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Abstract
Progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA) is prevalent among Caucasian patients with relapsing and remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). However, there is limited knowledge regarding the characteristics of PIRA in Asian patients with RRMS. Therefore, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical and radiological progression of 95 Japanese patients with RRMS during a 2-year observation period. PIRA was observed in three patients who were characterized by young age, large T2 lesion volume, and great reduction in brain volume. Despite having highly active disease, fewer patients with PIRA (33.3%) were treated with high-efficacy drugs compared with those without disease activity (60.7%).
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Neuroimmunology affords a forum for the publication of works applying immunologic methodology to the furtherance of the neurological sciences. Studies on all branches of the neurosciences, particularly fundamental and applied neurobiology, neurology, neuropathology, neurochemistry, neurovirology, neuroendocrinology, neuromuscular research, neuropharmacology and psychology, which involve either immunologic methodology (e.g. immunocytochemistry) or fundamental immunology (e.g. antibody and lymphocyte assays), are considered for publication.