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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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Dr. Gross

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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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Joan Ohayon, CRNP

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posted 10/11/2007, comment (1)

Managing Multiple Sclerosis by Therapy

Managing multiple sclerosis (MS) by therapy may essentially be divided into three areas of focus: treating the acute relapse, managing symptoms and targeting disease pathology. The gold standard for treating a MS exacerbation has remained unchanged over recent years. Generally, most clinicians recommend three to five days of intravenous... Read more Chevron

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