Table 4.
Logistic regression analysis of predictors of conversion to GMG
| OR | 95%CI | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univariate logistic regression Variables | |||
| Gender | 1.252 | 0.621–2.537 | 0.529 |
| Age at onset | 1.025 | 1.009–1.041 | 0.002 |
| Disease duration | 0.783 | 0.651–0.906 | 0.004 |
| Positive facial nerve RNS | 3.496 | 1.103–11.409 | 0.033 |
| Positive axillary nerve RNS | 3.643 | 1.012–13.049 | 0.044 |
| Thymic abnormalities | 2.259 | 0.949–5.202 | 0.058 |
| Multivariate logistic regression Variables | |||
| Age at onset | 1.023 | 1.006–1.041 | 0.007 |
| Disease duration | 0.603 | 0.365–0.850 | 0.019 |
| Positive facial nerve RNS | 2.826 | 1.045–5.460 | 0.038 |
Abbreviations: RNS Repetitive nerve stimulation, OR Odds ratio, CI Confidential interval