Table 2

Performance of memory tests in normal subjects and patients with Alzheimer’s disease

ControlsPatientsP value2-150
Word recall7.3  (0.7)3.6  (1.3)<0.001
Verbal paired associates14.8 (1.8)6.3 (3.2)<0.001
Logical memory19.6 (6.6)3.7 (3.0)<0.001
Figure memory5.4 (1.1)4.2 (1.4)0.008
Visual paired associates5.9 (3.5)3.6 (1.7)0.002
Visual reproduction31.5 (4.1)11.9 (6.3)<0.001
  • Results are means (SD).

  • 2-150 Difference between normal subjects and patients (Student’st test).