Although more common in younger patients, tumefactive demyelination can occur in adults 65 years and older. It should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients of this age presenting with a central nervous system lesion.
Self-reported language impairment in MS can be predicted by self-reported cognitive impairment, speech and voice impairment, yes/no response to a binary question on presence of language impairment, group membership and participation, and negative effect on quality of life.
Respiratory dysfunction in multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with disease progression, respiratory muscle weakness, fatigue, impaired trunk control, and thoracic kyphosis.
Disaster events disproportionally affect persons with disabilities; as there is an increasing likelihood of disasters globally, clinicians should consider identifying resources to prepare patients for disasters.
In this study examining the relationships between restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms and cognitive function in adults with multiple sclerosis and RLS, worse overall RLS severity was associated with slower processing speed and worse memory.
Respiratory dysfunction in multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with disease progression, respiratory muscle weakness, fatigue, impaired trunk control, and thoracic kyphosis.
Assessments and interventions to improve sleep quality and manage dysfunctional sleep beliefs in people with MS may improve health-related quality of life and functioning. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia targets both factors and has been demonstrated to be a modifiable and efficacious treatment in this population.