Structural networks involved in attention and executive functions in multiple sclerosis

In conclusion, structural brain connectivity is disturbed in MS due to widespread impairment of WM connections and gray matter structures. The increased edge connectivity suggests the presence of reorganization mechanisms at the structural level. Importantly, attention and executive performance relates to frontoparietal networks, deep gray nuclei and insula. These results support the relevance of network integrity to maintain optimal cognitive skills.
Source: NeuroImage: Clinical - Category: Radiology Source Type: research