Blood neutrophils, oligoclonal bands and bridging corticosteroids as predictive factors for MOGAD course: Insights from a multicentric Portuguese cohort
Neutrophil count and oligoclonal bands at first attack may facilitate early decision-making regarding maintenance immunotherapy. Bridging corticosteroids may also influence the course of MOGAD. Further studies with prospective design are warranted.
Authors
- André Jorge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6209-2356)
- Andrea Leão Santos Veiga Cabral
- Rui Guerreiro
- María José Sá (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0825-2977)
- José Miguel Alves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2873-4121)
- Daniela Santos Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0537-1340)
- Filipa Ladeira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5530-3258)
- Mafalda Soares
- Ernestina Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4053-8940)
- Helena Felgueiras
- Mafalda Seabra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9572-0462)
- Janice Alves
- Carla Nunes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5717-3437)
- João Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2461-0084)
- Catarina Serrão
- Ana Lídia Neves
- Eva Brandão
- José Vale
Institutions
- Fernando Pessoa University (PT)
- Unidade Local de Saúde de Entre Douro e Vouga (PT)
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Hospital de Santo António (PT)
- Hospital de Santa Maria (PT)
- Escola Secundária de Loulé (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
- Published
- 2024-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2024.105935
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- S100 Proteins and Annexins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.17
Funders
- Biogen