Author Topic: (Abst.) Incidence of MS misdiagnosis in referrals to 2 academic centers  (Read 114 times)

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Offline agate

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Among 241 patients with an established MS diagnosis referred to the UCLA and Cedars Sinai medical centers, 1 in 5 was found to have been misdiagnosed, according to this study.

From PubMed, February 20, 2019


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30738280
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Offline ewizabeth

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Thanks Agate. I didn't see it but I knew it was probably here somewhere.

Offline agate

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It's good to have an "interpreted" version too. It's much easier to understand. I try to find one whenever possible but missed that one!
MS Speaks--online for 17 years

SPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) since 12/16/20 - 3/16/24.

 

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