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View article: Persistent Postpartum Pain After Elective Cesarean Section Is Not Only Persistent Postsurgical Pain—A Retrospective Study
Persistent Postpartum Pain After Elective Cesarean Section Is Not Only Persistent Postsurgical Pain—A Retrospective Study Open
Background: Persistent postpartum pain (PPP) is a common condition after cesarean section (CS) that affects multiple domains of quality of life. PPP was defined as pain of any cause (not only related to surgery) appearing after CS and pers…
View article: Occupational burnout and perceived barriers at work in Polish neurologists
Occupational burnout and perceived barriers at work in Polish neurologists Open
Burnout is highly prevalent among Polish neurologists, driven by both individual vulnerabilities (belonging to a younger age group, depression, insomnia) and organizational stressors (workload, administrative burden). Strengthening profess…
View article: Selected aspects of epidemiology of multiple sclerosis in Poland: a multicenter pilot study
Selected aspects of epidemiology of multiple sclerosis in Poland: a multicenter pilot study Open
This study highlights substantial progress in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of MS in Poland over the past 15 years. The widespread implementation of MRI and CSF analysis, alongside significantly improved access to DMTs, has con…
View article: Mortality among patients with multiple sclerosis in Poland
Mortality among patients with multiple sclerosis in Poland Open
Currently in Poland, the mortality rate among patients with multiple sclerosis is comparable to that of the general population, suggesting an increase in the life expectancy of patients with multiple sclerosis.
View article: Cladribine tablets as therapy for advanced relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a 4-year follow-up real-world, multi-center, retrospective, cohort study
Cladribine tablets as therapy for advanced relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a 4-year follow-up real-world, multi-center, retrospective, cohort study Open
Introduction Cladribine tablets (CladT) are a high-efficacy disease-modifying therapy recommended for the treatment of relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) particularly in early disease. This study is aimed to evaluate the long-te…
View article: Early treatment with ofatumumab increases the likelihood of stabilizing disease in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Early treatment with ofatumumab increases the likelihood of stabilizing disease in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Open
Introduction The methods of multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment are evolving rapidly with numerous classes of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). A more aggressive approach to early and effective treatment of MS with defined treatment target…
View article: Improving Quality of Life in Polish patients with multiple sclerosis: a multicentre analysis
Improving Quality of Life in Polish patients with multiple sclerosis: a multicentre analysis Open
The QoL of Polish patients with MS remains diminished compared to that of the general population. However, there has been a notable improvement compared to previous national data. This trend probably reflects advances in MS care, including…
View article: Axis I of DC/TMD in Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders in People with Multiple Sclerosis—Preliminary Reports
Axis I of DC/TMD in Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders in People with Multiple Sclerosis—Preliminary Reports Open
Background: The primary objective of our preliminary study was to estimate the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Furthermore, we aimed to investigate whether there is a correlation bet…
View article: Recommendations of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Section of Polish Neurological Society and Immuno-oncology Section of Polish Society of Oncology on oncological risk in patients with multiple sclerosis undergoing immunomodulatory therapy
Recommendations of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Section of Polish Neurological Society and Immuno-oncology Section of Polish Society of Oncology on oncological risk in patients with multiple sclerosis undergoing immunomodulatory therapy Open
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40. Changes in the immune system also observed in cancer may suggest a higher prevalenc…
View article: Herpes zoster prevention in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders
Herpes zoster prevention in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders Open
A working group convened by the Section of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology of the Polish Neurological Society, the Polish Society of Family Medicine, and the Polish Society of Vaccinology has developed a consensus on supplementary d…
View article: Disease-modifying therapy in multiple sclerosis: recommendations of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Section of Polish Neurological Society
Disease-modifying therapy in multiple sclerosis: recommendations of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Section of Polish Neurological Society Open
The treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has undergone significant changes since the first disease-modifying therapy (DMT) drug was introduced. Currently, 19 original DMT drugs are registered in the European Union. The choice of optimal th…
View article: Update on diagnosis and treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) — recommendations of Section of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology of Polish Neurological Society
Update on diagnosis and treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) — recommendations of Section of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology of Polish Neurological Society Open
The principles for diagnosing NMOSD are discussed, with particular emphasis on serological and neuroimaging diagnosis. Recommendations for the treatment of relapses and chronic immunosuppressive treatment, including the most recent methods…
View article: Cervical Spine Pain and the Impact on the Quality of Life of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Cervical Spine Pain and the Impact on the Quality of Life of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Open
Background and Objectives: The main aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of cervical pain on the quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis in comparison with a group of healthy people (without diseases of the Central Nerv…
View article: The Effects of Physiotherapy Programmes, Aided by Virtual Reality Solutions, on Balance in Older Women: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The Effects of Physiotherapy Programmes, Aided by Virtual Reality Solutions, on Balance in Older Women: A Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Background: Modern technologies are being applied to maintain and improve the functional performance of older adults. Fully immersive virtual reality (VR) combined with a scope of dual-task (DT) activities may effectively complement conven…
View article: The neurology of itch
The neurology of itch Open
Itch, or pruritus, is a common sensation, yet it is often treated lightly due to its usually transient nature. However, problems can arise once it becomes intense or prolonged, and treatment is ineffective. Itch generally affects diseased …
View article: Erectile dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis
Erectile dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis Open
Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological disease among young adults. Despite advances in treatment, it is still a disease inevitably leading to disability. The numerous symptoms of the disorder include sexual dysfunctions affecti…
View article: Occurrence of Cervical Spine Pain and Its Intensity in Young People with Temporomandibular Disorders
Occurrence of Cervical Spine Pain and Its Intensity in Young People with Temporomandibular Disorders Open
Background: The main aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare the occurrence and severity of cervical spine pain in young adults diagnosed with TMDs with a healthy control group (without TMDs). Methods: The study was conducted from…
View article: Analysis of the Presence and Levels of IgG Antibodies Directed against the S1 Protein Receptor Binding Domain and the N Protein of SARS-CoV-2 in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Treated with Immunomodulatory Therapies
Analysis of the Presence and Levels of IgG Antibodies Directed against the S1 Protein Receptor Binding Domain and the N Protein of SARS-CoV-2 in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Treated with Immunomodulatory Therapies Open
The coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) course and serological statuses of patients with relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), treated with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are generally parallel that of the general population. …
View article: Analysis of seroconversion following COVID-19 vaccination among multiple sclerosis patients treated with disease-modifying therapies in Poland
Analysis of seroconversion following COVID-19 vaccination among multiple sclerosis patients treated with disease-modifying therapies in Poland Open
Our study shows that, in PwMS receiving immunomodulatory therapy, the immune response to vaccination is generally excellent. Even in immunosuppressive patients, seroconversion is satisfactory.
View article: Religious meaning system and life satisfaction: the mediating role of meaning in life among Polish people with multiple sclerosis
Religious meaning system and life satisfaction: the mediating role of meaning in life among Polish people with multiple sclerosis Open
Introduction The complexity of the associations between religiosity and indicators of well-being suggests the presence of a mediating mechanism. Previous studies indicate that religion may influence subjective well-being because it helps t…
View article: Long-term efficacy of ocrelizumab in the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis – case reports
Long-term efficacy of ocrelizumab in the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis – case reports Open
Treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis, despite the availability of many therapies, remains a challenge. The introduction of ocrelizumab, a highly effective therapy, has significantly improved the control of disease activity. The ar…
View article: Why do we so rarely recognise and treat the primary progressive form of multiple sclerosis?
Why do we so rarely recognise and treat the primary progressive form of multiple sclerosis? Open
The primary progressive form of multiple sclerosis is characterised by a systematic increase in disability from the onset of the disease, usually without overlapping relapses. It is estimated that it accounts for 10–15% of all cases of mul…
View article: Occurrence of Cervical Spine Pain and its Intensity in Young People with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Pilot Study
Occurrence of Cervical Spine Pain and its Intensity in Young People with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Pilot Study Open
Background: The main aim of the study was to assess the intensity and frequency of cervical spine pain in young people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Methods: The pilot study was conducted from June to July 2023. Inclusion criteri…
View article: External quality monitoring facilitates improvement in already well-performing stroke units: insights from RES-Q Poland
External quality monitoring facilitates improvement in already well-performing stroke units: insights from RES-Q Poland Open
Quality-oriented projects facilitate the improvement of stroke care, even in centres demonstrating good baseline performance. Polish stroke units that consistently reported cases to the RES-Q demonstrated improvement in terms of door-to- -…
View article: Lumbar Pain in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Knowledge about Physiotherapeutic Methods for Combating Pain
Lumbar Pain in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Knowledge about Physiotherapeutic Methods for Combating Pain Open
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the intensity and frequency of low back pain (LBP) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) and patients’ knowledge of physiotherapeutic methods for combating LBP. Methods: This study i…