一项新研究发现,多发性硬化症往往显示一些警告迹象,如视力改变和诊断前五年的记忆问题。 A new study finds multiple sclerosis often shows warning signs like vision changes and memory issues up to five years before diagnosis.

伦敦玛丽王后大学的一项新研究查明了在诊断前五年内可能出现的多发性硬化症常见早期症状,包括视力改变、麻木、记忆问题、慢性疼痛、膀胱或肠胃问题、抑郁或焦虑。 A new study by Queen Mary University of London identifies common early symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that may appear up to five years before diagnosis, including vision changes, numbness, memory issues, chronic pain, bladder or bowel problems, and depression or anxiety. 研究人员分析了96 000多人的匿名健康记录,包括15 000人与MS的匿名健康记录,发现这些模式在性别、族裔和社会经济背景方面是一致的。 Analyzing anonymized health records of over 96,000 people, including 15,000 with MS, researchers found these patterns were consistent across gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 这些结果发表在临床和翻译神经学的Annals上,提供了有力的证据,证明MS在几年前就显示可探测的警告信号,有可能促成早期干预。 The findings, published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, offer strong evidence that MS shows detectable warning signs years in advance, potentially enabling earlier intervention. 专家说,早期发现会减缓疾病进展,提高生活质量,特别是因为MS没有治疗方法,但可以通过及时治疗加以管理。 Experts say early detection could slow disease progression and improve quality of life, especially since MS has no cure but can be managed with timely treatment. 该研究强调需要开展包容、多样的研究,以确保公平的诊断和护理,解决过去主要关注白人人口的局限性。 The study emphasizes the need for inclusive, diverse research to ensure equitable diagnosis and care, addressing past limitations of focusing mainly on white populations.