Short ‐term and long‐term measures of cortisol in saliva and hair in atypical and non‐atypical depression

ConclusionsNormal long‐term (HCC) and reduced short‐term (AUCg) cortisol levels in A‐MDE could suggest a disrupted long‐term cortisol rhythm, perhaps affected by environmental factors or by certain symptoms, such as mid‐nocturnal insomnia. However, other underlying explanations for these findings should also be investigated in the future.

Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - February 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: A. Herane ‐Vives, V. Angel, A. Papadopoulos, T. Wise, K.‐C. Chua, R. Strawbridge, D. Castillo, D. Arnone, A. H. Young, A. J. Cleare Tags: Original Article Source Type: research