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[Working memory in multiple sclerosis: a review].

H Brissart¹, M Leininger, M Le Perf

¹Service de neurologie, hôpital Central, CHU de Nancy, avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, Nancy cedex, France. helenebrissart@hotmail.com

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Working memory (WM) is impaired in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, primarily due to reduced processing speed. Adapted assessment tools and focus on processing speed are crucial for MS patients.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Psychology

Context:

Working memory (WM) deficits are common in multiple sclerosis (MS).
Methodological variations complicate the interpretation of WM impairment in MS patients.
A comprehensive review is needed to clarify WM performance in MS.

Purpose:

To review and synthesize findings on working memory in multiple sclerosis.
To identify key factors contributing to WM impairment in MS.
To discuss implications for assessment and future research.

Summary:

Twenty studies using neuropsychological assessments confirm WM impairment in MS.
Reduced processing speed significantly impacts WM performance in MS.
Difficulties may reside in the central executive, particularly with high cognitive load tasks.

Impact:

Findings highlight the need for adapted WM assessment tools for MS patients.
Focusing on processing speed is essential for understanding and managing WM deficits.
Imaging studies offer insights into compensation mechanisms and potential remediation strategies.