TABLE 1

Characteristics of MCI Patients (n = 30)

Follow-up diagnosisDATNo DATP value
n1218—
Sex (F/M)6/610/80.94
Age at baseline*(y)74.7 ± 4.767.6 ± 8.20.01
MMSE score at baseline*25.9 ± 2.127.6 ± 1.50.02
MMSE score at follow-up*22.6 ± 2.5†27.2 ± 2.2<0.001
APOE genotype (ε4–positive/negative)9/38/100.20
PET at baseline (AD: typical/atypical)11/12/16<0.001
Duration of symptoms* (y)3 ± 1.72.3 ± 2.20.35
Years of education*12.4 ± 3.711.1 ± 3.20.31

  • ↵* Data are presented as mean ± SD

  • ↵† Significant difference between baseline and follow-up (P < 0.05)

  • No DAT = MCI patients who did not fulfill criteria for DAT after 16 mo of follow-up.