Table 3.
Comparisons of differences in florbetapir average SUVRs between pairs of diagnostic groups in all former football players
| Group comparison | Coefficient | Sigma | T | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN-SMC | 0.05 | 0.03 | 1.86 | 0.24 |
| CN-MCI | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.82 | 0.84 |
| CN-DEM | 0.05 | 0.03 | 1.69 | 0.33 |
| SMC-MCI | − 0.03 | 0.02 | − 1.50 | 0.43 |
| SMC-DEM | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.25 | 0.99 |
| MCI-DEM | 0.03 | 0.03 | 1.27 | 0.57 |
One-way ANCOVA was performed to assess differences in the four diagnostic groups after controlling the linear effect of covariates by using regression analysis. F = 0.94, p = 0.43
Abbreviations: CN cognitively normal, SMC subjective memory complaints, MCI mild cognitive impairment, DEM dementia