2024
Diagnostic 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
Influence of menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive use on MS symptom fluctuations: A pilot study
Taylor H, Alhasan S, Saleem M, Poole S, Jiang F, Longbrake E, Bove R. Influence of menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive use on MS symptom fluctuations: A pilot study. Multiple Sclerosis And Related Disorders 2023, 77: 104864. PMID: 37480738, PMCID: PMC11090415, DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2023.104864.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous oral contraceptivesOral contraceptivesOC usersMenstrual cycleSymptom fluctuationsPilot studyTwo-centre pilot studyRegular menstrual cyclesHormonal contraceptive useIntrauterine device usersMenstrual cycle phaseFuture confirmatory studiesMedian EDSSMean ageGeneralized symptomsHormonal measurementsPerimenstrual periodSymptom SurveyContraceptive useLarge cohortLuteal periodClinical practiceContraceptive choicesParticipant retentionSymptom severity