Table 2:

No significant differences in comorbidities that may affect brain volume between cases and controls

mTBI (n = 48)Controls (n = 48)P Valuea
Dementia23% (11)25% (12)>.999
End-stage renal disease8% (4)8% (4)>.999
Diabetes mellitus48% (23)38% (18).409
Hypertension75% (36)77% (37)>.999
Cardiac arrhythmia/valvular disease19% (9)19% (9)>.999
Seizure disorder10% (5)10% (5)>.999
Cirrhosis8% (4)6% (3)>.999
Psychiatric disorders30% (14)19% (9).339
  • a Fisher exact test.