MirlaLAvilaMDMD(She/Her)

PubMed

• Correction to: Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Onset Following Acute COVID-19 Infection, a Case Series.
  Mirla Avila, Yuanyuan Tan, Roberto Hernandez, Hafsa Zuberi, Rivera, V.> ;Neurology and Therapy. 2023 Apr 1
• 5 citations
  Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Onset Following Acute COVID-19 Infection, a Case Series.
  Mirla Avila, Yuanyuan Tan, Roberto Hernandez, Hafsa Zuberi, Rivera, V.> ;Neurology and Therapy. 2023 Feb 1
• 1 citations
  Evaluation of Urea-Based Inhibitors of the Dopamine Transporter Using the Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis Model of Multiple Sclerosis.
  Md Ashraf-Uz-Zaman, Guangchen Ji, Dalton Tidwell, Linda Yin, Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Jie Pan, Riley Junell, Zach Griffin, Sadisna Shahi, Derek Barthels, Md Sanaullah Sa...> ;ACS Chemical Neuroscience. 2022 Jan 19
• 7 citations
  Meta-analysis of effectiveness of steroid-sparing attack prevention in MOG-IgG-associated disorder
  Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Hannah Zhao-Fleming, Amputch Karukote, Yang Mao-Draayer, Eoin P. Flanagan, Mirla Avila> ;Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2021 Nov 1
• 8 citations
  Geographic heterogeneity in the association of varicella-zoster virus seropositivity and multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
  Erin M. Rice, Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Mirla Avila> ;Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2021 May 24
• The effect of tonsillectomy on John Cunningham virus serological status in multiple sclerosis patients: A retrospective case–control study:
  Mirla Avila, Annette Okai, Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Collin J. O’Bryan, Murali Mohan Reddy Gopireddy, Sasikanth Gorantla> ;Multiple Sclerosis. 2021 Jul 1
• 11 citations
  Regional differences in the association of cytomegalovirus seropositivity and multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
  Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Hannah Zhao-Fleming, Amputch Karukote, Pavida Pachariyanon, Hayley Gibler Williams, Mirla Avila> ;Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2020 Oct 1
• 18 citations
  Disease-Modifying Therapies During the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Narrative Review of International and National Recommendations
  Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Hannah Zhao-Fleming, Jie Pan, Jordan Knecht Scott, Eri Shoji, Gyeongmo Sohn, Mirla Avila> ;International Journal of MS Care. 2020 Jul 1
• 5 citations
  Adult Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the central nervous system.
  Walter R. Duarte-Celada, Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Luis Brandi, Christopher Duarte-Celada, Mirla Avila> ;Proceedings. 2020 Jun 23
• 31 citations
  The Role of Sex Hormones in Multiple Sclerosis.
  Mirla Avila, John Culberson, Alan N. Peiris> ;European Neurology. 2018 Jan 1
• 9 citations
  The role of postpartum intravenous corticosteroids in the prevention of relapses in multiple sclerosis.
  Jose Avila-Ornelas, Mirla Avila, Milena Stosic, Liliana Robles, Pilar Guillermo Prieto, George J. Hutton> ;International Journal of MS Care. 2011 Jan 1
• 5 citations
  Pneumocephalus after an epidural steroid injection.
  George J. Hutton, Mirla Avila, Gustavo A. Suarez> ;Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2009 Apr 1
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Journal Articles

• 1. Multiple Sclerosis and Schizophrenia, is Epstein Barr virus a possible immune trigger for these chronic conditions  
  . Mirla Avila MD, Mirla Nicole Martinez, International Journal of MS Care, 5/2023
• Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Onset Following Acute COVID-19 infection, a Case Series  
  Mirla Avila, Yuanyuan Tan, Roberto Hernandez, Hafsa Zuberi, Neurology and Therapy, 11/18/2022
• Aquaporin-4 Protein Antibody Seropositivity after Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection  
  Tan Y, Zuberi HZ, Hernandez RM, Avila M, J Neurol Psychol, 9/2022
• Multiple Sclerosis after Acute COVID-19 infection,  
  Mirla Avila; Tan Y; Hernandez R; Lara A; Sandoval M, Annals of neurological research and studies, 7/2022
• Evaluation of Urea-Based Inhibitors of the Dopamine Transporter Using the Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis Model of Multiple Sclerosis.  
  Ashraf-Uz-Zaman, Guangchen Ji, Dalton Tidwell, Linda Yin, Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Jie Pan, Riley Junell, Zach Griffin, Sadisna Shahi, Derek Barthels, Md Sanaullah Sajib..., ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 12/2021
• Gender differences in MS related pain, correlation with MRI lesion location and burden of disease  
  Avila Mirla, Neugebauer Volker, DeToledo John, Pharmacy and pharmacology international journal, 6/2021
• Multiple Sclerosis in the Hispanic/Latinx Population  
  Mirla Avila, Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Practical Neurology, 2/2021
• Exploring the role of the Microbiome in Multiple Sclerosis  
  14. Loyd Kasper, Tanuja Chitnis, Mirla Avila, Nicole Sconzo, Raymond Ashton and Mark Rametta, US Neurology, 8/2019
• Pain in Multiple Sclerosis, Is Dimethyl Fumarate Associated to Less Pain, When Compared to Other Disease Modifying Therapies?  
  Mirla Avila, Amputch Karukote. Pain in Multiple Sclerosis, Journal of MS Care, 5/30/2018
• Diffusion Weighted Imaging Changes in Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Frequency and correlation to disease activity  
  Avila Mirla, Sasikant Gorantla, Angel Claudio, Zabala Eneko, DeToledo Joahn, Austin Neurology Journal, 5/14/2018
• Does early tonsillectomy decrease the risk of infection with JC virus  
  Mirla Avila, Sorleen Trevino, Eireine Suady, Neurology, 2018
• Long Term Management of a Patient with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS).  
  Mirla Avila, The Neurology Report, 2014
• Diffusion restricted lesions in Multiple Sclerosis.  
  Mirla Avila, Sasikanth Gorantla, John DeToledo, Journal of MS Care, 2014
• Antibodies in MS, from pathogenesis to treatment  
  Mirla Avila, The Neurology Report, 2009
• Prevalence of Sleep disorders in multiple sclerosis,  
  47. Avila Mirla, Robles Liliana, Bernitsas Evanthia, Stosic Milena, Hutton George, Rivera Victor Manuel, International Journal of MS Care, 2009
• Clinical and Radiographic improvement of an acutely aggressive case of multiple sclerosis treated with Cyclophosphamide  
  48. Avila Mirla, Prieto Pilar, Robles Liliana, Hutton George, Rivera Victor Manuel, Journal of MS Care, 2009
• Angioplastia y Stent intracranial  
  34. Avila M, De La Maza M, Martinez Ponce De León A, Avances, 2008
• Estudio, Genetico de Moleculas HLA-DRB1 en pacientes con Esclerosis Multiple en Mexico  
  35. Beatriz Silva Ramírez. Alberto López Reyes, Mirla Avila Lara. Julio Granados Arreola, Gilberto Vargas Alarcón. Jorge Moreno Cuevas y Manuel de la Maza Flores, Reunion delegacional de investigación Biomedica, 2008
• Magnetic Resonance imaging findings in patient with clinically isolated syndrome suggestive of Multiple Sclerosis,  
  49. Suarez Gustavo, Avila Mirla, Ramirez Juan, Hutton George, Rivera Victor Manuel, Multiple Sclerosis, 2008
• Multiple Sclerosis in Latin America, are the McDonald criteria really applicable?  
  36. Rivera V, Avila M, Rev Mex Neurociencia, 2007
• Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting for Symptomatic middle cerebral artery stenosis  
  38. Avila Mirla, Valderrama Carlos, Dondis David, De la Maza Manuel, Martinez Ponce de Leon, Rev Mex Neurociencias, 2005
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Books/Book Chapters

• Neuroscience in Medicine 
  Chapter: clinical correlation of autoimmune disease “ Multiple Sclerosis”. 
  25. Avila Mirla, Okai Annette, John DeToledoEdition 4th,
• Entendiendo al paciente con enfermedad de Parkinson 
  Mirla AvilaEditors: ISBN 987-1-53239476-8.

Abstracts/Posters

• Efficacy of Rituximab in Adult and Pediatric Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Associated Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
  S.Thakolwiboon, J. Pan, A. Karukote, H Zhao-Fleming, M. Avila, ECTRIMS 2020
• Neuroprotective effect of AZ257, a novel urea-based dopamine transporter inhibitor, in the experimental autoimmune encephalitis (EAE) mouse model,
  Mirla Avila MD, Md Ashraf-Uz-Zaman, Guangchen Ji, Smathorn Thakolwiboon MD, Jie Pan MD, Sadisna Shahi, Md Sanaullah Sajib, Paul C. Trippier, Constantinos M. Mikelis, ..., American Academy of Neurology, Seattle WA, 2022
• Vaginal estriol as a potential adjunctive therapy for MS remyelination
  Mirla L. Avila, J. Pan, R Hernandez, D Chi, S. Thalkolwiboon, A. Peiris, K.Freedman, C. Thompson, J. Garza, American Academy of Neurology, Seattle WA, 2022
• Impact of vaginal estriol on urogenital symptoms and relapsing remitting MS,
  Mirla L. Avila, J. Pan, R Hernandez, D Chi, S. Thalkolwiboon, A. Peiris, K.Freedman, C. Thompson, J. Garza., American Academy of Neurology, Seattle WA, 2022
• Discovery and structure-activity relationship study of novel series of mono-amine transporter inhibitors for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
  Ashraf-Uz Zaman, Gaungchen Ji, Nadzdha German, Mirla Avila, Volker Neugebauer, EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, SAN DIEGO CA, 2020
• Late onset Multiple Sclerosis: Comorbidity and Disease Progression
  Smathorn Thakolwibbon MD, Avila Mirla MD, CMSC, Florida, 2020
• Effectiveness Of Azathioprine, Mycophenolate Mofetil And Rituximab In Relapsing Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-associated Disease
  Smathorn T, Amputch K, Jia P, Avila M, ACTRIMS, 2020
• Late Onset Multiple Sclerosis: Clinical and Radiographic Characteristics
  Smathorn, Thakolwiboon MD, Avila, Mirla MD, American Academy of Neurology, Philadelphia, 5/2019
• The Geographical Heterogeneity of Association between Seropositivity of Cytomegalovirus and Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Smathorn, Thakolwiboon MD, Avila, Mirla MD, CMSC, Seattle WA, 2019
• Tonsillectomy and Negative JC antibody status in Multiple Sclerosis
  Mirla Avila, Smarthorn Thakalwiboon, Suhaireirene Suady, Sorleen Trevino, ACTRIMS, Dallas TX, 2019
• Pain in Multiple Sclerosis, Is Dimethyl Fumarate Associated to Less Pain, When Compared to Other Disease Modifying Therapies?
  Mirla Avila, Amputch Karukote, CMSC, Nashville TN, 5/2018
• Does early tonsillectomy decrease the risk of infection with JC virus
  Mirla Avila, Sorleen Trevino, Eireine Suady, American Academy of Neurology, 4/10/2018
• Does early tonsillectomy decrease the risk of infection with JC virus
  Mirla Avila, Sorleen Trevino, Eireine Suady, AAN, San Diego CA, 2018
• Effects of comorbidities on multiple sclerosis clinical and MRI outcomes
  Smith K, Avila M MD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Research meeting, 2018
• Neurologic Complications Following Bariatric Surgery: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Mohamed Shehab-eldin MD, Paloma Sanchez MD, Mirla Avila MD, AAN, Boston MA, 2017
• DWI lesions in Multiple Sclerosis
  Avila MD, Gorantla MD, Claudio MD, CMSC, Washington DC, 2016
• Gender difference on pain related MS
  Avila MD, Neugebauer PhD, DeToledo MD., CMSC, Indianapolis, 2015
• Headache, fever and abnormal CSF: Not always infections
  Mirla Avila, ACP, New Orleans, 2012
• Sleep disorders in Multiple Sclerosis
  Mirla Avila, Pilar Prieto, Liliana Robles, Jose Avila, Milena Stosic, George Hutton, Victor Manuel Rivera, CMSC, San Antonio TX, 6/2010
• The Role of Postpartum intravenous corticosteroids in the prevention of relapses in Multiple Sclerosis
  Jose Avila, Mirla Avila, Milena Stosic, Liliana Robles, Pilar Prieto George Hutton, Victor Manuel Rivera, CMSC, San Antonio TX, 6/2010
• Distal Lower limb discoloration in patients with Multiple Sclerosis
  Mirla Avila, Jose Avila, Milena Stosic, Liliana Robles, Pilar Prieto George Hutton, Victor Manuel Rivera, CMSC, San Antonio TX, 6/2010
• Recurrent and Multiphasic Disseminated Encephalomyelitis. Case series
  Mirla Avila, Pilar Prieto, Jose Avila, Milena Stosic, Liliana Robles, George Hutton, Victor Manuel Rivera, CMSC, San Antonio TX, 6/2010
• Multiple Sclerosis and Other CNS Demyelination after Treatment with Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha blockers
  George Hutton, Mirla Avila, Pilar Prieto, Jose Avila , Victor Manuel Rivera, AAN, Toronto Canada, 4/2010
• Distal Lower limb discoloration in patients with Multiple Sclerosis
  45. Avila Mirla, Prieto Pilar, Avila Jose, Stosic Milena, Robles Liliana, Hutton George, Rivera Victor Manuel, Journal of MS Care, 2010
• Recurrent and Multiphasic Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Case series
  Avila Mirla, Hutton George, Rivera Victor Manuel, International Journal of Multiple Sclerosis, 2010
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Lectures

• The evolving role of vaginal estriol in the treatment of MS 
  Texas Neurology Society, San Antonio TX - 7/2022
• Differential diagnosis of MS new entities 
  LACTRIMS - Paraguay - 11/2018