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Late Onset Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (LONMOSD) from a Nationwide ...
Santos, E; Moura, J; Samões, R; Sousa, AP; Mendonça, T; Abreu, P; Guimarães, J; Correia, I; Durães, J; Sousa, L; Ferreira, J; de Sá, J; Sousa, FIntroduction: Several neuroimmunological disorders have distinct phenotypes according to the age of onset, as in multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis. It is also described that late onset NMOSD (LONMOSD) has a different phenotype. Objective: To describe the clinical/demographic characteristics of the LONMOSD and distinguish them from those with early onset (EONMOSD). Methods: From a nationwide Portuguese NMO...
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders: a Nationwide Portuguese Clinical Epide...
Santos, E; Rocha, AL; Oliveira, V; Ferro, D; Samões, R; Sousa, AP; Figueiroa, S; Mendonça, T; Abreu, P; Guimarães, J; Sousa, R; Melo, C; Correia, IIntroduction: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare disorder in which astrocyte damage and/or demyelination often cause severe neurological deficits. Objective: To identify Portuguese patients with NMOSD and assess their epidemiological/clinical characteristics. Methods: This was a nationwide multicenter study. Twenty-four Portuguese adult and 3 neuropediatric centers following NMOSD patients...
Multiple Sclerosis Patient Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Practical R...
Cerqueira, J; Ladeira, A; Silva, AM; Timóteo, A; Vale, J; Sousa, L; Arenga, M; Abreu, P; Guerreiro, R; Sá, JThe spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed significant challenges on healthcare provision, requiring changes in the conventional patient management, particularly in chronic diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS). To increase patient safety and reduce the risk of infection, while ensuring an appropriate and regular follow-up, tele-medicine gained prominence as a valid alternative to face-to-face appointments...
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders: A nationwide Portuguese clinical epide...
Santos, E; Rocha, AL; Oliveira, V; Ferro, D; Samões, R; Sousa, P; Figueiroa, S; Mendonça, T; Abreu, P; Guimarães, J; Sousa, R; Melo, C; Correia, IIntroduction: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare disorder in which astrocyte damage and/or demyelination often cause severe neurological deficits. Objective: To identify Portuguese patients with NMOSD and assess their epidemiological/clinical characteristics. Methods: This was a nationwide multicenter study. Twenty-four Portuguese adult and 3 neuropediatric centers following NMOSD patients...
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders: A nationwide Portuguese clinical epide...
Santos, E; Rocha, AL; Oliveira, V; Ferro, D; Samões, R; Sousa, AP; Figueiroa, S; Mendonça, T; Abreu, P; Guimarães, J; Sousa, R; Melo, C; Correia, IIntroduction: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare disorder in which astrocyte damage and/or demyelination often cause severe neurological deficits. Objective: To identify Portuguese patients with NMOSD and assess their epidemiological/clinical characteristics. Methods: This was a nationwide multicenter study. Twenty-four Portuguese adult and 3 neuropediatric centers following NMOSD patients...
Pregnancy outcomes in Portuguese women with multiple sclerosis: The PREGNIMS study
Novo, A; Castelo, J; de Sousa, A; Amorim, I; Alves, JN; Calejo, M; Monteiro, A; Arenga, M; Shamasna, M; Vale, J; Sá, MJ; Palavra, FINTRODUCTION: Several questions about pregnancy in women with multiple sclerosis (MS) have been discussed, but clarification is still needed in some very practical issues. Portuguese data on this subject remain scattered and need to be analyzed in order to standardize clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe and analyze the impact of MS on pregnancy and perinatal health of children born to Por...