Guideline for the use of beta-interferons in patients with multiple sclerosis--a South African proposal.
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AIM To determine guidelines for use of beta-interferons in South African patients with multiple sclerosis. METHOD Review of existing international protocols. Opinions of South African neurologists who have an interest in multiple sclerosis. CONCLUSIONS The main indication for interferon use is the relapsing and remitting form of multiple sclerosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
دوره 94 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004