…ch remedies, such as bismuth subsalicylate or an H2 blocker. When asked to compare the side effect burden with DMF compared to injectable DMTs, 53% said the burden was less with DMF, 34% said it was about the same, and 13% said it was worse with DMF. A limitation of the survey was that respondents were self-selected DMF users. Prior MSology surveys have found that a majority of DMT-treated patients believe that their current therapy is the best tr…

…7751049). The groups identified 10 key questions, and issued a series of recommendations based on the level of evidence. The following is a summary of the groups’ recommendations. Therapeutic intervention 1- All DMDs should be prescribed only in centres with adequate infrastructure to provide proper patient monitoring, comprehensive assessment, detection of side effects and the capacity to address them promptly. 2- Clinically isolated syndrome: Of…