Characteristics of the study sample
| Characteristic | AD group(n = 93) | Controls(n = 16) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Data are reported as mean (SD). | |||
| AD, Alzheimer’s disease; CERAD, Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer’s Disease; MMSE, Mini-Mental State Examination; NA, not applicable; ND, not done. | |||
| Age inyears* | 69.63 (9.79) | 67.88 (9.99) | 0.51 |
| Men:women | 50:43 | 7:9 | 0.46 |
| Schoolingin years* | 10.16 (2.79) | 11.69 (4.01) | 0.16 |
| CERAD total score* | 53.31 (11.09) | ND | NA |
| MMSE* | 23.49 (2.26) | 30 (0.00) | <0.001 |