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ReviewMultiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical

Multiple sclerosis in Colombia: A review of the literature.

Jahir Miranda-Acuña, Adriana Casallas-Vanegas, Jacob McCauley, Pedro Castro-Castro, Lilyana Amezcua

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Review in Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Jahir Miranda-AcuñaMultiple Sclerosis Center, Medicarte, Medellín, Colombia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9908-6411
Adriana Casallas-VanegasCayre Multiple Sclerosis Center, Bogotá, Colombia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4711-8148
Jacob McCauleyJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1805-1733
Pedro Castro-CastroFundación Cardioinfantil - Instituto de Cardiología, Bogotá, Colombia.
Lilyana AmezcuaMultiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA/Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1542-7819

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Latin America is generally considered low to moderate. However, accurate data regarding MS epidemiology in Colombia is lacking. Objective: This study aims to discuss the situation of MS in Colombia. Results: Analysis reveals a lack of accurate data regarding MS epidemiology in Colombia, however, there have been notable improvements in diagnosis and ultimately leading to better access to treatment for MS patients. While ethnic diversity may potentially influence MS prevalence, there is currently no strong data supporting this claim. MS treatment in Colombia, focuses on early disease-modifying therapy, nevertheless, MS is considered an orphan disease in Colombia, contributing to MS patients not receiving comprehensive evaluation in MS centers. Regional efforts are ongoing to improve diagnostic access and access to treatment for MS patients. Conclusion: Despite the challenges in accurately defining MS epidemiology in Colombia, an increase in neurological training, diagnostic capabilities, and access to treatment has been observed. However, the status of MS as an orphan disease in Colombia poses challenges to comprehensive care for affected individuals. Further studies are needed to elucidate risk factors and improve care conditions for MS patients in the region.

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disease modifying therapiesEpidemiologygeneticsmultiple sclerosisoutcome measurementtreatment response

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PMID39600996
PMCPMC11590136

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