Reconsidering outdoor temperature and cognition in multiple sclerosis. (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roberg, Brandon L; Bruce, Jared M
• Is Part Of: Multiple sclerosis. Volume 22:Number 5(2016)
• Page Start: 694
• Page End: 697
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: Multiple sclerosis -- neuropsychological functioning -- cognitive testing -- memory -- attention -- processing speed; Central nervous system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Myelin sheath -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Inflammation -- Periodicals; Multiple sclerosis -- Periodicals; Central Nervous System Diseases -- Periodicals; Demyelinating Diseases -- Periodicals; Inflammation -- Periodicals; Multiple Sclerosis -- Periodicals; Système nerveux central -- Maladies -- Périodiques; Gaine de myéline -- Maladies -- Périodiques; Inflammation (Pathologie) -- Périodiques; Sclérose en plaques -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.834005
• DOI: 10.1177/1352458515575172
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1352-4585

Abstract

Background: Research in multiple sclerosis (MS) suggests warmer weather plays a role in disease manifestation. Objective: This work sought to replicate the finding that warmer outdoor temperatures are significantly associated with poorer cognition in MS. Methods: Associations between outdoor temperature and cognition were examined in three studies with a total of 263 patients with MS. Results: Contrary to previous research, no significant relationship was found between cognitive performance and outdoor temperature in MS. Conclusions: The results of the current work underscore the need to better understand if, when, and how cognitive performance may be influenced by seasonal variables in MS.