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ABSTRACT Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) is a chronic autoimmune neuroinflammatory disease, typically characterized by antibodies against aquaporin 4 (AQP4‐IgG) or myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG‐IgG). Simultaneous seropositivity for both antibodies in a single patient is exceedingly rare.
Yeting Luo, Shuhua Xie, Xianghong Liu
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La neuropatía epidémica cubana en su forma óptica, que afectó al pueblo de Cuba en 1992 y representó un importante desafío para los oftalmólogos del país, ha sido considerada como la más grande epidemia del sistema nervioso en la pasada centuria del xx ...
Damaris Fuentes Pelier
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Safety of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer Patients With Preexisting Autoimmune Vasculitis
Objective Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are effective cancer therapies but often cause serious immune‐related adverse events (irAEs). Patients with preexisting autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis, are excluded from trials. We aimed to evaluate the frequency, severity, and outcomes of vasculitis flares and irAEs in this population.
Juan Sevillano +4 more
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Objective To assess real‐world effectiveness of switching disease‐modifying therapy (DMT) in pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) and clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) initially treated with platform injectables on disease activity. Methods Of 2615 pediatric‐onset demyelinating disease patients at 12 clinics in the United States (US) Network of Pediatric
Aaron W. Abrams +27 more
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Current options for the treatment of optic neuritis
John H Pula,1 Christopher J MacDonald21Division of Neuro-ophthalmology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria; 2University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USAAbstract: Optic neuritis can be ...
Pula JH, MacDonald CJ
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Optic neuritis is often an initial symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS) or clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), yet comprehensive studies using the 2017 McDonald criteria for MS are scarce. Patient records from our academic centre (2010–2018) were reviewed.
Konstantin F. Jendretzky +13 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Tumefactive demyelinating lesions (TDLs) are large lesions (> 2 cm) seen in demyelinating syndromes such as multiple sclerosis, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody‐associated disorder, and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. They rarely occur in children and most often have a monophasic course.
Elizabeth C. Ballinger +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background The distribution of eye diseases differs depending on the geographical and socioeconomic context. Aim Therefore, this study analysed the pattern of eye conditions and diseases among patients at Nkhatabay District Hospital in Malawi. Methods This was a quantitative retrospective study conducted by extracting data from the outpatient ...
Mercy Gaveta +3 more
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An unusual case of optic and chiasmal neuritis caused by hypersensitivity to mycobacterium: A case report [PDF]
We describe Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings in a 49-years-old female who presented with subacute visual loss. MRI findings were suggestive of optic neuritis and chiasmal neuritis. She had necrotic mediastinal lymphadenopathy which was diagnosed
Reetika Kapoor +3 more
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