Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a rare syndrome involving the subcortical cerebral white matter. We describe the case of a 63-year-old male patient with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis under interferon beta therapy and acute onset of atypical unilateral posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome mimicking a relapse. This case highlights the importance of clinical suspicion for multiple ...
This document is the result of the development of a Public Health program of great importance to the country. Bringing together personalities and institutions in any way involved in the care of patients suffering from particular clinical entities, it provides a complete picture of the needs on all fronts.The Strategic Consensus for Multiple Sclerosis gathered more than two dozen experts and entities relevant to...
O documento que agora se publica resulta do desenvolvimento de um programa de Saúde Pública de grande importância para o país. Reunindo as personalidades e instituições de qualquer forma envolvidas no acompanhamento de doentes sofredores de entidades clínicas particulares, faz-se o retrato completo das necessidades em todas as frentes.O Consenso Estratégico para a Esclerose Múltipla congregou mais de duas dezen...
Retraction: This article was retracted on 31 May 2019 Multiple sclerosis typically affects young women of reproductive age. Therefore, all healthcare providers involved in the follow-up of multiple sclerosis patients must be prepared to discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding issues, and provide the best possible counselling. However, there are still many doubts and heterogeneous clinical approaches partly due to t...
A esclerose múltipla afeta tipicamente mulheres jovens em idade reprodutiva. Desta forma, todo os profissionais de saúde envolvidos no seguimento destes doentes deverão estar preparados para abordar as questões relacionadas com a gravidez e amamentação e fornecer o melhor aconselhamento possível. No entanto, existem ainda muitas dúvidas e abordagens clínicas heterogéneas em parte devido à ausência de consensos ...