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Mult Scler Relat Disord ; 75: 104762, 2023 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37229800

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BACKGROUND: Alemtuzumab is a highly effective treatment for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), but in recent years safety-related concerns had emerged due to description of novel serious side effects not registered in CARE-MS I and CARE-MS II phase 3 studies, nor in TOPAZ extension study. Data about alemtuzumab use in real clinical practice are limited and based mainly on retrospective studies with small sample sizes. Therefore, more information about effectiveness and safety of alemtuzumab in this context is needed. METHODS: A multicenter observational prospective study to investigate effectivity and safety of alemtuzumab in a real-world setting was performed. Primary endpoints were the change in annualized relapse rate (ARR), and in disability measured by EDSS score. Secondary endpoints were the cumulative probability of confirmed 6-month disability improvement and worsening. Disability worsening and disability improvement were considered when the EDSS score was increased or decreased, respectively, in 1 point if baseline EDSS score was <5.0, or in 0.5 point if baseline EDSS score was ≥5.5, confirmed over 6 months. Other secondary endpoint was the proportion of patients who achieved NEDA-3 status (absence of clinical relapses, disability EDSS progression, and MRI disease activity as depicted by new/enlarging T2 lesions or Gadolinium enhancing T1 lesions). Adverse events also were recorded. RESULTS: A total of 195 RRMS patients (70% female) who started alemtuzumab treatment were included. Mean of follow-up was 2.38 years. Alemtuzumab significantly reduced the annualized relapse rate from baseline with risk reductions of 86%, 83.5%, and 84%, at 12, 24, and 36 months of follow-up respectively (Friedman test, p-value < 0.05 for all comparisons). Alemtuzumab also significantly reduced EDSS score over one and two years after starting alemtuzumab treatment (Friedman test, p-value<0.001 for both comparisons). A high proportion of patients presented confirmed 6-month stability or disability improvement (92%, 82%, and 79%, over 1, 2 and 3 years of follow-up respectively). The proportion of patients who retained NEDA-3 status at 12, 24 and 36 months were 61%, 49%, and 42%, respectively. Baseline characteristics associated with a lower probability of achieving NEDA-3 were younger age, sex female, high ARR, elevated number of previous treatments, and switch from a second line therapy. Infusion related reactions were the most frequent adverse event observed. The most common infections were urinary tract infections (50%), and upper respiratory tract infections (19%) over the 3 years of follow- up. Secondary thyroid autoimmunity was developed in 18.5% of patients. CONCLUSION: Alemtuzumab has demonstrated in real clinical practice high effectiveness in controlling multiple sclerosis activity, and no unexpected adverse events were observed.


Subject(s)
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting , Multiple Sclerosis , Humans , Female , Male , Alemtuzumab/adverse effects , Retrospective Studies , Multiple Sclerosis/drug therapy , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/drug therapy , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/chemically induced , Recurrence
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Rev Neurol ; 76(7): 247-248, 2023 04 01.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36973890

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TITLE: Prevalencia de la miastenia grave en Colombia. Réplica.


Subject(s)
Myasthenia Gravis , Humans , Prevalence , Colombia/epidemiology , Myasthenia Gravis/epidemiology
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Neurología (Barc., Ed. impr.) ; 38(2): 75-81, marzo 2023. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-216505

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Introducción: La miastenia gravis (MG) es un enfermedad autoinmune que afecta a la transmisión nerviosa a nivel de la unión neuromuscular causando debilidad muscular típicamente fluctuante. Los estudios epidemiológicos constatan un aumento de las tasas de prevalencia de la MG y es especialmente evidente en la población anciana.ObjetivoRealizar un estudio epidemiológico retrospectivo para conocer las tasas de incidencia y prevalencia en la provincia de Ourense (Galicia) caracterizada por el envejecimiento poblacional.Material y métodosLos pacientes fueron reclutados de nuestra base de datos clínica de enfermedades neuromusculares y a través de la búsqueda de pacientes con prescripción activa de bromuro de piridostigmina. La tasa de incidencia se estimó entre los años 2009-2018. Se estableció la fecha de prevalencia al 31/12/2018. El censo de la provincia de Ourense al 1/1/2019 era de 307.651 habitantes, de los que 96.544 (31,4%) tenían una edad ≥ de 65 años.ResultadosSe identificaron 80 casos de MG. La prevalencia fue de 260 casos/1.000.000 habitantes (IC95%: 202,7-316,4), y en la población ≥ 65 años de 517,9/1.000.000 habitantes (IC95%: 363,2-672,9). La incidencia acumulada en el periodo de estudio fue de 15,4 casos/1.000.000 habitantes-año. El inicio precoz (≤ 50 años) ocurrió en el 29,1% de los casos.ConclusiónLa prevalencia de la MG en nuestra área sanitaria es de las más altas entre las cifras previamente reportadas, y es una enfermedad muy prevalente en la población anciana. (AU)


Introduction: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease affecting nerve transmission at the level of the neuromuscular junction, and typically causes fluctuating muscle weakness. Epidemiological studies show an increase in MG prevalence, particularly among the older population.ObjectiveWe performed a retrospective epidemiological study to determine the incidence and prevalence of MG in the province of Ourense (Galicia, Spain), characterised by population ageing.Material and methodsPatients were selected from our clinical neuromuscular diseases database by searching for patients with an active prescription for pyridostigmine bromide. Incidence was estimated for the period 2009-2018. We calculated prevalence at 31/12/2018. According to census data for the province of Ourense, the population on 1/1/2019 was 307,651, of whom 96,544 (31.4%) were aged ≥ 65 years.ResultsWe identified 80 cases of MG, with a prevalence rate of 260 cases/1 000 000 population (95% CI, 202.7-316.4), rising to 517.9/1 000 000 population in those aged ≥ 65 (95% CI, 363.2-672.9). Cumulative incidence in the study period was 15.4 cases per 1 000 000 person-years. Early onset (≤ 50 years) was recorded in 29.1% of cases.ConclusionThe prevalence of MG in our health district is one of the highest published figures, and the disease is highly prevalent in the older population. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Myasthenia Gravis , Prevalence , Thymoma , Vitamin D , Autoimmunity , Incidence
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Rev Neurol ; 76(2): 59-68, 2023 01 16.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36631965

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INTRODUCTION: Although today we live in a globalised world, the ties established between the Iberian Peninsula and the countries of Latin America are particularly strong, with important migratory flows. This connection may condition the development of diseases that involve a genetic influence, which may in turn be modulated by various environmental factors. The aim of this review is to determine the descriptive epidemiology of myasthenia gravis in the Iberian Peninsula and in Latin America. DEVELOPMENT: A literature search was conducted in Medline, LILACS and Google Scholar for the different countries of interest using the terms 'prevalence', 'incidence', 'epidemiology' and 'myasthenia gravis'. The methodology and quality were reviewed, and descriptive data about the study population as well as data on prevalence were extracted. CONCLUSIONS: Many countries lack epidemiological studies on myasthenia gravis and in others the data reported focus on one referral hospital, making it difficult to compare prevalence between countries. In the Iberian Peninsula, the prevalence is consistently above 100 cases x 106 inhabitants, the highest figures being found in the area of Osona (Barcelona) and in the province of Ourense. In Latin America, much lower prevalence figures are reported, generally below 100 x 106 inhabitants. There is a predominance of females in the early-onset forms (<50 years) and a clear increase in prevalence in the elderly population, especially in the very late onset forms (>65 years), where it is more frequent in men.


TITLE: Epidemiología de la miastenia grave en la península ibérica y Latinoamérica.Introducción. Aunque hoy en día vivimos en un mundo globalizado, los vínculos establecidos entre la península ibérica y los países de Latinoamérica son especialmente fuertes y con importantes flujos migratorios. Esta conexión puede condicionar la presentación de enfermedades que reconozcan una influencia genética, la cual puede ser modulada por diversos factores medioambientales. El objetivo de esta revisión es conocer la epidemiología descriptiva de la miastenia grave en la península ibérica y en Latinoamérica. Desarrollo. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en Medline, en LILACS y en Google Scholar para los diferentes países de interés con los términos 'prevalence', 'incidence', 'epidemiology' y 'myasthenia gravis'. Se revisó la metodología y la calidad, y se extrajeron datos descriptivos de la población estudiada, así como los datos de prevalencia. Conclusiones. Muchos países carecen de estudios epidemiológicos sobre la miastenia grave, y en otros, los datos comunicados se centran en un hospital de referencia, lo que hace difícil la comparación de la prevalencia entre los diferentes países. En la península ibérica, la prevalencia es constantemente superior a 100 casos × 106 habitantes, con las cifras más altas correspondientes a la comarca de Osona (Barcelona) y a la provincia de Ourense. En Latinoamérica se registran cifras mucho menores de prevalencia, generalmente inferiores a 100 × 106 habitantes. Se constata un predominio femenino en las formas de inicio precoz (<50 años) y un claro aumento de la prevalencia en la población anciana, sobre todo en las formas de inicio muy tardío (>65 años), en las que es más frecuente en los varones.


Subject(s)
Myasthenia Gravis , Aged , Male , Female , Humans , Latin America/epidemiology , Age Distribution , Myasthenia Gravis/epidemiology , Epidemiologic Studies , Incidence
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Rev. neurol. (Ed. impr.) ; 76(2): 59-68, Ene-Jun. 2023. tab, mapas
Article in English, Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-215001

ABSTRACT

Introducción: Aunque hoy en día vivimos en un mundo globalizado, los vínculos establecidos entre la península ibérica y los países de Latinoamérica son especialmente fuertes y con importantes flujos migratorios. Esta conexión puede condicionar la presentación de enfermedades que reconozcan una influencia genética, la cual puede ser modulada por diversos factores medioambientales. El objetivo de esta revisión es conocer la epidemiología descriptiva de la miastenia grave en la península ibérica y en Latinoamérica. Desarrollo: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en Medline, en LILACS y en Google Scholar para los diferentes países de interés con los términos ‘prevalence’, ‘incidence’, ‘epidemiology’ y ‘myasthenia gravis’. Se revisó la metodología y la calidad, y se extrajeron datos descriptivos de la población estudiada, así como los datos de prevalencia. Conclusiones: Muchos países carecen de estudios epidemiológicos sobre la miastenia grave, y en otros, los datos comunicados se centran en un hospital de referencia, lo que hace difícil la comparación de la prevalencia entre los diferentes países. En la península ibérica, la prevalencia es constantemente superior a 100 casos × 106 habitantes, con las cifras más altas correspondientes a la comarca de Osona (Barcelona) y a la provincia de Ourense. En Latinoamérica se registran cifras mucho menores de prevalencia, generalmente inferiores a 100 × 106 habitantes. Se constata un predominio femenino en las formas de inicio precoz (<50 años) y un claro aumento de la prevalencia en la población anciana, sobre todo en las formas de inicio muy tardío (>65 años), en las que es más frecuente en los varones.(AU)


Introduction: Although today we live in a globalised world, the ties established between the Iberian Peninsula and the countries of Latin America are particularly strong, with important migratory flows. This connection may condition the development of diseases that involve a genetic influence, which may in turn be modulated by various environmental factors. The aim of this review is to determine the descriptive epidemiology of myasthenia gravis in the Iberian Peninsula and in Latin America. Development: A literature search was conducted in Medline, LILACS and Google Scholar for the different countries of interest using the terms ‘prevalence’, ‘incidence’, ‘epidemiology’ and ‘myasthenia gravis’. The methodology and quality were reviewed, and descriptive data about the study population as well as data on prevalence were extracted. Conclusions: Many countries lack epidemiological studies on myasthenia gravis and in others the data reported focus on one referral hospital, making it difficult to compare prevalence between countries. In the Iberian Peninsula, the prevalence is consistently above 100 cases × 106 inhabitants, the highest figures being found in the area of Osona (Barcelona) and in the province of Ourense. In Latin America, much lower prevalence figures are reported, generally below 100 × 106 inhabitants. There is a predominance of females in the early-onset forms (<50 years) and a clear increase in prevalence in the elderly population, especially in the very late onset forms (>65 years), where it is more frequent in men.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Epidemiology , Myasthenia Gravis , Databases, Bibliographic , Prevalence , Latin America , Spain
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Neurologia (Engl Ed) ; 38(2): 75-81, 2023 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35249845

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INTRODUCTION: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease affecting nerve transmission at the level of the neuromuscular junction, and typically causes fluctuating muscle weakness. Epidemiological studies show an increase in MG prevalence, particularly among the older population. OBJECTIVE: We performed a retrospective epidemiological study to determine the incidence and prevalence of MG in the province of Ourense (Galicia, Spain), characterised by population ageing. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients were selected from our clinical neuromuscular diseases database by searching for patients with an active prescription for pyridostigmine bromide. Incidence was estimated for the period 2009-2018. We calculated prevalence at 31/12/2018. According to census data for the province of Ourense, the population on 1/1/2019 was 307 651, of whom 96 544 (31.4%) were aged ≥ 65 years. RESULTS: We identified 80 cases of MG, with a prevalence rate of 260 cases/1 000 000 population (95% CI, 202.7-316.4), rising to 517.9/1 000 000 population in those aged ≥ 65 (95% CI, 363.2-672.9). Cumulative incidence in the study period was 15.4 cases per 1 000 000 person-years. Early onset (≤ 50 years) was recorded in 29.1% of cases. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of MG in our health district is one of the highest published figures, and the disease is highly prevalent in the older population.


Subject(s)
Myasthenia Gravis , Humans , Spain/epidemiology , Retrospective Studies , Myasthenia Gravis/epidemiology , Prevalence , Incidence
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Rev Neurol ; 74(8): 265-268, 2022 04 16.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35383874

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INTRODUCTION: Natalizumab (NTZ) is a very effective treatment approved for highly active multiple sclerosis. The main risk of treatment with NTZ is the possibility of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, which is related to JC virus positivity and the number of NTZ infusions. This risk decreases with the extended dosage interval (EDI), which involves 9 or fewer infusions/year. However, it is a matter of controversy as to whether EDI remains effective in reducing recurrences and the presence of new lesions in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective observational study was conducted from 1 April 2019 to 30 June 2021, following up patients on NTZ treatment who switched to EDI. Patients should have at least one MRI six months after the start of EDI. The presence of attacks or MRI activity (new lesions in T2) during the EDI was recorded. RESULTS: Twenty-three patients with a mean age of 43.5 ± 9.4 years were included. The median number of NTZ infusions was 68 (minimum, 25; maximum, 127). The median interval between the start of the EDI and the last MRI was 14 months (minimum, 6; maximum, 25), and 23 months from the last medical follow-up visit (minimum, 7; maximum, 28). Two patients (8.7%) presented with attacks and two others (8.7%) showed MRI activity. CONCLUSIONS: EDI with NTZ maintains high clinical and activity effectiveness in MRI.


TITLE: Efectividad clínica y radiológica del intervalo extendido de dosis con natalizumab en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple recurrente.Introducción. El natalizumab (NTZ) es un tratamiento de alta eficacia aprobado para la esclerosis múltiple de alta actividad. El principal riesgo del tratamiento con NTZ es la posibilidad de desarrollar una leucoencefalopatía multifocal progresiva, que está en relación con la positividad al virus JC y el número de infusiones del NTZ. Este riesgo disminuye con el intervalo extendido de dosis (IED), lo que supone 9 infusiones/año o menos. Sin embargo, es materia de controversia si el IED mantiene la efectividad sobre la reducción de las recurrencias y la presencia de nuevas lesiones en la resonancia magnética (RM). Pacientes y métodos. Se ha realizado un estudio observacional prospectivo desde el 1 de abril de 2019 hasta el 30 de junio de 2021, siguiendo a los pacientes en tratamiento con NTZ que se pasaron al IED. Los pacientes deberían tener al menos una RM a los seis meses del inicio del IED. Se registró la presencia de brotes o de actividad en la RM (nuevas lesiones en T2) durante el IED. Resultados. Se incluyó a 23 pacientes con una media de edad de 43,5 ± 9,4 años. La mediana de infusiones de NTZ fue de 68 (mínimo, 25; máximo, 127). La mediana del intervalo entre el inicio del IED y la última RM fue de 14 meses (mínimo, 6; máximo, 25), y de 23 meses respecto a la última visita de seguimiento médico (mínimo, 7; máximo, 28). Dos pacientes (8,7%) presentaron brotes y otros dos pacientes (8,7%) presentaron actividad en la RM. Conclusiones. El IED de NTZ mantiene una alta efectividad clínica y de actividad en la RM.


Subject(s)
Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting , Multiple Sclerosis , Adult , Humans , Immunologic Factors/adverse effects , Immunologic Factors/therapeutic use , Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal/chemically induced , Middle Aged , Multiple Sclerosis/diagnostic imaging , Multiple Sclerosis/drug therapy , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/diagnostic imaging , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/drug therapy , Natalizumab/adverse effects , Natalizumab/therapeutic use , Recurrence
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Rev. neurol. (Ed. impr.) ; 74(8): 265-268, Abr 16, 2022. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-217689

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Introducción: El natalizumab (NTZ) es un tratamiento de alta eficacia aprobado para la esclerosis múltiple de alta actividad. El principal riesgo del tratamiento con NTZ es la posibilidad de desarrollar una leucoencefalopatía multifocal progresiva, que está en relación con la positividad al virus JC y el número de infusiones del NTZ. Este riesgo disminuye con el intervalo extendido de dosis (IED), lo que supone 9 infusiones/año o menos. Sin embargo, es materia de controversia si el IED mantiene la efectividad sobre la reducción de las recurrencias y la presencia de nuevas lesiones en la resonancia magnética (RM). Pacientes y métodos: Se ha realizado un estudio observacional prospectivo desde el 1 de abril de 2019 hasta el 30 de junio de 2021, siguiendo a los pacientes en tratamiento con NTZ que se pasaron al IED. Los pacientes deberían tener al menos una RM a los seis meses del inicio del IED. Se registró la presencia de brotes o de actividad en la RM (nuevas lesiones en T2) durante el IED. Resultados: Se incluyó a 23 pacientes con una media de edad de 43,5 ± 9,4 años. La mediana de infusiones de NTZ fue de 68 (mínimo, 25; máximo, 127). La mediana del intervalo entre el inicio del IED y la última RM fue de 14 meses (mínimo, 6; máximo, 25), y de 23 meses respecto a la última visita de seguimiento médico (mínimo, 7; máximo, 28). Dos pacientes (8,7%) presentaron brotes y otros dos pacientes (8,7%) presentaron actividad en la RM. Conclusiones: El IED de NTZ mantiene una alta efectividad clínica y de actividad en la RM.(AU)


Introduction: Natalizumab (NTZ) is a very effective treatment approved for highly active multiple sclerosis. The main risk of treatment with NTZ is the possibility of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, which is related to JC virus positivity and the number of NTZ infusions. This risk decreases with the extended dosage interval (EDI), which involves 9 or fewer infusions/year. However, it is a matter of controversy as to whether EDI remains effective in reducing recurrences and the presence of new lesions in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patients and methods: A prospective observational study was conducted from 1 April 2019 to 30 June 2021, following up patients on NTZ treatment who switched to EDI. Patients should have at least one MRI six months after the start of EDI. The presence of attacks or MRI activity (new lesions in T2) during the EDI was recorded. Results: Twenty-three patients with a mean age of 43.5 ± 9.4 years were included. The median number of NTZ infusions was 68 (minimum, 25; maximum, 127). The median interval between the start of the EDI and the last MRI was 14 months (minimum, 6; maximum, 25), and 23 months from the last medical follow-up visit (minimum, 7; maximum, 28). Two patients (8.7%) presented with attacks and two others (8.7%) showed MRI activity. Conclusions: EDI with NTZ maintains high clinical and activity effectiveness in MRI.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Natalizumab/administration & dosage , Multiple Sclerosis/complications , Multiple Sclerosis/drug therapy , Risk Management , Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal , JC Virus , Prospective Studies , Neurology , Nervous System Diseases
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Neurologia (Engl Ed) ; 2020 Sep 05.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32900528

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INTRODUCTION: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease affecting nerve transmission at the level of the neuromuscular junction, and typically causes fluctuating muscle weakness. Epidemiological studies show an increase in MG prevalence, particularly among the older population. OBJECTIVE: We performed a retrospective epidemiological study to determine the incidence and prevalence of MG in the province of Ourense (Galicia, Spain), characterised by population ageing. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients were selected from our clinical neuromuscular diseases database by searching for patients with an active prescription for pyridostigmine bromide. Incidence was estimated for the period 2009-2018. We calculated prevalence at 31/12/2018. According to census data for the province of Ourense, the population on 1/1/2019 was 307,651, of whom 96,544 (31.4%) were aged ≥ 65 years. RESULTS: We identified 80 cases of MG, with a prevalence rate of 260 cases/1 000 000 population (95% CI, 202.7-316.4), rising to 517.9/1 000 000 population in those aged ≥ 65 (95% CI, 363.2-672.9). Cumulative incidence in the study period was 15.4 cases per 1 000 000 person-years. Early onset (≤ 50 years) was recorded in 29.1% of cases. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of MG in our health district is one of the highest published figures, and the disease is highly prevalent in the older population.

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Rev Neurol ; 71(1): 19-25, 2020 Jul 01.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32583411

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INTRODUCTION: Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system, which mainly affects young people of working and reproductive age, and represents the first cause of non-traumatic disability in this age group of the population. A north-south latitude gradient is recognised, with prevalence rates increasing as we move away from the equator. This gradient probably represents the genetic predisposition transmitted from the Scandinavian regions through the Viking invasions and could presuppose an influence of the vitamin D deficit related to a lower number of hours of sunshine per year. AIMS: To determine the prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis in the city of Ourense, Galicia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The latitude coordinate of the city of Ourense is 42° 34' N. A retrospective epidemiological study covering the period from 2002 to 2016 was conducted. The prevalence date was 31 December 2016. According to the latest census, the population of the city of Ourense was 105,892 on 1 January 2016. RESULTS: Altogether, 195 cases were recorded, representing a prevalence of 184.1 cases/100,000 inhabitants. In the period 2002-2016, 127 cases of multiple sclerosis were diagnosed, representing an average incidence of 7.86 cases/100,000 inhabitants/year. CONCLUSION: The city of Ourense has the highest prevalence rate of multiple sclerosis of those studied to date in the Iberian Peninsula, with a figure that brings it closer to the data reported in more northern areas under Nordic and Anglo-American influence.


TITLE: Prevalencia de la esclerosis múltiple en la ciudad de Ourense, Galicia, noroeste de la Península Ibérica.Introducción. La esclerosis múltiple es una enfermedad inflamatoria y neurodegenerativa del sistema nervioso central, que afecta fundamentalmente a personas jóvenes en edad laboral y reproductiva, y que representa la primera causa de discapacidad no traumática en este rango etario de la población. Se reconoce un gradiente de latitud norte-sur, con un aumento de las tasas de prevalencia a medida que nos alejamos del ecuador. Este gradiente probablemente representa la predisposición genética transmitida desde las regiones escandinavas a través de las invasiones vikingas y podría presuponer una influencia del déficit de vitamina D en relación con un menor número de horas de sol anuales. Objetivo. Determinar la prevalencia e incidencia de la esclerosis múltiple en la ciudad de Ourense, Galicia. Pacientes y métodos. La ciudad de Ourense tiene una coordenada de latitud de 42° 34' N. Se ha realizado un estudio epidemiológico retrospectivo que abarca desde 2002 a 2016. La fecha de prevalencia fue el 31 de diciembre de 2016. El censo de la población de la ciudad de Ourense a 1 de enero de 2016 era de 105.892 habitantes. Resultados. Se registraron 195 casos, lo que representa una prevalencia de 184,1 casos/100.000 habitantes. En el período 2002-2016 se diagnosticaron 127 casos de esclerosis múltiple, lo que supone una incidencia media de 7,86 casos/ 100.000 habitantes/año. Conclusión. La ciudad de Ourense presenta la tasa de prevalencia de esclerosis múltiple más alta de las estudiadas hasta la actualidad en la Península Ibérica, con una cifra que la aproxima a los datos comunicados en áreas más septentrionales de influencia nórdica y anglosajona.


Subject(s)
Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Adolescent , Adult , Age Distribution , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Comorbidity , Female , Humans , Incidence , Male , Middle Aged , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Sex Distribution , Smoking/epidemiology , Spain/epidemiology , Urban Population , Vitamin D Deficiency/epidemiology , Young Adult
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