summary: The diagnostic criteria for MS have changed in recent years, notably after 2001, when MRI criteria were incorporated. These criteria have evolved towards a more accurate and prompt diagnosis. However, the criteria have become more complex and their use can be quite difficult in day-to-day practice. An international panel of MS specialists has been working to simplify the current criteria while maintaining a high level of specificity. The authors have integrated the results of all these processes, directed to simplify the current criteria for MS, and launch this new proposal.

authors: Montalban X, Tintoré M, Swanton J, Barkhof F, Fazekas F, Filippi M, Frederiksen J, Kappos L, Palace J, Polman C, Rovaris M, de Stefano N, Thompson A, Yousry T, Rovira A, Miller DH

source: Neurology. 2010 Jan 6

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