Early MS Treatment Tied to a Reduction in Severe Disability
Initiating treatment within 6 months of the first symptoms of multiple sclerosis is linked to a 45% lower risk for disability years later.
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Initiating treatment within 6 months of the first symptoms of multiple sclerosis is linked to a 45% lower risk for disability years later.
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