Hayder K Hassoun, Anmar Oday Hatem, Akram Al-Mahdawi, Sarwer Jamal Al-Bajalan, Ali Kadim Karim, Sarmad Abdulrasool Al-Mashta, Saif Mohammed Tawfeeq, Majeed Salih Hamad, Nawfal M Sheaheed, Samer Mohammed Ridha, Murad Al-Naqshbandi, Hasan Aziz Al-Hamadani
In Iraq, a lack of evidence-based management protocols for diagnosing, treating, and managing multiple sclerosis (MS) poses risks of suboptimal outcomes and clinical practice variability and potential harm to the patients. This study aimed to develop consensus recommendations regarding the diagnosis and management of MS in Iraq, specifically focusing on treatment-naïve patients, suboptimal responders, and women of childbearing age during preconception, pregnancy planning, and lactation. A survey was conducted to collect feedback from a panel of ten key opinion leaders (KOLs), who evaluated and discussed the statements to determine agreement levels...
April 11, 2024: Current Medical Research and Opinion