Cognitive impairment at diagnosis predicts 10-year multiple sclerosis progression

Conclusion:
Cognitive impairment, with particular involvement of processing speed and memory, predicts disability progression and SP conversion in newly diagnosed RRMS, highlighting the importance of cognitive assessment from the beginning of MS.

Source: Multiple Sclerosis - March 23, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Moccia, M., Lanzillo, R., Palladino, R., Chang, K. C.-M., Costabile, T., Russo, C., De Rosa, A., Carotenuto, A., Sacca, F., Maniscalco, G. T., Brescia Morra, V. Tags: Original Research Papers Source Type: research