A5044381472- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Treatment of Major Depression
National Taiwan University
1987-2023
In order to determine whether Taiwanese vegetarian diets reduce the risks of depression, we analyzed data from Tzu Chi Vegetarian Study (TCVS), which is a prospective cohort study following 12,062 participants Buddhist Foundation Taiwan since 2005. The was prospectively followed by linking National Health Institute Research Database (NHIRD) and hazard ratios depression between non-vegetarian groups were calculated Cox proportional hazards regression. We assessed dietary intake using detailed...
The number of people living with dementia globally is increasing rapidly, and there no effective therapy. Dietary pattern one important risk factor for the development progression dementia. We undertake this study to determine whether Taiwanese vegetarian diet in midlife affects incidence later years a prospective cohort. followed 5710 participants (average age less than 60) Tzu Chi Vegetarian Study (TCVS). started recruiting 2005 until end 2014 when database changed from ICD-9-CM ICD-10-CM...
Bipolar disorder (BD) is highly heritable with recurrent manic and depressive episodes. The present study focused on episode in BD patients, to investigate state-specific transcriptome alterations between acute remission, including mRNAs, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), miRNAs using microarray RNA sequencing platforms. patients were enrolled clinical biological samples collected at both remission status following-up for least two-months. Symptom severity was assessed by Young Mania Rating...
Abstract Delivery records of public hospitals and birth certificates household registration offices were examined to study the epidemiological characteristics twinning rate from 1955 1984 in Taiwan. The MZ was consistently higer than DZ during period. declined steadily 2.7 per 1000 1.3 1975, then gradually increased 3.6 1984. peaked periodically 1956, 1966 1976, 3.3 1978 5.9 1986. Both rates higher urban rural areas they also northern Taiwan elsewhere island. While both with maternal age...
We characterized the heterogeneity and risk factors of cognitive decline in euthymic bipolar disorder (BD), their magnitude associations with subjective daily functions. In this retrospective cohort, BD type I patients ( N = 128) were followed for an average 6.5 years. Intelligence quotient (IQ) at index date was recorded, premorbid IQ estimated. used Brief Assessment Cognition Affective Disorders (BAC-A) to assess cognition follow-up. evaluated current functions World Health Organization...
Abstract High antioxidants and phytochemicals from plant foods may protect against cognitive decline, while saturated fats animal based considered as risk factors have been associated with dementia. Plant-based diets limited products shown to improve glycemic control reduce diabetes risk. The study aims examine the association between vegetarian diet dementia in a prospective cohort study. Quantitative data collected 12,062 participants of Tzu Chi Vegetarian Study 2005 2014 Taiwan. Data...
A proportion of patients with bipolar disorder (BD) manifests only unipolar mania (UM). This study examined relevant clinical features and psychosocial characteristics in UM compared depressive-manic (D-M) subgroups. Moreover, comorbidity patterns physical conditions psychiatric disorders were evaluated between the D-M groups.This retrospective (N = 1015) analyzed cases an average 10 years illness duration a nationwide population-based cohort 8343) followed up for Taiwanese population. was...
Abstract Identifying the relevant factors for suicidality in individuals with conduct problems is a public health concern, especially if they were under influence of mood disorders later life. This study investigates relationship between youth and adulthood suicidality, to further explore mediating effects personality on this relationship. A retrospective cohort was administered 308 aged 20–65 years, or without diagnosed by psychiatrists. The Composite International Diagnosis Interview used...
Abstract Background: We characterized the heterogeneity and risk factors of cognitive decline in bipolar disorder (BD), their magnitude associations with subjective daily functions. Methods: Recruited BD patients (N=127) were followed for an average 6.5 years. Baseline intelligence quotient was measured, Brief Assessment Cognition Affective Disorders (BAC-A) used to assess cognition at follow-up. evaluated current functions World Health Organization Disability Schedule 2.0. Clinical...
Abstract Background: Identifying the relevant factors for suicidality in individuals with conduct problems is a public health concern, especially if they develop mood disorders. This study investigates relationship between youth and adulthood suicidality, to further explore mediating effects of personality on this relationship. Methods: A retrospective cohort was administered 308 aged 20-65 years, including psychiatric outpatients disorders healthy controls. The Composite International...