Publications by authors named "Jessica Resende Vaz de Melo"
Mult Scler Relat Disord
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- MS diagnosis is particularly difficult in rare populations like Brazil, where early treatment is crucial for reducing disability, but late diagnosis can worsen the disease's progression.
- A study in Belo Horizonte scrutinized 66 MS patients' medical records to measure the time from first symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, finding significant delays in some cases.
- Results showed earlier diagnosis leads to less disability; those diagnosed within two years experienced symptoms at a younger age and had better outcomes.
