Treatment decisions in multiple sclerosis—insights from real-world observational studies

M Trojano, M Tintore, X Montalban, J Hillert… - Nature Reviews …, 2017 - nature.com
The complexity of multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment means that doctors and decision-makers
need the best available evidence to make the best decisions for patient care. Randomized …

Disease modifying therapies for relapsing multiple sclerosis

DM Wingerchuk, BG Weinshenker - Bmj, 2016 - bmj.com
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common, disabling, putatively autoimmune neurological disease
with worldwide distribution. It typically begins as a relapsing disorder that later evolves to a …

[HTML][HTML] Timing of high-efficacy therapy in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a systematic review

B Merkel, H Butzkueven, AL Traboulsee… - Autoimmunity …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Immunotherapy initiated early after first presentation of relapsing-remitting
multiple sclerosis is associated with improved long-term outcomes. One can therefore …

[HTML][HTML] Use of natalizumab in persons with multiple sclerosis: 2022 update

SA Morrow, F Clift, V Devonshire, E Lapointe… - Multiple Sclerosis and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Natalizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody used for treatment of highly
active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). With more than 15 years of post-marketing …

G-computation, propensity score-based methods, and targeted maximum likelihood estimator for causal inference with different covariates sets: a comparative …

A Chatton, F Le Borgne, C Leyrat, F Gillaizeau… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Controlling for confounding bias is crucial in causal inference. Distinct methods are currently
employed to mitigate the effects of confounding bias. Each requires the introduction of a set …

Observatoire Français de la Sclérose en Plaques (OFSEP): A unique multimodal nationwide MS registry in France

S Vukusic, R Casey, F Rollot, B Brochet… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
The care of multiple sclerosis (MS) in France is based on two complementary interlinked
networks: MS expert centers in university hospitals and regional networks of neurologists …

Comparative effectiveness of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant vs fingolimod, natalizumab, and ocrelizumab in highly active relapsing-remitting multiple …

T Kalincik, S Sharmin, I Roos, MS Freedman… - JAMA …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (AHSCT) is available for
treatment of highly active multiple sclerosis (MS). Objective To compare the effectiveness of …

Comparison of fingolimod, dimethyl fumarate and teriflunomide for multiple sclerosis

T Kalincik, EK Havrdova, D Horakova… - Journal of Neurology …, 2019 - jnnp.bmj.com
Objective Oral immunotherapies have become a standard treatment in relapsing-remitting
multiple sclerosis. Direct comparison of their effect on relapse and disability is needed …

Therapy of highly active pediatric multiple sclerosis

P Huppke, B Huppke, D Ellenberger… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: Study aims were to determine the frequency of highly active disease in pediatric
multiple sclerosis (MS), the response to natalizumab (NTZ) and fingolimod (FTY) treatment …

Observational data: understanding the real MS world

T Kalincik, H Butzkueven - Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Randomised clinical trials are the primary source of evidence, guiding the use of disease-
modifying drugs in multiple sclerosis. However, the spectrum of questions that can be …