Racial Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis: Differences in Neurodegeneration, Metabolism, Cognition, and Motor Functions in Black and White Patients (P3-18.008) | Synapse
Racial Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis: Differences in Neurodegeneration, Metabolism, Cognition, and Motor Functions in Black and White Patients (P3-18.008)
Key Points
This study aims to investigate the differences in neurodegeneration and functional outcomes between black and white individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Cross-sectional design was employed to assess neurodegeneration and functional outcomes.
Participants included individuals with multiple sclerosis from both racial groups.
Data collection focused on cognitive functioning and disease burden assessment.
Significant disparities found in neurodegeneration between black and white MS patients.
Differences in cognitive performance and motor functions observed across racial groups.
Disease burden measures indicated varying impacts of MS on functional outcomes.
Abstract
This cross-sectional study investigates racial disparities in neurodegeneration, functional outcomes, and disease burden between black and white individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).