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Background and purpose
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anti‐myelin‐associated glycoprotein (MAG) neuropathy and the current status of such patients in Japan.
Methods
We conducted a nationwide survey in 2021 using established epidemiological methods. Questionnaires were sent to all neurology and pediatric neurology departments throughout Japan to identify patients with anti‐MAG...
Background and purpose
Pediatric‐onset multiple sclerosis (PoMS) is associated with high health care use. To plan resource allocation for this patient group, knowledge of the incidence rate and prevalence is important. However, such studies are scarce, few are population‐based, and the methodology varies widely. We aimed to address this knowledge gap by performing a nationwide study of the incidence...
Background and purpose
This study aimed to assess the diagnostic criteria, ancillary investigations and treatment response using real‐life data in multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) patients.
Methods
Clinical and laboratory data were collected from 110 patients enrolled in the Italian MMN database through a structured questionnaire. Twenty‐six patients were excluded due to the unavailability of...