International consensus statement on the use of disease-modifying agents in multiple sclerosis
International consensus statement on the use of disease-modifying agents in multiple sclerosis
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关于使用疾病缓解药物治疗多发性硬化症的国际共识声明
DOI:
10.1191/1352458502ms769oa
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发表时间:
2002
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通讯作者:
P Soelberg Sørensen
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作者:
M S Freedman;L. Blumhardt;B. Brochet;G. Comi;J H Noseworthy;M. Sandberg;P Soelberg Sørensen
Objective: To provide recommendations on the use of disease-modifying agents in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS) and to ensure that treatment will be available to those patients who may benefit. Methods: An initial draft of the consensus statement was prepared by the Steering Committee and amended in the light of written comments from a group of MS specialists. At a subsequent workshop, the wording of the consensus statement was discussed, modified if necessary, and the participants indicated their level of support using an electronic voting system. A new draft of the statement was then sent to a much larger group of international opinion leaders in MS for further comment. Results: A number of statements were agreed, which outline the criteria for consideration of disease-modifying therapy for MS and recommendations for treatment. Each statement was accepted completely, or with only minor reservations by 95% or more of those present at the workshop. Conclusions: Periodic reviews and modifications to the statement will be required, as new approaches to the treatment of MS and other therapeutic agents become available.