Table 2.
Correlations of the change in FGF21 level with disease severity and metabolic effects in BD patients
| Change in FGF21 (pg/ml) | r | p value |
|---|---|---|
| △HAMD score | 0.393 | 0.002* |
| △YMRS score | −0.229 | 0.081 |
| △BMI (kg/m2) | 0.012 | 0.926 |
| △Waist circumference (cm) | −0.152 | 0.249 |
| △Cholesterol (mg/dl) | −0.344 | 0.008* |
| △TG (mg/dl) | 0.018 | 0.891 |
| △LDL (mg/dl) | −0.347 | 0.007* |
Abbreviations: YMRS, Young Mania Rating Scale; HDRS, 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale; TG, triglyceride; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; BMI, body mass index.