Researchers Discover Cognitive Shortcomings linked to PPMS

Stuart SchlossmanMultiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms

In an MRI study of 26
patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis, researchers discovered
widespread cognitive abnormalities. They also found that those abnormalities
have a link to cognitive performance.
When compared to 20
healthy individuals, researchers found that individuals with PPMS experienced
cortical organization dysfunction and connection problems in three specific
regions of the brain. These were found to affect processing speed, executive
function, and verbal fluency.

Primary progressive
multiple sclerosis is characterized by steady clinical deterioration without
remission from disease onset.

This information was obtained from the MSFYi e-Newsletter on Oct 31, 2014

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