scholarly journals Association between serum uric acid and depressive symptoms stratified by low-grade inflammation status

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Jin Rhee ◽  
Hyunju Lee ◽  
Yong Min Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Serum Uric Acid ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Low Grade Inflammation

AbstractDespite increasing evidence for an association between circulating uric acid (UA) and depression, the directionality of this association remains unclear and is potentially moderated by low-grade inflammation. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the cross-sectional association between serum UA concentration and depressive symptoms in Korean individuals with and without low-grade inflammation, as measured using serum high-specific C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels. The final study sample comprised 4188 participants, aged 19–79 years, from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Study 2016. Data on serum uric acid (UA) concentrations, serum hs-CRP levels, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scores, and relative covariates were retrieved. Negative binomial regression with adjustment for the complex sample design was used to analyze the associations. After adjusting for covariates, log-transformed serum UA concentrations and total PHQ-9 scores were positively associated (incidence rate ratio [IRR] = 1.34 [95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.09–1.66]) for participants without low-grade inflammation and inversely associated (IRR = 0.64 [95% CI = 0.45–0.92]) for participants with low-grade inflammation. In conclusion, the direction of the association between serum UA and depressive symptoms was the opposite in participants with and without low-grade inflammation. The study has the limitation of potential uncontrolled confounders.

High serum uric acid and low-grade inflammation are associated with smaller LDL and HDL particles

2009 ◽  
Vol 203 (1) ◽  
pp. 236-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Vekic ◽  
Zorana Jelic-Ivanovic ◽  
Vesna Spasojevic-Kalimanovska ◽  
Lidija Memon ◽  
Aleksandra Zeljkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Serum Uric Acid ◽  
High Serum ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Low Grade Inflammation

scholarly journals Setting-Specific and Symptom-Specific Association between Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Depressive Symptoms

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1249
Author(s):  
Xiaohua Ye ◽  
Jingya Huang ◽  
Liang Xia ◽  
Xiaojun Xu ◽  
Xiao Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Dose Response ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Response Relationship ◽  
Dose Response Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Shs Exposure ◽  
The Impact

Few studies have focused on the potential relationship between secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure and depressive symptoms. This study aimed to explore the potential association between SHS exposure and depressive symptoms and differentiate this association in setting-specific exposure and symptom-specific outcomes. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Guangdong province of China from September to December 2010 using a multistage sampling method to randomly sample adults aged 18 years and older. SHS exposure was defined as inhalation by non-smokers of the smoke exhaled from smokers for at least 1 day a week in the past 30 days. Depressive symptoms were measured using the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire. The zero-inflate negative binomial regression models were used to explore the associations between SHS exposure and depressive symptoms. A total of 2771 non-smokers were included in this study, with mean age of 49.6 ± 14.0 years and 70.3% of females. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was significantly higher in participants with SHS exposure than in those without exposure (incidence rate ratio (IRR) = 1.32, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.16–1.51), and there were similar positive associations for SHS exposure in medical facilities (IRR = 1.37, 95% CI 1.17–1.61) and in schools (IRR = 1.46, 95% CI 1.20–1.77). Notably, there was a monotonically increasing dose-response relationship between frequency of SHS exposure and depressive symptoms. When differentiating this relationship by the dimensions of depressive symptoms, there were similar dose-response relationships for cognitive-affective and somatic symptoms. When differentiating this relationship by sex, only females showed a significant dose-response relationship. Our findings suggest dose-response relationships between SHS exposure and depressive symptoms in sex-specific and symptom-specific manners. Future longitudinal studies are needed to establish the biological mechanisms of the impact of SHS exposure.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on the association of serum uric acid levels with depressive and anxiety symptoms in people with epilepsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Zhong ◽  
Qingling Chen ◽  
Mengmeng Li ◽  
Nan Li ◽  
Chaojia Chu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Serum Uric Acid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Third

Abstract Background High serum uric acid (SUA) levels may provide protection against depression and anxiety through its defensive role in oxidative damage. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis of the independent associations of lower SUA levels with depressive and anxiety symptoms among patients with epilepsy (PWE). Methods A cross-sectional study was performed among 320 PWE aged ≥18 years old in Northeast China. The Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory for Epilepsy (NDDI-E; Chinese version) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale (GAD-7; Chinese version) were used as screening tools for depressive and anxiety symptoms for PWE. Serum uric acid levels were measured. The associations of SUA levels with depressive and anxiety symptoms were assessed by using binary logistic regression models, with adjustment for the related risk factors (P< 0.05). Results Lower SUA tertiles were significantly associated with higher C-NDDI-E and GAD-7 scores compared with the higher two tertiles (p=0.001, and p= 0.002). Patients with depressive symptoms exhibited significantly lower SUA levels compared to those without depressive symptoms (p< 0.001). SUA levels of patients with anxiety symptoms were significantly lower than those of patients without anxiety symptoms (p< 0.001). The first and second SUA tertiles were associated with depressive symptoms, with the third tertile group as the reference group, after adjusting for confounders (first tertile: OR = 4.694, 95% CI = 1.643~ 13.413, P = 0.004; second tertile: OR = 3.440, 95% CI = 1.278~9.256, P = 0.014). However, The first and second SUA tertiles were not associated with the risk of anxiety symptoms compared with the third tertile in the adjusted logistic regression model (First tertile: OR = 1.556, 95% CI = 0.699~3.464, P = 0.279; second tertile: OR = 1.265, 95% CI = 0.607~2.635, P = 0.530). Conclusion We found that lower SUA levels were independently associated with depressive symptoms but not with anxiety symptoms among PWE. Further well-designed prospective cohort studies are required to determine the causality of the associations and to further clarify the mechanisms of SUA in depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Psychological distress among Ethiopian migrant returnees who were in quarantine in the context of COVID-19: institution-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kassahun Habtamu ◽  
Yekoyealem Desie ◽  
Mulat Asnake ◽  
Endirias Gina Lera ◽  
Temesgen Mequanint
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Symptoms

Abstract Background In association with the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many numbers of Ethiopian migrants are returning to their home country, and they are required to stay in mandatory quarantine centers. This results in severe disruptions of life routines, social isolation, and loss of freedom. Studies on psychological distress among Ethiopian migrant returnees in the context of COVID-19 are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors among migrant returnees who were in quarantine during the time of COVID-19. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 405 migrant returnees recruited from quarantine centers in Addis Ababa. We developed a structured questionnaire to collect data on sociodemographic, migration related, quarantine related and COVID-19 related characteristics of participants. We used the 21 item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale to assess psychological distress. Univariate and multivariable negative binomial regression models were fitted to assess the association between exposure variables with depression, anxiety and stress separately. Results A little more than half of the participants (55%) had depressive symptoms; around half had anxiety symptoms (48.9%) and more than a third (35.6%) experienced symptoms of stress. We found significantly higher prevalence of anxiety (ARR = 0.59; 95% CI = 0.39, 0.91) and depressive symptoms (ARR = 0.56; 95% CI = 0.39, 0.81) among women than men. Fear of discrimination after the quarantine was significantly associated with depressive (ARR = 0.76; 95% CI = 0.63, 0.92) and anxiety symptoms (ARR = 0.77; 95% CI = 0.62, 0.97). Experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms is associated with depressive (ARR = 0.40; 95% CI = 0.25, 0.65), anxiety (ARR = 0.35; 95% CI = 0.20, 0.62) and stress symptoms (ARR = 0.43; 95% CI = 0.28, 0.66). Have no a plan of what to do after the quarantine (ARR = 1.30; 95% CI = 1.09, 1.54) was significantly associated with increasing stress scores. Conclusions We found a very high prevalence of depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms among Ethiopian migrant returnees who were in quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Screening, integration of mental health services with other socioeconomic and psychosocial services, and effective and efficient referral may be useful to address the burden of psychological distress in this group.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KADAR ASAM URAT SERUM DENGAN KADAR HIGH-SENSITIVITY C-REACTIVE PROTEIN PADA REMAJA OBES

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agustinus Mahardhika Sarayar
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Serum Uric Acid ◽  
Obese Subject ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obese Adolescents ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Spearman Test

Abstract: Uric acid has low water solubility. When the concentration exceeds its solubility, it will form monosodium urate (MSU) crystals which can trigger inflammation. High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is one of the most liable inflammatory biomarker and recently considered as major modifiable risk factor of coronary heart disease. Serum uric acid and hs-CRP levels are often elevated in obese patients. The purpose of this study are to determine hs-CRP and serum uric acid levels and to determine the correlation between serum uric acid and hs-CRP  levels in obese adolescents. This is an analytic observational study with cross sectional design. Subject consist of 17 obese adolescents age 17-20 years with percentile of ≥ 95 in CDC BMI-for-age chart. Nonparametric analysis with Spearman test was applied to find the correlation between serum uric acid and hs-CRP levels. The mean serum uric acid and hs-CRP levels in obese subjects were 7.37 (SD 1.66) mg/dL and  1.73 (SD 1.44) mg/L respectively. In conclusion, a statistically insignificant correlation between serum uric acid and hs-CRP levels was found (p = 0.296, r = 0.14). Serum uric acid levels  are consistently higher in obese adolescents. Hs-CRP levels among obese subject shows moderate risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future. Keywords: Adolescents, hs-CRP, obese, serum uric acid    Abstrak: Asam urat memiliki kelarutan yang rendah dalam air. Saat konsentrasi asam urat melebihi batas ambang solubilitas, akan terbentuk kristal monosodium urat yang akan memicu inflamasi. High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) merupakan salah satu biomarker inflamasi yang belakangan ini dijadikan faktor risiko mayor yang dapat dimodifikasi dari penyakit jantung koroner. Kadar asam urat serum dan hs-CRP biasanya meningkat pada penderita obesitas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan kadar asam urat serum dengan hs-CRP serta gambaran kadar asam urat serum dan hs-CRP pada remaja obes. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian analitik observasional  dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Subjek terdiri dari 17 remaja obes usia 17-20 tahun dengan persentil ≥ 95 pada grafik IMT terhadap usia CDC. Analisis data menggunakan Spearman test digunakan untuk mengetahui korelasi antara kadar asam urat serum dengan hs-CRP. Nilai rata-rata kadar asam urat serum dan hs-CRP yang didapat secara berurutan mencapai 7,37 (SD 1,66) mg/dL dan 1,73 (SD 1,44) mg/L. Sebagai kesimpulan, hubungan kadar asam urat serum dengan hs-CRP tidak signifikan (p = 0,296) dan berkorelasi positif lemah (r = 0,14). Kadar asam urat serum pada remaja obes tergolong tinggi. Kadar hs-CRP remaja obes termasuk dalam risiko menengah untuk terkena penyakit kardiovaskular di masa mendatang. Kata kunci: Asam urat serum, hs-CRP, Obesitas, Remaja

Low-grade inflammation differentiates between symptoms of apathy and depression in community-dwelling older individuals

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 639-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa S. M. Eurelings ◽  
Edo Richard ◽  
Piet Eikelenboom ◽  
Willem A. van Gool ◽  
Eric P. Moll van Charante
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Grade Inflammation

ABSTRACTBackground:Systemic low-grade inflammation has repeatedly been associated with depression in old age, but the relationship with apathy is less clear. The present study assessed whether C-reactive protein (CRP) is differentially associated with symptoms of apathy and depression.Methods:A population-based cohort study was carried-out. At baseline and after two and four years of follow-up, CRP levels were assessed and symptoms of apathy and depression were measured using the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of CRP with symptoms of apathy and depression.Results:Two thousand forty-seven community-dwelling participants (70–78 years) without a history of cardiovascular disease or stroke were studied. A cross-sectional association was found between CRP and apathy symptoms at three time points (odds ratio (OR) per natural log unit increase in CRP: baseline visit = 1.40, 95% CI = 1.12–1.75; two-year follow-up visit = 1.62, 95% CI = 1.17–2.25; four-year follow-up visit = 1.51, 95% CI = 1.03–2.21). This did not change after adjustment for demographics and depressive symptoms, and was slightly attenuated after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors. No cross-sectional association was found with depressive symptoms. Baseline CRP did not predict incident apathy or depressive symptoms during four years of follow-up.Conclusions:Increased CRP levels are associated with apathy symptoms but not with depressive symptoms. This suggests a differential effect of inflammation on apathy and depression. In older persons, symptoms of apathy may be a behavioral manifestation of concurrent low-grade inflammation.

scholarly journals Meteorological parameters and air pollen count in association with self-reported peripartum depressive symptoms

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Hanna E. Henriksson ◽  
Richard A. White ◽  
Sara M. Sylvén ◽  
Fotios C. Papadopoulos ◽  
Alkistis Skalkidou
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Pollen Count ◽  
Bonferroni Correction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pollen Counts ◽  
Gestational Week

AbstractBackground:Meteorological parameters and air pollen count have been associated with affective disorders and suicide. Regarding peripartum depression, the literature is restricted and inconclusive.Methods:This cross-sectional study included women (pregnant, n = 3843; postpartum, n = 3757) who participated in the BASIC (Biology, Affect, Stress, Imaging, and Cognition) study 2010–2015 and the UPPSAT (Uppsala-Athens) study (postpartum, n = 1565) in 2006–2007. Cases were defined according to presence of depressive symptoms during pregnancy (gestational week 32) and 6 weeks postpartum, using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Exposure of sunshine, temperature, precipitation, snow coverage, and air pollen counts of durations of 1, 7, and 42 days prior to the outcome were studied for associations with depressive symptoms, using negative binomial regression.Results:Prior to Bonferroni correction, the concentration of mugwort pollen, both one week and six weeks before the EPDS assessment at gestational week 32, was inversely associated with depressive symptoms in pregnancy, both before and after adjustment for season. No associations were found between the exposure to meteorological parameters and pollen and depressive symptoms, at the same day of depressive symptoms’ assessment, the previous week, or the six weeks prior to assessment, either during pregnancy or postpartum after Bonferroni correction.Conclusions:There was no evidence that neither short-term nor long-term exposure to meteorological parameters or air pollen counts were associated with self-reported peripartum depressive symptoms in Uppsala, Sweden.

The association between anxiety and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels: Results from the Northern Finland 1966 Birth Cohort Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 363-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Liukkonen ◽  
P. Räsänen ◽  
J. Jokelainen ◽  
M. Leinonen ◽  
M.-R. Järvelin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Birth Cohort ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Birth Cohort Study ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Comorbid Anxiety ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Low Grade Inflammation

AbstractBackgroundAnxiety frequently accompanies low-grade inflammation-associated conditions like depression, insulin resistance, coronary heart disease and metabolic syndrome. The association between anxiety and low-grade inflammation is, unlike between depression and low-grade inflammation, a very sparsely studied area in general populations. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether anxiety symptoms as well as comorbid anxiety and depressive symptoms are associated with low-grade inflammation at population level.MethodsThe general population-based Northern Finland 1966 Birth Cohort was followed until age 31 (n = 2688 males and 2837 females), when the highly sensitive CRP concentrations were measured. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were defined by Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25 (HSCL-25).ResultsAfter adjusting for confounders, logistic regression analyses showed that anxiety symptoms alone increased the probability for elevated hs-CRP levels (> 3.0 mg/L) in males over two-fold (2.19 CI 95% 1.08–4.46), while comorbid anxiety and depressive symptoms caused a 1.7-fold (1.76 CI 95% 1.13–2.74) increase in the probability for elevated hs-CRP levels (1.0–3.0 mg/L).ConclusionsOur results support the hypothesis that anxiety as well as comorbid anxiety and depression can be associated with an increased risk for low-grade inflammation in males at population level.

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