Includes an overview of SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis; the neuroinvasive potential of coronaviruses; proposed mechanisms of CNS invasion with SARS-CoV-2 and possible neuropathological mechanisms; case reports of neurological complications; and recommendations from the European Academy of Neurology.
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MS curiosities in a curious time
August 20, 2020The following are some of the novelties, oddities and curiosities recently published in the multiple sclerosis literature.
HSCT and COVID-19: There is a new report of four MS patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the 6-31 months after receiving autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (Gazca et al. Hematology 2020;25:320). Subjects (3F, 1M) were aged 39-54 years. Three contracted COVID-19 from a family member. Only 1 of 4 patients was hospitalized but did not require an ICU stay. No neurological complications of COVID-19 infection were reported. Read More
Molecular profiling of slowly expanding MS lesions
August 12, 2020A new study has reported that the molecular and immune profile of slowly expanding lesions (SEL) in progressive multiple sclerosis is distinct from that of active demyelinating lesions that occur in the relapsing phase of MS (Jackle et al. Brain 2020;143:2073-2088; free full text at https://academic.oup.com/brain/article-pdf/143/7/2073/33502654/awaa158.pdf). SELs are considered the pathological correlate of MS disease progression.
Slide deck: COVID-19 – Epidemiology in Canada (July 29, 2020)
July 29, 2020Summary of epidemiology, testing and mortality rate; Canada and world statistics.