Is Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Progressive? [JAMA Neurology Study on "PIRA"]

Is relapsing multiple sclerosis actually progressive? This post-hoc analysis of the OPERA I and OPERA II studies (Ocrevus vs. Rebif in relapsing MS), the majority of worsening disability was not actually due to relapses (only 17% was!).

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Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research.

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