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The new international panel guidelines for diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) raised a number of concerns regarding their use and application, particularly in relation to their impact on treatment issues and options. As a result, a consensus panel composed primarily of North American neurologists with inclusion of several members from the International Panel was convened in Fort Worth, Texas, November 30 to December 2, 2001, to discuss these concerns, resulting in the following consensus statement regarding the guidelines and their appropriate use. (Int J MS Care. 2002; 4: 170–173) |