Table 3:

Linear regression analysis in AD—cortical MTRs relate to poorer language function in patients with AD

MTR RegionMMSE, n = 77Language Function (CERAD Test: Boston Naming Test), n = 77Constructional Praxis (CERAD Test: Figure Copying), n = 73
β95% CIP Valueaβ95% CIP Valueaβ95% CIP Valuea
Global cortex0.23−0.07–1.96.060.310.19–1.95.020.22−0.09–1.24.09
AD-signature regions0.14−0.50–1.52.320.28−0.02–1.74.050.29−0.01–1.32.05
Global NAWM0.17−0.24–1.67.140.11−0.05–1.23.400.23−0.05–1.23.07
WM hyperintensities0.01−0.78–0.88.91-0.01−0.81–0.67.890.01−0.53–0.59.92
  • Note:—β indicates standardized regression coefficient.

  • a Corrected for age, sex, years of education, normalized regional volume, and Fazekas score.