summary: This is a 4 year follow-up study of cognitive functions in newly diagnosed MS. At the end of the observation 33-34% of the patients had cognitive impairment. Thirty percent of the patients were on disablement pension, 34% received social services in relation to work and 13% had home care. Methodological problems are discussed, especially the practice effect and the importance of identifying sensitive and stable test measures.

authors: Jonsson A, Andresen J, Storr L, Tscherning T, Soelberg Sorensen P, Ravnborg M

source: J Neurol Sci. 2006 Apr 25; [Epub ahead of print]

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