Publications by authors named "Nicia Eunice Ramirez"
Mult Scler Relat Disord
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) present increasing diagnostic and treatment challenges in Latin America, with studies lacking comprehensive geographic outreach and demographic insights.
- A survey conducted by the Latin American Committee for Treatment and Research in MS gathered data from 62 experts across 21 countries, focusing on ethnic backgrounds, clinical characteristics, and diagnostic/therapeutic practices for NMOSD patients.
- The findings reveal that 2154 patients were reported, predominantly Mestizo (61.4%), with common symptoms including optic neuritis and transverse myelitis, and a high adherence (93.9%) to the 2015 International Panel for diagnosis.
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