Table 3.
Serum UA level differences among PD, MSA, and PSP patients and controls
| Controls | PD | MSA | PSP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum UA levels (mg/dl) | ||||
| Totala | 5.5 ± 1.2c | 4.7 ± 1.2 | 4.6 ± 1.2 | 4.0 ± 1.2 |
| Malesb (n) | 6.0 ± 1.2c | 4.9 ± 1.1 | 5.0 ± 1.1 | 4.0 ± 1.2d |
| Femalesb (n) | 4.7 ± 1.2 | 4.4 ± 1.2 | 4.2 ± 1.2 | 4.1 ± 1.2 |
PD, Parkinson's disease; MSA, multiple system atrophy; PSP, progressive supranuclear palsy; UA, uric acid.
Data are represented as the mean ± standard error.
a
Adjusted for age, sex, and BMI.
b
Adjusted for age and BMI.
c
p < .05 compared with PD, MSA, and PSP.
d
p < .05 compared with PD.