Multiple sclerosis and the risk of dementia: a real-world, nationwide cohort study
MS is an independent and potent risk factor for dementia in the Taiwanese population, from the NHIRD records. The findings underscore the importance of the early cognitive monitoring, the comprehensive comorbidity management, and the optimal pharmacologic intervention. The DMD usage may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia, thereby warranting further prospective investigation.
Authors
- Chun‐An Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0380-7286)
- Tzeng NS
- Sung-Tao Li
- W. U.Chien Chien
- Fang-Jung Wan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9112-6148)
- Ting-An Chen
- Ta-Chuan Yeh
Institutions
- Hualien Armed Forces General Hospital (TW)
- National Defense Medical Center (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Neurology
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1687661
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Defense
- Tri-Service General Hospital
- Medical Affairs Bureau