Corticospinal tract integrity measured using transcranial magnetic stimulation and magnetic resonance imaging in neuromyelitis optica and multiple sclerosis

Conclusion:
Corticospinal pathway damage in individuals with NMO was evident by reduced recruitment curve slope and lower myelin water fraction. These specific measures of corticospinal function and structure may be used to obtain a better understanding and monitor brain injury caused by inflammatory central nervous system disorders.

Source: Multiple Sclerosis - December 18, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Manogaran, P., Vavasour, I., Borich, M., Kolind, S. H., Lange, A. P., Rauscher, A., Boyd, L., Li, D. K., Traboulsee, A. Tags: Original Research Papers Source Type: research