Evaluation of clinical parameters during and after treatment of attack in patients with clinically isolated syndrome: Comparison of the results with that of multiple sclerosis patients

Cinar, Bilge; ÖZAKBAŞ, SERKAN; Idiman, Egemen

doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2013.09.003

Evaluation of clinical parameters during and after treatment of attack in patients with clinically isolated syndrome: Comparison of the results with that of multiple sclerosis patients

Cinar B. P., ÖZAKBAŞ S., Idiman E.

CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY, vol.115, no.12, pp.2432-2437, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 115 Issue: 12
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2013.09.003
Journal Name: CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.2432-2437
Keywords: Clinically isolated syndrome, Multiple sclerosis, Cognition, Prognosis, Treatment
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to examine the changes in the measurement of functions during and after pulse methylprednisolone (MP) treatment during a clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) attack, using the multiple sclerosis functional composite (MSFC) and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), and to compare the results with that of MS patients.