https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 Fluctuations of MS births and UV-light exposure https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:18773 trend= 0.086). Conclusion: Seasonal fluctuation of MS births as found in this worldwide cohort of patients with MS did not correlate with variation in seasonal fluctuation of UV-light. Most likely, it results from a complex interplay between fluctuation of sunlight, behavioural factors, other environmental factors and (epi)genetic factors.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:51:09 AEDT ]]> The frequency of CSF oligoclonal banding in multiple sclerosis increases with latitude https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:28462 p = 0.02). Furthermore, the outcome of patients negative for CSF-specific OCB was significantly better in comparison to the OCB positive patients, as assessed by Expanded Disability Status Scale change (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that latitude could explain some of the inconsistencies in OCB status reported in different populations. The study confirms that OCB positivity in MS is associated with a worse long-term prognosis.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:39:33 AEDT ]]> BREMSO: a simple score to predict early the natural course of multiple sclerosis https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27967 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:38:47 AEDT ]]>