Conversion from clinically isolated syndrome to multiple sclerosis: A large multicentre study

2015294 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Jens Kühle · University of Basel

Giulio Disanto · Queen Mary University of London

Ruth Dobson · Queen Mary University of London

Rocco Adiutori · Queen Mary University of London

Luca Bianchi · Queen Mary University of London

J. Topping · Queen Mary University of London

JP. Bestwick ·

Abstract

We validated MRI lesion load, OCB and age at CIS as the strongest independent predictors of conversion to CDMS in this multicentre setting. A role for vitamin D is suggested but requires further investigation.

Topics & Keywords

Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Multiple Sclerosis Journal

Volume 21, Issue 8, pp. 1013-1024

DOI: 10.1177/1352458514568827

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