Inflammatory cytokines, cognition, and response to antidepressant treatment in patients with major depressive disorder

Inflammation and cognition are related to major depressive disorder (MDD), but the role in treatment response remains unclear. In this study, we investigated correlation between inflammatory cytokines and cognition in MDD patients treated with antidepressant medication. The participants were 149 MDD patients. Cytokines before therapy, cognitive assessments and severity of depression before and after therapy were tested. Logistic regression was...