Hematological markers as prognostic indicators in multiple sclerosis progression.

Aims: To evaluate routine blood count parameters as diagnostic and prognostic markers in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) progression.

Patients/methods: 182 patients with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) and 60 with Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS) were analyzed for blood parameters.

Results: In RRMS, the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score correlated positively with Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW).

Emotional intelligence and happiness in clinical medical students: A cross-sectional multicenter study.

Background And Aims: Emotional intelligence (EI) has improved job performance and has been associated with the success of individuals. The interfering role of happiness in this equation is unneglectable; however, this association has not been established in clinical medical students exposed to work pressures and stressful hospital atmospheric. The present perusal was conducted to evaluate the relationship between EI and happiness in clinical medical students.