Publications by authors named "Beatrice Viti"
Background And Objectives: A variety of neurologic disorders have been reported as presentations or complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. The objective of this study was to determine their incidence dynamics and long-term functional outcome.
Methods: The Neuro-COVID Italy study was a multicenter, observational, cohort study with ambispective recruitment and prospective follow-up.
Article Synopsis
- Known risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS) include smoking, low vitamin D levels, obesity, and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV); there’s a potential link between antibiotic use and MS risk that needs further investigation.
- A study in Italy analyzed data from 877 MS patients and 4,205 matched controls to determine the impact of antibiotic exposure prior to diagnosis.
- The findings indicated that using any antibiotic three years before diagnosis was associated with a 52% higher risk of developing MS, but no clear dose-response relationship was identified, highlighting the need for more research on lifestyle influences.
Background: Dysautonomic symptoms (DS) are frequent but often underrecognized in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, despite the relevant impact on quality of life and physical performance.
Objectives: To assess frequency and characteristics of DS in our MS population compared with healthy controls (HC). To investigate the relationship between DS and disease characteristics (MS subtype, disease duration, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), clinical and/or radiological activity, disability progression).