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Baseline characteristics (means and standard deviations) of patients who developed and did not develop MDD during IFN-α treatment.
| MDD (n=21) | no MDD (n=74) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI-II score | 10.2+/− 1.8 | 6.4 +/− 0.7 | p<.05 |
| Gender | 71% male | 66% male | p=0.66 |
| Ethnicity | 76% Caucasian | 90% Caucasian | p=0.16 |
| Age (years) | 47.4+/− 1.5 | 47.3+/− 1.5 | p=0.98 |
| Weight (kg) | 86.8+/− 2.9 | 84.4+/−2.1 | p=0.59 |
| History of mood disorder | 55% | 22% | p<0.005 |
| History of drug or alcohol disorder | 50% | 57% | p=0.55 |
