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Dr. Kantor

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posted 08/08/2008, comments (0)

The Present and Future of Tysabri

Our thoughts are with the patients and families in Europe who recently developed PML (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy) on Natalizumab (Tysabri®). When Tysabri® was being developed a few years ago, there was a lot of hope in the MS Community about the idea of a non injectable disease modifying agent for the... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)

Tysabri: It Comes Down to Choices

An article in the August 1 edition of The Wall Street Journal reports that two patients treated with Tysabri have contracted progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) a potentially deadly brain infection. Neither patient has died.Tysabri was recalled in 2005 because of similar incidents, much to the dismay of many MS patients. At last,... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/01/2008, comment (1)

Tysabri News: Be Aware of its Risks

After reading a Wall Street Journal article this morning, I learned that Tysabri proves still potentially problematic for its users. Two MS patients who were using the treatment have contracted PML, or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, and one has been hospitalized. Both patients are members of the European Union, according... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/03/2008, comment (1)

Natalizumab (Tysabri) Can Rarely Cause Liver Problems

It is extremely important to place the following information in context as it does not in any way represent medical advice for any patient. It should also be mentioned that all standard Multiple Sclerosis (MS) immunomodulator drugs can in rare cases damage the liver and isolated severe attacks have been reported. In addition, it should be... Read more Chevron

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