerous early studies and reviews, is that MS is particularly
prevalent in temperate zones both on the northern and southern hemisphere. This uneven …

Objectives–To update prevalence and incidence rates of MS among Sardinians. Materials
and methods–The present work is a “spider” kind of population based survey, conducted …

Background Nationwide population-based information on the prevalence of multiple
sclerosis (MS) in Germany has so far not been available. In this study the prevalence of MS …

OBJECTIVES To determine the underlying causes of death in a large population based
register series of patients with multiple sclerosis. METHODS The Danish Multiple Sclerosis …

Background: High-quality epidemiologic data worldwide are needed to improve our
understanding of disease risk, support health policy to meet the diverse needs of people …

Background Survival time among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) has varied
considerably according to previous reports. Objectives Survival and cause of death were …

Objective: To assess longitudinal follow-up of the incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS)
through five decades and estimate the prevalence rate in Hordaland County, Norway, on …

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders and
a leading cause of nontraumatic disability in young adults in many countries. Recent reports …