Trabecular Bone Score in Multiple Sclerosis

"After collecting anthropometric data, information on environmental factors and lifestyle (smoking, alcohol intake, physical activity, sun exposure, vitamin D supplementation, fish consumption) will be acquired through a questionnaire.~The genetic and environmental aspects related to multiple sclerosis will also be studied. Disability status will be assessed through the Kurtzke Extended Disability Status Scale (EDSS). \[10\] All recruited patients will be administered the questionnaire (Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54) composed of 14 scales and 54 items. The scales investigate physical functions, limitations with respect to physical and emotional role, pain, emotional well-being, degree of energy, perceptions of one's health, social, cognitive and sexual functioning, distress, changes in health, satisfaction with sexual functioning and quality of life in general."