Publications by authors named "Montse Teres"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the relationship between neurotrophins, specifically BDNF, inflammation, and oxidative damage in relation to cognitive impairment in bipolar disorder (BD).
- Researchers analyzed serum levels of BDNF, cytokines, and oxidative stress markers in 133 participants, including bipolar patients in different mood states and healthy controls.
- Results indicated decreased BDNF levels in bipolar individuals, which correlated with cognitive functions like executive functioning and verbal memory, while inflammation and oxidative stress did not show a significant link to cognitive outcomes.
Objective: To determine the influence of body mass index (BMI) on cognition in euthymic bipolar patients and healthy matched controls in a post hoc study of 2 cross-sectional and longitudinal exploratory studies.
Method: A total sample of 121 individuals was examined, which included 52 euthymic bipolar disorder I or II patients (DSM-IV-TR criteria) and 69 healthy controls matched by age and gender, categorized in 2 subgroups in terms of body mass index (BMI-factor): normal weight (BMI: 18.5-24.