Disability May Accumulate in the Relapsing Phase of MS
In a recent study of patients with early relapsing-remitting MS or clinically isolated syndrome, almost two thirds of confirmed disability accumulation occurred independently of relapses.
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In a recent study of patients with early relapsing-remitting MS or clinically isolated syndrome, almost two thirds of confirmed disability accumulation occurred independently of relapses.
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