Multiple sclerosis in the Levant: a regional consensus statement.
The epidemiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is rapidly changing in many parts of the world. In a geographic area that was previously associated with low prevalence, recent studies showing high prevalence and fast rising incidence of MS in the Levant countries led us neurologists of this region to meet in a consensus panel, in order to share our latest findings in terms of MS epidemiology and consent on MS management in the Levant. Twelve neurologists and MS experts representing various countries of the Levant (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iraq) have met in Beirut on the 17(th) of February 2013, shared their latest epidemiological findings, discussed recent MS aspects in the region, and drafted a consensus on MS management relevant to this geographic area.
1American University of Beirut Medical Center , Beirut , Lebanon.
Bassem
B
Yamout
Khalid
K
El-Salem
Souheil
S
Gebeily
Samia
S
Khoury
Nuhad
N
Abu Zeid
Khalid
K
Hamoulila
Mohammed Salem
MS
Alhalabi
Zaki Noah
ZN
Hasan
Hasan
H
Al Hamadani
Hayder
H
Hamoodi
Ammar
A
Al Omar
Maurice
M
Dahdaleh
D032921:Consensus; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008877:Middle East / Q000453:epidemiology; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D020528:Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence