Table 2 Comparative analysis of studied groups of patients with BD and MDD
From: C-reactive protein as a biomarker for unipolar versus bipolar depression: a cross-sectional study
BD N = 30 | MDD N = 30 | Controls N = 30 | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total scores of BDI | ||||
Mean ± SD | 32.97 ± 2.4a | 31.93 ± 2.3a | 0.090 | |
Minimum | 28 | 28 | ||
Maximum | 37 | 36 | ||
CRP | ||||
Mean ± SD | 134.96 ± 16.45 | 133.86 ± 17.59 | 56.04 ± 26.71 | < 0.001* |
Minimum | 95.00 | 88.00 | 7.00 | |
Maximum | 152.40 | 149.80 | 108.00 | |
CRP (patients’ groups) | ||||
Mean ± SD | 134.96 ± 16.45 | 133.86 ± 17.59 | - | 0.838 |
Minimum | 95.00 | 88.00 | - | |
Maximum | 152.40 | 149.80 | - | |