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Comparison of LBP level, GISSC scores, bowel movements per week.
| PD (n = 94) | Control (n = 95) | U | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBP level (ng/ml) | 9344 ± 6694 | 11280 ± 7422 | 3573.5 | 0.018 |
| GISSC, Mean | 35.9 ± 38.5 | 15.1 ± 20.4 | 2879.0 | < 0.001 |
| Bowel movements per week, mean | 6.8 ± 5.0 | 8.6 ± 4.6 | 3190.5 | < 0.001 |
Values are mean ±SD. PD, Parkinson's disease; GI, Gastrointestinal; LBP, lipopolysaccharide binding protein; UPDRS, Unified Parkinson's disease Rating Scale. U, Mann-Whitney U-score.
