Media Category: Diagnosis

In this short interview, Rodica Bălaşa discusses how cerebrospinal fluid analysis in multiple sclerosis has evolved with the introduction of the kappa free light chain index. Watch the interview How have kappa free light chains improved cerebrospinal fluid evaluation in multiple sclerosis? In the interview, Rodica Bălaşa explains how cerebrospinal fluid evaluation in multiple sclerosis has evolved from a labor-intensive, subjective process to a more practical, quantitative, and cost-effective approach using kappa free light chains. Key points discussed include: The evolution...

Why does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) remain an important tool in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, even with advances in imaging? Watch the interview In the interview, Rodica Bălaşa explains the ongoing importance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) evaluation in multiple sclerosis, emphasizing its role as a window into the brain’s pathological processes. Key points discussed include: The evolving role of CSF analysis in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis Why CSF remains relevant despite advances in imaging and other non-invasive tools Its position within the 2024 McDonald criteria When...