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Can we treat secondary progressive multiple sclerosis now?
- Source :
- Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, Vol 22, Iss 2, Pp 131-136 (2019)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2019.
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Abstract
- Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) is characterized by progressive accumulation of disability without intermittent recovery. Treatment of these patients is challenging due to limited understanding of pathogenesis and fewer therapeutic options. This article summarizes difficulties in defining and conducting trials in SPMS, review major clinical trials on therapies approved and unapproved in SPMS and lastly, therapies in pipeline for use in SPMS.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09722327 and 19983549
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.61d5349dce294758bb2c9b12fdd168d0
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.AIAN_345_18