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Depression

2009

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Risk Factors For Depression In Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Funda Kaplan, Mehmet Hami̇t Boztaş, Canan Yücesan, Yasemi̇n Genç, Nezi̇h Yücemen, Nermi̇n Mutluer Jan 2009

Risk Factors For Depression In Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Funda Kaplan, Mehmet Hami̇t Boztaş, Canan Yücesan, Yasemi̇n Genç, Nezi̇h Yücemen, Nermi̇n Mutluer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: A search of the English language literature found only one study that reported there was no relationship between depression and functional systems impairment based on Kurtzke's functional systems score in MS patients. The present cross-sectional study was planned to test that result. Materials and Methods: The study included 37 relapsing-remitting MS patients (25 female, 12 male) with an Expanded Disability Status Scale score Keywords: Multiple sclerosis, depression, cerebellum