Association of the Processing Speed Test with depression and brain magnetic resonance imaging metrics in Japanese patients with multiple sclerosis
ConclusionPST score was associated with the severity of depression and both global and regional brain volume in Japanese patients with MS. Our findings support the validity of the PST as a useful tool for assessing the cognitive function of MS patients in clinical practice.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology - Category: Neurology Authors: Yusei Miyazaki,
Masaaki Niino,
Eri Takahashi,
Kei Oiwa,
Ryoji Naganuma,
Itaru Amino,
Sachiko Akimoto,
Naoya Minami,
Seiji Kikuchi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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