Do preanalysis storage conditions influence the measurement of brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in peripheral blood?
This study indicates that measurements of plasma BDNF levels are dependent not only on the anticoagulant compounds but also on the storage time and temperature conditions used after blood sampling.
Adherence to DMDs in adult MS patients in Ontario is poor, which is consistent with previously reported adherence rates to MS DMDs in other regions. No significant differences in adherence exist between the DMDs evaluated in this study.