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Latitude continues to be significantly associated with the prevalence of multiple sclerosis: an updated meta-analysis
Published in Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry (01-11-2019)“…ObjectivesPrevious studies have demonstrated a strong latitudinal gradient in multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence. Herein, we present a meta-analysis of the…”
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Rising prevalence of multiple sclerosis worldwide: Insights from the Atlas of MS, third edition
Published in Multiple sclerosis (01-12-2020)“…Background: High-quality epidemiologic data worldwide are needed to improve our understanding of disease risk, support health policy to meet the diverse needs…”
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Smoking is associated with progressive disease course and increased progression in clinical disability in a prospective cohort of people with multiple sclerosis
Published in Journal of neurology (01-04-2009)“…Background Multiple sclerosis has a variable disease course. The contribution of modifiable lifestyle factors to disease course has not been well studied,…”
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Vascular comorbidities in the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis
Published in Journal of the neurological sciences (15-12-2014)“…Abstract Vascular comorbidities are common in the general population and are associated with adverse health outcomes. In people with multiple sclerosis (MS),…”
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Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods and increased likelihood of central nervous system demyelination in a case-control study of Australian adults
Published in European journal of clinical nutrition (01-05-2023)“…Background Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has been linked to risk of chronic diseases, with scant evidence in relation to multiple sclerosis (MS)…”
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Dietary patterns and associations with health outcomes in Australian people with multiple sclerosis
Published in European journal of clinical nutrition (01-10-2021)“…Background/objectives Associations between patterns of food intake and health in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are of increasing global interest;…”
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Latitude is significantly associated with the prevalence of multiple sclerosis: a meta-analysis
Published in Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry (01-10-2011)“…BackgroundThere is a striking latitudinal gradient in multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence, but exceptions in Mediterranean Europe and northern Scandinavia, and…”
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An adverse lipid profile and increased levels of adiposity significantly predict clinical course after a first demyelinating event
Published in Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry (01-05-2017)“…ObjectiveTo investigate the prospective associations between adiposity and lipid-related variables and conversion to multiple sclerosis (MS), time to…”
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The co-occurrence of multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes: Shared aetiologic features and clinical implication for MS aetiology
Published in Journal of the neurological sciences (15-01-2015)“…Abstract We reviewed the evidence for the co-occurrence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) and multiple sclerosis (MS), and assessed the clinical significance…”
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Effects of multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapies on employment measures using patient-reported data
Published in Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry (01-11-2018)“…BackgroundThe direct comparative evidence on treatment effects of available multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) is limited, and few…”
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Complementary and alternative treatments of multiple sclerosis: a review of the evidence from 2001 to 2016
Published in Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry (01-01-2018)“…People with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) commonly use complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), but an understanding of their efficacy is lacking. Here, we…”
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Change in multiple sclerosis prevalence over time in Australia 2010–2017 utilising disease-modifying therapy prescription data
Published in Multiple sclerosis (01-10-2020)“…Objective: Determine the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Australia in 2017 using MS-specific disease-modifying therapy (DMT) prescription data and…”
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Feelings of depression, pain and walking difficulties have the largest impact on the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis, irrespective of clinical phenotype
Published in Multiple sclerosis (01-07-2021)“…Background: The symptoms that have the largest impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may vary by MS phenotype…”
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The High Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency across Australian Populations Is Only Partly Explained by Season and Latitude
Published in Environmental health perspectives (01-08-2007)“…Background: Inadequate sun exposure and dietary vitamin D intake can result in vitamin D insufficiency. However, limited data are available on actual vitamin D…”
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Estimating MS-related work productivity loss and factors associated with work productivity loss in a representative Australian sample of people with multiple sclerosis
Published in Multiple sclerosis (01-06-2019)“…Background: Little is known about the work productivity loss in multiple sclerosis (MS). Objectives: To quantify the MS-related work productivity loss and to…”
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Polymorphism in the serotonin transporter gene polymorphisms (5-HTTLPR) modifies the association between significant life events and depression in people with multiple sclerosis
Published in Multiple sclerosis (01-05-2019)“…Background: In the general population, variation in the serotonin-transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) has been shown to modify the association…”
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Significantly increasing multiple sclerosis prevalence in Australia from 2010 to 2021
Published in Multiple sclerosis (01-08-2024)“…Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence is increasing globally. Objectives: To determine whether increased prevalence is continuing within Australia…”
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The association of comorbidities with sleep quality among Australians with multiple sclerosis: Insights from the Australian Multiple Sclerosis Longitudinal Study
Published in Multiple sclerosis (01-06-2024)“…Background: Comorbidities and poor sleep quality are prevalent among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Our understanding of the effects of…”
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A Higher Mediterranean Diet Score, Including Unprocessed Red Meat, Is Associated with Reduced Risk of Central Nervous System Demyelination in a Case-Control Study of Australian Adults
Published in The Journal of nutrition (01-08-2019)“…The evidence associating diet and risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) is inconclusive. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between a…”
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The role of latitude, ultraviolet radiation exposure and vitamin D in childhood asthma and hayfever: an Australian multicenter study
Published in Pediatric allergy and immunology (01-05-2011)“…To cite this article: Hughes AM, Lucas RM, Ponsonby A‐L, Chapman C, Coulthard A, Dear K, Dwyer T, Kilpatrick TJ, McMichael AJ, Pender MP, Taylor BV, Valery P,…”
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