Association between platelet-to-albumin ratio and major depressive disorder: findings from a Chinese clinical cohort supported by population-based evidence

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Mind & Mental Health Switzerland

BackgroundPlatelet dysfunction has been increasingly implicated in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD), yet conventional platelet indices have shown inconsistent associations with the disease. The platelet-to-albumin ratio (PAR), a composite biomarker integrating inflammatory and nutritional status, has not been comprehensively investigated in relation to MDD across different…

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