There is still a role for the blink reflex in the diagnosis and follow-up of multiple sclerosis. Issue 4 (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brooks, Joseph Bruno Bidin; Jardim, Marcia Rodrigues; Papais-Alvarenga, Regina Maria; Fragoso, Yara Dadalti
• Is Part Of: Clinical neurophysiology. Volume 126:Issue 4(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: 743
• Page End: 747
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: Neurophysiology -- Periodicals; Electroencephalography -- Periodicals; Electromyography -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; 612.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2014.06.050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1388-2457

Abstract

<abstract xml:lang="en" abstract-type="author-highlights" id="ab005"> <title id="st030">Highlights</title> <sec> <p id="sp0005"> <list id="l0005"> <list-item id="o0005"> <label></label> <p id="p0100">At present, the diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS) do not include neurophysiological testing.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="o0010"> <label></label> <p id="p0105">The blink reflex is a sensitive test for MS and abnormalities are related to disease duration, disability, and lesions in the brainstem.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="o0015"> <label></label> <p id="p0110">Neurophysiological methods should be included for diagnosis and follow-up of patients with MS.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> </abstract>