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Rev. chil. fonoaudiol. (En línea) ; 21(1): 1-7, 2022. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1437238

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La evaluación cognitiva en personas adultas con esclerosis múltiple (EM) es un área fundamental a tener en cuenta en el proceso de intervención, debido a la alta prevalencia de deterioro cognitivo. En la actualidad, se ha recomendado la evaluación cognitiva por medio de la BICAMS (del inglés Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS), que es una batería específica para evaluar a personas con EM, pero que no cuenta con validación en nuestro país. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo identificar el impacto de algunos factores clínicos (meses de evolución de la enfermedad y nivel de discapacidad) y personales (sexo, años de escolaridad y edad) que influyen en las medidas cognitivas de la BICAMS, a fin de contar con información relevante y precisa en un futuro proceso de validación. La muestra estuvo constituida por 38 personas con Esclerosis Múltiple Remitente Recurrente (EMRR). Los resultados mostraron que de los cinco factores clínicos observados, solo edad y sexo influyeron de manera significativa sobre los puntajes de las tres pruebas de la BICAMS. Por lo tanto, la validación de esta batería para la población chilena debiera incluir y/o controlar ambas variables de edad y sexo.


The evaluation of cognitive aspects among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) is key when considering intervention, because of high prevalence of cognitive impairments. At present, cognitive evaluation has been recommended by means of BICAMS (Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS), which is a battery specifically constructed to assess individuals with MS. However, the battery has not been validated in Chile.The present study aims atdetermining the impact of clinical factors (months since condition's diagnosis and severeness level) and individual factors (sex, age, and years of schooling), which is expected to be accurate and valuable input for future validation processes. Sample consisted of 38 people with remittent-recurrent multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Results showed that only age and gender do significantly impact cognitive performance on all of three BICAMs subtests. Therefore, when validating this battery for Chilean individuals, both age and gender should be included and or controlled.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Cognition Disorders/diagnosis , Cognition Disorders/etiology , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Neuropsychological Tests , Chile , Cross-Sectional Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Cognition , Cognitive Dysfunction/diagnosis , Cognitive Dysfunction/etiology , Hospitals, Public , Memory
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 77(7): 485-492, July 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1011371

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ABSTRACT Because of the need for a standardized and accurate method for detecting multiple sclerosis (MS) inflammatory activity, different magnetic resonance (MR) acquisitions should be compared in order to choose the most sensitive sequence for clinical routine. Objective To compare the sensitivity of a T1-weighted image to a single dose of gadolinium (Gd) administration both with and without magnetization transfer to detect contrast enhancement in active demyelinating focal lesions. Methods A sample of relapsing-remitting MS patients were prospectively examined separately by two neuroradiologists using a 1.5 Tesla scanner. The outcome parameters were focused on Gd-enhancement detection attributed to acute demyelination. All MR examinations with at least one Gd-enhancing lesion were considered positive (MR+) and each lesion was analyzed according to its size and contrast ratio. Results Thirty-six MR examinations were analyzed with a high inter-observer agreement for MR+ detection (k coefficient > 0.8), which was excellent for the number of Gd-enhancing lesions (0.91 T1 spin-echo (SE), 0.88 T1 magnetization transfer contrast (MTC) sequence and 0.99 magnetization-prepared rapid acquisition with gradient-echo (MPRAGE). Significantly more MR+ were reported on the T1 MTC scans, followed by the T1 SE, and MPRAGE scans. Confidently, the T1 MTC sequence demonstrated higher accuracy in the detection of Gd-enhancing lesions, followed by the T1 SE and MPRAGE sequences. Further comparisons showed that there was a statistically significant increase in the contrast ratio and area of Gd-enhancement on the T1 MTC images when compared with both the SE and MPRAGE images. Conclusion Single-dose Gd T1 MTC sequence was confirmed to be the most sensitive acquisition for predicting inflammatory active lesions using a 1.5 T magnet in this sample of MS patients.


RESUMO No que se refere à necessidade de um método preciso e padronizado para a detecção de atividade inflamatória em esclerose múltipla (EM), diferentes aquisições de RM devem ser comparadas com objetivo de escolher a sequência mais sensível para a rotina clínica. Objetivo Comparar a sensibilidade das sequências ponderadas em T1 após a administração endovenosa de uma única dose de gadolínio, com e sem a adição da transferência de magnetização, para detectar a impregnação das lesões desmielinizantes focais agudas. Métodos Uma amostra de pacientes com EM-RR foi prospectivamente avaliada separadamente por dois neurorradiologistas em um equipamento de RM de 1,5 Tesla. Os parâmetros de desfecho foram direcionados para a avaliação da detecção de impregnação pelo Gd atribuída à desmielinização aguda. Todos os exames de RM que demonstraram ao menos uma lesão com impregnação pelo Gd foram considerados positivos (RM+) e cada lesão foi analisada de acordo com suas dimensões e contraste. Resultados Trinta e seis exames de RM foram analisados. Os avaliadores demonstraram elevada concordância para a detecção de RM+ (coeficiente> 0,8), sendo excelente quanto ao número de lesões com impregnação pelo Gd (0,91 SE, 0,88 T1 MTC e 0,99 MPRAGE). A sequência T1 MTC apresentou número significativamente maior de RM+, seguida pelas sequências T1 SE e MPRAGE. De forma análoga, a sequência T1 MTC demonstrou maior acurácia na detecção de lesões com impregnação pelo Gd, seguida pelas sequências T1 SE e MPRAGE. As demais comparações demonstraram aumento estatisticamente significativo na relação de contraste e na área de impregnação pelo Gd nas imagens T1 MTC quando comparadas às imagens SE e MPRAGE. Conclusão A sequência T1 MTC com uma única dose de Gd confirmou ser a sequência mais sensível em demonstrar lesões inflamatórias agudas em equipamento de 1,5 T nessa coorte de pacientes com EM.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Brain/pathology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Demyelinating Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Contrast Media/administration & dosage , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/diagnostic imaging , Gadolinium/administration & dosage , Prospective Studies , Sensitivity and Specificity , Demyelinating Diseases/etiology , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Multiple Sclerosis
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 77(4): 248-253, Apr. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1001354

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ABSTRACT Fatigue is one of the most frequent and disabling symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS). Central, psychological, and peripheral factors may contribute to the occurrence of fatigue. Objectives: The current study aimed to evaluate potential fatigue determinants in patients with relapsing-remitting MS with a low functional impairment. Methods: We compared inflammatory markers, respiratory pressures, disability, and quality of life in 39 relapsing-remitting MS patients with and without fatigue. Results: Patients with relapsing-remitting MS with fatigue had higher Expanded Disability Status Scale scores (p = 0.002). We observed a significant association between the results of the Guy Neurological Disability Scale, the Functional Assessment of MS Quality of Life Rating Scale and the presence of fatigue (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The degree of functional impairment is a determinant for the presence of fatigue in MS patients, but respiratory function and inflammatory markers are not.


RESUMO A fadiga é um dos sintomas mais frequentes e incapacitantes na esclerose múltipla (EM). Fatores centrais, psicológicos e periféricos podem contribuir para a ocorrência de fadiga. Objetivos: O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar potenciais determinantes de fadiga em pacientes com EM remitente-recorrente (EMRR) com baixo nível de incapacidade funcional. Métodos: Foram comparados marcadores inflamatórios, pressões respiratórias, incapacidade e qualidade de vida em 39 pacientes com EMRR com e sem fadiga. Resultados: Pacientes com EMRR com fadiga apresentaram maior Escala de Incapacidade Funcional Expandida (p = 0,002). Observamos uma associação significativa entre os resultados da Escala de Incapacidade Neurológica de Guy e Escala de Avaliação da Qualidade de Vida Funcional com a presença de fadiga (valores de p < 0,05). Conclusão: O grau de comprometimento funcional, mas não a função respiratória e os marcadores inflamatórios, são determinantes para a presença de fadiga em pacientes com EM.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Muscle Fatigue/physiology , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/physiopathology , Fatigue/complications , Fatigue/physiopathology , Psychiatric Status Rating Scales , Quality of Life , Respiration , Severity of Illness Index , Multivariate Analysis , Interleukin-6/blood , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/blood , Statistics, Nonparametric , Disability Evaluation , Maximal Respiratory Pressures
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 77(3): 179-183, Mar. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1001344

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ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of bruxism and related factors in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS under the 2010-revised McDonald diagnostic criteria, 182 patients without MS exacerbations during the previous three months were included in the patient group, and 145 healthy individuals made up the control group in the study. Demographic data of the participants in both groups were determined. In the patient and control groups, the diagnosis of definite bruxism was made using the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (Diagnosis and Coding Manual, Second Edition). Results: Bruxism was found in 29.7% (n = 54) of the patients and in 12.4% (n = 18) of the controls, and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Of all patients, the onset of bruxism was found in 70.4% (n = 38) after the diagnosis and in 29.6% (n = 169) prior to the diagnosis of MS. Compared with those without bruxism, the mean age (p = 0.031) and the score of the Expanded Disability Status Scale (p = 0.001) were also significantly higher among MS patients with bruxism. Between MS patients with and without bruxism, no significant differences were found in terms of sex, marital status, educational status, employment, cigarette smoking, total number of exacerbations, number of exacerbations within the previous year, and drugs used. Conclusions: The frequency of bruxism was found to be higher in the patients with MS than in the controls. Bruxism is associated with age and the Expanded Disability Status Scale score in MS patients.


RESUMO Objetivo: Neste estudo, pretendeu-se determinar a prevalência de bruxismo e fatores relacionados em pacientes com esclerose múltipla (EM). Métodos: Diagnosticados com EM remitente recidivante sob os critérios de McDonald Diagnostic revisados em 2010, 182 pacientes sem ataques de EM durante os últimos três meses foram incluídos no grupo de pacientes, e 145 indivíduos saudáveis constituíram o grupo de controle no estudo. Os dados demográficos dos participantes dos dois grupos foram determinados. Nos grupos de pacientes e controle, o diagnóstico de bruxismo definitivo foi feito usando a Classificação Internacional de Distúrbios do Sono (1) (Manual de Diagnóstico e Codificação Segunda Edição). Resultados: O bruxismo foi detectado em 29,7% (n = 54) dos pacientes e observado dentro de 12,4% (n = 18) dos controles, e a diferença foi estatisticamente significante (p <0,001). De todos os pacientes, o tempo inicial de bruxismo foi encontrado em 70,4% (n = 38) após o diagnóstico e em 29,6% (n = 169) antes do diagnóstico. Em comparação com aqueles sem bruxismo, os níveis de idade média (p = 0,031) e o escore da Escala de Status de Incapacidade Expandida (p = 0,001) também foram significativamente maiores entre os pacientes com esclerose múltipla com bruxismo. Entre os pacientes com esclerose múltipla com e sem bruxismo, não foi encontrada diferença significativa em termos de sexo, estado civil, status educacional, emprego, tabagismo, número total de ataques, número de ataques no último ano e medicamentos utilizados. Conclusões: A freqüência de bruxismo foi maior em pacientes com esclerose múltipla do que nos controles. O bruxismo está associado à idade e ao escore da Escala de Status de Incapacidade Expandida (EDSS) em pacientes com EM.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Bruxism/epidemiology , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/epidemiology , Socioeconomic Factors , Turkey/epidemiology , Severity of Illness Index , Bruxism/etiology , Bruxism/physiopathology , Case-Control Studies , Prevalence , Age of Onset , Statistics, Nonparametric , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/physiopathology , Disability Evaluation , Symptom Flare Up
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 76(5): 296-301, May 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950540

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ABSTRACT Psychiatric disorders frequently occur in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS); however, limited reports are available on these comorbidities. We aimed to investigate the relationships among MS, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Methods: One hundred and thirty two patients with relapsing-remitting MS were evaluated using the Expanded Disability Status Scale, Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Results: A hierarchical regression analysis was performed to evaluate the variables. The regression equation significantly predicted the BSI score (R2 = 0.306; adjusted R2 = 0.273; F (9, 125) = 9.18; p < 0.0005), and the BDI-II score was the only variable that contributed significantly to this model (p < 0.0005). Conclusions: A high prevalence of depression and anxiety, and a higher rate of suicidal ideation were identified in MS patients compared to the general population. The presence of depressive symptoms appeared to have a direct influence on the risk of suicide.


RESUMO Transtornos psiquiátricos frequentemente ocorrem em pacientes com esclerose múltipla (EM). No entanto, os artigos sobre estas comorbidades são limitados. Pretendemos investigar as relações entre EM, ansiedade, depressão e ideação suicida. Métodos: Cento e trinta e dois pacientes com EM remitente-recorrente foram avaliados usando a Escala de Estado de Incapacidade Expandida, Inventário de Depressão de Beck-II (IDB-II), Escala de Beck para Ideação de Suicídio (BSI) e Escala de Ansiedade e Depressão. Resultados: Uma análise de regressão hierárquica foi realizada para avaliar as variáveis. A equação de regressão previu significativamente o escore BSI (R2 = 0,306; R2 ajustado = 0,273; F (9,125) = 9,18; p < 0,0005) e o escore no IDB-II foi a única variável que contribuiu significativamente para este modelo (p < 0,0005). Conclusões: Uma alta prevalência de depressão e ansiedade e uma maior taxa de ideação suicida foram identificadas em pacientes com EM em comparação com a população em geral. A presença de sintomas depressivos pareceu ter uma influência direta no risco de suicídio.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Anxiety/etiology , Depression/etiology , Suicidal Ideation , Anxiety/psychology , Psychiatric Status Rating Scales , Socioeconomic Factors , Risk Factors , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/psychology , Depression/psychology
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 76(5): 302-309, May 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950536

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ABSTRACT Objective: A 4.5-year follow-up study was conducted to characterize baseline verbal episodic memory (VEM) and its behavior and to assess the effects of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) on this domain. Methods: Twenty-nine patients with RRMS underwent two neuropsychological assessments performed an average of 4.5 years apart. Twenty-six control participants underwent a single neuropsychological assessment. A significance level of p < 0.005 was adopted to denote a significant difference between the groups on the Mann Whitney and Wilcoxon paired statistical analyses. Results: No statistical difference was found in the results of the VEM tests between the first and second neuropsychological assessments of the patients. However, a statistical difference was evident between the patient and control groups in the results of the VEM tests. Conclusion: The patient group showed changes in the VEM relative to the control group. After approximately 4.5 years of disease, the patient performance on the VEM stabilized or improved.


RESUMO Objetivo: Neste estudo, propomos a caracterização da Memória Episódica Verbal (MEV) basal e o seu comportamento após o período de 4,5 anos de doença, a fim de avaliar o efeito da EMRR neste domínio. Métodos: Vinte e nove pacientes com EMRR foram submetidos a duas avaliações neuropsicológicas realizadas entre um intervalo de tempo médio de 4,5 anos. Vinte e seis controles foram submetidos à avaliação neuropsicológica única. Considerou-se nível de significância p <0,005 para delinear diferença significante entre os grupos nas análises estatísticas Mann Whitney e Wilcoxon pareado. Resultados: Não houve diferença estatística nos resultados dos testes de MEV entre a primeira e segunda avaliação neuropsicológica realizada pelos pacientes. Houve discrepância estatística nos resultados dos testes de MEV entre o grupo dos pacientes e controles. Conclusão: O grupo de pacientes apresentou alterações de MEV quando comparado aos controles. Após 4,5 anos aproximadamente os pacientes estabilizaram ou melhoraram seu desempenho em MEV.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Memory, Episodic , Memory Disorders/etiology , Case-Control Studies , Follow-Up Studies , Longitudinal Studies , Statistics, Nonparametric , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/physiopathology , Memory Disorders/physiopathology , Neuropsychological Tests
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 74(6): 433-438, June 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-784189

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ABSTRACT Sleep disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis have various causes and interfere with daytime wakefulness. This study assessed the correlation between fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness and level of disability. Method Retrospective review of medical records from patients with multiple sclerosis to collect data on severity of fatigue, disability, daytime sleepiness, and depression. From 912 medical records reviewed, 122 reported daytime sleepiness: 67% had relapsing remitting, 12% had primary progressive, and 21% had secondary progressive. Results In 95% of the patients with relapsing remitting who complained of daytime sleepiness and fatigue, association was found between these symptoms and neurological disability. Patients with relapsing remitting who complained of daytime sleepiness and fatigue also experienced depression (p = 0.001). No association between fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, depression, and disability was found in patients with progressive disease. Conclusion In relapsing remitting, there is correlation between functional disability, excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, a finding not confirmed in primary progressive and secondary progressive form.


RESUMO Os distúrbios do sono em pacientes com esclerose múltipla são multifatoriais e interferem no alerta diurno. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a correlação entre a fadiga, sonolência excessiva diurna e nível de incapacidade. Método Estudo retrospectivo de prontuários de pacientes com esclerose múltipla, onde foram coletados dados sobre gravidade da fadiga, nível de incapacidade, sonolência diurna e depressão. Dos 912 prontuários analisados, 122 apresentaram queixa de sonolência excessiva, divididos 67% forma recorrente-remitente; 12% forma primariamente progressiva; 21% forma secundariamente progressiva. Resultados 95% dos pacientes recorrente remitente apresentaram sonolência excessiva diurna e fadiga, foi observada associação entre estes sintomas e incapacidade neurológica. Nos pacientes recorrentes remitentes observamos sonolência excessiva diurna, fadiga e depressão (p = 0,001). Nas formas progressivas não foi possível observar associação entre fadiga, sonolência excessiva diurna, depressão e incapacidade. Conclusão Na forma remitente recorrente existe uma relação entre incapacidade funcional, sonolência excessiva diurna e fadiga, entretanto, não notamos esta associação nas formas secundariamente progressiva e primariamente progressiva.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Sleep Wake Disorders/etiology , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Fatigue/etiology , Sleep Wake Disorders/physiopathology , Severity of Illness Index , Retrospective Studies , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/physiopathology , Disability Evaluation , Fatigue/physiopathology
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 142(5): 559-566, mayo 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-720663

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Background: Immunomodulatory drugs (IMD), Interferon β1a, β1 b and glatiramer acetate are available in the Chilean public health system since June 2008 for patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RR-MS). Diagnostic confirmation and programmed follow up of these patients is carried out at a public national reference center. Aim: To describe the epidemiological and clinical features of 314 patients evaluated in this center between 2008 and 2012. Patients and Methods: Review of clinical records, to obtain information about demographic background, medical history, expanded disability status scale of Kurtzke (EDSS), multiple sclerosis functional composite (MSfic), intensity fatigue scale of Krupp, Rao’s Brief Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Tests (BNR-R) and anxious-depressive manifestations using Hamilton and Beck questionnaires. Results: The ages of patients ranged from 12 to 63 years and 67% were women. The initial symptoms were sensory disturbances in 20%, motor alterations in 18% and optical neuritis in 16%. In 9% of patients, the disease began with several manifestations. The EDSS was 4 or less in 73% of patients and cognitive impairment was observed in 34%. Treatment failure during the first and second years, occurred in 23 and 26% of patients, respectively. Male gender, age under 40 and brainstem malfunction at the onset of disease, were predictive of treatment failure during the second year. Conclusions: The features of these patients are very similar to those reported abroad.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Cognition Disorders/etiology , Depression/etiology , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Chile , Disease Progression , Immunologic Factors/therapeutic use , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/drug therapy , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/psychology , Neuropsychological Tests , Retrospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 69(4): 590-595, Aug. 2011. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-596821

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Cognitive impairment is a symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). Different clinical forms of multiple sclerosis have different cognitive profiles, according to findings of previous studies which used extensive batteries of neuropsychological tests. OBJECTIVE: To investigate cognitive profiles of Brazilian patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) by using a brief battery of neuropsychological tests. METHOD: Sixty-six patients, within 18-65 of age and 3-18 years of education, were paired with healthy control subjects, regarding gender, age, and education level. RESULTS: On Symbol Digit Modalities Test and Hooper Visual Organization Test, cognition was affected in 50 percent in RRMS and 69 percent in PPMS. Fluency of "F" was impaired in 24 percent of RRMS and 81 percent of PPMS. Immediate recall was affected in 32 percent of RRMS and in 63 percent of PPMS; whereas late recall, in 46 percent of relapsing-remitting and in 69 percent of primary progressive. CONCLUSION: Cognitive profiles of relapsing-remitting and primary progressive patients are different.


O comprometimento cognitivo é um sintoma da esclerose múltipla (EM). Formas clínicas diferentes da EM apresentam diferentes perfis cognitivos, de acordo com resultados de estudos anteriores que usaram bateria extensa de testes neuropsicológicos. OBJETIVO: Investigar o perfil cognitivo de pacientes com esclerose múltipla remitente-recorrente (EMRR) e esclerose múltipla progressiva primária (EMPP) utilizando uma bateria neuropsicológica breve. MÉTODO: 66 pacientes com idade de 18 a 65 anos, escolaridade 3 a 18 anos, foram pareados a controles por sexo, idade e escolaridade; e avaliados. RESULTADO: No Symbol Digit Modalitie Test e Hooper Visual Organization Test 50 por cento com EMRR e 69 por cento com EMPP apresentaram desempenho comprometido. Na fluência da letra "F" o comprometimento foi de 24 por cento daqueles com EMRR e 81 por cento com EMPP. Na evocação imediata o comprometimento foi de 32 por cento na EMRR e 63 por cento na EMPP e, evocação tardia em 46 por cento na remitente-recorrente e 69 por cento com progressiva primária. CONCLUSÃO: Os perfis cognitivos dos pacientes com esclerose múltipla remitente-recorrente e progressiva primária são diferentes.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Cognition Disorders/etiology , Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive/complications , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Case-Control Studies , Educational Status , Neuropsychological Tests , Severity of Illness Index
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Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2011; 27 (1): 133-137
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-112888

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To describe quality of life [QOL] and the factors that affect QOL in people with multiple sclerosis [MS]. The sample consisted of 60 MS patients from neurology outpatient clinics of Yakutiye Hospital in eastern Turkey; they were included in the study between December 2008 and June 2009. The mean score of the physical health composite of QOL was 46.25 +/- 23.95, of mental health composite was 46.63 +/- 24.34. QOL was affected by factors such as age, gender, education, employment status, income level, place of residence and duration of illness. There is a negative.and significant correlation between the fatigue severity and the areas of QOL, such as, physical health and mental health. Also, there is a negative and significant correlation between depression and QOL. Reduction of depressive symptoms and fatigue may be the decisive factors in improving QOL. Increased use of active coping strategies may put patients at risk of decreased fatigue and depressive symptoms


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Quality of Life , Trauma Severity Indices , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Mental Health
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 66(3b): 671-677, set. 2008. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-495531

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We studied the clinical and evolution characteristics of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients followed since the onset of HUCFF/UFRJ in 1978. The diagnosis of MS was based on Poser's et al. and MC Donald's et al. criteria. From 188 patients, 122 were included. Eighty-five were females. The mean age onset was 32.2 years-old (range 6.0 to 61.0±10.3), mainly Caucasians (82/67 percent). The relapsing-remitting course (MSRR) was more frequent (106/86.8 percent). Monosymptomatic onset was significantly more frequent in Caucasians than in Afro-Brazilians (p<0.05). Seventeen patients had benign form of MS and these patients presented association with MSRR when compared with severe form (p=0.01). The mortality rate was 2.12 percent (4 patients died). This study was similar to other Brazilian series with regard to sex and age, and lack of correlation between EDSS and number of relapses; it confirmed south-southeast African-descendants gradient distribution and association between first mono-symptomatic relapses and Caucasian; we found lower frequency of benign forms.


Estudamos as características clínico-evolutivas de pacientes com esclerose múltipla (EM) acompanhados no HUCFF-UFRJ desde 1978. Foram usados critérios de Poser et al. e MC Donald et al. para o diagnóstico de EM. De 188, 122 foram incluídos. Oitenta e cinco eram mulheres. A média de idade de início foi 32,2 anos (6,0-61,0±10,3), predominando caucasianos (n=82/67 por cento). A forma recorrente-remitente (EMRR) foi mais freqüente (n=106/86,8 por cento). Formas mono-sintomáticas no primeiro surto foram significativamente mais freqüentes em caucasianos do que em afro-brasileiros (p<0,05). Dezessete pacientes apresentavam a forma benigna (13,9 por cento) e 43 a grave (35,2 por cento). A forma benigna foi associada com a EMRR (p=0,01). A taxa de letalidade 2,12 por cento (4 óbitos). Nossos resultados são semelhantes aos de outras séries brasileiras no que se refere ao sexo e idade, e falta de correlação entre EDSS e número de surtos; confirmamos gradiente sul-sudeste de distribuição afro-descendente, associação significativa entre primeiro surto mono-sintomático e caucasianos e menor freqüência de formas benignas.


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Adolescent , Adult , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive/mortality , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/mortality , Age of Onset , Brazil/epidemiology , Cohort Studies , Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive/classification , Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive/complications , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Severity of Illness Index , Young Adult
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(3a): 663-668, set. 2007. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-460807

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A fadiga é sintoma comum na esclerose múltipla (EM). O objetivo deste estudo é relacionar a fadiga nos portadores de EM aos distúrbios autonômicos. Participaram deste estudo, 50 pacientes portadores de EM na forma clínica remitente recorrente. Trinta e três (66 por cento) eram mulheres e 17 (34 por cento) homens; pontuação menor ou igual a 3,5 na Escala de EDSS. Foram aplicados em todos os pacientes cinco testes cardiovasculares, já padronizados, para avaliação das funções simpáticas e parassimpáticas. Os resultados encontrados no teste do exercício isométrico foram elevações da pressão arterial de 14,62±9,13 mmHg para o grupo com fadiga e de 21,68±7,18 mmHg para o grupo sem fadiga, sendo estatisticamente significante (p<0,05) a diferença entre os grupos. Conclui-se que há prejuízo na capacidade de elevar a pressão arterial diante de um exercício físico nos portadores de fadiga desta casuística, sugerindo uma disfunção simpática.


Fatigue is a common symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). The objective of this study was to relate fatigue and autonomic disturbances in MS. Fifty patients with MS relapsing remitting clinical form participated of this study. Thirty three (66 percent) were women and 17 (34 percent) men. Score less or equal to 3.5 in the EDSS. Five non invasive cardiovascular tests were applied in all patients for the sympathetic and parasympathetic evaluation. The results obtained in the hand grip test were increase in the blood pressure of 14.62±9.13 mmHg for the group with fatigue and of 21.68±7.18 mmHg for the non fatigue group. This difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion is that there is a loss in the capacity to increase the blood pressure in patients with fatigue suggesting a sympathetic dysfunction.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Autonomic Nervous System Diseases/physiopathology , Fatigue/physiopathology , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/physiopathology , Autonomic Nervous System Diseases/etiology , Blood Pressure/physiology , Chi-Square Distribution , Disability Evaluation , Disease Progression , Exercise/physiology , Fatigue/etiology , Heart Rate/physiology , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Sickness Impact Profile , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(2A): 262-267, jun. 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-453923

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Neuropsychological studies have consistently reported cognitive dysfunctions associated with multiple sclerosis. One-hundred fifteen subjects with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) were compared with forty health controls according to a neuropsychological test battery, which included digit span, trail making, cancellation and stroop test. Both groups were matched for age, sex and educational level. Subjects with RRMS had a worse performance the speed of response. Subjects with RRMS spent more time to complete the test in either sections A (p=0.001) or B (p=0.001), although there was no significant difference in terms of number of errors. The total time required to finish the Stroop test was higher for subjects with RRMS (p<0.001), being the time difference between groups significant at trial 4 (p<0.001). Attention impairment in subjects with RRMS is related to slowed central processing, which may be affected in all stages, including impairment of automatic and controlled processing of information and in the motor program.


Estudos neuropsicológicos demonstram alterações cognitivas associadas à esclerose múltipla. Foram avaliados, através de uma bateria neuropsicológica, 115 pacientes com esclerose múltipla remitente-recorrente (EMRR), comparada a um grupo controle com 40 indivíduos saudáveis. A bateria inclui os testes, span de dígitos, trilhas, teste de cancelamento e stroop. Os grupos foram pareados por sexo, idade e escolaridade.Os pacientes com EMRR tiveram um pior desempenho na rapidez de resposta (p=0,001), os pacientes gastaram um tempo maior para realizar o trilhas A (p=0,001) e o trilhas B (p=0,0001), não havendo diferenças significativas no número de erros. O tempo total no teste stroop foi maior dos sujeitos EMRR (p<0,001), apresentando diferença significativa na tentativa 4 (p<0,001). Os pacientes EMRR apresentaram lentificação do processamento central, podendo estar prejudicado em todos os estágios da doença, incluindo prejuízo do processamento de informações automático e controlado.


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Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Attention , Cognition Disorders/psychology , Disability Evaluation , Memory/physiology , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/psychology , Neuropsychological Tests/standards , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/diagnosis , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/etiology , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/psychology , Case-Control Studies , Cognition Disorders/diagnosis , Cognition Disorders/etiology , Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted , Educational Status , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Pattern Recognition, Visual , Psychological Tests , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Neurol India ; 2006 Dec; 54(4): 370-6
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-120359

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BACKGROUND: Memory dysfunction is common in multiple sclerosis (MS). A retrieval failure has been reported as the primary cause for the memory deficits, although some studies also described a faulty acquisition. AIMS: The aim of the study was to examine memory function in relapsing remitting (RR) and secondary progressive (SP) MS patients, analyze the patterns of performance and to investigate whether disease course influences this performance. DESIGN AND SETTINGS: Case-control prospective study conducted in a clinical setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-five RR, 23 SP MS patients and 80 normal subjects were evaluated with a comprehensive neuropsychological battery. Memory was assessed with tasks from the Signoret memory battery. Attention and executive function were also assessed. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Univariate analysis of variance, Mann-Whitney U-test, multivariate logistic regression and Chi-square test were used as appropriate. RESULTS: MS patients performed significantly worse than controls on almost all measures of memory (P < 0,001). MS subgroups differed in tasks of delayed recall (logical memory- P =0,019; wordlist delayed recall, P < 0,001), semantic cued recall (P < 0,001), recognition trials (P =0,006) rate of forgetting (P < 0,001) and confabulation and intrusion errors (P =0,004). CONCLUSIONS: Memory is consistently impaired in MS patients and disease course differentially affects the pattern of performance. SP patients show greater difficulties and a more pervasive pattern of dysfunction than RR patients. Delayed recall was the most affected memory measure and performance on this task discriminates between RR and SP MS patients. Relapsing remitting patients performed within the mildly impaired range while SP patients showed a moderate to severe impairment.


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Adult , Case-Control Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Memory Disorders/etiology , Middle Aged , Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive/complications , Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/complications , Neuropsychological Tests , Prospective Studies , Psychomotor Performance/physiology
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