The Canadian Network of MS Clinics has posted a Q&A for patients with multiple sclerosis. Included are the group’s recommendations (see link below) for disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). Not immunosuppressant: Beta-interferons (Avonex, Betaseron/Extavia, Rebif, Plegridy), glatiramer acetate (Copaxone, Glatect), teriflunomide (Aubagio), and minocycline. Read More
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Slide deck: COVID-19 – Epidemiology in Canada (March 30, 2020)
March 30, 2020Summary of epidemiology, testing and mortality rate; Canada and world statistics.
MS 2020 – the view from a decade ago
March 18, 2020“It’s difficult to make predictions – especially about the future.” – Yogi Berra
A decade ago, Dr. Aaron Miller, Mount Sinai, New York, took a game swing at the crystal ball and wrote the article, “Multiple sclerosis: where will we be in 2020?” (Miller A. Mt Sinai J Med 2011;78:268-279). Read More
Evaluating acute migraine therapies: ICER
March 11, 2020The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), a drug pricing watchdog in the U.S., has ruled that novel oral migraine therapies have similar effectiveness but are not superior to triptans (5-HT 1B/1D agonists). Read More