Brain atrophy and employment in multiple sclerosis patients: a 10-year follow-up study.

Cecilie Jacobsen Robert ZivadinovKjell-Morten MyhrTuri O DalakerIngvild DalenNiels BergslandElisabeth Farbu

Published in: Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical (2020)

We found significantly greater atrophy of subcortical deep grey matter and cortical volume at baseline and during follow-up in the unemployed patient group. Atrophy of subcortical deep grey matter showed a stronger association to unemployment than atrophy of cortical volume during the follow-up.

Keyphrases

white matter
multiple sclerosis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
case report
patient reported outcomes
brain injury
mental health