Clinical predictors to cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis patients

Abstract Background Cognitive dysfunction is increasingly recognized in multiple sclerosis, even the early phase of disease. Multiple sclerosis patients with mild cognitive deficits may experience greater difficulties social contact and daily activities, irrespective physical handicap. This study aimed to estimate clinical predictors a sample Egyptian people MS. Results Significant worse performance assessed scales was observed MS as compared controls. related low educational level, long disease duration, initial cerebellar motor attacks, progressive course, frequent relapses, immunosuppressive medications. assessment were significantly negatively correlated disability measured by Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores. Conclusion Predictors impairment longer type attack, form, higher disability, treatment.