Table 3.
Means of Clinical Measures and Global GM and WM Volumes of Pooled CFS and NC Groups
| Characteristics | MCSF ± SD | MNC ± SD | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 659 ± 72.6 ml | 693.5 ± 83.5 ml | 0.14 |
| WM | 492.7 ± 58.9 ml | 502.3 ± 43.3 ml | 0.51 |
| Age | 37.28 ± 9.63 yrs. | 33.8 ± 8.67 yrs. | 0.19 |
| Bell score | 46.2 ± 15.3 | 99 ± 3.1 | < 0.0062 |
| Depression | 7 ± 4 | 3 ± 3 | < 0.0062 |
| Anxiety | 7 ± 3 | 3 ± 3 | < 0.0062 |
| Neuro SS | 20.35 ± 6.72 | 35.5 ± 3.41 | < 0.0062 |
| Somatic SS | 32.88 ± 8.51 | 55.52 ± 3.06 | < 0.0062 |
GM = gray matter; WM = white matter; CFS = chronic fatigue syndrome; NC = normal control; M = mean value; P = significance level; Neuro SS = neurological symptom score; Somatic SS = somatic symptom score.