Physical Comorbidities Are Associated with an Increased Risk of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Multiple Sclerosis (S37.004)

Conclusions: Multiple physical comorbidities were associated with an increased incidence of depression, anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder in the MS and matched populations.Patterns of associations unique to MS may help identify common underlying mechanisms and novel treatment approaches to manage psychiatric comorbidities in MS. Study supported by: CIHRDisclosure: Dr. Marrie has received research support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rx & D Health Research Foundation, Research Manitoba and sanofi-aventis. Dr. Patten has nothing to disclose. Dr. Greenfield has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tremlett has received personal compensation for activities with Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Canada and Biogen. Dr. Wolfson has received personal compensation for activities with Novartis Pharmaceuticals as a speaker. Dr. Warren has nothing to disclose. Dr. Svenson has nothing to disclose. Dr. Jette has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fisk has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - February 7, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Marrie, R.-A., Patten, S., Greenfield, J., Tremlett, H., Wolfson, C., Warren, S., Svenson, L., Jette, N., Fisk, J. Tags: Risk Factors for Multiple Sclerosis Source Type: research