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Relationship Between Anxiety and Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis

Nicholas A. Vissicchio, Caroline Altaras, Amanda Parker, Shonna Schneider, Jeffrey G. Portnoy, Roseanne Archetti, Marnina Stimmel, Frederick W. Foley

International Journal of MS Care · 2018 · 29 citations · 31 references

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Abstract

Results suggest a bidirectional relationship of anxiety and processing speed on verbal learning in MS. Anxiety has a significant effect on cognition and should not be overlooked. Interventions targeting anxiety may improve cognition in MS.

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