Disentangling the relationship between cholesterol, aggression, and impulsivity in severe mental disorders

ConclusionIn this large sample of patients with schizophrenia ‐ and bipolar spectrum disorders, we found no associations between cholesterol levels and aggression or impulsivity. This has clinical implications as patients with SMD are at increased CVD risk and currently undertreated with statins.

Source: Brain and Behavior - July 16, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Gabriela Hjell, Lynn M ørch‐Johnsen, René Holst, Natalia Tesli, Christina Bell, Synve Hoffart Lunding, Linn Rødevand, Maren Caroline Frogner Werner, Ingrid Melle, Ole Andreas Andreassen, Trine Vik Lagerberg, Nils Eiel Steen, Unn Kristin H Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research