Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Aug. 25, 2023
Multiple
sclerosis
(MS)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disorder.
Individuals
with
MS
frequently
present
symptoms
such
as
functional
disability,
obesity,
and
anxiety
depression.
Axonal
demyelination
can
be
observed
implies
alterations
in
mitochondrial
activity
increased
inflammation
associated
disruptions
glutamate
neurotransmitter
activity.
In
this
context,
the
ketogenic
diet
(KD),
which
promotes
production
of
ketone
bodies
blood
[mainly
β-hydroxybutyrate
(βHB)],
non-pharmacological
therapeutic
alternative
that
has
shown
promising
results
peripheral
obesity
reduction
central
reduction.
However,
association
type
emotional
through
modulation
individuals
remains
unknown.To
provide
an
update
on
topic
discuss
potential
impact
KD
depression
subjects
MS.The
main
findings
suggest
KD,
source
blood,
improves
by
reducing
insulin
resistance
dyslipidemia,
promoting
(particularly
increase
interleukins
IL-1β,
IL-6,
IL-17).
This
improvement
would
imply
decrease
extrasynaptic
activity,
been
linked
to
disability
presence
disorders
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 5, 2024
Multiple
Sclerosis
(MS)
management
in
individuals
aged
55
and
above
presents
unique
challenges
due
to
the
complex
interaction
between
aging,
comorbidities,
immunosenescence,
MS
pathophysiology.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
evolving
landscape
of
older
adults,
including
increased
incidence
prevalence
this
age
group,
shift
disease
phenotypes
from
relapsing-remitting
progressive
forms,
presence
multimorbidity
polypharmacy.
We
aim
provide
an
updated
available
evidence
disease-modifying
treatments
(DMTs)
patients,
efficacy
safety
existing
therapies,
emerging
such
as
Bruton
tyrosine
kinase
(BTKs)
inhibitors
those
targeting
remyelination
neuroprotection,
critical
decisions
surrounding
initiation,
de-escalation,
discontinuation
DMTs.
Non-pharmacologic
approaches,
physical
therapy,
neuromodulation
cognitive
rehabilitation,
psychotherapy,
are
also
examined
for
their
role
holistic
care.
The
importance
Care
Units
advance
care
planning
explored
a
cornerstone
providing
patient-centric
care,
ensuring
alignment
with
patient
preferences
trajectory.
Finally,
emphasizes
need
personalized
continuous
monitoring
alongside
advocating
inclusive
study
designs
clinical
research
improve
growing
demographic.
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
87, P. 105648 - 105648
Published: April 26, 2024
Background
The
prevalence
of
depression
in
Multiple
Sclerosis
(MS)
is
often
assessed
by
administering
patient
reported
outcome
measures
(PROMs)
examining
depressive
symptomatology
to
population
cohorts;
a
recent
review
summarised
12
such
studies,
eight
which
used
the
Hospital
Anxiety
and
Depression
Scale-Depression
(HADS-D).
In
clinical
practice,
diagnosed
an
individual
structured
interview;
diagnosis
leads
treatment
options
including
antidepressant
medication.
It
follows
that
MS
will
include
those
whose
current
symptoms
meet
threshold
for
diagnosis,
plus
who
previously
met
diagnostic
criteria
have
been
treated
improved
below
threshold.
We
examined
large
establish
multi-attribute
estimate
depression,
taking
into
account
probable
on
HADS-D,
as
well
anti-depressant
medication
use
co-morbidity
data
reporting
depression.
then
studied
associations
with
demographic
health
status
trajectories
over
time.
Methods
Participants
were
recruited
UK-wide
Trajectories
Outcome
Neurological
Conditions-MS
(TONiC-MS)
study,
disease
from
records,
PROMs
collected
at
intervals
least
9
months,
co-morbidities
Interval
level
conversions
PROM
followed
Rasch
analysis.
Logistic
regression
characteristics
Finally,
group-based
trajectory
model
was
applied
Results
Baseline
5633
participants
showed
be
25.3%
(CI:
24.2-26.5).
There
significant
differences
subtype:
relapsing
23.2%
21.8-
24.5),
primary
progressive
25.8%
22.5-29.3),
secondary
31.5%
29.0-34.0);
disability:
EDSS
0-4
19.2%
17.8-20.6),
≥4.5
31.9%
30.2-33.6);
age:
42-57
years
27.7%
26.0-29.3),
above
or
this
range
23.1%
21.6-24.7).
Fatigue,
disability,
self-efficacy
self
esteem
correlated
effect
size
(>.8)
whereas
sleep,
spasticity
pain,
vision
bladder
had
>.5.
logistic
(N=4938)
correctly
classified
80%
93%
specificity:
risk
increased
fatigue,
anxiety,
more
comorbidities
smoking.
Higher
marriage
reduced
Trajectory
analysis
40
months
(N=1096)
three
groups:
19.1%
low
symptoms,
49.2%
greater
between
possible
31.7%
high
symptoms.
29.9%
27.6-32.3)
depressed
subjects
untreated,
conversely
treated,
26.1%
still
symptom
consistent
case
23.5-28.9).
Conclusion
A
essential
because
using
only
screening
questionnaires,
diagnoses
all
under-estimate
true
prevalence.
affects
MS,
almost
half
either
untreated
indicating
despite
treatment.
Services
must
pro-active
flexible,
recognising
heterogeneity
outcomes
reaching
out
ongoing
Journal of Neurology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
270(2), P. 726 - 745
Published: Nov. 9, 2022
Abstract
Background
Quality
of
life
(QoL)
is
commonly
impaired
among
people
with
multiple
sclerosis
(PwMS).
The
aim
this
study
was
to
evaluate
via
meta-analysis
the
efficacy
Mindfulness-based
interventions
(MBIs)
for
improving
QoL
in
PwMS.
Methods
Eligible
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
were
identified
searching
six
major
electronic
databases
(MEDLINE,
EMBASE,
CINAHL,
Cochrane
Central
Register
Controlled
Trials,
AMED,
and
PsycINFO)
April
2022.
primary
outcome
QoL.
Study
quality
determined
using
Collaboration
risk
bias
tool.
Meta-analysis
a
random
effects
model
undertaken.
Effect
sizes
are
reported
as
Standardized
Mean
Difference
(SMD).
Prospero
ID:
139835.
Results
From
total
1312
individual
studies,
14
RCTs
eligible
inclusion
meta-analysis,
participant
n
=
937.
Most
studies
included
PwMS
who
remained
ambulatory.
Cognitively
largely
excluded.
Comorbidities
inconsistently
reported.
MBIs
delivered
face-to
face
group
format,
but
five
online.
Eight
(
8)
measured
MS-specific
In
overall
effect
size
(SMD)
any
measure
14)
0.40
(0.18–0.61),
p
0.0003,
I
2
52%.
SMD
measures
0.39
(0.21–0.57),
<
0.0001,
0%.
MBI
largest
on
subscale
mental
8),
0.70
(0.33–1.06),
0.0002,
63%.
Adverse
events
infrequently
Conclusions
effectively
improve
greatest
benefits
health-related
However,
more
research
needed
characterize
optimal
formatting,
mechanisms
action,
diverse
social,
educational,
clinical
backgrounds.
The Clinical Neuropsychologist,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(2), P. 326 - 353
Published: June 23, 2023
Objective
As
the
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
moves
into
its
fourth
year,
gaining
a
better
clinical
understanding
of
individuals
with
post
COVID-19
condition
is
paramount.
The
current
study
examined
neurocognitive
and
psychological
status
adults
condition,
as
well
explored
impact
high
burden
on
objective
functioning
relationship
between
subjective
cognitive
concerns
findings.Method
Valid
neuropsychological
assessments
were
completed
51
symptomatic
who
297.55
days,
average,
following
confirmed
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection.
Participants
brief
self-report
depression,
anxiety,
PTSD
questionnaires,
questionnaire
ratings
abilities,
standardized
tests
that
performance
validity,
attention,
processing
speed,
verbal
learning
memory,
naming,
visual
construction,
executive
functioning.Results
participants
mostly
Caucasian
(80.39%),
middle-aged
(average
47.37
years),
women
(82.35%),
never
hospitalized
(86.27%).
Despite
all
reporting
problems
in
daily
life,
mean
performances
testing
did
not
reveal
any
deficits
(at
or
below
8th
percentile)
at
group
level.
Approximately
half
(49.02%)
reported
co-occurring
mental
health
symptoms
considered
clinically
elevated
based
results.
High
symptom
was
associated
greater
difficulties
but
result
dysfunction
testing.Conclusions
This
contributes
to
literature
regarding
including
symptoms.
Results
are
summarized
key
points.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 100 - 100
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Multiple
Sclerosis
(MS)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disease
characterized
by
motor
and
non-motor
symptoms,
including
emotional
distress,
anxiety,
depression.
These
symptoms
currently
have
pharmacological
treatment
with
limited
effectiveness;
therefore,
it
necessary
to
delve
into
their
relationship
other
psychological,
functional,
or
prefrontal
alterations.
Additionally,
exploring
non-pharmacological
therapeutic
alternatives
that
shown
benefits
in
addressing
distress
MS
patients
essential.
Aim:
To
establish
predictive
model
for
the
presence
of
anxiety
depression
patients,
based
on
variables
such
as
psychological
well-being,
functional
activity,
symptoms.
this
study
aimed
propose
model.
Materials
Methods:
A
descriptive,
observational,
cross-sectional
was
conducted
sample
64
diagnosed
who
underwent
cognitive
assessments
using
following
questionnaires
scales:
Functional
Activities
Questionnaire
(FAQ),
Acceptance
Action
(AAQ-II),
Experiences
(EQ),
Self-Compassion
Scale
Short
Form
(SCS-SF),
Beck
Depression
Inventory
II
(BDI-II),
State-Trait
Anxiety
(STAI),
Prefrontal
Symptoms
(PSI).
Results:
The
showed
an
excellent
fit
data
indicated
well-being
most
significant
predictor
criteria
(β
=
−0.83),
followed
activity
−0.18)
0.15).
latter
two
are
negatively
related
−0.16
β
−0.75,
respectively).
Conclusions:
Low
variable
significantly
predicts
Interventions
mindfulness
acceptance
recommended,
along
nutritional
interventions
antioxidant-enriched
ketogenic
diets
moderate
group
physical
exercise.