Serum albumin levels and depression in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection: a cross-sectional study

Lower serum albumin levels and depression are common among HIV-infected persons. High serum albumin levels may provide protection against depression through its defensive role in inflammation and infection. We tested the hypothesis of an independent relationship between serum albumin levels and depressive symptoms in a cohort of HIV-infected persons.

Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - August 3, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar, Cynthia S. Jacelon, Elizabeth R. Bertone-Johnson, Paula H. Palmer, Krishna C. Poudel Source Type: research