Systematic review versus internet search: considerations about availability and reliability of medical information regarding pregnancy in women with multiple sclerosis

Fragoso, Yára Dadalti; Fragoso, Suely; Finkelsztejn, Alessandro; Brooks, Joseph Bruno Bidin; Rebs, Rebeca Recupero

doi:10.1590/s1415-790x2012000400019

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“…In our study, the frequency of spontaneous abortion was found to be similar to that observed in the general Turkish population (20.9% in MS, 20.5% in general Turkish population) [17]. In the former study, the abortion rate was reported to be 27.9% including both miscarriages and medical abortions [31]. In our data sheet, we recorded spontaneous and medical abortions separately.…”

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“…Most of the studies have not shown any negative effect of a pregnancy on long-term disease course/progression or disability [32]; some even reported favorable effects [12,29,31]. We showed that MS patients who had only 1 pregnancy had a higher conversion rate from RRMS to SPMS than MS patients with 2 or more pregnancies (p = 0.001).…”

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confidence: 62%

“…The reason of the higher cesarean section rate after the diagnosis must be investigated by future studies. To our knowledge, the data that specifically aimed at answering this matter have also been lacking in the literature [31]. In addition, a recent study has shown that caesarean section or epidural anaesthesia has not been associated with any adverse effect on delivery or postpartum MS course [29].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Pregnancy Data in a Turkish Multiple Sclerosis Population

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Background: To conduct the first retrospective clinical study investigating pregnancy in Turkish multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Summary: We evaluated 558 pregnancies in 199 MS patients and results were compared with general Turkish population's data. The fertility rate in the MS group was found to be lower than that in the general population, even before MS diagnosis was established. Our study suggests that the higher number of pregnancies may have a favorable effect on transition from relapsing-remitting MS to secondary progressive MS, although no effect has been shown regarding the possibility to reach EDSS 6.0 as a milestone. Key Messages: Our data support the conclusion that MS does not have a negative effect on the MS course and disability.

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Neurology and the Internet: a review

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Nowadays, the Internet is the major source to obtain information about diseases and their treatments. The Internet is gaining relevance in the neurological setting, considering the possibility of timely social interaction, contributing to general public awareness on otherwise less-well-known neurological conditions, promoting health equity and improving the health-related coping. Neurological patients can easily find several online opportunities for peer interactions and learning. On the other hand, neurologist can analyze user-generated data to better understand patient needs and to run epidemiological studies. Indeed, analyses of queries from Internet search engines on certain neurological diseases have shown a strict temporal and spatial correlation with the "real world." In this narrative review, we will discuss how the Internet is radically affecting the healthcare of people with neurological disorders and, most importantly, is shifting the paradigm of care from the hands of those who deliver care, into the hands of those who receive it. Besides, we will review possible limitations, such as safety concerns, financial issues, and the need for easy-to-access platforms.

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Systematic review versus internet search: considerations about availability and reliability of medical information regarding pregnancy in women with multiple sclerosis

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Pregnancy Data in a Turkish Multiple Sclerosis Population

Pregnancy Data in a Turkish Multiple Sclerosis Population

Neurology and the Internet: a review

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