Dual positivity for anti-MOG and oligoclonal bands: Unveiling unique clinical profiles and implications.

Background: Distinguishing between MOG-associated disease (MOGAD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) presents a considerable challenge, as there are instances of overlapping clinical presentations. This complexity is further magnified in cases where patients concurrently exhibit both anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (anti-MOG) positivity and detectable oligoclonal bands (OCBs) This retrospective study investigates the clinical and imaging attributes of dual-positive patients, those with both anti-MOG positivity and OCBs, The study aims to show potential areas of overlap between multiple sclerosis (MS) and MOGAD.

Methods: Utilizing data gathered from three medical centers, we evaluated a cohort of 45 patients, stratifying them into two groups: those exclusively positive for anti-MOG antibodies and those displaying dual positivity.

The consequences of switching from Gilenya® to generics for fingolimod.

Background: On May 2017, two generic drugs for fingolimod were introduced into the market in Israel, and most MS patients treated with Gilenya® (Novartis) were switched to fingolimod (Teva), or to Finolim (Rafa). In this study we analyzed the consequences of switching to generic fingolimod in a single MS center.

Methods: Study population included relapsing MS patients who were treated with Gilenya® for at least two year before May 2017, switched to generic fingolimod and remained on treatment for at least 2 years thereafter.

COVID-19 and disease-modifying therapies in patients with demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system: A systematic review.

Introduction: The Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to expand across the world. This pandemic has had a significant impact on patients with chronic diseases. Among patients with demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD), concerns remain about the potential impact of COVID-19 on these patients given their treatment with immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory therapies.

Association between cervical disc disease and lesions of multiple sclerosis.

Background: Cervical discopathy and demyelinating lesions often co-exist in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Our study examines the possible association between these two pathologies.

Methods: Medical records and cervical magnetic resonance imaging scans of MS patients with cervical discopathy who were seen at our MS clinic during 2018 were retrospectively reviewed.

Neurological complications of coronavirus infection; a comparative review and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to grow all over the world. Several studies have been performed, focusing on understanding the acute respiratory syndrome and treatment strategies. However, there is growing evidence indicating neurological manifestations occur in patients with COVID-19.