2024
Multicenter validation of automated detection of paramagnetic rim lesions on brain MRI in multiple sclerosis
Chen L, Ren Z, Clark K, Lou C, Liu F, Cao Q, Manning A, Martin M, Luskin E, O'Donnell C, Azevedo C, Calabresi P, Freeman L, Henry R, Longbrake E, Oh J, Papinutto N, Bilello M, Song J, Kaisey M, Sicotte N, Reich D, Solomon A, Ontaneda D, Sati P, Absinta M, Schindler M, Shinohara R, Cooperative T. Multicenter validation of automated detection of paramagnetic rim lesions on brain MRI in multiple sclerosis. Journal Of Neuroimaging 2024, 34: 750-757. PMID: 39410780, DOI: 10.1111/jon.13242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchParamagnetic rim lesionsArea under the curveRim lesionsMultiple sclerosisPrognosis of MSBiomarkers of chronic inflammationWhite matter lesionsMulticenter settingMulticenter studyMulticenter validationChronic inflammationBrain MRIClinical trialsIdentified lesionsMulticenterMS diagnosisLesionsParamagnetic rimAutomated segmentation methodMRIMRI biomarkersMulticenter datasetDiagnosisSclerosisTeam of trained ratersDiagnostic performance of central vein sign versus oligoclonal bands for multiple sclerosis
Toljan K, Daboul L, Raza P, Martin M, Cao Q, O’Donnell C, Rodrigues P, Derbyshire J, Azevedo C, Bar-Or A, Caverzasi E, Calabresi P, Cree B, Freeman L, Henry R, Longbrake E, Oh J, Papinutto N, Pelletier D, Samudralwar R, Schindler M, Sotirchos E, Sicotte N, Solomon A, Shinohara R, Reich D, Sati P, Ontaneda D. Diagnostic performance of central vein sign versus oligoclonal bands for multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Journal 2024, 30: 1268-1277. PMID: 39234802, PMCID: PMC11421977, DOI: 10.1177/13524585241271988.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral vein signPositive predictive valueOligoclonal bandsDiagnostic performanceMS diagnosisCerebrospinal fluidMultiple sclerosisPredictive valueNegative predictive valueCerebrospinal fluid testingRadiological suspicionDiagnostic accuracyImaging biomarkersDiagnosisDiagnostic biomarkersMonthsSclerosisBiomarkersPilot studyBaselineSelection 3
2023
A multicenter pilot study evaluating simplified central vein assessment for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
Daboul L, O’Donnell C, Amin M, Rodrigues P, Derbyshire J, Azevedo C, Bar-Or A, Caverzasi E, Calabresi P, Cree B, Freeman L, Henry R, Longbrake E, Oh J, Papinutto N, Pelletier D, Prchkovska V, Raza P, Ramos M, Samudralwar R, Schindler M, Sotirchos E, Sicotte N, Solomon A, Shinohara R, Reich D, Sati P, Ontaneda D. A multicenter pilot study evaluating simplified central vein assessment for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Journal 2023, 30: 25-34. PMID: 38088067, PMCID: PMC11037932, DOI: 10.1177/13524585231214360.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral vein signMultiple sclerosisPositive lesionsInter-rater agreementDiagnosis of MSMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) biomarkersDiagnostic performancePossible multiple sclerosisInter-rater reliability assessmentGood diagnostic performanceMcDonald criteriaMulticenter studyVein assessmentMean ageVein signImaging biomarkersLesionsMRI sequencesCharacteristic curveSclerosisPatientsDiagnosisAssessmentParticipantsOptimal methodEarly Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Longbrake E, Kalincik T. Early Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. Neurology 2023, 101: 549-550. PMID: 37468283, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000207754.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Cerebrospinal Fluid Lymphocytic Pleocytosis is Associated With Enhanced Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown at the Time of Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis (P15-4.007)
Sivakolundu D, Kopyto M, Hill K, Elhusseiny H, Fulbright R, Hafler D, Longbrake E. Cerebrospinal Fluid Lymphocytic Pleocytosis is Associated With Enhanced Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown at the Time of Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis (P15-4.007). Neurology 2022, 98 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.98.18_supplement.2811.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
The contemporary spectrum of multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis
Solomon AJ, Bourdette DN, Cross AH, Applebee A, Skidd PM, Howard DB, Spain RI, Cameron MH, Kim E, Mass MK, Yadav V, Whitham RH, Longbrake EE, Naismith RT, Wu GF, Parks BJ, Wingerchuk DM, Rabin BL, Toledano M, Tobin WO, Kantarci OH, Carter JL, Keegan BM, Weinshenker BG. The contemporary spectrum of multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis. Neurology 2016, 87: 1393-1399. PMID: 27581217, PMCID: PMC5047038, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000003152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sclerosisNeurologic symptomsMisdiagnosis of MSAcademic MS centersCorroborative objective evidenceMultiple sclerosis misdiagnosisDisease-modifying therapiesRadiographic diagnostic criteriaNonspecific neurologic symptomsMS therapyConsideration of symptomsCNS lesionsMRI abnormalitiesMS centersUnnecessary morbidityAlternate diagnosisMS attacksCorrect diagnosisDiagnostic criteriaPatientsMisdiagnosisObjective evidenceSymptomsTherapyDiagnosis