Publications by authors named "Lena Heitmann"
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- Diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) is complicated by varied symptoms and lack of specific biomarkers, compounded by the presence of concurrent autoimmune diseases (AID) and non-specific antibodies, which can hinder effective management.* -
- A study conducted on 315 patients from 2010 to 2017 revealed that 13.7% had concurrent AID, with autoimmune thyroiditis being the most common, but these conditions did not significantly affect MS progression or relapse rates over a median follow-up of 9 months.* -
- The findings suggest that while AIDs are prevalent at the onset of MS, they do not influence neurofilament light (NfL) levels, indicative of similar disease activity, pointing to a need
Introduction: Blood-cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) barrier dysfunction is pivotal for diagnosing immune-mediated neuropathies, especially in spinal nerve root inflammation. Typically, either total CSF protein or the CSF to serum albumin ratio (Q) is measured. Total CSF protein measurements have limitations, notably its fixed reference value regardless of age, in contrast to the age-dependent reference for Q.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Individual placement and support (IPS) for first episode psychosis (FEP) has proven effective for employment and education, but yields differing results across geographical regions. Local adaptations may be necessary for various reasons, such as regional differences in employment- and welfare services; in educational opportunities and job markets. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of an adapted Norwegian intervention offering early IPS for education and employment to persons with FEP.
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