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Cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis: "classic" knowledge and recent acquisitions.
Chiara Piacentini1, Ornella Argento1, Ugo Nocentini1,2
1Institute of Hospitalization and Care of a Scientific Character "Santa Lucia" Foundation, Behavioral Neuropsychology, Rome, Italy.
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|June 28, 2023
Summary
Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly impacts patients
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Neurology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system disease causing inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration.
- MS leads to motor, sensory, autonomic, and cognitive dysfunctions, impacting daily life.
- Cognitive impairments in MS include attention, memory, executive, and visuospatial functions, with recent evidence of social cognition and decision-making deficits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the impact of cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis.
- To highlight the diagnostic advancements and therapeutic strategies for MS-related cognitive dysfunction.
- To emphasize the potential of cognitive rehabilitation as a primary intervention.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on multiple sclerosis and cognitive impairment.
- Analysis of diagnostic tools for early detection and monitoring of cognitive changes.
- Evaluation of therapeutic interventions, including disease-modifying therapies and cognitive rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- Cognitive impairment in MS is highly variable, affecting work, social interactions, and quality of life.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is achievable with sensitive testing, aiding in prognosis and management.
- Disease-modifying therapies show limited efficacy for cognitive impairment, while cognitive rehabilitation is a promising approach.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive rehabilitation demonstrates strong empirical support as an effective strategy for managing MS-related cognitive impairment.
- Improved diagnostic capabilities enhance patient care and disease management.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and address the cognitive sequelae of MS.
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