Table 1. The characteristics of patients are presented.
| AD(n=27) | MCI(n=31) | NC(n=32) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 74.04±11.57 | 73.39±10.39 | 68.66±11.78 | 0.130 |
| Gender(M/F) | 15/12 | 17/14 | 21/11 | 0.635 |
| Education(years) | 11.6±3.24 | 12.39±3.43 | 13.93±3.25 | 0.237 |
| MMSE | 17.43±5.830 | 25.75±2.303a | 28.97±1.245a,b | <0.05* |
| MOCA | 12.33±4.431 | 21.50±2.560a | 27.04±1.990a,b | <0.05* |
*: Significantly different among AD, MCI and NC at p < 0.05. Values are mean ±SD. MMSE: Mini-Mental State Examination.
MOCA: Montreal Cognitive Assessment.a Significant compared to NC. bSignificant compared to MCI.