Sex bias in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders: How it influences clinical course, MRI parameters and prognosis
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2022Published in
Frontiers in ImmunologyVolume / Issue
13 (August)ISBN / ISSN
ISSN: 1664-3224Metadata
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This publication has a published version with DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2022.933415
Abstract
This review is a condensed summary of representative articles addressing the sex/gender bias in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD). The strong effects of sex on the incidence and possibly also the activity and progression of these disorders should be implemented in the evaluation of any phase of clinical research and also in treatment choice consideration in clinical practice and evaluation of MRI parameters. Some relationships between clinical variables and gender still remain elusive but with further understanding of sex/gender-related differences, we should be able to provide appropriate patient-centered care and research.
Keywords
multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders, sex bias, pregnancy, magnetic resonance imaging, brain atrophy, disease progression
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