Publications by authors named "Ruixiang Tong"
Objective: The aim of this research was to examine the association between alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms in the Wa ethnic minority of China, a population where this relationship has been insufficiently explored.
Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on a sample of 317 current drinkers from the Wa ethnic minority, a "direct fast-forward" group in Cangyuan County, between December 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023. Utilizing a multi-stage cluster sampling approach, participants were selected, each of whom exhibited an Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) score exceeding 0.
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the relationship between insulin resistance and psychotic symptoms in Chinese patients with first-episode major depressive disorder (MDD), aiming to clarify underlying triggers.
- It involved 1,718 participants and utilized various scales to assess anxiety, depression, and psychosis, alongside metabolic parameter measurements.
- Results indicated a significant positive correlation between the triglyceride glucose (TyG) index and the likelihood of experiencing psychotic symptoms, with a notable nonlinear relationship identified at a specific TyG value.