cognition

Software Platform May Allow for Automated MS Cognitive Testing

A software platform, called CogniSoft, allows for automated assessments of cognitive health in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The platform was described in the study “CogniSoft: A Platform for the Automation of Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation of Multiple Sclerosis,” published in the journalĀ Computers. Cognitive impairment…

Donepezil Seen to Aid Cognition, Life Quality for MS Patients in Small Trial

DonepezilĀ ā€” an approvedĀ treatment forĀ Alzheimer’s diseaseĀ ā€” eased cognitive impairment, depression, and improved other quality-of-life measures inĀ multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with mild to moderate disability, according to results of a single-site clinical trial. The study, “Effect of Donepezil on Cognitive Impairment, Quality of Life, and Depression…

Coffee May Help Ease Fatigue in MS Patients With Milder Disability

Drinking coffee each day appears to help people withĀ multiple sclerosis (MS) and milder disability and fatigue, with this patient group reporting in a questionnaire that caffeine allowed them to better concentrate on tasks and broaden their attention spans, a study reports. Its researchers suggest that “for selected patients”Ā regular coffee…

More Research Needed Into How Exercise, Rehab Aid Cognition in MS

Cognitive problems are common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) but inadequately addressed by disease-modifying therapies, whileĀ cognitive rehabilitation and exercise training programs can be effective, a review study reported.Ā  Research studies of exercise programs need to include larger groups of patients with demonstrated cognitive difficulties, however, and more pharmacological…

Managing Money Difficult for MS Patients with Cognitive Problems and Depression, Study Says

Effective money management, critical to independent living, is particularly Ā difficultĀ for people whose multiple sclerosis (MS) affects executive thinking skills and who struggle with depressionĀ and anxiety, a study reports. The study, ā€œMoney Management in Multiple Sclerosis: The Role of Cognitive, Motor, and Affective Factors,ā€ was published in the…

Tysabri Treatment Leads to Disease Activity-free Status in Patients with Pediatric-onset MS

Early treatment with Tysabri (natalizumab) of patients with aggressive pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis is highly effective at achieving disease activity-free status and preventing cognitive decline, a new study shows. The study, ā€œNo evidence of disease activity including cognition (NEDA-3 plus) in naĆÆve pediatric multiple sclerosis patients treated with natalizumab,ā€…

Tests of Cognitive Abilities Very Useful in Judging Everyday Life Skills, But Study Advises Pairing with Other Tests

Testing cognitive abilities ā€” like learning and memory, processing speed, and verbal fluency ā€” can give valuable clues as to how well people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are able to go about their daily lives, according to a review study led byĀ Kessler FoundationĀ researchers. Neuropsychological tests are of “significant predictive…

Need to Know: What Exactly Is Cognition?

Editor’s note: “Need to Know” is a series inspired by common forum questions and comments from readers. Have a comment or question about MS? Visit our forum. This week’s question is inspired by the forum topic “What do you do to help strengthen your cognitive abilities?” from…