Table 2.
Results of a data-driven approach to identify cholinergic brain regions associating with VSCD status in persons with PD. Bilaterally averaged VOI regions are presented.
| Results of stepwise logistic regression with forward selection method | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model-selected VAChT VOIs | Step | χ2 | P-value |
| Medial geniculate nucleus (MGN) | 1 | 15.7 | <0.0001 |
| Parahippocampal gyrus | 2 | 8.2 | 0.0043 |
| Inferior nucleus of the pulvinar | 3 | 3.9 | 0.047 |
| Fusiform gyrus | 4 | 4.5 | 0.035 |
| Amygdala | 5 | 5.5 | 0.019 |