Publications by authors named "Cai-Xia Jiang"
Association between stereopsis deficits and attention decline in patients with major depressive disorder.
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry
August 2021
Cognitive and sensory deficits were considered a core feature of major depressive disorder (MDD). However, few studies investigated stereopsis integrity in patients with MDD. Thus, the objectives of this study investigated stereopsis integrity and its correlations with cognitive function and depressive symptom in patients with MDD.
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- The study investigated the prevalence of depression among Chinese psychiatric medical staff, revealing a rate of 17.74%, which is higher than the general population but lower than other medical staff.
- Cognitive performance, measured by the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS), showed significant deficits in those with depressive symptoms compared to those without.
- Age and cognitive scores were found to be significant correlates of depression symptoms, indicating that interventions should focus on cognitive deficits and age-related factors in this population.
Background: Cognitive deficits are common in patients with bipolar disorder (BD). Abnormal high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels have been implicated in cognitive deficits associated with ageing and neurodegenerative disorders. The present study aimed to investigate serum HDL levels, cognitive deficits and their association in patients with BD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia (SCH). In addition to the toxic effect of Bilirubin (BIL), it has antioxidant properties that were associated with the psychopathology and cognitive impairment of psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation of serum total BIL (TBIL) concentration with cognitive impairment in SCH patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlbumin is a metal-binding protein with free-radical scavenging properties and is recognized as a vital antioxidant. Moreover, an excess of free radicals may contribute to depressive symptoms and the psychopathology of psychiatric disorders. This study examined serum albumin levels, depressive symptoms, and their association in patients with schizophrenia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Both environmental and genetic factors are attributable to the incidence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between genetic variations in the EYA4, GRHL2 and DFNA5 genes and the risk to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in a Chinese population.
Methods: A case-control study was conducted with 476 NIHL workers and 475 normal hearing workers matched with gender, years of noise exposure, and intensity of noise exposure.
[Hexavalent chromium pollution and exposure level in electroplating workplace].
Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi
August 2012
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- This study examined hexavalent chromium pollution in electroplating workplaces and identified biomarkers for chromium exposure.
- A total of 157 electroplating workers and 93 healthy individuals participated, with chromium levels in their blood analyzed.
- Findings revealed significantly higher chromium levels in workers compared to controls, highlighting the need for improved safety measures to address this occupational health threat.
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- Occupational exposure to low-level hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in electroplating workers showed significantly higher chromium concentrations in their blood and increased DNA damage compared to control subjects.
- Analysis of DNA damage used parameters like Olive tail moment, tail length, and tail DNA%, revealing that workers had worse outcomes on all measures.
- Urinary levels of 8-OHdG, a marker of DNA damage, were also significantly elevated in exposed workers, reinforcing the link between chromium exposure and genetic harm.