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Progression is a clinical concept linked to a gradual, irreversible increase in disability that correlates with the transition from the relapsing-remitting (RR) to the progressive stages. It is becoming increasingly clear that progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with axonal loss and that axonal damage occurs early during RRMS. Disease progression thus develops well in advance of clinical progression and remains subclinical because, due to compensatory mechanisms, impairment does not interfere with daily living activities at that stage.
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Gonsette, R.E. (2004). Early Treatment of Progression in Multiple Sclerosis. In: Hommes, O.R., Comi, G. (eds) Early Indicators Early Treatments Neuroprotection in Multiple Sclerosis. Topics in Neuroscience. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2117-4_7
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