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Memory and learning in outpatients with quiescent multiple sclerosis.

A Jennekens-Schinkel1, E A van der Velde, E A Sanders

  • 1Neuropsychology Section, State University Leiden, The Netherlands.

Journal of the Neurological Sciences
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
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Most multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with average intelligence show normal cognitive function. However, a significant minority experience memory and learning deficits, particularly with auditory word learning.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease affecting cognitive functions.
  • Understanding the impact of quiet-stage MS on memory and learning is crucial for patient management.
  • Previous research indicates potential cognitive impairments in MS patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess memory and learning performance in patients with quiet-stage multiple sclerosis.
  • To compare cognitive task performance between MS patients and healthy controls.
  • To identify specific cognitive domains vulnerable to impairment in early MS.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated 39 patients with quiet-stage multiple sclerosis (MS) and 24 healthy volunteers.
  • Administered memory and learning tasks to all participants.

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  • Assessed intelligence quotients (IQs) to ensure participants had at least average cognitive ability.

    • Main Results:

    • 56% of MS patients demonstrated normal performance in memory and learning tasks compared to controls.
    • 44% of MS patients exhibited cognitive decline, including amnesia (2 patients) and general cognitive impairment (5 patients).
    • Auditory word learning was particularly affected, though the acquisition rate did not significantly differ between groups.

    Conclusions:

    • While many quiet-stage MS patients maintain normal cognitive function, a substantial portion experiences deficits.
    • Auditory word learning appears to be a sensitive indicator of cognitive impairment in MS.
    • Early identification and intervention for cognitive changes in MS are important.