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ReviewCurrent neurology and neuroscience reports2023

Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis: Changing the Trajectory of Progression.

Daniela Castillo Villagrán, E Ann Yeh

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Review in Current neurology and neuroscience reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
2.3field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Ofatumumab in pediatric multiple sclerosis: a case series.Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Daniela Castillo VillagránDepartment of Pediatrics (Neurology), SickKids Research Institute, Division of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Ave., Toronto, ON, M5G1X8, Canada.
E Ann YehDepartment of Pediatrics (Neurology), SickKids Research Institute, Division of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Ave., Toronto, ON, M5G1X8, Canada. ann.yeh@sickkids.ca.
SickKids Foundation · CA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewMultiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. When seen in children and adolescents, crucial stages of brain development and maturation may be affected. Prompt recognition of multiple sclerosis in this population is essential, as early intervention with disease-modifying therapies may change developmental trajectories associated with the disease. In this paper, we will review diagnostic criteria for pediatric multiple sclerosis, outcomes, differential diagnosis, and current therapeutic approaches. RECENT

findingsRecent studies have demonstrated the utility of newer structural and functional metrics in facilitating early recognition and diagnosis of pediatric MS. Knowledge about disease-modifying therapies in pediatric multiple sclerosis has expanded in recent years: important developmental impacts of earlier therapeutic intervention and use of highly effective therapies have been demonstrated. Pediatric MS is characterized by highly active disease and high disease burden. Advances in knowledge have led to early identification, diagnosis, and treatment. Lifestyle-related interventions and higher efficacy therapies are currently undergoing investigation.

Indexed as

Multiple SclerosisAdolescentChildDiagnosis, DifferentialDisease ProgressionHumansCNS inflammationDemyelinating diseaseDisease-modifying therapyPediatric-onset multiple sclerosis

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PMID37792206
OpenAlexW4387326528

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