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AUTHOR
Lus G.
Safety of the first dose of fingolimod for multiple sclerosis: results of an open-label clinical trial
BACKGROUND: In patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) fingolimod prevents disease relapses and delays disability progression. First dose administration of fingolimod is associated with a transient, dose-dependent decrease in heart rate (HR) in the 6 hours after drug intake.The aim of the study is to to assess safety and tolerability of the first dose of fingolimod in a cohort of Italian patients with RRMS without alternative therapeutic options. METHODS: Open-label, single arm, multicentre study. After the first dose of fingolimod, patients were observed for 6 hours and had their vital signs monitored hourly. Extended on-site monitoring was provided when required. RESULTS: Of the 906 p…
Correction to: Disability assessment using Google Maps (Neurological Sciences, (2022), 43, 2, (1007-1014), 10.1007/s10072-021-05389-7)
Originally, the article has been published online with a spelling error in author name. The correct author name is Paolo Ragonese and not Paolo Raganose. The original article has been corrected.