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Anastasiya G Trenova¹, Georgi S Slavov¹, Maria G Manova¹

¹Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

|October 21, 2016

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly impacts quality of life due to cognitive deficits. Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment are crucial for managing these neurological symptoms and reducing the disease burden.

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Area of Science:

Neuroimmunology
Neurology
Cognitive Neuroscience

Background:

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system immune-mediated disorder causing demyelination and neurodegeneration.
Cognitive deficits affect up to 75% of MS patients, impacting daily life and quality of life.
The link between brain pathology and cognitive impairment in MS is a key research area.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current data on the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and treatment of cognitive disorders in MS.
To emphasize the need for early detection and integrated management of cognitive dysfunction in MS.
To reduce the societal impact of MS-related cognitive impairment.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies on cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis.
Analysis of data on prevalence, clinical specificity, and therapeutic strategies.
Synthesis of findings to support clinical recommendations.

Main Results:

Cognitive deficits are a common and significant issue in MS patients, irrespective of disease course.
Pathological changes in the brain correlate with observed cognitive impairments.
Current research highlights the need for specific diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Conclusions:

Early diagnosis of cognitive disorders in MS is essential.
A complex, multidisciplinary therapeutic approach is necessary to manage cognitive deficits effectively.
Addressing cognitive impairment can significantly alleviate the social burden of MS.