Metabolite ratios for normal controls and patients: statistics
| NAA/Cr (mean (SEM)) | NAA/Cho (mean (SEM)) | |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | 1.65 (0.53) | 1.59 (0.79) |
| Group 2 | 2.62 (0.60) | 2.83 (1.33) |
| Control | 2.68 (0.73) | 2.58 (0.67) |
| Group 1 vcontrol | ||
| Difference | −1.03 | −0.99 |
| p Value | < 0.006 | < 0.007 |
| Group 1 v group 2 | ||
| Difference | −0.97 | −1.24 |
| p Value | < 0.002 | < 0.02 |
| Group 2 vcontrol | ||
| Difference | −0.06 | +0.25 |
| p Value | > 0.05 | > 0.05 |
Group 1=medically refractory patients; Group 2=seizure free patients.