Conclusions Persistence rates for GA were 80% for the 12-, 24- and 36-month time periods in contrast with the full DMT-treated cohorts whose persistence rates never exceeded 70.0%.

Persistence for this investigation was defined as continuous use of the same DMT for the duration of follow-up (i.e., 12 months, 24 months, 36 months) regardless of treatment gaps. Among patients ...

Source Reference: Ostkamp P, Schwab N "Effects of latitude and sunlight on multiple sclerosis severity: two peas in a pod?" Neurology 2022; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000200105.

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