Key result
Higher CRP and hs-CRP are linked to depressive disorder but not anxiety in elderly patients.
Why the study?
In elderly people, depression diagnosis is difficult due to frequent association with medical conditions, necessitating a specific biological marker for this population.
Are high levels of inflammatory markers (CRP, hs-CRP) associated with depression and anxiety in elderly patients?
Population
82 individuals aged over 65 years presenting for laboratory evaluations in an outpatient setting
Comparison
Depressed versus non-depressed elderly individuals
Design
Prospective observational study
Authors
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Supports CRP screening for depression risk in elderly outpatients; hypothesis-generating, prospective trials needed before practice change.
Observational (n=82)
Are high levels of inflammatory markers (CRP, hs-CRP) associated with depression and anxiety in elderly patients?
Elevated levels of CRP and hs-CRP are associated with depression, but not anxiety, in elderly outpatients.
Traian Purnichi (2019) conducted an observational in Depression and anxiety (n=82). C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) was evaluated on Association between a major depressive episode and levels of inflammatory markers. Higher levels of CRP and hs-CRP were significantly associated with the presence of depressive disorder in elderly patients, but not with anxiety.
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