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Disease-modifying therapies and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neuroimmunol 2021; 360:577721. [PMID: 34547511 PMCID: PMC9810068 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2021.577721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Background High efficacy disease modifying therapies (DMT) in the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) have a favorable effect on relapse rate and disability progression; however, they can expose patients to significant risks, such as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Objective The study aims to investigate prognostic factors that can determine outcome in MS-related PML patients. Methods We conducted a literature review and meta-analysis of 194 patients from 62 articles in PubMed, SCOPUS and EMBASE. Results Out of 194 patients (66.5% women, 33.5% men), 81% had progression in their EDSS score by at least 1 point from the time of PML diagnosis (EDSS-P group). The remaining patients had either stable or improved EDSS (EDSS-S group). In univariate analysis, older age at the time of PML diagnosis was associated with higher probability of disability accumulation and worsening of EDSS by at least 1 point (mean age = 44.8, p = 0.046). After adjusting for other variables, age at time of PML diagnosis remained a significant predictive variable in the multivariable logistic model (OR = 0.93, 95% CI: 0.88-0.99, p = 0.037). Natalizumab is the most commonly associated DMT linked to PML, followed by fingolimod and others including dimethyl fumarate, ocrelizumab, alemtuzumab. Among the different treatments used, no therapeutic agent was found to be superior in improving post-PML EDSS. Conclusions Younger age and lower JCV viral load at the time of PML diagnosis were associated with better outcome in MS-associate PML, while none of the PML therapies was superior over the others or associated with favorable outcome.
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Potential risk of disease modifying therapies on neoplasm development and coadjutant factors in multiple sclerosis outpatients. Sci Rep 2021; 11:12533. [PMID: 34131191 PMCID: PMC8206070 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91912-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Neoplasm development in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients treated with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) has been widely discussed. The aim of this work is to determine neoplasm frequency, relationship with the prescription pattern of DMTs, and influence of the patients’ baseline characteristics. Data from 250 MS outpatients were collected during the period 1981–2019 from the medical records of the Neurology Service of the HUPM (Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar)—in Southern Spain—and analysed using Cox models. Neoplasm prevalence was 24%, mainly located on the skin, with cancer prevalence as expected for MS (6.8%). Latency period from MS onset to neoplasm diagnosis was 10.4 ± 6.9 years (median 9.30 [0.9–30.5]). During the observation period β-IFN (70.4% of patients), glatiramer acetate (30.4%), natalizumab (16.8%), fingolimod (24.8%), dimethyl fumarate (24.0%), alemtuzumab (6.0%), and teriflunomide (4.8%) were administered as monotherapy. Change of pattern in step therapy was significantly different in cancer patients vs unaffected individuals (p = 0.011) (29.4% did not receive DMTs [p = 0.000]). Extended Cox model: Smoking (HR = 3.938, CI 95% 1.392–11.140, p = 0.010), being female (HR = 2.006, 1.070–3.760, p = 0.030), and age at MS diagnosis (AGE-DG) (HR = 1.036, 1.012–1.061, p = 0.004) were risk factors for neoplasm development. Secondary progressive MS (SPMS) phenotype (HR = 0.179, 0.042–0.764, p = 0.020) and treatment-time with IFN (HR = 0.923, 0.873–0.977, p = 0.006) or DMF (HR = 0.725, 0.507–1.036, p = 0.077) were protective factors. Tobacco and IFN lost their negative/positive influence as survival time increased. Cox PH model: Tobacco/AGE-DG interaction was a risk factor for cancer (HR = 1.099, 1.001–1.208, p = 0.049), followed by FLM treatment-time (HR = 1.219, 0.979–1.517). In conclusion, smoking, female sex, and AGE-DG were risk factors, and SPMS and IFN treatment-time were protective factors for neoplasm development; smoking/AGE-DG interaction was the main cancer risk factor.
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Smartphone based behavioral therapy for pain in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients: A feasibility acceptability randomized controlled study for the treatment of comorbid migraine and ms pain. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2020; 46:102489. [PMID: 32950893 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2020.102489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Migraine are comorbid neurologic conditions. Migraine prevalence is three times higher in the MS clinic population compared to the general population, and patients with MS and migraine are more symptomatic than patients with MS without migraine. OBJECTIVE We sought to conduct a pilot feasibility and acceptability study of the RELAXaHEAD app in MS-Migraine patients and to assess whether there was any change in migraine disability and MS pain-related disability. METHODS Randomized controlled study of patients with MS-migraine ages 18-80 years with 4+ headache days/ month who were willing to engage in smartphone based behavioral therapy. Half received the RELAXaHEAD app with progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and the other half received the app without the PMR. Data was collected for 90 days on measures of recruitment, retention, engagement, and adherence to RELAXaHEAD. Preliminary data was also collected on migraine disability (MIDAS) and MS pain (PES). RESULTS Sixty-two subjects with MS-migraine were enrolled in the study (34 in PMR arm, 28 in monitored usual care arm). On average, during the 90 days, participants played the PMR on average 1.8 times per week, and for 12.9 min on days it was played. Forty-one percent (14/34) of the participants played the PMR two or more times weekly on average. Data was entered into the daily diaries, on average, 49% (44/90) of the days. There were major challenges in reaching subjects in follow-up for the efficacy data, and there was no significant change in migraine disability (MIDAS) scores or MS Pain (PES) scores from baseline to the endpoints. During the six-month follow-up, most patients felt either positively or neutral about the relaxation therapy. CONCLUSION There was interest in scalable accessible forms of behavioral therapy to treat migraine and MS-related pain in patients with MS and comorbid migraine. Similar to prior studies, a significant minority were willing to practice the PMR at least twice weekly. In the societal shift from telephone to more text and internet-based interactions, follow up was challenging, but those reached indicated that they appreciated the PMR and would recommend it to others. Future work should focus on engagement and efficacy.
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Differential multiple sclerosis treatment allocation between Australia and New Zealand associated with clinical outcomes but not mood or quality of life. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2019; 30:25-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2019.01.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Pommerich UM, Brincks J, Christensen ME. Is there an effect of dietary intake on MS-related fatigue? - A systematic literature review. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2018; 25:282-291. [PMID: 30170268 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2018.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is considered the most common symptom of persons with multiple sclerosis MS (pwMS), occurring in up to 90% of the patients at some point with two-thirds of pwMS experience fatigue as their most disturbing symptom. Pharmacological treatment options for MS-related fatigue show only limited and contradicting results. Consequently, many pwMS search for alternative options to control the symptom. A considerable interest in dietary interventions as a means of MS symptom management has advanced in the MS community. Yet, the few empirical studies focussing on the effect of holistic dietary intake on fatigue have not been systematically examined. The aim of this review was to systematically review the effect of holistic dietary intake and the subjective perception of fatigue in adult pwMS. METHODS Embase, Medline, Web of Science, CINAHL Complete, SPORTDiscus, PsycInfo, and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (Ebsco Host) databases were systematically searched to locate relevant literature. Intervention trials studying the effect of a holistic dietary regimen on the subjective perception of fatigue in a sample of adult pwMS were considered for inclusion. Risk of bias was assessed using a modified Downs and Black checklist. RESULTS A total of four studies met the inclusion criteria: one single arm intervention pilot trial, one randomised controlled pilot trial, one double-blinded randomised trial, and one assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial. Interventions were low fat diets, a low fat, starchy plant food diet, and modified paleo diets and ranged from three to 12 months duration. Two studies supplying an adequate amount of folate and magnesium with the intervention diet reported relevant improvements in fatigue scores. CONCLUSION Dietary intake holds the potential to lower MS-related fatigue, but solid conclusions are not possible based on the existing evidence. Sparse evidence points towards an effect of adequate magnesium and folate intake and a trend for decreased fatigue.
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Montalban X, Gold R, Thompson AJ, Otero-Romero S, Amato MP, Chandraratna D, Clanet M, Comi G, Derfuss T, Fazekas F, Hartung HP, Havrdova E, Hemmer B, Kappos L, Liblau R, Lubetzki C, Marcus E, Miller DH, Olsson T, Pilling S, Selmaj K, Siva A, Sorensen PS, Sormani MP, Thalheim C, Wiendl H, Zipp F. ECTRIMS/EAN Guideline on the pharmacological treatment of people with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler 2018; 24:96-120. [PMID: 29353550 DOI: 10.1177/1352458517751049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 413] [Impact Index Per Article: 68.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease with new drugs becoming available in the past years. There is a need for a reference tool compiling current data to aid professionals in treatment decisions. OBJECTIVES To develop an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the pharmacological treatment of people with MS. METHODS This guideline has been developed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology and following the updated EAN recommendations. Clinical questions were formulated in Patients-Intervention-Comparator-Outcome (PICO) format and outcomes were prioritized. The quality of evidence was rated into four categories according to the risk of bias. The recommendations with assigned strength (strong and weak) were formulated based on the quality of evidence and the risk-benefit balance. Consensus between the panelists was reached by use of the modified nominal group technique. RESULTS A total of 10 questions were agreed, encompassing treatment efficacy, response criteria, strategies to address suboptimal response and safety concerns and treatment strategies in MS and pregnancy. The guideline takes into account all disease-modifying drugs approved by the European Medicine Agency (EMA) at the time of publication. A total of 21 recommendations were agreed by the guideline working group after three rounds of consensus. CONCLUSION The present guideline will enable homogeneity of treatment decisions across Europe.
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- Xavier Montalban
- Department of Neurology-Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia (Cemcat), Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Ruhr University, St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Brain Repair & Rehabilitation and Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Department of Neurology-Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia (Cemcat), Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain/Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drugs and Child Health Area (NEUROFARBA), Section Neurosciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Neurological Department, Institute of Experimental Neurology (INSPE), Scientific Institute Hospital San Raffaele, Universita' Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Departments of Neurology and Biomedicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München and Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy), Munich, Germany
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- INSERM UMR U1043 - CNRS U5282, Université de Toulouse, UPS, Centre de Physiopathologie de Toulouse Purpan, Toulouse, France
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- Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, UMR_S 1127, ICM-GHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (CORE), Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- NMR Research Unit and Queen Square Multiple Sclerosis Centre, University College London Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (CORE), Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Clinical Neuroimmunology Unit and MS Clinic, Department of Neurology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Danish Multiple Sclerosis Center, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Focus Program Translational Neuroscience (FTN) and Immunology (FZI), Rhine-Main Neuroscience Network (rmn2), University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Montalban X, Gold R, Thompson AJ, Otero‐Romero S, Amato MP, Chandraratna D, Clanet M, Comi G, Derfuss T, Fazekas F, Hartung HP, Havrdova E, Hemmer B, Kappos L, Liblau R, Lubetzki C, Marcus E, Miller DH, Olsson T, Pilling S, Selmaj K, Siva A, Sorensen PS, Sormani MP, Thalheim C, Wiendl H, Zipp F. ECTRIMS
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guideline on the pharmacological treatment of people with multiple sclerosis. Eur J Neurol 2018; 25:215-237. [DOI: 10.1111/ene.13536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- X. Montalban
- Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia (Cemcat) Department of Neurology‐Neuroimmunology Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
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- Department of Neurology Ruhr University, St Josef‐Hospital Bochum Germany
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- Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation Faculty of Brain Sciences University College London Institute of Neurology London UK
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia (Cemcat) Department of Neurology‐Neuroimmunology Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
- Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology Department Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
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- Department NEUROFARBA Section Neurosciences University of Florence Florence Italy
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- Department of Neurology Toulouse University Hospital Toulouse France
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- Neurological Department Institute of Experimental Neurology (INSPE) Scientific Institute Hospital San Raffaele University Vita‐Salute San Raffaele Milan Italy
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- Departments of Neurology and Biomedicine University Hospital Basel Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology Medical University of Graz Graz Austria
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- Department of Neurology Medical Faculty, Multiple Sclerosis Heinrich‐Heine‐University Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital Charles University Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology Klinikum Rechts der Isar Technische Universität München MunichGermany
- Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy) Munich Germany
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- University Hospital Basel Basel Switzerland
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- INSERM UMR U1043 – CNRS U5282 Centre de Physiopathologie de Toulouse Purpan Université de Toulouse, UPS ToulouseFrance
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- ICM‐GHU Pitié‐Salpêtrière Sorbonne Universités UPMC Univ Paris 06, UMR_S 1127 Paris France
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (CORE) Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology University College London LondonUK
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- NMR Research Unit Queen Square Multiple Sclerosis Centre University College London (UCL) Institute of Neurology London UK
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- Neuroimmunology Unit Centre for Molecular Medicine, L8:04 Karolinska University Hospital (Solna) Stockholm Sweden
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (CORE) Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology University College London LondonUK
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- Department of Neurology Medical University of Lodz Lodz Poland
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- Clinical Neuroimmunology Unit and MS Clinic Department of Neurology Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Turkey
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- Danish Multiple Sclerosis Centre Department of Neurology Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet Copenhagen Denmark
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- European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP) Schaerbeek/Brussels Belgium
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- Department of Neurology University of Münster MünsterGermany
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- Department of Neurology Focus Program Translational Neuroscience (FTN) and Immunology (FZI) Rhine‐Main Neuroscience Network (rmn2) University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Mainz Germany
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review evaluates current and late-phase developing therapies for multiple sclerosis in regard to therapeutic efficacy and patient safety in light of recent published and presented observations from 2015. RECENT FINDINGS We describe data that provide supportive evidence for comparisons of therapeutic efficacy of multiple sclerosis therapies and review available data on rare but serious adverse events associated with these therapies. SUMMARY Serious adverse events that are sometimes rare and unpredictable may substantially alter current approaches to multiple sclerosis treatments. New therapies that have proved superior effects compared with older therapies will also impact multiple sclerosis treatment practice in the near future.
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Havrdova E, Cohen JA, Horakova D, Kovarova I, Meluzinova E. Understanding the positive benefit:risk profile of alemtuzumab in relapsing multiple sclerosis: perspectives from the Alemtuzumab Clinical Development Program. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2017; 13:1423-1437. [PMID: 29081658 PMCID: PMC5652900 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s143509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The introduction of high-efficacy therapies for relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis has driven re-evaluation of treatment goals and benefit:risk considerations in treatment choice. In the alemtuzumab Phase II and III clinical trials, patients treated with alemtuzumab 12 mg versus subcutaneous interferon beta-1a demonstrated significantly reduced annualized relapse rates and improved magnetic resonance imaging outcomes, and were significantly more likely to achieve no evidence of disease activity and reduction in brain volume loss. In two of the studies, alemtuzumab-treated patients had a significantly reduced risk of 6-month confirmed disease worsening, compared with subcutaneous interferon beta-1a. Benefits were maintained throughout 5 years, with a majority of patients receiving no alemtuzumab retreatment or other disease-modifying therapy. Trial results support alemtuzumab’s manageable, consistent safety profile in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis. Infusion-associated reactions, the most frequent adverse events (AEs), can be minimized by corticosteroid pretreatment, monitoring, and symptomatic management. Other AEs include infections and autoimmune events. Oral anti-herpes prophylaxis should be initiated on the first day of each alemtuzumab treatment course and continued according to local guidelines. Overall cancer risk was lower in the alemtuzumab clinical trials than in a reference population; however, continuing surveillance will determine if alemtuzumab may be associated with certain malignancies such as thyroid papillary carcinoma and melanoma, which are currently identified as potential risks. The post-approval risk management strategy includes a safety monitoring program. Autoimmune AEs (thyroid events, immune thrombocytopenia, nephropathies) can be detected in a timely manner with the monitoring program, which includes physician and patient education about the signs and symptoms, monthly renal and hematologic monitoring, and quarterly thyroid function monitoring for 48 months after the last alemtuzumab course. Education, vigilance by physicians and patients, and monthly laboratory monitoring are recommended to maintain alemtuzumab’s positive benefit:risk profile.
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- Eva Havrdova
- Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Roman C, Menning K. Treatment and disease management of multiple sclerosis patients: A review for nurse practitioners. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2017; 29:629-638. [PMID: 29029375 DOI: 10.1002/2327-6924.12514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Revised: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This review discusses the role of the nurse practitioner (NP) in evaluating the clinical effects, potential side effects, and monitoring requirements for treatment options in multiple sclerosis (MS) and provides guidance on how to help patients understand these issues. METHODS A literature search was conducted on PubMed to identify publications on monitoring and disease management of MS patients. Additional resources included drug information web sites and package inserts. CONCLUSIONS NPs play an active role in the management of MS patients via effective monitoring and communication throughout the patient's treatment regimen and disease course. In the shared decision-making model of MS treatment, NPs ensure that patients understand the implications of their disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). As patients move through treatments during the course of their disease, the importance of this role increases, and it is critical that NPs follow the guidelines in each medication's product label and take into account any potential lingering effects of prior medications. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE It is critical for NPs to promote patient adherence, to ensure that patients understand treatment side effects and monitoring requirements, and to take sequencing and reversibility implications of DMTs into account when making clinical decisions.
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Fernández Ó. Is there a change of paradigm towards more effective treatment early in the course of apparent high-risk MS? Mult Scler Relat Disord 2017; 17:75-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Revised: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 07/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis patients' understanding and preferences for risks and benefits of disease-modifying drugs: A systematic review. J Neurol Sci 2017; 375:107-122. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2016.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Revised: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Goncharova ZA, Sizyakina LP, Belovolova RA, Megeryan VA. [Comorbid autoimmune pathology in patients treated with disease modifying drugs]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2017; 116:53-60. [PMID: 28139612 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro201611610253-60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Because of intensive growth of the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases (AID) during the last years, the comorbidity of MS and AID is not a rarity. In this literature review, the development of comorbid AID in patients with MS is considered to be the probable complication of disease modifying therapy with drugs of different groups. The authors present the own data on the prevalence of comorbid autoimmune pathology in patients with MS treated with disease modifying drugs.
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- The Research Institute of Clinical Immunology of Rostov State Medical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- The Research Institute of Clinical Immunology of Rostov State Medical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Rostov State Medical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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Berger T, Elovaara I, Fredrikson S, McGuigan C, Moiola L, Myhr KM, Oreja-Guevara C, Stoliarov I, Zettl UK. Alemtuzumab Use in Clinical Practice: Recommendations from European Multiple Sclerosis Experts. CNS Drugs 2017; 31:33-50. [PMID: 27882532 PMCID: PMC5225231 DOI: 10.1007/s40263-016-0394-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada™) is a humanized monoclonal antibody approved in more than 50 countries. Within the European Union, alemtuzumab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) with active disease defined by clinical or imaging features; in the USA, the indication states that alemtuzumab should generally be reserved for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis who have had an inadequate response to two or more disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). In clinical trials, alemtuzumab demonstrated efficacy in treatment-naïve patients with active RRMS and those relapsing on prior DMTs, with a consistent and manageable safety and tolerability profile. The European Union indication provides physicians with significant flexibility regarding treatment decisions, affording the opportunity for individualized treatment. Thus, alemtuzumab may be an appropriate treatment choice across a broad range of patients with RRMS, including, for example, treatment-naïve patients with active disease, patients with highly active disease, or for patients relapsing on prior DMTs. There are several practicalities to consider when using alemtuzumab, including the unique dosing regimen, administered via intravenous infusion on 5 consecutive days at baseline and on 3 consecutive days 12 months later, and as-needed retreatment (3 consecutive days at least 12 months after the last course) in cases of disease recurrence. Additionally, routine monthly monitoring is required for up to 48 months after the last infusion to promptly identify potentially serious autoimmune adverse events. Given these considerations, it is beneficial to gain insight into how alemtuzumab is being used in the real-world clinical setting. Here, we report recommendations from European multiple sclerosis experts regarding best practices for alemtuzumab treatment, including management of adverse events and compliance with ongoing safety monitoring requirements.
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- Thomas Berger
- Clinical Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, University of Tampere Medical School and Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Haukeland University Hospital and University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of the Human Brain, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Neurology, Neuroimmunological Section, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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Reduce the risk of adverse events associated with disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis by following appropriate mitigation strategies. DRUGS & THERAPY PERSPECTIVES 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40267-016-0293-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Abstract
A rapidly changing set of drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to the necessity of searching for predictors of their efficacy. Understanding of pathogenetic processes in MS and mechanisms of action of different drugs play an important role in the search for markers of potential responders. The author analyses the presently accumulated information on the original drug copaxone (glatiramer acetate) including current concepts on the mechanism of action, long-term safety and efficacy. Data on the frequency and significance of adverse effects during treatment with glatiramer acetate as well as on the influence of the drug on pregnancy, postpartum course of MS and development of the infant who received glatiramer acetate prenatally compared to other disease-modifying drugs are presented.
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- D S Kasatkin
- Department of Nervous Diseases with Medical Genetics and Neurosurgery 'Yaroslavl state medical University', Yaroslavl, Russia
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