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Chen L, Zheng C, Luan H, Chen X. Clinical and Diagnostic Value of High-Density Lipoprotein-Based Inflammatory Indices and Lipid Ratios in Young Adults with Schizophrenia. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:6363-6374. [PMID: 39296645 PMCID: PMC11410031 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s473528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to assess High-density Lipoprotein (HDL)-based Inflammatory Indices and lipid profile changes in antipsychotic-naive first-episode schizophrenia (AN-FES) patients, chronic schizophrenia (CS) patients, and explore the clinical and predictive value of these parameters for schizophrenia. Patients and Methods The study cohort included 52 AN-FES patients, 46 CS patients, and 52 healthy controls (HCs), with an average age of 24 years. Upon admission, patients underwent complete blood count and lipid profile analyses. Various ratios were calculated, including neutrophil-to-HDL (NHR), monocyte-to-HDL (MHR), lymphocyte-to-HDL (LHR), and platelet-to-HDL (PHR), as well as lipid ratios like triglycerides/HDL, non-HDL/HDL, total cholesterol/HDL, and low-density lipoprotein/HDL. For the AN-FES group, these evaluations were repeated after two months of treatment with atypical antipsychotics. Statistical analyses included correlation analysis, Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, and univariate and multivariate regression. Results Compared to HCs, CS patients exhibited significantly higher MHR and NHR values, while AN-FES patients showed elevated levels of PHR, MHR, and NHR. No significant differences were observed in LHR or lipid ratios across the three groups. In the AN-FES cohort, MHR correlated positively with neutrophil counts, and NHR with monocyte counts. Additionally, white blood cell counts were positively associated with both MHR and NHR. Following treatment, NHR levels decreased, whereas TG/HDL ratios increased, with MHR and PHR remaining elevated. ROC analysis highlighted NHR as the most diagnostically valuable parameter (AUC = 0.799), with 86.5% specificity at an optimal cutoff of 3.534, outperforming MHR and PHR. Regression analyses recognized NHR (OR=2.225) as an independent risk factor for schizophrenia, even after adjusting for confounders. Conclusion HDL-based inflammatory indices, particularly NHR, may serve as valuable diagnostic and prognostic markers in young adults with schizophrenia, even though significant alterations in lipid ratios were not observed in this demographic.
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- Liling Chen
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Wenzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Wenzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wenzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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Lu Y, Xu X, Wu J, Ji L, Huang H, Chen M. Association between neutrophil-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and liver fibrosis in the US population: a nationally representative cross-sectional study using NHANES data from 2017 to 2020. BMC Gastroenterol 2024; 24:300. [PMID: 39237899 PMCID: PMC11378436 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-024-03394-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The neutrophil-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) has emerged as a promising biomarker for assessing inflammation and lipid dysregulation. Increasing evidence indicates that these metabolic disturbances play a crucial role in the development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease(MASLD). This study aims to investigate the association between NHR, MASLD, and liver fibrosis. METHODS This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the 2017-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Weighted multivariate logistic regression models were used to investigate the association between NHR and both MASLD and liver fibrosis. Smoothed curve fitting and threshold effect analysis were performed to detect potential nonlinear relationships. Subgroup analyses were conducted to assess the consistency of these associations across different groups. RESULTS The study involved 4,761 participants. We observed a significant positive association between NHR and MASLD (OR = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.09-1.31). However, there was no significant association between NHR and liver fibrosis (OR = 1.01; 95% CI: 0.94-1.09). The analysis of smoothed curve fitting and threshold effect revealed an inverted U-shaped relationship between NHR and MASLD, with a turning point at 5.63. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate a positive correlation between elevated NHR levels and MASLD prevalence. However, we did not observe a significant association between NHR and liver fibrosis prevalence. Further prospective research is needed to validate these findings in a longitudinal setting.
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- Yangni Lu
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wuming Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wuming Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wuming Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wuming Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Wuming Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wuming Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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Liu Z, Lv D, Li J, Li F, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Gao C, Qiu Y, Ma J, Zhang R. The potential predictive value and relationship of blood-based inflammatory markers with the clinical symptoms of Han Chinese patients with first-episode adolescent-onset schizophrenia. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1431350. [PMID: 39290303 PMCID: PMC11405196 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1431350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Background Inflammation is associated with the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. The blood markers for systemic inflammation include neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR), system inflammation response index (SIRI), and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR). However, these inflammation markers and their relationships with clinical phenotypes among Han Chinese patients with first-episode adolescent-onset schizophrenia (AOS) is unclear. This investigation aimed to elucidate the impact of inflammation on Han Chinese AOS patients as well as the association of blood-based inflammation markers with clinical symptoms. Methods Altogether, 203 Han Chinese individuals participated in this study, 102 first-episode AOS patients and 101 healthy controls. The assessment of inflammatory indices was based on complete blood cell count. Furthermore, schizophrenia-related clinical symptoms were evaluated using the five-factor model of the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). Results In Han Chinese first-episode AOS patients, levels of SIRI, PLR, SII, and NLR were significantly increased (p < 0.001), while LMR decreased (p < 0.001) compared to healthy controls. Furthermore, multivariate logistic regression showed that LMR, NLR, SII, and SIRI (all p < 0.05) were independently associated with AOS. Moreover, Receiver operating characteristics assessment indicated that NLR, SIRI, LMR, and SII could effectively distinguish AOS patients from healthy controls. Their areas under the curves were 0.734, 0.701, 0.715, and 0.730 (all p < 0.001). In addition, Correlation analysis revealed that LMR was negatively correlated with the PANSS total, negative, and cognitive factor scores (all p < 0.05); NLR was positively correlated with the cognitive factor score (p < 0.01); SII was negatively correlated with the positive factor score and positively with the negative and cognitive factor scores (all p < 0.05); SIRI was positively correlated with the PANSS total and cognitive factor scores (all p < 0.01). Conclusions This research established the involvement of peripheral blood inflammatory markers (LMR, NLR, SII, and SIRI) with the clinical manifestations and pathophysiology of schizophrenia, and these can serve as screening tools or potential indices of the inflammatory state and AOS symptoms severity.
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- Zhihua Liu
- Department of Psychiatry, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanyang, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanyang, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanyang, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanyang, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanyang, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Fifth People's Hospital of Luoyang, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanyang, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanyang, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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Clausen M, Christensen RHB, da Re M, Benros ME. Immune Cell Alterations in Psychotic Disorders: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Biol Psychiatry 2024; 96:331-341. [PMID: 38185237 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2023.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND A comprehensive meta-analysis on the composition of circulating immune cells from both the myeloid and the lymphoid lines including specialized subsets in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with psychotic disorders compared with healthy control participants has been lacking. METHODS Multiple databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials.gov, and PsycINFO) were searched for eligible studies up until October 18, 2022. All studies investigating circulating immune cells in the blood and CSF from patients with psychotic disorders (ICD-10: F20 and F22-29) compared with healthy control participants were included. RESULTS A total of 86 studies were included in the meta-analysis. In the blood, the following categories of immune cells were elevated: leukocyte count (31 studies, standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.35; 95% CI, 0.24 to 0.46), granulocyte count (4 studies, SMD = 0.57; 95% CI, 0.12 to 1.01), neutrophil granulocyte count (21 studies, SMD = 0.32; 95% CI, 0.11 to 0.54), monocyte count (23 studies, SMD = 0.40; 95% CI, 0.23 to 0.56), and B lymphocyte count (10 studies, SMD = 0.26; 95% CI, 0.04 to 0.48). Additionally, the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (23 studies, SMD = 0.40; 95% CI, 0.19 to 0.60), the monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (9 studies, SMD = 0.31; 95% CI, 0.04 to 0.57), and the platelet/lymphocyte ratio (10 studies, SMD = 0.23; 95% CI, 0.03 to 0.43) were elevated. The CSF cell count showed a similar tendency but was not significantly elevated (3 studies, SMD = 0.14; 95% CI, -0.04 to 0.32). CONCLUSIONS The results indicate a broad activation of the immune system in psychotic disorders, with cells from both the myeloid and the lymphoid line being elevated. However, CSF analyses were lacking in most of the studies, and many studies were hampered by insufficient adjustment for confounding factors such as body mass index and smoking.
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- Max Clausen
- Copenhagen Research Center for Biological and Precision Psychiatry, Mental Health Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Research Center for Biological and Precision Psychiatry, Mental Health Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Research Center for Biological and Precision Psychiatry, Mental Health Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Copenhagen Research Center for Biological and Precision Psychiatry, Mental Health Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Bilgin Koçak M, Öztürk Atkaya N, Oruç MA. Evaluation of inflammatory markers obtained from complete blood count in different stages of schizophrenia. Curr Med Res Opin 2024; 40:1413-1419. [PMID: 38980119 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2024.2378180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Systemic inflammatory biomarkers recently studied in schizophrenia include neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (MLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), systemic immune inflammation index (SII), and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI). SIRI, a novel inflammatory marker, has not been studied in different stages of schizophrenia. We aimed to compare NLR, MLR, PLR, SII, and SIRI values between psychotic exacerbation and remission values of the same patients with schizophrenia and a healthy control group. METHOD In this study, 86 patients with schizophrenia who were hospitalized due to psychotic relapse, the same patient group who were in remission after treatment, and 86 age-sex-matched healthy control subjects were analyzed. Inflammatory marker values of the patient group in both the psychotic exacerbation (PE) and the remission (R) period were analyzed and compared with healthy controls (HC). RESULTS NLR, MLR, PLR, SII, and SIRI values were significantly higher in the schizophrenia-PE group than in the HC group. NLR, MLR, SII, and SIRI values were significantly higher in the schizophrenia-PE group than in the schizophrenia-R group. MLR values were significantly higher in the schizophrenia-R group than in the HC group. CONCLUSION These findings may be interpreted as NLR, SII, and SIRI, which may be considered as state biomarkers, and MLR may be a trait marker for schizophrenia.
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- Merve Bilgin Koçak
- Department of Psychiatry, Samsun Mental Health and Diseases Hospital, İlkadım, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Samsun University, Faculty of Medicine, İlkadım, Samsun, Turkey
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Yu T, Pei W, Xu C, Zhang X, Deng C. Investigation of peripheral inflammatory biomarkers in association with violence in schizophrenia. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:542. [PMID: 39085826 PMCID: PMC11293062 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05966-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Violent behavior carried out by patients with schizophrenia (SCZ) is a public health issue of increasing importance that may involve inflammation. Peripheral inflammatory biomarkers, such as the systemic immune inflammation index (SII), the neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR), the platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and the monocyte lymphocyte ratio (MLR) are objective, easily accessible and cost-effective measures of inflammation. However, there are sparse studies investigating the role of peripheral inflammatory biomarkers in violence of patients with SCZ. METHODS 160 inpatients diagnosed with SCZ between January and December 2022 were recruited into this study. Violent behavior and positive symptoms of all participants were evaluated using Modified Overt Aggression Scale (MOAS) and Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), respectively. The partial correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship of inflammatory indices and positive symptoms. Based on machine learning (ML) algorithms, these different inflammatory indices between groups were used to develop predictive models for violence in SCZ patients. RESULTS After controlling for age, SII, NLR, MLR and PANSS positive scores were found to be increased in SCZ patients with violence, compared to patients without violence. SII, NLR and MLR were positively related to positive symptoms in all participants. Positive symptoms partially mediated the effects of peripheral inflammatory indices on violent behavior in SCZ. Among seven ML algorithms, penalized discriminant analysis (pda) had the best performance, with its an area under the receiver operator characteristic curve (AUC) being 0.7082. Subsequently, with the use of pda, we developed predictive models using four inflammatory indices, respectively. SII had the best performance and its AUC was 0.6613. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that inflammation is involved in violent behavior of SCZ patients and positive symptoms partially mediate this association. The models built by peripheral inflammatory indices have a good median performance in predicting violent behavior in SCZ patients.
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- Tao Yu
- Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Anhui Mental Health Center; Hefei Fourth People's Hospital; Anhui Clinical Research Center for mental disorders, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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- Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Anhui Mental Health Center; Hefei Fourth People's Hospital; Anhui Clinical Research Center for mental disorders, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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- Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Anhui Mental Health Center; Hefei Fourth People's Hospital; Anhui Clinical Research Center for mental disorders, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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- Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Anhui Mental Health Center; Hefei Fourth People's Hospital; Anhui Clinical Research Center for mental disorders, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China.
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- Hefei Maternity & Child Health Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China.
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Zhang H, Xu Y, Xu Y. The value of the platelet/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in predicting depression and its cardiovascular disease mortality: a population-based observational study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1402336. [PMID: 39149124 PMCID: PMC11325088 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1402336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024] Open
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Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and depression have a bidirectional association, with inflammation and metabolic factors being common important triggers for both conditions. However, as a novel inflammatory and metabolic marker, platelet-to-HDL-C ratio (PHR) has not been established in relation to depression and cardiovascular disease. Materials and methods Participants aged 20 years and older were included in the 2005-2018 NHANES database. PHR was calculated as the ratio of platelet count (1000 cells/μL) to HDL-C (mmol/L). The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to diagnose depression, with a cutoff value of 10. Weighted logistic regression analysis and restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis were employed to examine the association between PHR and depression-related features. Additionally, weighted COX regression and RCS were used to analyze the association of PHR with CVD mortality in patients with depression. Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to assess whether PHR had an advantage over HDL-C in predicting depression. Finally, the mediating role of PHR in the latest cardiovascular health indicator Life's Essential 8 and depression was explored. Results A total of 26,970 eligible participants were included, including 2,308 individuals with depression, representing approximately 160 million U.S. adults when weighted. After full adjustment, we estimated that the odds ratio (OR) of depression associated with a per standard deviation (SD) increase in PHR was 1.06 (95% CI: 1.01-1.12, P=0.03). The restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis indicated a linear association (Nonlinear P=0.113). When PHR was divided into four groups based on quartiles and included in the model after full adjustment for depression risk factors, participants in quartile 2, quartile 3, and quartile 4 of PHR showed a trend of increasing risk of depression compared to the lowest quartile group (P trend=0.01). In addition, weighted COX regression and RCS revealed that a per SD increase in PHR was associated with a higher risk of CVD mortality among patients with depression (HR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.05-1.81, P=0.02, Nonlinear P=0.400). Subgroup analyses showed that current alcohol consumption enhanced the association between PHR and depression (P for interaction=0.017). Furthermore, the areas under the ROC curves (AUC) were 0.556 (95% CI, 0.544-0.568; P < 0.001) for PHR and 0.536 (95% CI, 0.524-0.549; P < 0.001) for HDL-C (PDeLong = 0.025). Finally, mediation analysis indicated that PHR was an intermediate mechanism between LE8 and depression (mediation proportion=5.02%, P=0.02). Conclusion In U.S. adults, an increase in PHR linearly increases the risk of depression and CVD mortality among individuals with depression. Additionally, PHR has a better predictive advantage for depression compared to HDL-C. Furthermore, PHR significantly mediates the association between LE8 scores and depression.
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- Huifeng Zhang
- Department of Cardiovascular, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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Qing G, Bao C, Yang Y, Wei B. Association between neutrophil to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) and depression symptoms among the United States adults: a cross-sectional study. Lipids Health Dis 2024; 23:215. [PMID: 39003458 PMCID: PMC11245866 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-024-02204-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression acts as a noteworthy worldwide public health challenge. Identifying accessible biomarkers is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention. The relationship between depression in adult Americans and the neutrophil to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) was investigated in this research. METHODS The relationship between NHR and depressive symptoms was analyzed utilizing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2005 to 2018 and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. The study included 33,871 participants with complete NHR and depression data. Adjusted multivariable logistic regression models were used to account for possible confounders, and subgroup analyses were conducted to investigate effect changes. RESULTS Elevated NHR levels were positively correlated with a heightened risk of depression (OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01-1.05, P < 0.0005). After the NHR was divided into tertiles, those in the top tertile had an 18% higher chance of developing depression than those in the bottom tertile (OR = 1.18; 95% CI: 1.05-1.32; P for trend = 0.0041). Subgroup analyses revealed variations in this association based on race and marital status. Additionally, the relationship between NHR and depression demonstrated a U-shaped pattern, with a significant breakpoint identified at an NHR of 6.97. CONCLUSION These results imply that the NHR may be a potential biomarker for depression risk, with implications for early detection and personalized treatment. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the NHR-depression link and establish causality.
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- Guangwei Qing
- Department of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital & Affiliated Mental Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330029, Jiangxi, China
- Third Clinical Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital & Affiliated Mental Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330029, Jiangxi, China
- Nanchang City Key Laboratory of Biological Psychiatry, Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders, Jiangxi Mental Hospital, Nanchang, 330029, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital & Affiliated Mental Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330029, Jiangxi, China
- Nanchang City Key Laboratory of Biological Psychiatry, Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders, Jiangxi Mental Hospital, Nanchang, 330029, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital & Affiliated Mental Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330029, Jiangxi, China.
- Nanchang City Key Laboratory of Biological Psychiatry, Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders, Jiangxi Mental Hospital, Nanchang, 330029, Jiangxi, China.
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Jia Z, Li Z, Chen S. The Association Between Neutrophil/High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Healthy Population. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2024; 17:2597-2605. [PMID: 38946914 PMCID: PMC11214802 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s464406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Objective Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by abnormal lipid metabolism and inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between neutrophil-HDL cholesterol ratio (NHR) and NAFLD in a healthy population. Methods 1881 healthy people who underwent a physical examination from August to December 2023 at the Hebei General Hospital were chosen for this cross-sectional study. 936 individuals were ultimately included thanks to propensity matching and exclusion criteria. Ultrasound was used to diagnose fatty liver and a t-test or Mann-Whitney test was used to compare the clinical characteristics of participants between groups with and without fatty liver. Logistic regression was used to construct a new model that included NHR. The predictive value of NHR as well as the new model for NAFLD in a healthy population was assessed using logistic regression and subject work characteristic curves. Results NHR levels were higher among participants in the NAFLD group than those without NAFLD(P<0.05). NHR is a risk factor for NAFLD in a healthy population(P<0.05). The odds ratios (ORs) of NHR for predicting NAFLD in Model I (adjusted for sex, age, and BMI) and Model II (adjusted for sex, age, BMI, HbA1c, TC, TG, and ALT) were 1.166 (1.022, 1.331) and 1.248 (1.110, 1.402)(P<0.05). The new model created by logistic regression predicted NAFLD with an area under the curve of 0.676 (0.645, 0.706). Compared to participants in the low NHR group, the high NHR group exhibited a higher prevalence of NAFLD(p<0.05). Conclusion NHR is associated with NAFLD, which is a good predictor of NAFLD in a healthy population.
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- Zhuoya Jia
- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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Messina A, Bella F, Maccarone G, Rodolico A, Signorelli MS. Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio Values in Schizophrenia: A Comparison between Oral and Long-Acting Antipsychotic Therapies. Brain Sci 2024; 14:602. [PMID: 38928602 PMCID: PMC11201385 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14060602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Schizophrenia is a mental disorder affecting approximately 0.32% of the global population, according to the World Health Organization. Antipsychotic medications are used to treat this condition by inhibiting D2 dopamine and 5HT2 serotonin receptors. The selection of the appropriate mode of delivery for these drugs is based on factors such as patient adherence, clinical presentation, and patient preferences. However, additional drivers of treatment selection are required in clinical practice. Mounting evidence suggests that neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. NLR, a cost-effective biomarker of inflammation, has increased in several psychiatric conditions and may represent a valid method for studying the inflammatory stage in schizophrenia, relapse, and the first episode of psychosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether there are any variations in NLR values between patients given oral antipsychotics and those given long-acting antipsychotics. METHODS The study included 50 individuals with schizophrenia, either acute or in the follow-up phase. NLR was obtained by calculating the ratio of absolute neutrophil count (cells/μL) and absolute lymphocyte count (cells/μL). RESULTS Patients on long-acting antipsychotics exhibited significantly lower mean NLR scores (1.5 ± 0.7) compared to those on oral antipsychotics (2.2 ± 1.3) (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS NLR appears promising as a neuroinflammatory biomarker. This study reveals significantly lower NLR values in patients on long-acting antipsychotics, which may signify reduced systemic inflammation and improved adherence.
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- Antonino Messina
- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.M.); (G.M.); (A.R.); (M.S.S.)
- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Mental Health, ASP Enna, 94100 Enna, Italy
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.M.); (G.M.); (A.R.); (M.S.S.)
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.M.); (G.M.); (A.R.); (M.S.S.)
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.M.); (G.M.); (A.R.); (M.S.S.)
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.M.); (G.M.); (A.R.); (M.S.S.)
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Sehlikoğlu Ş, Yıldız S, Kazğan Kılıçaslan A, Kurt O, Göçüm E, Han Almiş B. Evaluation of Complete Blood Cell Count Parameters and Their Role in Inflammation in Patients with Methamphetamine and Synthetic Cannabis Use Disorder. PSYCHIAT CLIN PSYCH 2024; 34:134-143. [PMID: 39165890 PMCID: PMC11332474 DOI: 10.5152/pcp.2024.23803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to compare the complete blood cell count parameters of patients with methamphetamine and synthetic cannabis use disorder (MCUD), a condition that has recently exhibited a gradual increase in prevalence, with those of healthy subjects. Methods In total, 76 patients diagnosed with MCUD and 78 healthy controls were included in the study. Venous blood samples were collected from all participants at presentation for laboratory examination. Results The rate of mono- and poly-substance users in the patient group was 14.5% and 85.5%, respectively. The average duration of methamphetamine (METH) use in the patient group is 3.0 ± 1.9 years. White blood cell (P < .001), PLT (P = .005), monocyte count (P < .001), basophil count (P < .001), neutrophil count (P < .001), lymphocyte count (P < .001) basophil/lymphocyte ratio (BLR) (P = .04), SII (P = .006), and SIRI (P = .001) values were significantly higher. In contrast Hgb (P = .043), Hct (P = .002), monocyte percentage (P = .004), and RBC (P = .021) values were significantly lower in the MCUD group compared to the control group. There was a significant positive correlation between neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and platelet/lymphocyte ratio (r = .552 P < .001) and between systemic immune inflammatory index (SII) and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) (r = 0.580 P < .001). Conclusion Methamphetamine and cannabis may affect the levels of inflammatory markers and SII and SIRI values through various mechanisms. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study in the relevant literature, which investigated SII and SIRI values in patients with MCUD, therefore, the results can contribute to the future development of immune system-related markers in this field.
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- Şeyma Sehlikoğlu
- Department of Psychiatry, Adıyaman University, Faculty of Medicine, Adıyaman, Türkiye
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- Clinic of Psychiatry, Elazığ City Hospital, Elazığ, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Adıyaman Community Health Centre, Adıyaman, Türkiye
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- Department of Psychiatry, Adıyaman University, Faculty of Medicine, Adıyaman, Türkiye
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- Department of Psychiatry, Adıyaman University, Faculty of Medicine, Adıyaman, Türkiye
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Gürbüzer N, Güler MC, Tör İH. Methamphetamine Use Disorder and Inflammation: A Case-Control Study. Psychiatry Investig 2024; 21:513-520. [PMID: 38811000 PMCID: PMC11136578 DOI: 10.30773/pi.2023.0199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) is a global health condition that impairs a person's health which may result in morbidity and mortality. Inflammation is a crucial process playing a vital role in MUD. For this reason, it is necessary to examine biochemical parameters for follow-up and treatment alternatives. METHODS We aimed to reveal the relationship between inflammatory response and MUD by evaluating peripheral hemogram parameters, leukocyte count, subtypes, and their ratios to each other, systemic immune inflammation index (SII), monocyte/high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio, and human C-reactive protein (CRP) in adult men with MUD. We included 76 adult male participants in the patient group and 70 adult male participants in the control group. We calculated the neutrophil/lymphocyte rate (NLR), monocyte/lymphocyte rate (MLR), platelet/lymphocyte rate (PLR), and basophil/lymphocyte rate (BLR). In addition, we obtained the SII and the monocyte/HDL rate. RESULTS The patients' leukocyte (p<0.001), platelet (p<0.001), plateletcrit (PCT) (p=0.002), neutrophil (p<0.001), monocyte (p=0.002), CRP (p<0.001), NLR (p=0.001), PLR (p=0.004), MLR (p=0.009), SII (p<0.001) and monocyte/HDL ratio (p<0.001) were higher than the control group. We observed a significant and positive relationship between the daily methamphetamine intake, and methamphetamine use duration (p=0.002), PCT (p=0.044), neutrophil (p=0.021), NLR (p=0.001), PLR (p=0.004), MLR (p=0.029), and SII (p<0.001). Daily methamphetamine intake had a significant and positive effect on SII. A one-unit increase in daily methamphetamine intake elevated SII by 165.53 units. CONCLUSION The results confirm the presence of peripheral subclinical inflammation and systemic immune inflammation in adult men with MUD.
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- Nilifer Gürbüzer
- Department of Psychiatry, Regional Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Regional Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Erzurum, Turkey
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Dines M, Kes M, Ailán D, Cetkovich-Bakmas M, Born C, Grunze H. Bipolar disorders and schizophrenia: discrete disorders? Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1352250. [PMID: 38745778 PMCID: PMC11091416 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1352250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Background With similarities in heritability, neurobiology and symptomatology, the question has been raised whether schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are truly distinctive disorders or belong to a continuum. This narrative review summarizes common and distinctive findings from genetics, neuroimaging, cognition and clinical course that may help to solve this ethiopathogenetic puzzle. Methods The authors conducted a literature search for papers listed in PubMed and Google Scholar, using the search terms "schizophrenia" and "bipolar disorder" combined with different terms such as "genes", "neuroimaging studies", "phenomenology differences", "cognition", "epidemiology". Articles were considered for inclusion if they were written in English or Spanish, published as full articles, if they compared subjects with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, or subjects with either disorder with healthy controls, addressing differences between groups. Results Several findings support the hypothesis that schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are discrete disorders, yet some overlapping of findings exists. The evidence for heritability of both SZ and BD is obvious, as well as the environmental impact on individual manifestations of both disorders. Neuroimaging studies support subtle differences between disorders, it appears to be rather a pattern of irregularities than an unequivocally unique finding distinguishing schizophrenia from bipolar disorder. The cognitive profile displays differences between disorders in certain domains, such as premorbid intellectual functioning and executive functions. Finally, the timing and trajectory of cognitive impairment in both disorders also differs. Conclusion The question whether SZ and BD belong to a continuum or are separate disorders remains a challenge for further research. Currently, our research tools may be not precise enough to carve out distinctive, unique and undisputable differences between SZ and BD, but current evidence favors separate disorders. Given that differences are subtle, a way to overcome diagnostic uncertainties in the future could be the application of artificial intelligence based on BigData. Limitations Despite the detailed search, this article is not a full and complete review of all available studies on the topic. The search and selection of papers was also limited to articles in English and Spanish. Selection of papers and conclusions may be biased by the personal view and clinical experience of the authors.
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- Micaela Dines
- Department of Psychiatry, Instituto de Neurología Cognitiva (INECO), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Department of Psychiatry, Instituto de Neurociencia Cognitiva y Traslacional (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - Fundación INECO - Universidad Favaloro), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Psychiatry, Instituto de Neurología Cognitiva (INECO), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Department of Psychiatry, Instituto de Neurociencia Cognitiva y Traslacional (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - Fundación INECO - Universidad Favaloro), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Psychiatry, Instituto de Neurología Cognitiva (INECO), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Department of Psychiatry, Instituto de Neurociencia Cognitiva y Traslacional (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - Fundación INECO - Universidad Favaloro), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Psychiatry, Instituto de Neurología Cognitiva (INECO), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Department of Psychiatry, Instituto de Neurociencia Cognitiva y Traslacional (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - Fundación INECO - Universidad Favaloro), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatrie Schwäbisch Hall, Ringstraße, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatrie Schwäbisch Hall, Ringstraße, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg, Germany
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Chen J, Huang Y, Li X. The association between lymphocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio and depression: Data from NHANES 2015-2018. Brain Behav 2024; 14:e3467. [PMID: 38468463 PMCID: PMC10928332 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.3467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The relationship of lymphocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (LHR) with depression remains uncertain. We aimed to evaluate the association between LHR and depression in US adults. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, a total of 4216 participants were enrolled from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2015-2018). Depressive symptoms were measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Participants were classified as having depression if PHQ-9 scores were ≥10. Multiple logistic regression models were used to explore the relationship between the LHR and depression. RESULTS Overall, the LHR was significantly associated with depression (per standard deviation increment; adjusted odds ratio (OR), 1.31; 95% confidence interval (CI) [1.14, 1.50]) after adjusted potential variables. Interactions between LHR with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and body mass index (BMI) on the risk of depression were found in stratified analysis (p for interaction < .05). CONCLUSIONS A higher level of LHR was significantly associated with higher odds of having depression in US adults, and it was strengthened in participants with MetS or BMI ranging from 25 to 30 kg/m2 .
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- Junzhi Chen
- Division of NephrologySouth China Hospital of Shenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure ResearchNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Division of NephrologySouth China Hospital of Shenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
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Chen Y, Le D, Xu J, Jin P, Zhang Y, Liao Z. Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Inflammation Dysfunction in Late-Life Depression: An Observational Cross-Sectional Analysis. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2024; 20:399-414. [PMID: 38436041 PMCID: PMC10908248 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s449224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Purpose There are some challenges to diagnosis in the context of similar diagnostic criteria for late-life depression (LLD) and adult depression due to cognitive impairment and other clinical manifestations. The association between gut microbiota and inflammation remains unclear in LLD. We analyzed gut microbiota characteristics and serum inflammatory cytokines in individuals with LLD to explore the combined role of these two factors in potential biomarkers of LLD. Methods This was an observational cross-sectional study. Fecal samples and peripheral blood from 29 patients and 33 sex- and age-matched healthy controls (HCs) were collected to detect gut microbiota and 12 inflammatory factors. We analyzed differences in diversity and composition of gut microbiota and evaluated relations among gut microbiota, inflammatory factors, and neuropsychological scales. We extracted potential biomarkers using receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis to predict LLD utilizing the combination of the microbiota and inflammatory cytokines. Results Elevated systemic inflammatory cytokine levels and gut microbiota dysbiosis were found in LLD patients. Relative abundance of Verrucomicrobia at the phylum level and Megamonas, Citrobacter, and Akkermansia at the genus level among LLD patients was lower than HCs. Abundance of Coprococcus, Lachnobacterium, Oscillospira, and Sutterella was higher in LLD patients. Notably, IL6, IFNγ, Verrucomicrobia, and Akkermansia levels were correlated with depression severity. Our study identified IL6, Akkermansia, and Sutterella as predictors of LLD, and their combination achieved an area under the curve of 0.962 in distinguishing LLD patients from HCs. Conclusion This research offers evidence of changes within gut microbiota and systemic inflammation in LLD. These findings possibly help elucidate functions of gut microbiota and systemic inflammation in LLD development and offer fresh ideas on biomarkers for clinical practise in the context of LLD.
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- Yan Chen
- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yiwu Central Hospital, Jin Hu, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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Li X, Cui L, Xu H. Association between systemic inflammation response index and chronic kidney disease: a population-based study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1329256. [PMID: 38455650 PMCID: PMC10917959 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1329256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Introduction Our objective was to explore the potential link between systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods The data used in this study came from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which gathers data between 1999 and 2020. CKD was diagnosed based on the low estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or albuminuria (urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) of more than 30 mg/g). Using generalized additive models and weighted multivariable logistic regression, the independent relationships between SIRI and other inflammatory biomarkers (systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), monocyte/high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR), neutrophil/high-density lipoprotein ratio (NHR), platelet/high-density lipoprotein ratio (PHR), and lymphocyte/high-density lipoprotein ratio (LHR)) with CKD, albuminuria, and low-eGFR were examined. Results Among the recruited 41,089 participants, males accounted for 49.77% of the total. Low-eGFR, albuminuria, and CKD were prevalent in 8.30%, 12.16%, and 17.68% of people, respectively. SIRI and CKD were shown to be positively correlated in the study (OR = 1.24; 95% CI: 1.19, 1.30). Furthermore, a nonlinear correlation was discovered between SIRI and CKD. SIRI and CKD are both positively correlated on the two sides of the breakpoint (SIRI = 2.04). Moreover, increased SIRI levels were associated with greater prevalences of low-eGFR and albuminuria (albuminuria: OR = 1.27; 95% CI: 1.21, 1.32; low-eGFR: OR = 1.11; 95% CI: 1.05, 1.18). ROC analysis demonstrated that, compared to other inflammatory indices (SII, NHR, LHR, MHR, and PHR), SIRI exhibited superior discriminative ability and accuracy in predicting CKD, albuminuria, and low-eGFR. Discussion When predicting CKD, albuminuria, and low-eGFR, SIRI may show up as a superior inflammatory biomarker when compared to other inflammatory biomarkers (SII, NHR, LHR, MHR, and PHR). American adults with elevated levels of SIRI, SII, NHR, MHR, and PHR should be attentive to the potential risks to their kidney health.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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Zorkina Y, Ushakova V, Ochneva A, Tsurina A, Abramova O, Savenkova V, Goncharova A, Alekseenko I, Morozova I, Riabinina D, Kostyuk G, Morozova A. Lipids in Psychiatric Disorders: Functional and Potential Diagnostic Role as Blood Biomarkers. Metabolites 2024; 14:80. [PMID: 38392971 PMCID: PMC10890164 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14020080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Lipids are a crucial component of the human brain, serving important structural and functional roles. They are involved in cell function, myelination of neuronal projections, neurotransmission, neural plasticity, energy metabolism, and neuroinflammation. Despite their significance, the role of lipids in the development of mental disorders has not been well understood. This review focused on the potential use of lipids as blood biomarkers for common mental illnesses, such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. This review also discussed the impact of commonly used psychiatric medications, such as neuroleptics and antidepressants, on lipid metabolism. The obtained data suggested that lipid biomarkers could be useful for diagnosing psychiatric diseases, but further research is needed to better understand the associations between blood lipids and mental disorders and to identify specific biomarker combinations for each disease.
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- Yana Zorkina
- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Basic and Applied Neurobiology, V. Serbsky Federal Medical Research Centre of Psychiatry and Narcology, Kropotkinsky per. 23, 119034 Moscow, Russia
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- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Basic and Applied Neurobiology, V. Serbsky Federal Medical Research Centre of Psychiatry and Narcology, Kropotkinsky per. 23, 119034 Moscow, Russia
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- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Basic and Applied Neurobiology, V. Serbsky Federal Medical Research Centre of Psychiatry and Narcology, Kropotkinsky per. 23, 119034 Moscow, Russia
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- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
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- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Basic and Applied Neurobiology, V. Serbsky Federal Medical Research Centre of Psychiatry and Narcology, Kropotkinsky per. 23, 119034 Moscow, Russia
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- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
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- Moscow Center for Healthcare Innovations, 123473 Moscow, Russia
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- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academi of Science, 142290 Moscow, Russia
- Russia Institute of Molecular Genetics of National Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute", 2, Kurchatov Square, 123182 Moscow, Russia
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- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
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- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
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- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
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- Mental-Health Clinic No. 1 Named after N.A. Alekseev, Zagorodnoe Highway 2, 115191 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Basic and Applied Neurobiology, V. Serbsky Federal Medical Research Centre of Psychiatry and Narcology, Kropotkinsky per. 23, 119034 Moscow, Russia
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Kok Kendirlioglu B, Arat Celik HE, Buyuksandalyaci Tunc AE, Ozmen M, Corekli Kaymakcı E, Demir S, Kuçukgoncu S. Lymphocyte-related ratios, systemic immune-inflammatory and systemic inflammatory response index in alcohol use disorder. J Immunoassay Immunochem 2024; 45:38-49. [PMID: 37953614 DOI: 10.1080/15321819.2023.2277806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Addictive disorders are associated with systemic and central nervous system inflammation, which may be important for the onset and development of these diseases. Although lymphocyte-related parameters have recently been studied in alcohol use disorder (AUD), systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) haven't. Lymphocyte-related ratios, SII and SIRI levels were evaluated between AUD and healthy controls (HC) in this study. It was a retrospective and cross-sectional study. This study included 72 patients with AUD and 184 individuals in the HC group. Lymphocyte related ratios such as neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte to lymphocyte ratio (MLR) and platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR), SII and SIRI values were compared. Compared to HC group, NLR (p < 0.001), MLR (p < 0.001), and SIRI (p < 0.001) levels were significantly higher in AUD group. There was also a significant relationship between NLR and AST/ALT ratio in the AUD group (p = 0.022). The results of this study support that AUD is a chronic inflammatory psychiatric disorder. In addition, it may be useful to evaluate these markers in relation to liver enzymes in patients with AUD, as alcohol consumption causes liver damage. These markers may also be used in future studies to assess treatment response and disease severity.
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- Medicine Faculty Department of Psychiarty, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Medicine Faculty Department of Family Medicine, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Medicine Faculty Department of Psychiarty, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Rias YA, Tsai HT, Thato R, Apriyanto BS, Chou KR, Ho SC, Sun CH. Synergistic Interactions of Insufficient Physical Activity and a High Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index on Psychological Problems in Indonesians With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Biol Res Nurs 2023; 25:516-526. [PMID: 36891960 DOI: 10.1177/10998004231162050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND High-grade inflammation represents a critical contribution to the onset of depression and might be manageable by physical activity (PA). Nevertheless, no study has examined synergistic interactions of insufficient PA and high values of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) on psychological problems. OBJECTIVE We investigated independent and synergistic interactions of insufficient PA and high SII levels on stress, anxiety, and depression in T2DM patients. METHODS A cross-sectional research design with 294 T2DM patients was conducted. An XP-100 automated hematology analyzer was used to evaluate inflammatory biomarkers. Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 items and a standardized questionnaire about PA were respectively used to measure psychological problems and metabolic equivalent of task (MET)-h/week. RESULTS A multiple linear regression demonstrated that patients with insufficient PA were significantly more likely to have higher stress (β = 1.84, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.03-2.65), anxiety (β = 1.88, 95% CI = 1.81-2.96), and depression (β = 2.53, 95% CI = 0.82-4.24) than those with active PA. A high SII level was a key predictor and was most strongly associated with stress (β = 2.61, 95% CI = 2.02-3.20), anxiety (β = 3.16, 95% CI = 2.37-3.94), and depression (β = 3.72, 95% CI = 2.49-4.96) compared to those who had low SII levels. Notably, additive interaction results showed that combining insufficient PA and a high SII level had a significantly escalated 1.71-fold risk of stress, 1.82-fold risk of anxiety, and 2.69-fold risk of depression. CONCLUSIONS Active PA and a low SII had a positive synergistic effect of decreasing psychological problems.
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- Yohanes Andy Rias
- Faculty of Health and Medicine, College of Nursing, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata, Kediri, Indonesia
- Graduate School of Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Faculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, College of Nursing, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata, Kediri, Indonesia
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Korkmaz ŞA, Kızgın S. Neutrophil/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), monocyte/HDL and platelet/HDL ratios are increased in acute mania as markers of inflammation, even after controlling for confounding factors. Curr Med Res Opin 2023; 39:1383-1390. [PMID: 37725087 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2023.2260302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Recent studies show that inflammation is related to the pathogenesis of acute mania of bipolar disorder. Neutrophil/high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio (NHR), lymphocyte/HDL ratio (LHR), monocyte/HDL ratio (MHR) and platelet/HDL ratio (PHR) have recently been investigated as novel markers of inflammation. In addition, the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and atherogenic coefficient (AC) are the leading atherogenic indices. The study aimed to investigate these inflammation and atherogenic index markers in acute mania of bipolar disorder. Another aim was to determine whether there is a relationship between these markers and disease severity and psychotic symptoms. METHODS A total of 109 BD-M and 101 (HC) were enrolled in the study. The differences in NHR, LHR, MHR, PHR, AIP and AC and their association with illness severity and psychotic symptoms were analyzed after adjusting for age, sex, total cholesterol level, body-mass index and smoking status. Then, a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) were used to analyze these parameters' diagnostic potential. Moreover, the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) and Clinical Global Impression Scale for use in bipolar illness-Severity subscale (CGI-BP-S) were used to assess the severity of clinical symptoms. RESULTS We found higher levels of NHR, MHR, PHR and AIP, but not LHR and AC, after adjusting confounding factors in patients with BD-M compared to HCs. In logistic regression analysis, higher levels of MHR and NHR were associated with BD-M. MHR, NHR and PHR were predictors for differentiating the BD-M group from the HC group. However, the severity of the illness or the psychotic feature of the manic episode did not significantly affect the parameters. In the ROC curve analysis of BD-M, the indicators with an area under the curve (AUC) higher than 0.6 were the MHR, NHR, PHR and LHR. CONCLUSIONS These results provide information about the role of inflammation in the pathophysiology of BD-M. Even after controlling for confounding factors, MHR, NHR, PHR and AIP are potential biomarkers for BD-M. Moreover, the increase in AIP may explain the co-morbidity between BD and cardiovascular diseases. However, the severity of the illness or the psychotic feature of the manic episode did not significantly affect the levels of inflammation ratios used in our study. Due to the low cost and widespread use of lipid metabolism and related inflammation rates, it may be beneficial to know the MHR, NHR, PHR and AIP levels in BD-M patients.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Sırlıer Emir B, Yıldız S, Kazğan Kılıçaslan A, Kurt O, Uğur K, Tabara MF, Aydın S. Inflammation Markers in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Who Have Committed Offenses and Their Relationship with Criminal Behavior. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1725. [PMID: 37893443 PMCID: PMC10608231 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: This study aimed to examine the function of various inflammation parameters and their interactions in the pathology of Bipolar disorder (BD) and to assess whether they could be biomarkers in the relationship between criminal behavior and BD. Materials and Methods: Overall, 1029 participants, including 343 patients with BD who have committed offenses, 343 nonoffending patients with BD, and 343 healthy controls, were included in this retrospective study. Neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, and platelet counts; high-density lipoprotein (HDL-c) levels; systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII), systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI), neutrophil to high-density lipoprotein ratio (NHR), lymphocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (LHR), monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR), platelet to high-density lipoprotein ratio (PHR) were measured. Results: Significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of SII, SIRI, NHR, LHR, MHR, PHR, neutrophil, and monocyte values (p < 0.001). The lymphocyte counts were significantly higher in the patients with BD who committed offenses (p = 0.04). The platelet counts were significantly lower in the patients with BD who committed offenses compared to nonoffending patients with BD (p = 0.015). The HDL-c levels were significantly lower in the patients with BD who have committed offenses than those of nonoffending patients with BD (p < 0.001). Bipolar disorder, not receiving active psychiatric treatment, having a diagnosis of bipolar manic episodes, and having low platelet and HDL values constitute a risk of involvement in crime. Conclusions: The present study emphasizes the role of systemic inflammation in the pathophysiology of patients with BD with and without criminal offenses and the relationship between inflammation and criminal behavior.
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- Burcu Sırlıer Emir
- Department of Psychiatry, Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital, 23100 Elazığ, Turkey;
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- Department of Psychiatry, Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital, 23100 Elazığ, Turkey;
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- Department of Public Health, Adıyaman Provincial Health Directorate, 23100 Adıyaman, Turkey;
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Turgut Özal, 44900 Malatya, Turkey;
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- Department of Psychiatry, Elazig Mental Health and Diseases Hospital, 23100 Elazığ, Turkey;
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Fırat, 23119 Elazığ, Turkey;
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Murata S, Baig N, Decker K, Halaris A. Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI) at Baseline Predicts Clinical Response for a Subset of Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Depressed Patients. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1408. [PMID: 37763175 PMCID: PMC10533150 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13091408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Background: in a recent double-blind, placebo controlled RCT we demonstrated that selective inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX2) is an effective adjunctive strategy in treatment-resistant bipolar depression (TRBDD). To better clarify the mechanisms underlying TRBDD and treatment response, we conducted a retrospective exploratory analysis of the systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI = absolute neutrophils × absolute monocytes/absolute lymphocytes) in relation to other biomarkers and clinical outcomes after escitalopram (ESC), combined with the COX-2 inhibitor, celecoxib (CBX), versus placebo. Methods: Baseline measures of SIRI were compared between TRBDD and healthy controls (HC), and correlated with blood-based inflammatory cytokines, kynurenines, and growth factors. Post-treatment Hamilton Depression Rating Scale 17 (HAMD-17) total scores (clinical outcome) were modelled according to SIRI adjusting for demographics (including relevant interactions with SIRI), baseline depression, treatment arm, and treatment timepoint using multiple linear regression and robust linear mixed effects models. Results: Baseline SIRI did not distinguish TRBDD from HC groups. Baseline SIRI was significantly correlated with lower baseline MCP-1. The relationship between SIRI and HAMD-17 was significant at treatment week 8, in contrast to baseline. Finally, baseline SIRI predicted elevated post-treatment HAMD-17 scores, amongst patients with elevated depression scores at baseline. Significance: High pre-treatment SIRI may predict poorer depressive outcomes amongst TRBDD patients with baseline elevated depression.
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- Stephen Murata
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, Michigan State University, 300 68th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA; (N.B.); (K.D.); (A.H.)
- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA; (N.B.); (K.D.); (A.H.)
- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA; (N.B.); (K.D.); (A.H.)
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Nguyen KD, Amerio A, Aguglia A, Magnani L, Parise A, Conio B, Serafini G, Amore M, Costanza A. Microglia and Other Cellular Mediators of Immunological Dysfunction in Schizophrenia: A Narrative Synthesis of Clinical Findings. Cells 2023; 12:2099. [PMID: 37626909 PMCID: PMC10453550 DOI: 10.3390/cells12162099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric condition that may involve immune system dysregulation. Since most putative disease mechanisms in schizophrenia have been derived from genetic association studies and fluid-based molecular analyses, this review aims to summarize the emerging evidence on clinical correlates to immune system dysfunction in this psychiatric disorder. We conclude this review by attempting to develop a unifying hypothesis regarding the relative contributions of microglia and various immune cell populations to the development of schizophrenia. This may provide important translational insights that can become useful for addressing the multifaceted clinical presentation of schizophrenia.
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- Khoa D. Nguyen
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA;
- Tranquis Therapeutics, Palo Alto, CA 94065, USA
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy; (A.A.); (A.A.); (B.C.); (G.S.); (M.A.)
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy; (A.A.); (A.A.); (B.C.); (G.S.); (M.A.)
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, San Maurizio Hospital of Bolzano, 39100 Bolzano, Italy;
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- Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy;
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy; (A.A.); (A.A.); (B.C.); (G.S.); (M.A.)
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy; (A.A.); (A.A.); (B.C.); (G.S.); (M.A.)
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy; (A.A.); (A.A.); (B.C.); (G.S.); (M.A.)
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry Service, University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), 1207 Geneva, Switzerland
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, University of Italian Switzerland (USI), 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva (UNIGE), 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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Xu F, Wang X, Zhang T, Xie T, Xin X, Zhao Y, Wang Y. Analysis of complete blood count and derived inflammatory indicators for bipolar disorder patients with different states. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1219151. [PMID: 37476545 PMCID: PMC10354814 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1219151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Purposes This study aimed to analyze the predictive ability of the complete blood count and derived inflammatory indicators for BD patients with different states to identify potential biomarkers. Methods We collected the data of BD in-patients from January 2021 to March 2023. The complete blood count and derived inflammatory indicators were computed by univariate analysis, logistic regression analysis, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results In terms of BD patients, the levels of MON (p<0.0001), hs-CRP (p = 0.018), and NLR (p = 0.002) were independent risk factors in logistic regression analysis, as well as the cut-off values were 0.405 109/L, 2.600 mg/L, and 2.321, respectively. Regarding BD-M patients, the levels of MON (p<0.0001), hs-CRP (p = 0.012), and NLR (p = 0.002) were predictors in logistic regression analysis, and the cut-off values were, respectively, 0.505 109/L, 2.600 mg/L, and 2.620. Additionally, the levels of NLR (p = 0.006) and MHR (p<0.0001) were important indicators for BD-D and the cut-off values were 1.735 and 0.487, respectively. Furthermore, our findings showed that the level of MON (p = 0.001) was related to BD-mixed and the cut-off value was 0.340 109/L. Notably, MON+hs-CRP + NLR, MON+hs-CRP + NLR, and NLR + MHR had the highest diagnostic accuracy to predict BD, BD-M, and BD-D patients, respectively. Conclusion Our findings showed that distinct inflammatory indicators were closely associated with BD and its different states. Additionally, we also identified their cut-off values and optimal combined predictive indicators in different states of BD, helping us improve diagnostic accuracy and better assess them to manage early targeted interventions.
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- Fangming Xu
- Department of Psychiatry, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders and Institute of Mental Health, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Mental Health Center, Hebei Medical University and Hebei Technical Innovation Center for Mental Health Assessment and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Psychiatric-Psychologic Disease, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Brain Ageing and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders and Institute of Mental Health, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Mental Health Center, Hebei Medical University and Hebei Technical Innovation Center for Mental Health Assessment and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Psychiatric-Psychologic Disease, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Brain Ageing and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders and Institute of Mental Health, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Mental Health Center, Hebei Medical University and Hebei Technical Innovation Center for Mental Health Assessment and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Psychiatric-Psychologic Disease, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Brain Ageing and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders and Institute of Mental Health, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Mental Health Center, Hebei Medical University and Hebei Technical Innovation Center for Mental Health Assessment and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Psychiatric-Psychologic Disease, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Brain Ageing and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders and Institute of Mental Health, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Mental Health Center, Hebei Medical University and Hebei Technical Innovation Center for Mental Health Assessment and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Psychiatric-Psychologic Disease, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Brain Ageing and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders and Institute of Mental Health, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Mental Health Center, Hebei Medical University and Hebei Technical Innovation Center for Mental Health Assessment and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Psychiatric-Psychologic Disease, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Brain Ageing and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders and Institute of Mental Health, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Mental Health Center, Hebei Medical University and Hebei Technical Innovation Center for Mental Health Assessment and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Psychiatric-Psychologic Disease, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Brain Ageing and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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The Predictive Value of Monocyte/High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio (MHR) and Positive Symptom Scores for Aggression in Patients with Schizophrenia. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59030503. [PMID: 36984504 PMCID: PMC10055014 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives: Schizophrenia with aggression often has an inflammatory abnormality. The monocyte/high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR), neutrophil/high-density lipoprotein ratio (NHR), platelet/high-density lipoprotein ratio (PHR) and lymphocyte/high-density lipoprotein ratio (LHR) have lately been examined as novel markers for the inflammatory response. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between these new inflammatory biomarkers and aggression in schizophrenia patients. Materials and Methods: We enrolled 214 schizophrenia inpatients in our cross-sectional analysis. They were divided into the aggressive group (n = 94) and the non-aggressive group (n = 120) according to the Modified Overt Aggression Scale (MOAS). The severity of schizophrenia was assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). The numbers of platelets (PLT), neutrophils (NEU), lymphocytes (LYM), monocytes (MON) and the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) content from subjects were recorded. The NHR, PHR, MHR and LHR were calculated. We analyzed the differences between those indexes in these two groups, and further searched for the correlation between inflammatory markers and aggression. Results: Patients with aggression had higher positive symptom scores (p = 0.002). The values of PLT, MON, MHR and PHR in the aggressive group were considerably higher (p < 0.05). The NHR (r = 0.289, p < 0.01), LHR (r = 0.213, p < 0.05) and MHR (r = 0.238, p < 0.05) values of aggressive schizophrenia patients were positively correlated with the total weighted scores of the MOAS. A higher MHR (β = 1.529, OR = 4.616, p = 0.026) and positive symptom scores (β = 0.071, OR = 1.047, p = 0.007) were significant predictors of aggression in schizophrenia patients. Conclusions: The MHR and the positive symptom scores may be predictors of aggressive behavior in schizophrenia patients. The MHR, a cheap and simple test, may be useful as a clinical tool for risk stratification, and it may direct doctors’ prevention and treatment plans in the course of ordinary clinical care.
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Association between Systemic Immunity-Inflammation Index and Hyperlipidemia: A Population-Based Study from the NHANES (2015-2020). Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15051177. [PMID: 36904176 PMCID: PMC10004774 DOI: 10.3390/nu15051177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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The systemic immunity-inflammation index (SII) is a novel inflammatory marker, and aberrant blood lipid levels are linked to inflammation. This study aimed to look at the probable link between SII and hyperlipidemia. The current cross-sectional investigation was carried out among people with complete SII and hyperlipidemia data from the 2015-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). SII was computed by dividing the platelet count × the neutrophil count/the lymphocyte count. The National Cholesterol Education Program standards were used to define hyperlipidemia. The nonlinear association between SII and hyperlipidemia was described using fitted smoothing curves and threshold effect analyses. A total of 6117 US adults were included in our study. A substantial positive correlation between SII and hyperlipidemia was found [1.03 (1.01, 1.05)] in a multivariate linear regression analysis. Age, sex, body mass index, smoking status, hypertension, and diabetes were not significantly correlated with this positive connection, according to subgroup analysis and interaction testing (p for interaction > 0.05). Additionally, we discovered a non-linear association between SII and hyperlipidemia with an inflection point of 479.15 using a two-segment linear regression model. Our findings suggest a significant association between SII levels and hyperlipidemia. More large-scale prospective studies are needed to investigate the role of SII in hyperlipidemia.
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Šagud M, Madžarac Z, Nedic Erjavec G, Šimunović Filipčić I, Mikulić FL, Rogić D, Bradaš Z, Bajs Janović M, Pivac N. The Associations of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte, Platelet-Lymphocyte, Monocyte-Lymphocyte Ratios and Immune-Inflammation Index with Negative Symptoms in Patients with Schizophrenia. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13020297. [PMID: 36830666 PMCID: PMC9952992 DOI: 10.3390/biom13020297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII index) are increasingly used as indicators of inflammation in different conditions, including schizophrenia. However, their relationship with negative symptoms, including anhedonia, is largely unknown. Included were 200 patients with schizophrenia and 134 healthy controls (HC), assessed for physical anhedonia (PA), using the Revised Physical Anhedonia Scale (RPAS), and social anhedonia (SA) by the Revised Social Anhedonia Scale (RSAS). Patients were rated by the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), the Clinical Assessment Interview for Negative Symptoms (CAINS) and the Brief Negative Symptom Scale (BNSS). Most of the negative symptoms were in a weak to moderate positive correlations with blood cell inflammatory ratios, namely, between NLR and MLR with PANSS negative scale, CAINS, and BNSS, and in male patients, between PLR and PANSS negative scale and CAINS. Fewer correlations were detected in females, but also in a positive direction. An exception was SA, given the negative correlation between its severity and the SII index in females, and its presence and higher PLR in males. While different negative symptoms were associated with subclinical inflammation, the relationship between SA and lower inflammatory markers deserves further exploration.
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- Marina Šagud
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department for Laboratory Diagnostics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Rudjer Boskovic Institute, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Fang X, Sun S, Yang T, Liu X. Predictive role of blood-based indicators in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1097490. [PMID: 37090792 PMCID: PMC10115963 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1097490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Introduction This study aimed to assess the predictive role of blood markers in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD). Methods Data from patients with NMOSD, multiple sclerosis (MS), and healthy individuals were retrospectively collected in a 1:1:1 ratio. The expanded disability status scale (EDSS) score was used to assess the severity of the NMOSD upon admission. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to distinguish NMOSD patients from healthy individuals, and active NMOSD from remitting NMOSD patients. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate risk factors that could be used to predict disease recurrence. Finally, Wilcoxon signed-rank test or matched-sample t-test was used to analyze the differences between the indicators in the remission and active phases in the same NMOSD patient. Results Among the 54 NMOSD patients, neutrophil count, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) (platelet × NLR) were significantly higher than those of MS patients and healthy individuals and positively correlated with the EDSS score of NMOSD patients at admission. PLR can be used to simultaneously distinguish between NMOSD patients in the active and remission phase. Eleven (20.4%) of the 54 patients had recurrence within 12 months. We found that monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) (AUC = 0.76, cut-off value = 0.34) could effectively predict NMOSD recurrence. Binary logistic regression analysis showed that a higher MLR at first admission was the only risk factor for recurrence (p = 0.027; OR = 1.173; 95% CI = 1.018-1.351). In patients in the relapsing phase, no significant changes in monocyte and lymphocyte count was observed from the first admission, whereas patients in remission had significantly higher levels than when they were first admitted. Conclusion High PLR is a characteristic marker of active NMOSD, while high MLR is a risk factor for disease recurrence. These inexpensive indicators should be widely used in the diagnosis, prognosis, and judgment of treatment efficacy in NMOSD.
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- Xiqin Fang
- Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Neurology, Institute of Epilepsy, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Neurology, Institute of Epilepsy, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Neurology, Institute of Epilepsy, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Neurology, Institute of Epilepsy, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Xuewu Liu,
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Liu H, Chen X, Wang Z, Liu Y, Liu M. High systemic inflammation response index level is associated with an increased risk of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis: a large retrospective study. Ann Med 2023; 55:2249018. [PMID: 37604134 PMCID: PMC10443988 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2249018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The association between inflammation and venous thromboembolism (VTE) has attracted increasing research interest. Recently, the systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) has been proposed as a novel inflammatory biomarker, but its potential association with lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (LEDVT) has not been investigated. Thus, this study aimed to explore the association between SIRI and LEDVT risk in a large sample over a 10-year period (2012-2022). METHODS All hospitalized patients who underwent lower extremity compression ultrasonography (CUS) examinations were consecutively identified from our hospital information system database. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the association between SIRI and LEDVT risk. Sensitivity, restricted cubic spline and subgroup analyses were also performed. RESULTS In total, 12643 patients were included, and 1346 (10.6%) LEDVT events occurred. After full adjustment, a higher SIRI level was significantly associated with an increased risk of LEDVT (odds ratio [OR] = 1.098, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.068-1.128, p < 0.001), and patients in quartile 4 had a 2.563-fold higher risk of LEDVT than those in quartile 1 (95% CI: 2.064-3.182, p < 0.001). A nonlinear relationship was observed (P for nonlinearity < 0.001), with an inflection point of 4.17. Below this point, each unit increase in SIRI corresponded to a 35.3% increase in LEDVT risk (95% CI: 1.255-1.458, p < 0.001). No significant difference was found above the inflection point (OR = 1.015, 95% CI: 0.963-1.069, p = 0.582). Sensitivity and subgroup analyses confirmed the robustness of the association. This association also existed in both distal and proximal LEDVT. CONCLUSION A High SIRI is significantly associated with an increased risk of LEDVT in hospitalized patients. Given that the SIRI is a readily available biomarker in clinical settings, its potential clinical use deserves further exploration.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hailong Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, People’s Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, People’s Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, People’s Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, People’s Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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