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Understanding PIRA in MS: An Overview with Dr. Barry Singer
Progression Independent of Relapse Activity (PIRA) represents the gradual, sustained worsening of disability that occurs even without relapses. In this video, Dr. Barry Singer explains how PIRA is defined, why it affects many patients across the MS spectrum, and how clinicians can better detect subtle changes that reflect true long-term progression.
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