| For women who have received an multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and are pregnant, the risk for relapse during and after pregnancy varies. Prof. Kerstin Hellwig discusses the current recommendations regarding MS treatment during pregnancy, recent research investigating the discontinuation of therapy before and during pregnancy, and she also discusses the safety of MS therapies during breastfeeding. Questions:
Disclosures: Kerstin Hellwig has received grant/research support from Biogen, Teva, Genzyme, Novartis and Roche; has is on an advisory board Biogen, Teva, Genzyme, Novartis and Roche; and a speakers bureau participant for Biogen, Teva, Genzyme, Novartis and Roche. Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Katey Gabrysch. |
Kerstin Hellwig: Multiple Sclerosis Treatment during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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The phase 3 EVOLVE-MS-1 (NCT02634307), was a 96-week, open-label, Phase 3 study, assessing safety, tolerability, and exploratory clinical and MRI efficacy of diroximel fumarate in adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Diroximel fumarate, an oral fumarate for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, has the ...
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