Prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis in Ardabil, Northwest of Iran

Molazadeh, Negar; Mohebi, Farnam; Altafi, Davar; Sahraian, Mohammad Ali

doi:10.1016/j.msard.2020.102605

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“…Table (2) illustrates the Pearson coefficient r and p values. The gender distribution in our cases agrees with a recent Iraqi study which found that 68.5% of MS cases were females [2], and compares to an Iranian study [10] where the majority (70.1%) were females. Female predominance is clear and the risk strikes three times higher in women compared to men, although some evidence describes a worst clinical course among men [11].…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Studies assessing sexual dimorphism in regard to the immune system and the autoimmune responses focus on the relationships and interdependence of these factors, as well as their independent contributions [15]. The mean age of MS cases and their age range in our study agrees with t h e results of another Iraqi study where the mean age was 32.3±9.8 years [2], with the results of an Iranian study where the mean age was 33.14 years [10] and it compares to results of a wide review of literature by McGinley et al [3], which reported that MS typically begins in young adults aged 20 to 30 years. Although the current result shows a lower mean age which might indicate a shift in MS trend through involving younger generations, as the previous Iraqi mean age reported in 2011 was 45.6 years [16].…”

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confidence: 89%

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Expanded disability status scale in Multiple Sclerosis: Relationship to visual evoked potential

Salih¹,

Al-Omary

2022

JFacMedBagdad

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Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence in Iraq is 11.73/100,000 it causes disability in younger adults. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) can monitor MS disability while Visually Evoked Potentials (VEP) serves as a marker of myelination. Objectives: To explore the relationship between EDSS and VEPs in multiple sclerosis patients. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ghazi Al- Hariri Hospital from first of Nov 2021 till the end of Jan 2022. Fifty patients with multiple sclerosis were compared to 50 healthy individuals. EDSS Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, P100 latency were measured using VEP. The Correlation was used to investigate the relationship between P100- latencies and EDSS. P value ≤0.05 was considered significant. Results: The average age of MS cases was 33.5±8.01 years, and the mean EDSS was 2.8±2.86. A significant difference in the latency period was reported. The study showed a significant positive correlation between EDSS and P100 latency period. Conclusions: Using non-invasive procedures like VEPs can help to monitor and detect deterioration and improvement in MS patients.

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Expanded disability status scale in Multiple Sclerosis: Relationship to visual evoked potential

Salih¹,

Al-Omary

2022

JFacMedBagdad

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“…The present study emphasizes the multifaceted health challenges faced by the participants and underscores the importance of comprehensive health management. These findings are in alignment with prior studies on MS patients [25,26]. Our results indicated that sexual dysfunction was present in the sample, as demonstrated by the mean FSFI score of 20.8, which falls below the threshold for sexual dysfunction.…”

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Evaluating Sexual Health in Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Study on the Interplay of Disability and Quality of Life

Dourou,

Gourounti,

Lykeridou

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In the context of evolving perceptions of sexuality, particularly within the realm of health and disability, this study investigates the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on female sexual function and quality of life. A quantitative study involving 130 female MS patients aged 35 to 50 was conducted, employing measures such as The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 (MSISQ-19), and The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). Results indicate a significant association between greater sexual dysfunction and poorer quality of sex life, alongside the correlation of increased fatigue with diminished sexual satisfaction. Specifically, the mean FSFI score was 20.8 (SD = 9.36), with 83.8% of participants experiencing severe fatigue (FSS score ≥ 36). Sexual dysfunction demonstrated a strong, negative correlation with all FSFI subscales (p < 0.01). Factors such as education level (p = 0.016), time of diagnosis (p = 0.035), and treatment regimen (p = 0.041) also significantly influenced outcomes. Findings underscore the importance of supportive interventions, including counseling, to enhance the quality of sex life for women with disabilities, particularly those with MS.

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“…In Iran, the prevalence of MS is 87 patients per 100,000 people and the ratio has increased in prevalence, especially in urban areas. 3,4 The myelin destruction process often transpires in areas of CNS that deal with balance control, leading to falls in people with MS. 5 In these patients, the lower limb muscles are more affected by muscle weakness than the upper limb muscles. 6 Fatigue in patients with MS represent a lack of natural energy, which causes limitations in the physical and mental ability of the patient.…”

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“…Multiple sclerosis is at least 2–3 times more common in women, even exceeding 3–4 times according to new studies. In Iran, the prevalence of MS is 87 patients per 100,000 people and the ratio has increased in prevalence, especially in urban areas 3,4 …”

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Effect of a 6-Wk Sensory-Motor Exercise Program on the Balance and Fatigue Severity in Women With Multiple Sclerosis

Hashemi Rad,

Aghayari

2023

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the impact of 6 wks of at-home sensory-motor exercises on balance and fatigue levels in women with multiple sclerosis, a progressive autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis symptoms can significantly reduce quality of life.DesignIn this quasi-experimental study, 26 female patients with multiple sclerosis aged 20–40 yrs with an expanded disability status scale of 0–4 were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. The experimental group performed sensory-motor exercises for 6 wks, three sessions a week, and for 1 hr at home. Balance and fatigue were evaluated with Sharpened-Romberg tests (for static balance), a 6-step test of Get-Up and Go (for dynamic balance), and a Fatigue Severity Scale. At the end of the sixth week, these tests were re-evaluated like the pretest stage.ResultsExperimental group showed better static balance and Fatigue Severity Scale than control group, but no difference in dynamic balance.ConclusionsConsidering the outbreak of COVID-19 and the resultant lockdown, the importance of exercise and physical activities in patients with multiple sclerosis, and the positive effects of sensory-motor exercises at home in the present study, these kinds of sensory-motor workouts are highly recommended to improve balance and reduce the fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis.

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Prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis in Ardabil, Northwest of Iran

Cited by 8 publications

References 42 publications

Expanded disability status scale in Multiple Sclerosis: Relationship to visual evoked potential

Expanded disability status scale in Multiple Sclerosis: Relationship to visual evoked potential

Evaluating Sexual Health in Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Study on the Interplay of Disability and Quality of Life

Effect of a 6-Wk Sensory-Motor Exercise Program on the Balance and Fatigue Severity in Women With Multiple Sclerosis

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