Publications by authors named "Cassia Marin"
There was an increase in telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic to follow patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, there is scarce data if online evaluations can cover important information assessed during in-clinic appointments, especially the Expanded Disability Status Score (EDSS). This study aims to develop a remote evaluation tool for EDSS functional systems and compare the performance with face-to-face evaluations.
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- - Recent changes in multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnostic criteria and treatment options have significantly influenced how specialists manage the disease in Brazil.
- - A survey distributed to 94 neurologists assessed their decision-making regarding treatment for different MS scenarios, revealing varied responses particularly for high-risk patients.
- - Findings highlighted both consensus and discrepancies in treatment practices among Brazilian neurologists, which can inform future MS management protocols.
Objective: The differential diagnosis between epileptic and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) is challenging, yet suspicion of PNES is crucial to rethink treatment strategies and select patients for diagnostic confirmation through video EEG (VEEG). We developed a novel scale to prospectively suspect PNES.
Methods: First, we developed a 51-item scale in two steps, based upon literature review and panel expert opinion.
Background: Basic steps in the management of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), such as good patient understanding of the disease and active participation in its management are extremely important, as they directly influence treatment adherence and success. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the perception of MS patients and neurologists pertaining to the most common disease symptoms, disabilities that impact on quality of life, and patient concerns and difficulties during medical visits, as information that can be used to improve the doctor-patient relationship.
Methods: A cross-sectional study involving two groups: the first composed of neurologists and the second of patients.