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- Title
High-Density Lipoprotein Correlates with Cognitive Functioning in Schizophrenic Women.
- Authors
Staniek, Maria; Kapelski, Pawel; Zakowicz, Przemyslaw; Rajewska-Rager, Aleksandra; Wasicka-Przewozna, Karolina; Skibinska, Maria
- Abstract
(1) Background: Schizophrenia is a chronic and progressive neuropsychiatric illness. Apart from positive and negative symptoms, 98% of the population diagnosed with schizophrenia have impaired cognitive functioning, which significantly influences the quality of life. The correlation between lipids and cognitive functioning has been well established. Our study aimed to investigate correlations between cognitive functions, the severity of schizophrenia symptoms, and lipid profiles. (2) Methods: Fifty-two women diagnosed with schizophrenia participated in this study. Cognitive functioning was measured using the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST). The Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS) was used. The serum lipid profile, including low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), high-density lipoproteins (HDLs), and triglycerides was measured. (3) Results: Better cognitive functions were associated with normal HDL levels, while low HDL levels correlated with worse WSCT scores. Only the PANSS negative subscale showed a correlation with HDL levels. Correlations with chronicity of schizophrenia and the patient's age with poorer cognitive functions, but not with symptom severity, were detected. Early/late age at onset did not influence WSCT scores. (4) Conclusions: Our results suggest high HDL levels might be a protective factor against cognitive impairment. The influences of age and illness duration also play a vital role in cognitive performance.
- Subjects
WISCONSIN Card Sorting Test; COGNITIVE ability; LOW density lipoproteins; BLOOD lipids; HIGH density lipoproteins; DYSLIPIDEMIA
- Publication
Brain Sciences (2076-3425), 2024, Vol 14, Issue 7, p699
- ISSN
2076-3425
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/brainsci14070699