Learn About Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
- Leukoencephalopathy, progressive multifocal
- PML
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Igor Koralnik is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Koralnik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, CACH Syndrome, Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Koralnik is currently accepting new patients.
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Daniel Reich is a Neuroradiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Reich is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Encephalitis.
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Nancy Richert is a Radiologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Richert is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
Summary: There is no approved standard treatment für progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). The sponsor of the study is developing a new treatment. For this reason, the investigational medicinal product (IMP) called 'human allogenic HPyV-2-specific T cells' is to be tested in this study. The sponsor wants to find out whether the IMP is safe, influences the neurological status and improves the qu...
Background: \- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a severe viral infection of the brain. It is caused by JC virus. Many people have this virus in their bodies all their life, but it is usually kept in check by their immune system. If the immune system does not work right because of a disease or medication, the virus becomes active and can damage cells in the brain. Not much is known about PML...
Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center