Table 4.
Risk Factor Analysis for Brain MRI Abnormalities
| Characteristics | Abnormal MRI (n=15) | Normal MRI (n=81) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Age | 12.1 (mean yrs) | 11.9 (mean yrs) | 0.71 |
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| Sex (male) | 8 (53%) | 34 (42%) | 0.42 |
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| History of problem pregnancy | 0 | 4 (5%) | 0.76 |
| History of problem birth | 2 (13%) | 4 (5%) | 0.23 |
| History of illness with coma | 1 (14%) | 4 (5%) | 0.32 |
| History of growth/weight problems | 0 | 2 (3%) | 0.71 |
| History of Hospitalization | 5 (33%) | 25 (31%) | 0.53 |
| History of seizure | 2 (13%) | 6 (7%) | 0.36 |
| Abnormal NESS | 1 (7%) | 6 (7%) | 0.70 |
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| Housing quality | 7.5 | 6.3 | 0.23 |