Table 1 Comparison of the mean values for age, BMI (body mass index), Risser, SF-36 questionnaire and family history percentage between both study groups used for miRNA discovery. SD, standard deviation.

From: Circulating miRNAs as diagnostic biomarkers for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

 

AIS PATIENTS Mean ± SD

CONTROL GROUP Mean ± SD

AGE

15.02 ± 2.06

13.69 ± 1.97

FEMALE-MALE (RATIO)

5:1

1.17:1

BMI

19.84 ± 3.03

20.4 ± 2.51

FAMILY HISTORY

43.33%

38.46%

RISSER

3.46 ± 1.10

2.46 ± 1.80

COBB ANGLE

32.93° ± 19.38

2.23° ± 2.68

SF-36

83.56 ± 14.07

85.93 ± 8.04

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