https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index en-au 5 Risk of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: a longitudinal study https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38068 p <0.001), longer disease duration (HR=1.01, p=0.038), a higher Expanded Disability Status Scale score (HR=1.30, p<0.001), more rapid disability trajectory (HR=2.82, p<0.001) and greater number of relapses in the previous year (HR=1.07, p=0.010) were independently associated with an increased risk of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Improving disability (HR=0.62, p=0.039) and disease-modifying therapy exposure (HR=0.71, p=0.007) were associated with a lower risk. Recent cerebral magnetic resonance imaging activity, evidence of spinal cord lesions and oligoclonal bands in the cerebrospinal fluid were not associated with the risk of conversion. Conclusion:Risk of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis increases with age, duration of illness and worsening disability and decreases with improving disability. Therapy may delay the onset of secondary progression.]]> Wed 24 May 2023 12:22:34 AEST ]]> Comparison Between Dimethyl Fumarate, Fingolimod, and Ocrelizumab After Natalizumab Cessation https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:52624 Thu 19 Oct 2023 14:15:33 AEDT ]]> Confirmed disability progression as a marker of permanent disability in multiple sclerosis https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:52212 88% likely to be sustained (events with score ˃1.5). Conclusions: Clinicodemographic characteristics of 6-month confirmed disability progression events identify those at high risk of sustained long-term disability. This knowledge will allow future trials to better assess the effect of therapy on long-term disability accrual.]]> Thu 05 Oct 2023 10:22:58 AEDT ]]> Determinants of therapeutic lag in multiple sclerosis https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49695 Mon 29 May 2023 12:46:42 AEST ]]> Comparative Effectiveness of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant vs Fingolimod, Natalizumab, and Ocrelizumab in Highly Active Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:50986 Mon 14 Aug 2023 15:59:28 AEST ]]>