Papers: 26 Dec 2014 - 2 Jan 2015 Check out this week's papers from PubMed. If you are a member, please log in to recommend and comment on papers. If you are not a member, please register today and join the conversation. Papers: Editors' Pick High-Dose Immunosuppressive Therapy and Autologous Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (HALT-MS): A 3-Year Interim Report. Nash RA, Hutton GJ, Racke MK, Popat U, Devine SM, Griffith LM, Muraro PA, Openshaw H, Sayre PH, Stüve O, et al. JAMA Neurol. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25546364. Abstract Editors' Pick Moving Targets for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Sclerosis. Paz Soldán MM, Weinshenker BG JAMA Neurol. 2014 Dec 29. Epub 1969 Dec 31. PMID: 25546257. Abstract Paediatric multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study of families' diagnosis experiences. Hinton D, Kirk S Arch Dis Child. 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25552262. Abstract Lipid rafts and their possible involvements in neuroimmunological disorders. Asakura K, Ueda A, Mutoh T Front Biosci (Landmark Ed). 2015; 20:303-13. PMID: 25553452. Abstract [Retrospective study of clinical features of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disease with connective tissue disease]. Zhang Y, Fei Y, Niu J, Ren H, Zhao J, Wang Q, Xu Y Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2014 Oct; 94(39):3056-61. PMID: 25549677. Abstract In Vivo Visualization of (Auto)Immune Processes in the Central Nervous System of Rodents. Schläger C, Litke T, Flügel A, Odoardi F Methods Mol Biol. 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25549830. Abstract Interdisciplinary exchange of ideas: progestagens for autoimmunity, biologics for pregnancy complications. Tsur A, Hughes GC, Shoenfeld Y, Carp H Immunol Res. 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25550090. Abstract FDA reversal sends mixed message to multiple sclerosis community. Dolgin E Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2014 Dec 31; 14(1):3-4. PMID: 25549578. Abstract [Pay attention to the differences and similarities in the pathogenesis and management of multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica]. Qi X, Sun C Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2014 Oct; 94(39):3041-3. PMID: 25549673. Abstract Comparative efficacy of interferon β versus glatiramer acetate for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. La Mantia L, Di Pietrantonj C, Rovaris M, Rigon G, Frau S, Berardo F, Gandini A, Longobardi A, Weinstock-Guttman B, Vaona A J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2014 Dec 30. PMID: 25550414. Abstract Epstein Barr virus infection reactivation as a possible trigger of primary biliary cirrhosis-like syndrome in a patient with multiple sclerosis in the course of fingolimod treatment. Marrone A, Signoriello E, Alfieri G, Dalla Mora L, Rinaldi L, Rainone I, Adinolfi L E, Lus G Infez Med. 2014 Dec 1; 22(4):331-6. PMID: 25551852. Abstract Developing a therapeutic plan for treating MS: evidence for new treatments. Levin MC, Jackson CW J Clin Psychiatry. 2014 Dec; 75(12):e34. PMID: 25551246. Abstract [Thoughts on hot issues of neuromyelitis optica]. Wang J, Dai F Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2014 Oct; 94(39):3044-6. PMID: 25549674. Abstract MRI Mapping of Cerebrovascular Reactivity via Gas Inhalation Challenges. Lu H, Liu P, Yezhuvath U, Cheng Y, Marshall O, Ge Y J Vis Exp. 2014(94). PMID: 25549106. Abstract Isolation, cryopreservation and culture of human amnion epithelial cells for clinical applications. Murphy SV, Kidyoor A, Reid T, Atala A, Wallace EM, Lim R J Vis Exp. 2014(94). PMID: 25548905. Abstract TRANSGLUTAMINASE 2 IS INVOLVED IN HOMOCYSTEINE-INDUCED ACTIVATION OF HUMAN THP-1 MONOCYTES. Monica C, Chiara G, Agnese G, Roberto R, Nadia F, Ricardo I, Daniela C Free Radic Res. 2014 Dec 30:1-31. PMID: 25547897. Abstract Thy28 protects against anti-CD3-mediated thymic cell death in vivo. Toyota H, Sudo K, Kojima K, Yanase N, Nagao T, Takahashi RH, Iobe H, Kuwabara T, Kakiuchi T, Mizuguchi J Apoptosis. 2014 Dec 30. PMID: 25547913. Abstract Melatonin Redox Activity. Its Potential Clinical Application in Neurodegenerative Disorders. Miller E, Morel A, Saso L, Saluk J Curr Top Med Chem. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25547102. Abstract Determinants of disability using count-based approaches to icf-based definition of neurological disability. Raggi A, Covelli V, Leonardi M, Meucci P, Scaratti C, Schiavolin S, Willems M, Sattin D NeuroRehabilitation. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25547763. Abstract Effect of peginterferon beta-1a on MRI measures and achieving no evidence of disease activity: results from a randomized controlled trial in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Arnold DL, Calabresi PA, Kieseier BC, Sheikh SI, Deykin A, Zhu Y, Liu S, You X, Sperling B, Hung S BMC Neurol. 2014 Dec 31; 14(1):1058. Epub 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25551571. Abstract Interferon Beta and vitamin d synergize to induce immunoregulatory receptors on peripheral blood monocytes of multiple sclerosis patients. Waschbisch A, Sanderson N, Krumbholz M, Vlad G, Theil D, Schwab S, Mäurer M, Derfuss T PLoS One. 2014; 9(12):e115488. Epub 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25551576. Abstract The ICF as a framework to collect and interpret data on the extent and variety of disability in neurological conditions. Raggi A, Leonardi M, Covelli V, Sattin D, Scaratti C, Schiavolin S, Willems M, Meucci P NeuroRehabilitation. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25547761. Abstract Heterogeneous induction of microglia M2a phenotype by central administration of interleukin-4. Pepe G, Calderazzi G, De Maglie M, Villa A, Vegeto E J Neuroinflammation. 2014 Dec 31; 11(1):1031. Epub 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25551794. Abstract Cell surface levels of endothelial ICAM-1 influence thetranscellular or paracellularT-celldiapedesis across the blood-brain barrier. Abadier M, Jahromi N H, Cardoso-Alves L, Boscacci R, Vestweber D, Barnum S, Deutsch U, Engelhardt B, Lyck R Eur J Immunol. 2014 Dec 26. PMID: 25545837. Abstract Neurological and psychiatric disorders as a neuroglial failure. Verkhratsky A, Parpura V Period. Biol.. 2014 Jul; 116(2):115-124. PMID: 25544781. Abstract Effect of switching from intramuscular interferon β-1a to oral fingolimod on time to relapse in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis enrolled in a 1-year extension of TRANSFORMS. Meng X, Chin PS, Hashmonay R, Zahur Islam M, Cutter G Contemp Clin Trials. 2014 Dec 26. PMID: 25545026. Abstract Switch to natalizumab vs fingolimod in active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Kalincik T, Horakova D, Spelman T, Jokubaitis V, Trojano M, Lugaresi A, Izquierdo G, Rozsa C, Grammond P, Alroughani R, et al. Ann Neurol. 2014 Dec 27. PMID: 25546031. Abstract Protective effect of a germline, IL-17-neutralizing antibody in murine models of autoimmune inflammatory disease. Dallenbach K, Maurer P, Röhn T, Zabel F, Kopf M, Bachmann MF Eur J Immunol. 2014 Dec 26. PMID: 25545966. Abstract Spinal cord injury is related to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis: a population-based, propensity score-matched, longitudinal follow-up study. Lin C-W, Huang Y-P, Pan S-L J Neurotrauma. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25545758. Abstract Distinguishing Susac's syndrome from multiple sclerosis. Buzzard KA, Reddel SW, Yiannikas C, Sean Riminton D, Barnett MH, Hardy TA J Neurol. 2014 Dec 30. Epub 2014 Dec 30. PMID: 25547511. Abstract Effects of pooled human immunoglobulins in an animal model of neuromyelitis optica with chronic application of autoantibodies to aquaporin 4. Geis C Clin Exp Immunol. 2014 Dec; 178 Suppl 1:130-1. PMID: 25546791. Abstract Finding benefit in stressful uncertain circumstances: relations to social support and stigma among women with unexplained illnesses. McInnis OA, McQuaid RJ, Bombay A, Matheson K, Anisman H Stress. 2014 Dec 29:1-32. PMID: 25544022. Abstract Multiple sclerosis at menopause: Potential neuroprotective effects of estrogen. Christianson MS, Mensah VA, Shen W Maturitas. 2014 Nov 27. PMID: 25544310. Abstract Probabilistic Multiple Sclerosis Lesion Classification based on Modelling Regional Intensity Variability and Local Neighbourhood Information. Harmouche R, Subbanna NK, Collins LD, Arnold DL, Arbel T IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2014 Dec 23. PMID: 25546852. Abstract 7(th) International Immunoglobulin Conference: Interlaken Leadership Awards. Dalakas MC, Löscher WN Clin Exp Immunol. 2014 Dec; 178 Suppl 1:124-6. PMID: 25546789. Abstract Melatonin treatment improves primary progressive multiple sclerosis: a case report. López-González A, Álvarez-Sánchez N, Lardone PJ, Cruz-Chamorro I, Martínez-López A, Guerrero JM, Reiter RJ, Carrillo-Vico A J Pineal Res. 2014 Dec 24. PMID: 25546814. Abstract Polymeric synthetic nanoparticles for the induction of antigen-specific immunological tolerance. Maldonado RA, LaMothe RA, Ferrari JD, Zhang A-H, Rossi RJ, Kolte PN, Griset AP, O'Neil C, Altreuter DH, Browning E, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2015 Jan 13; 112(2):E156-65. Epub 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25548186. Abstract Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on balance in women with multiple sclerosis. Azimzadeh E, Hosseini M A, Nourozi K, Davidson P M Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Nov 27. PMID: 25534298. Abstract Exploring myelin dysfunction in multiple system atrophy. Wong JH, Halliday GM, Kim W S Exp Neurobiol. 2014 Dec; 23(4):337-44. Epub 2014 Dec 12. PMID: 25548533. Abstract A questionnaire survey comparing the educational priorities of patients and medical students in the management of multiple sclerosis. Gibson JC, Fakis A, Phillips MF, Pinnington LL JRSM Open. 2014 Dec; 5(12):2054270414558656. Epub 2014 Dec 05. PMID: 25548654. Abstract The frequency of anti-aquaporin-4 Ig g antibody in neuromyelitis optica and its spectrum disorders at a single tertiary referral center in malaysia. Viswanathan S, Arip M, Mustafa N, Dhaliwal JS, Rose N, Muda S, Puvanarajah S D, Rafia M H, Wing Loong M C Mult Scler Int. 2014; 2014:568254. Epub 2014 Nov 17. PMID: 25548676. Abstract The association between multiple sclerosis and fracture risk. Su S, Liu H Int J Clin Exp Med. 2014; 7(11):4327-31. Epub 2014 Nov 15. PMID: 25550949. Abstract
Editors' Pick High-Dose Immunosuppressive Therapy and Autologous Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (HALT-MS): A 3-Year Interim Report. Nash RA, Hutton GJ, Racke MK, Popat U, Devine SM, Griffith LM, Muraro PA, Openshaw H, Sayre PH, Stüve O, et al. JAMA Neurol. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25546364. Abstract
Editors' Pick Moving Targets for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Sclerosis. Paz Soldán MM, Weinshenker BG JAMA Neurol. 2014 Dec 29. Epub 1969 Dec 31. PMID: 25546257. Abstract
Paediatric multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study of families' diagnosis experiences. Hinton D, Kirk S Arch Dis Child. 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25552262. Abstract
Lipid rafts and their possible involvements in neuroimmunological disorders. Asakura K, Ueda A, Mutoh T Front Biosci (Landmark Ed). 2015; 20:303-13. PMID: 25553452. Abstract
[Retrospective study of clinical features of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disease with connective tissue disease]. Zhang Y, Fei Y, Niu J, Ren H, Zhao J, Wang Q, Xu Y Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2014 Oct; 94(39):3056-61. PMID: 25549677. Abstract
In Vivo Visualization of (Auto)Immune Processes in the Central Nervous System of Rodents. Schläger C, Litke T, Flügel A, Odoardi F Methods Mol Biol. 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25549830. Abstract
Interdisciplinary exchange of ideas: progestagens for autoimmunity, biologics for pregnancy complications. Tsur A, Hughes GC, Shoenfeld Y, Carp H Immunol Res. 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25550090. Abstract
FDA reversal sends mixed message to multiple sclerosis community. Dolgin E Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2014 Dec 31; 14(1):3-4. PMID: 25549578. Abstract
[Pay attention to the differences and similarities in the pathogenesis and management of multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica]. Qi X, Sun C Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2014 Oct; 94(39):3041-3. PMID: 25549673. Abstract
Comparative efficacy of interferon β versus glatiramer acetate for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. La Mantia L, Di Pietrantonj C, Rovaris M, Rigon G, Frau S, Berardo F, Gandini A, Longobardi A, Weinstock-Guttman B, Vaona A J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2014 Dec 30. PMID: 25550414. Abstract
Epstein Barr virus infection reactivation as a possible trigger of primary biliary cirrhosis-like syndrome in a patient with multiple sclerosis in the course of fingolimod treatment. Marrone A, Signoriello E, Alfieri G, Dalla Mora L, Rinaldi L, Rainone I, Adinolfi L E, Lus G Infez Med. 2014 Dec 1; 22(4):331-6. PMID: 25551852. Abstract
Developing a therapeutic plan for treating MS: evidence for new treatments. Levin MC, Jackson CW J Clin Psychiatry. 2014 Dec; 75(12):e34. PMID: 25551246. Abstract
[Thoughts on hot issues of neuromyelitis optica]. Wang J, Dai F Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2014 Oct; 94(39):3044-6. PMID: 25549674. Abstract
MRI Mapping of Cerebrovascular Reactivity via Gas Inhalation Challenges. Lu H, Liu P, Yezhuvath U, Cheng Y, Marshall O, Ge Y J Vis Exp. 2014(94). PMID: 25549106. Abstract
Isolation, cryopreservation and culture of human amnion epithelial cells for clinical applications. Murphy SV, Kidyoor A, Reid T, Atala A, Wallace EM, Lim R J Vis Exp. 2014(94). PMID: 25548905. Abstract
TRANSGLUTAMINASE 2 IS INVOLVED IN HOMOCYSTEINE-INDUCED ACTIVATION OF HUMAN THP-1 MONOCYTES. Monica C, Chiara G, Agnese G, Roberto R, Nadia F, Ricardo I, Daniela C Free Radic Res. 2014 Dec 30:1-31. PMID: 25547897. Abstract
Thy28 protects against anti-CD3-mediated thymic cell death in vivo. Toyota H, Sudo K, Kojima K, Yanase N, Nagao T, Takahashi RH, Iobe H, Kuwabara T, Kakiuchi T, Mizuguchi J Apoptosis. 2014 Dec 30. PMID: 25547913. Abstract
Melatonin Redox Activity. Its Potential Clinical Application in Neurodegenerative Disorders. Miller E, Morel A, Saso L, Saluk J Curr Top Med Chem. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25547102. Abstract
Determinants of disability using count-based approaches to icf-based definition of neurological disability. Raggi A, Covelli V, Leonardi M, Meucci P, Scaratti C, Schiavolin S, Willems M, Sattin D NeuroRehabilitation. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25547763. Abstract
Effect of peginterferon beta-1a on MRI measures and achieving no evidence of disease activity: results from a randomized controlled trial in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Arnold DL, Calabresi PA, Kieseier BC, Sheikh SI, Deykin A, Zhu Y, Liu S, You X, Sperling B, Hung S BMC Neurol. 2014 Dec 31; 14(1):1058. Epub 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25551571. Abstract
Interferon Beta and vitamin d synergize to induce immunoregulatory receptors on peripheral blood monocytes of multiple sclerosis patients. Waschbisch A, Sanderson N, Krumbholz M, Vlad G, Theil D, Schwab S, Mäurer M, Derfuss T PLoS One. 2014; 9(12):e115488. Epub 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25551576. Abstract
The ICF as a framework to collect and interpret data on the extent and variety of disability in neurological conditions. Raggi A, Leonardi M, Covelli V, Sattin D, Scaratti C, Schiavolin S, Willems M, Meucci P NeuroRehabilitation. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25547761. Abstract
Heterogeneous induction of microglia M2a phenotype by central administration of interleukin-4. Pepe G, Calderazzi G, De Maglie M, Villa A, Vegeto E J Neuroinflammation. 2014 Dec 31; 11(1):1031. Epub 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25551794. Abstract
Cell surface levels of endothelial ICAM-1 influence thetranscellular or paracellularT-celldiapedesis across the blood-brain barrier. Abadier M, Jahromi N H, Cardoso-Alves L, Boscacci R, Vestweber D, Barnum S, Deutsch U, Engelhardt B, Lyck R Eur J Immunol. 2014 Dec 26. PMID: 25545837. Abstract
Neurological and psychiatric disorders as a neuroglial failure. Verkhratsky A, Parpura V Period. Biol.. 2014 Jul; 116(2):115-124. PMID: 25544781. Abstract
Effect of switching from intramuscular interferon β-1a to oral fingolimod on time to relapse in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis enrolled in a 1-year extension of TRANSFORMS. Meng X, Chin PS, Hashmonay R, Zahur Islam M, Cutter G Contemp Clin Trials. 2014 Dec 26. PMID: 25545026. Abstract
Switch to natalizumab vs fingolimod in active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Kalincik T, Horakova D, Spelman T, Jokubaitis V, Trojano M, Lugaresi A, Izquierdo G, Rozsa C, Grammond P, Alroughani R, et al. Ann Neurol. 2014 Dec 27. PMID: 25546031. Abstract
Protective effect of a germline, IL-17-neutralizing antibody in murine models of autoimmune inflammatory disease. Dallenbach K, Maurer P, Röhn T, Zabel F, Kopf M, Bachmann MF Eur J Immunol. 2014 Dec 26. PMID: 25545966. Abstract
Spinal cord injury is related to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis: a population-based, propensity score-matched, longitudinal follow-up study. Lin C-W, Huang Y-P, Pan S-L J Neurotrauma. 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25545758. Abstract
Distinguishing Susac's syndrome from multiple sclerosis. Buzzard KA, Reddel SW, Yiannikas C, Sean Riminton D, Barnett MH, Hardy TA J Neurol. 2014 Dec 30. Epub 2014 Dec 30. PMID: 25547511. Abstract
Effects of pooled human immunoglobulins in an animal model of neuromyelitis optica with chronic application of autoantibodies to aquaporin 4. Geis C Clin Exp Immunol. 2014 Dec; 178 Suppl 1:130-1. PMID: 25546791. Abstract
Finding benefit in stressful uncertain circumstances: relations to social support and stigma among women with unexplained illnesses. McInnis OA, McQuaid RJ, Bombay A, Matheson K, Anisman H Stress. 2014 Dec 29:1-32. PMID: 25544022. Abstract
Multiple sclerosis at menopause: Potential neuroprotective effects of estrogen. Christianson MS, Mensah VA, Shen W Maturitas. 2014 Nov 27. PMID: 25544310. Abstract
Probabilistic Multiple Sclerosis Lesion Classification based on Modelling Regional Intensity Variability and Local Neighbourhood Information. Harmouche R, Subbanna NK, Collins LD, Arnold DL, Arbel T IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2014 Dec 23. PMID: 25546852. Abstract
7(th) International Immunoglobulin Conference: Interlaken Leadership Awards. Dalakas MC, Löscher WN Clin Exp Immunol. 2014 Dec; 178 Suppl 1:124-6. PMID: 25546789. Abstract
Melatonin treatment improves primary progressive multiple sclerosis: a case report. López-González A, Álvarez-Sánchez N, Lardone PJ, Cruz-Chamorro I, Martínez-López A, Guerrero JM, Reiter RJ, Carrillo-Vico A J Pineal Res. 2014 Dec 24. PMID: 25546814. Abstract
Polymeric synthetic nanoparticles for the induction of antigen-specific immunological tolerance. Maldonado RA, LaMothe RA, Ferrari JD, Zhang A-H, Rossi RJ, Kolte PN, Griset AP, O'Neil C, Altreuter DH, Browning E, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2015 Jan 13; 112(2):E156-65. Epub 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25548186. Abstract
Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on balance in women with multiple sclerosis. Azimzadeh E, Hosseini M A, Nourozi K, Davidson P M Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Nov 27. PMID: 25534298. Abstract
Exploring myelin dysfunction in multiple system atrophy. Wong JH, Halliday GM, Kim W S Exp Neurobiol. 2014 Dec; 23(4):337-44. Epub 2014 Dec 12. PMID: 25548533. Abstract
A questionnaire survey comparing the educational priorities of patients and medical students in the management of multiple sclerosis. Gibson JC, Fakis A, Phillips MF, Pinnington LL JRSM Open. 2014 Dec; 5(12):2054270414558656. Epub 2014 Dec 05. PMID: 25548654. Abstract
The frequency of anti-aquaporin-4 Ig g antibody in neuromyelitis optica and its spectrum disorders at a single tertiary referral center in malaysia. Viswanathan S, Arip M, Mustafa N, Dhaliwal JS, Rose N, Muda S, Puvanarajah S D, Rafia M H, Wing Loong M C Mult Scler Int. 2014; 2014:568254. Epub 2014 Nov 17. PMID: 25548676. Abstract
The association between multiple sclerosis and fracture risk. Su S, Liu H Int J Clin Exp Med. 2014; 7(11):4327-31. Epub 2014 Nov 15. PMID: 25550949. Abstract