4th Nordic MS symposium - Cognitive impairment in MS Podcast

4th Nordic MS symposium - Cognitive impairment in MS

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fMRI in investigating cognitive impairment in MS – Maria Rocca
Maria Rocca described how fMRI can be applied to investigate cognitive impairment and monitor treatment response in patients with MS.
Oct 17, 2016
8 min
DMT effects on cognition – Tjalf Ziemssen
Cognitive symptoms play a huge role in the daily life of MS patients but in clinical studies, more easily measurable factors are generally prioritised. Tjalf Ziemssen reviewed important studies on DMTs with regard to cognitive function.
Oct 17, 2016
9 min
Introduction to fMRI: how functional can MRI be – Helene van Ettinger-Veenstra
The use of fMRI during a resting state has become an attractive tool for visualising the continuous alternations between activated brain networks. Helene van Ettinger-Veenstra reviewed the basis for task-based and resting-state fMRI.
Oct 17, 2016
8 min
Immunological processes related to cognitive impairment in MS – Thomas Berger
Research has revealed a reciprocal relationship between neuroscience and immunology mediated by the endocrine and nervous systems. Thomas Berger gave an introduction to the field of psychoneuroimmunology.
Oct 17, 2016
9 min
Differential diagnosis, discerning depression from cognition – Emilio Portaccio
The diagnosis of cognitive impairment is made difficult by a number of confounding factors, one of which is depression. Emilio Portaccio discussed the relationship between cognition and depression and described how symptoms relate to brain pathology.
Oct 17, 2016
9 min
Symptomatic treatments of fatigue and depression – Fredrik Piehl
Many MS patients grade fatigue and depression among the worse symptoms of the disease. Fredrik Piehl described the structural basis for these symptoms and discussed how they can be treated.
Oct 17, 2016
9 min
Cognitive symptoms and MRI in early multiple sclerosis – Gro Owren Nygaard
Gro Owren Nygaard discussed current knowledge about cognition and disease activity in early MS and presented results from her thesis on the subject.
Oct 17, 2016
8 min
Evaluation of cognition and fatigue in MS: in daily practice and what could be the future? – Iris-Katharina Penner
The so-called hidden symptoms or soft signs of MS include fatigue, depression/anxiety and cognitive deficits. The degree of interaction between these symptoms is high and their influence on quality of life and adherence to therapy is substantial. Iris-Katharina Penner discussed how cognition and fatigue can be assessed.
Oct 17, 2016
9 min
Pathology and MRI: eploring cognitive impairment in MS – Friedemann Paul
Friedemann Paul discussed how pathology associated with cognitive performance can be evaluated using modern imaging techniques, even early in the disease course.
Oct 17, 2016
9 min
Neuropsychological impairment in MS – Päivi Hämäläinen
Päivi Hämäläinen reviewed the current understanding of neuropsychological impairment in MS, available screening methods and effects of non-pharmacological treatment.
Oct 17, 2016
8 min