LiveWiseMS Newsletter: October 2017

Published October 16, 2017


Valuable information for MS patients and caregivers


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What you need to know about possible cognitive changes with multiple sclerosis

Between 40 and 65% of people with MS experience some level of cognitive impairment, which includes changes in memory, planning and attention ability, among other mental tasks. Cognitive problems can occur very early in the disease, and can be experienced in all types of MS (relapsing-remitting, primary progressive, secondary). Behavioral interventions may be effective for individuals experiencing cognitive changes.

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For more information, you can review additional resources on Cognitive Changes on LiveWiseMS.org.

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WHAT'S NEW ON LIVEWISEMS

Below are some of the resources recently added to LiveWiseMS.org:

Psychopathological and Cognitive Effects of Therapeutic Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids, which are the chemical components of marijuana, may help improve spasticity and chronic pain if you have MS. However, the side effects that may be associated with therapeutic use of cannabinoids have not been thoroughly explored.
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Cognitive Impairment
For a long time, cognitive impairment in people living with multiple sclerosis has been considered less important than, for instance, physical disability. This article highlights recent progress made in this area.
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Classification, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
The increasing availability of effective therapies for multiple sclerosis as well as research demonstrating the benefits of early treatment highlights the importance of expedient and accurate multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
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Diagnosis and Quantification of Cognitive Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
Many people with MS experience cognitive fatigue, which until now, there has not been a way to detect or determine its severity. This study discusses a standardized way to measure and diagnose cognitive fatigue in MS.
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FEATURED BLOG POST

Why you should consider DMT and consider it right away.
In addition to the number of options available, there are countless studies that have shown that early and continuous treatment with these disease-modifying agents result in better outcomes for people living with MS. These DMTs are helping to hold off progression and contribute to people living more fulfilling lives with multiple sclerosis. I like to think that MS is not the disease that it used to be, and I believe the advances in DMTs play a big part in that.
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