{"title":"Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis: Changing the Trajectory of Progression.","authors":"Daniela Castillo Villagrán, E Ann Yeh","doi":"10.1007/s11910-023-01300-3","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. When seen in children and adolescents, crucial stages of brain development and maturation may be affected. Prompt recognition of multiple sclerosis in this population is essential, as early intervention with disease-modifying therapies may change developmental trajectories associated with the disease. In this paper, we will review diagnostic criteria for pediatric multiple sclerosis, outcomes, differential diagnosis, and current therapeutic approaches.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Recent studies have demonstrated the utility of newer structural and functional metrics in facilitating early recognition and diagnosis of pediatric MS. Knowledge about disease-modifying therapies in pediatric multiple sclerosis has expanded in recent years: important developmental impacts of earlier therapeutic intervention and use of highly effective therapies have been demonstrated. Pediatric MS is characterized by highly active disease and high disease burden. Advances in knowledge have led to early identification, diagnosis, and treatment. Lifestyle-related interventions and higher efficacy therapies are currently undergoing investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":10831,"journal":{"name":"Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports","volume":" ","pages":"657-669"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8000,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-023-01300-3","RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"2023/10/4 0:00:00","PubModel":"Epub","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"CLINICAL NEUROLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Purpose of review: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. When seen in children and adolescents, crucial stages of brain development and maturation may be affected. Prompt recognition of multiple sclerosis in this population is essential, as early intervention with disease-modifying therapies may change developmental trajectories associated with the disease. In this paper, we will review diagnostic criteria for pediatric multiple sclerosis, outcomes, differential diagnosis, and current therapeutic approaches.
Recent findings: Recent studies have demonstrated the utility of newer structural and functional metrics in facilitating early recognition and diagnosis of pediatric MS. Knowledge about disease-modifying therapies in pediatric multiple sclerosis has expanded in recent years: important developmental impacts of earlier therapeutic intervention and use of highly effective therapies have been demonstrated. Pediatric MS is characterized by highly active disease and high disease burden. Advances in knowledge have led to early identification, diagnosis, and treatment. Lifestyle-related interventions and higher efficacy therapies are currently undergoing investigation.
期刊介绍:
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports provides in-depth review articles contributed by international experts on the most significant developments in the field. By presenting clear, insightful, balanced reviews that emphasize recently published papers of major importance, the journal elucidates current and emerging approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of neurological disease and disorders.
Presents the views of experts on current advances in neurology and neuroscience
Gathers and synthesizes important recent papers on the topic
Includes reviews of recently published clinical trials, valuable web sites, and commentaries from well-known figures in the field.