title: [Cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis].
abstract: Cognitive impairment affects 40-70% of multiple sclerosis patients. It occurs in all stages of the disease and reduces quality of life. Cognitive areas mainly involved are memory, information-processing speed, attention and executive functions. Cognitive performance can be affected by other factors, including depression, fatigue, disease course and medication. Advanced neuroimaging has helped to increase our knowledge about structural and functional mechanisms responsible for cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis. Early detection of cognitive impairment is essential to provide appropriate therapeutic intervention.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krupińska-Dulembal
authors.forename: Bogusław
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Paradowskil
authors.forename: Justyna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chojdak-Lukasiewicz
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bladowska
mesh_terms: D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D015897:Comorbidity; D018450:Disease Progression; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011788:Quality of Life