Demographic and clinical characteristics of the subjectsa
| Subjects | Patients with NMO | HCs | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of subjects | 50 | 50 | NA |
| Sex (female/male) | 42:8 | 43:7 | .779 |
| Age (yr) | 47.4 (13.4) | 49.8 (8.9) | .294 |
| Education (yr) | 11.2 (3.4) | 12.1 (3.1) | .192 |
| NMO-IgG (±) | 32/18 | NA | NA |
| Brain lesion volumes (cm3)b | 3.3 (5.1) | NA | NA |
| Onset age (yr) | 41.6 (14.1) | NA | NA |
| Relapsing frequency (times/yr) | 0.8 (0.7) | NA | NA |
| No. of attacks (times) | 4.5 (5.1) | NA | NA |
| Disease duration (yr) | 6.6 (6.7) | NA | NA |
| EDSS score | 3.8 (2.3) | NA | NA |