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Characteristics of patients and normal controls
| Characteristic | IGE (n = 86) | NC (n = 123) | χ2/t Value | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 31/55 | 56/67 | 1.87 | .17a |
| Age (yr) | 25.77 ± 6.31b | 25.49 ± 7.15b | 1.22 | .22c |
| Handedness (right/left) | 86/0 | 123/0 | – | – |
| Duration (yr) | 8.93 ± 8.41b | – | – | – |
| Onset age (yr) | 16.84 ± 7.93b | – | – | – |
| Frequency (times/yr) | 19.02 ± 58.11b | – | – | – |
Note:—NC, normal controls; –, not applicable.
χ2 test.
Data represent mean ± SD.
Two-sample t test.
