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Neuro endo. lett. - 2007

Vol. 28 (5) 2007 Neuro endocrinology letters

An experimental Staphylococcus aureus meningitis model for investigating induced leptomeningeal and subpial inflammation in rats: a transmission electron microscopy study.

Guzel A, Er U, Tatli M, Aluclu M, Ozekinci T, Nergiz Y, Ahishali B, Aktas G, Kavak V, Nergiz S, Ozkan U, Satici O.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 652-658 PubMed PMID: 17984956 Keywords: Animals, Arachnoid:microbiology, Brain:microbiology, Disease Models, Animal, Meninges:microbiology, Meningitis, Bacterial:microbiology, Pia Mater:microbiology, Random Allocation, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Spinal Cord:microbiology, Staphylococcus aureus:.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate leptomeningeal and subpial inflammatory responses of experimental Staphylococcus aureus bacteriemia following intraperitoneal and intravenous applications and to compare the inflammatory reactions in different regions of central nervous system.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty anesthetized rats .....

Asymmetry of basal ganglia in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Uhlíkova P, Paclt I, Vaneckova M, Morcinek T, Seidel Z, Krasensky J, Danes J.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 604-609 PubMed PMID: 17994006 Keywords: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity:drug therapy, Basal Ganglia:abnormalities, Case-Control Studies, Caudate Nucleus:abnormalities, Central Nervous System Stimulants:therapeutic use, Child, Female, Functional Laterality, Humans, Male, Methylphen.

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Differential diagnosis of Charcot arthropathy and osteomyelitis.

Soysal N, Ayhan M, Guney E, Akyol A.

Case Reports 2007; 28(5): 556-559 PubMed PMID: 17994005 Keywords: Aged, Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination:therapeutic use, Anti-Bacterial Agents:therapeutic use, Arthropathy, Neurogenic:complications, Blood Sedimentation, Diabetic Foot:complications, Diagnosis, Differential, Forefoot, Human:diagnostic imagin.

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A prospective assessment of androgen levels in patients with autistic spectrum disorders: biochemical underpinnings and suggested therapies.

Geier D, Geier M.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 565-573 PubMed PMID: 17984958 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Androstenedione:blood, Autistic Disorder:blood, Case-Control Studies, Child, Dehydroepiandrosterone:blood, Female, Follicle Stimulating Hormone:blood, Hormones:therapeutic use, Humans, Leuprolide:therapeutic use, Male, Matc.

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A rare presentation of true hermaphroditism: an abnormal inguinoscrotal mass.

Yurtcu M, Aydogdu B, Avunduk M, Günel E.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 547-548 PubMed PMID: 17984957 Keywords: Child, Preschool, Diagnosis, Differential, Hernia, Inguinal:diagnosis, Humans, Hypospadias:complications, Male, Ovotesticular Disorders of Sex Development:complications, Sex Determination Analysis, Treatment Outcome,.

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Angelman syndrome and hypothyroidism - coincidence or unique correlation?

Paprocka J, Jamroz E, Kalina M, Kalina-Faska B, Malecka-Tendera E, Marszal E.

Case Reports 2007; 28(5): 545-546 PubMed PMID: 17984955 Keywords: Adolescent, Angelman Syndrome:complications, Child, Preschool, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15:genetics, Humans, Hypothyroidism:blood, Immunoglobulins, Thyroid-Stimulating:blood, Sequence Deletion, Thyroxine:therapeutic use,.

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Application of MR spectroscopy and treatment approaches in a patient with extrapituitary growth hormone secreting macroadenoma.

Kozic D, Medic-Stojanoska M, Ostojic J, Popovic L, Vuckovic N.

Case Reports 2007; 28(5): 560-564 PubMed PMID: 17984954 Keywords: Adenoma:pathology, Adult, Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal:therapeutic use, Choristoma:pathology, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma:pathology, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Male, Peptides, Cyclic:therapeutic .

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Blood flow in ductus venosus in early uncomplicated pregnancy.

Sodowski K, Cnota W, Czuba B, Borowski D, Wielgos M, Kaminski P, Jaczyńska R, Włoch A, Kuka D, Zwirska-Korczala K, Szaflik K.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 713-716 PubMed PMID: 17984953 Keywords: Blood Flow Velocity, Female, Fetal Heart:physiology, Fetus:blood supply, Gestational Age, Humans, Pregnancy, Reference Values, Regional Blood Flow, Ultrasonography, Doppler, Pulsed, Ultrasonography, Prenatal:methods, Umbilical Veins:diagnostic imaging, Ve.

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Clinical analysis of Chinese infertility women with premature ovarian failure.

Zhang P, Shi Y, Gao X, Wang S, Wang J, Chen Z.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 580-584 PubMed PMID: 17984952 Keywords: Adult, China, Chromosome Aberrations, Chromosomes, Human, X, Cohort Studies, Cytogenetic Analysis, Decision Trees, Estrogens:blood, Female, Humans, Infertility, Female:blood, Primary Ovarian Insufficiency:blood, Progesterone:blood, Reproductive Techniques.

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Collateral blood flow patterns in patients with unilateral ICA agenesis and cerebral aneurysm.

Jamous M, Abdel-Aziz H, Kaisy F.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 647-651 PubMed PMID: 17984951 Keywords: Adaptation, Physiological, Adult, Aged, Brain:blood supply, Carotid Artery Diseases:classification, Carotid Artery, Internal:abnormalities, Cerebrovascular Circulation:physiology, Child, Female, Humans, Intracranial Aneurysm:etiology, Male, Mass Screening.

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Controversial opinions on the role of cocaine and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART) in prolactin release.

Baranowska B, Baranowska-Bik A, Bik W, Wolinska-Witort E, Martynska L, Chmielowska M.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 541-544 PubMed PMID: 17984950 Keywords: Animals, Energy Metabolism:physiology, Humans, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:secretion, Nerve Tissue Proteins:physiology, Neurotransmitter Agents:physiology, Prolactin:secretion, Rats,.

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Corticosterone response in a resident-intruder-paradigm depends on social state and coping style in adolescent male Balb-C mice.

Pletzer B, Klimesch W, Oberascher-Holzinger K, Kerschbaum H.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 585-590 PubMed PMID: 17984949 Keywords: Adaptation, Psychological:physiology, Aggression:physiology, Animals, Corticosterone:blood, Dominance-Subordination, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:physiology, Male, Mice, Mice, Inbred BALB C, Social Environment, Stress, Psychological:blood, Territorialit.

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Depression, prolactin and dissociated mind.

Bob P, Fedor-Freybergh P, Susta M, Pavlat J, Jasova D, Zima T, Benakova H, Miklosko J, Hynek K, Raboch J.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 639-642 PubMed PMID: 17984948 Keywords: Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Depressive Disorder:blood, Dissociative Disorders:blood, Female, Humans, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:physiopathology, Male, Middle Aged, Pituitary-Adrenal System:physiopathology, Prolactin:blood, Statistics, Nonparamet.

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Detection of HIV-1 sequences in intestinal bacteria of HIV/AIDS patients.

Zajac V, Stevurkova V, Matelova L, Ujhazy E.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 591-595 PubMed PMID: 17984947 Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome:drug therapy, Anti-Retroviral Agents:therapeutic use, Base Sequence, Citrobacter freundii:genetics, DNA, Bacterial:analysis, Enterobacter aerogenes:genetics, Enterobacteriaceae:genetics, Genes, Bacterial:genetics, Genes,.

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Economic decision-making in the ultimatum game by smokers.

Takahashi T.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 659-661 PubMed PMID: 17984946 Keywords: Adult, Behavior, Addictive:psychology, Cerebral Cortex:physiology, Choice Behavior, Conflict (Psychology), Decision Making, Games, Experimental, Humans, Male, Reinforcement (Psychology), Smoking:psychology, Socioeconomic Factors,.

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Effect of acute maximal aerobic exercise upon the trace element levels in blood.

Savas S, Senel O, Okan I, Aksu M.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 675-680 PubMed PMID: 17984945 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Copper:blood, Exercise:physiology, Humans, Male, Oxygen Consumption:physiology, Physical Exertion:physiology, Reference Values, Statistics, Nonparametric, Zinc:blood,.

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Effect of fatiguing bicycle exercise on thyroid hormone and testosterone levels in sedentary males supplemented with oral zinc.

Kilic M.

Clinical Trial 2007; 28(5): 681-685 PubMed PMID: 17984944 Keywords: Administration, Oral, Adolescent, Adult, Dietary Supplements, Exercise:physiology, Exercise Test, Fatigue:blood, Humans, Male, Physical Exertion:physiology, Testosterone:blood, Thyroid Hormones:blood, Thyroxine:blood, Trace Elements:administration & dosag.

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Effect of oral glucose on acylated and total ghrelin secretion in acromegalic patients.

Isidro M, Nemina R, Garcia-Buela J, Sangiao-Alvarellos S, Cordido F.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 596-603 PubMed PMID: 17984943 Keywords: Acromegaly:etiology, Acylation, Adenoma:complications, Blood Glucose:metabolism, Body Mass Index, Case-Control Studies, Fasting:blood, Female, Ghrelin:blood, Glucose Tolerance Test, Humans, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I:analysis, Male, Matched-Pair Analysi.

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Effect of pinealectomy on homocysteine levels in ovariectomized rats.

Oztekin E, Ozturk B, Mogulkoc R, Baltaci A, Tiftik A.

Comparative Study 2007; 28(5): 717-720 PubMed PMID: 17984942 Keywords: Animals, Estradiol:administration & dosage, Female, Homocysteine:blood, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Ovariectomy, Ovary:physiology, Pineal Gland:physiology, Progesterone:administration & dosage, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley,.

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Effects of melatonin supplementary on the sciatic nerve conduction velocity in the ovariectomized-aged rat.

Ek R, Zencirci S, Dost T, Birincioglu M, Bilgin M.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 666-670 PubMed PMID: 17984941 Keywords: Analysis of Variance, Animals, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Estradiol:physiology, Female, Melatonin:administration & dosage, Nerve Degeneration:pathology, Neural Conduction:physiology, Neuroprotective Agents:administration & dosage, Ovariectomy, Post.

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Effects of noradrenaline and serotonin reuptake inhibitors on pituitary-adrenocortical and sympatho-adrenomedullar system of adult rats.

Dronjak S, Spasojevic N, Gavrilovic L, Varagic V.

Comparative Study 2007; 28(5): 614-620 PubMed PMID: 17984940 Keywords: Adrenal Medulla:drug effects, Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors:pharmacology, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Analysis of Variance, Animals, Corticosterone:blood, Epinephrine:blood, Fluoxetine:pharmacology, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:drug effects, Male,.

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Evening and morning plasma levels of protein S100B in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Sonka K, Kelemen J, Kemlink D, Volná J, Pretl M, Zima T, Benakova H, Rambousek P, Foltán R, Donev F.

Comparative Study 2007; 28(5): 575-579 PubMed PMID: 17984939 Keywords: Adult, Aged, Circadian Rhythm:physiology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Nerve Growth Factors:blood, Oxygen:blood, Polysomnography, S100 Calcium Binding Protein beta Subunit, S100 Proteins:blood, Severity of Illness Index, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive:blood, Stat.

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Hormonal protection of gender-related peculiarities of testosterone metabolism in the brain of prenatally stressed rats.

Reznikov A, Tarasenko L.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 671-674 PubMed PMID: 17984938 Keywords: Animals, Aromatase:metabolism, Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase:metabolism, Female, Hypothalamus, Middle:embryology, Immobilization, Pregnancy, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects, Preoptic Area:embryology, Rats, Rats, Wistar, Sex Characteristics, Stress, Psy.

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In acromegaly, increased bone mineral density (BMD) is determined by GH-excess, gonadal function and gender.

Zgliczynski W, Kochman M, Misiorowski W, Zdunowski P.

Comparative Study 2007; 28(5): 621-628 PubMed PMID: 17984937 Keywords: Acromegaly:blood, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Bone Density:physiology, Bone Resorption:blood, Estradiol:blood, Female, Follicle Stimulating Hormone:blood, Human Growth Hormone:blood, Humans, Hypogonadism:blood, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I:analysis, L.

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Inverse correlation between morning plasma cortisol levels and MMPI psychasthenia and depression scale scores in victims of mobbing with adjustment disorders.

Rocco A, Martocchia A, Frugoni P, Baldini R, Sani G, Di Simone Di Giuseppe B, Vairano A, Girardi P, Monaco E, Tatarelli R, Falaschi P.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 610-613 PubMed PMID: 17984936 Keywords: Adjustment Disorders:blood, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Adult, Anxiety Disorders:blood, Circadian Rhythm:physiology, Crime Victims:psychology, Dehydroepiandrosterone:blood, Depressive Disorder:blood, Female, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, MMPI, Male.

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Is serum protein electrophoresis useful in separating the "high risk group" in patients with colonic polyps?

Kokocinska D, Grzyb M, Dyaczynski M, Partyka R, Sikora J, Starzewski J, Kozera J.

Evaluation Studies 2007; 28(5): 686-692 PubMed PMID: 17984935 Keywords: Adenocarcinoma:metabolism, Adenomatous Polyps:classification, Adult, Aged, Biomarkers, Tumor:analysis, Blood Protein Electrophoresis:methods, Cell Transformation, Neoplastic:metabolism, Colonic Neoplasms:metabolism, Colonic Polyps:classification, Colonosc.

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Novel non-synonymous mutation in the transforming growth factor beta binding protein-like (TB) domain of the fibrillin-1 (FBN1) gene in a Han Chinese family with Marfan syndrome (MFS).

Qin Y, Yan J, Simpson J, Gu H, Wang L, Chen Z.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 629-632 PubMed PMID: 17984934 Keywords: Adult, Amino Acid Substitution, China, Female, Fibrillin-1, Fibrillins, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Humans, Latent TGF-beta Binding Proteins:metabolism, Male, Marfan Syndrome:genetics, Microfilament Proteins:genetics, Middle Aged, Mutation, Missens.

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Parasitosis, dopaminergic modulation and metabolic disturbances in schizophrenia: evolution of a hypothesis.

Treuer T, Martenyi F, Karagianis J.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 535-540 PubMed PMID: 17984933 Keywords: Antiparasitic Agents:pharmacology, Antipsychotic Agents:pharmacology, Delusions:complications, Dopamine:metabolism, Dopamine Agents:pharmacology, Energy Metabolism, Humans, Insulin Resistance, Parasitic Diseases:complications, Psychological Theory, Schizo.

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Pre-treatment anterior cingulate activity as a predictor of antidepressant response to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS).

Langguth B, Wiegand R, Kharraz A, Landgrebe M, Marienhagen J, Frick U, Hajak G, Eichhammer P.

Clinical Trial 2007; 28(5): 633-638 PubMed PMID: 17984932 Keywords: Adult, Aged, Antidepressive Agents:therapeutic use, Cerebrovascular Circulation:drug effects, Combined Modality Therapy, Depressive Disorder, Major:therapy, Female, Functional Laterality, Gyrus Cinguli:blood supply, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pilot Projec.

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Prevalence of factor V G1691A (Leiden) and prothrombin G20210A polymorphisms among apparently healthy Jordanians.

Nusier M, Radaideh A, Ababneh N, Qaqish B, Alzoubi R, Khader Y, Mersa J, Irshaid N, El-Khateeb M.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 699-703 PubMed PMID: 17984931 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Factor V:genetics, Female, Gene Frequency, Humans, Jordan, Male, Middle Aged, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide:genetics, Prothrombin:genetics, Reference Values, Venous Thromboembolism:genetics,.

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Response of ACTH to octreotide in a probable corticotropic adenoma associated with Addison's disease.

Suárez-Llanos J, Fernández-Fernández E, Checa M, Jara-Albarrán A.

Case Reports 2007; 28(5): 549-553 PubMed PMID: 17984930 Keywords: ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma:blood, Adenoma:blood, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Aged, Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal:therapeutic use, Empty Sella Syndrome:blood, Female, Humans, Octreotide:therapeutic use, Pituitary Neoplasms:blood, Treatment F.

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Social evaluation-induced amylase elevation and economic decision-making in the dictator game in humans.

Takahashi T, Ikeda K, Hasegawa T.

Journal Article 2007; 28(5): 662-665 PubMed PMID: 17984929 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Altruism, Amylases:metabolism, Decision Making:physiology, Games, Experimental, Humans, Male, Reference Values, Reward, Saliva:metabolism, Self Concept, Social Perception,.

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Suggestive evidence of erythropoietin level abnormality in patients with sporadic and familial cases of the restless legs syndrome.

Kemlink D, Sonka K, Pretl M, Benakova H.

Comparative Study 2007; 28(5): 643-646 PubMed PMID: 17984928 Keywords: Adult, Age of Onset, Erythrocyte Count, Erythropoietin:blood, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pedigree, Restless Legs Syndrome:blood,.

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The comparison of microlaparoscopy and laparoscopy in pelvic region assessment in infertile women.

Marianowski P, Kaminski P, Wielgos M, Szymusik I, Ludwikowski G.

Comparative Study 2007; 28(5): 704-707 PubMed PMID: 17984927 Keywords: Adult, Female, Genitalia, Female:pathology, Humans, Infertility, Female:diagnosis, Laparoscopy:methods, Microsurgery:instrumentation, Pelvis:pathology,.

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The diagnostic utility of S-100B protein and TPA in patients with ischemic stroke.

Kokocinska D, Wieczorek P, Partyka R, Jarzab J, Jałowiecki P, Sikora J.

Comparative Study 2007; 28(5): 693-698 PubMed PMID: 17984926 Keywords: Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Biomarkers, Brain Ischemia:blood, Female, Humans, Keratin-18:blood, Male, Middle Aged, Nerve Growth Factors:blood, S100 Calcium Binding Protein beta Subunit, S100 Proteins:blood, Severity of Illness Index, Stroke:blood, Tissue Pol.

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The effects of magnesium supplementation on thyroid hormones of sedentars and Tae-Kwon-Do sportsperson at resting and exhaustion.

Cinar V.

Clinical Trial 2007; 28(5): 708-712 PubMed PMID: 17984925 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Analysis of Variance, Dietary Supplements, Exercise:physiology, Humans, Magnesium:administration & dosage, Martial Arts:physiology, Physical Exertion:physiology, Reference Values, Rest:physiology, Statistics, Nonparametric, Thyroid Horm.

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Tinnitus and Coxsackie B infections: a case series.

Langguth B, Stadtlaender H, Landgrebe M, Elgoyhen A, Coors H, Vielsmeier V, Kleinjung T.

Case Reports 2007; 28(5): 554-555 PubMed PMID: 17984924 Keywords: Adult, Antibodies, Viral:blood, Coxsackievirus Infections:complications, Enterovirus B, Human:immunology, Humans, Male, Tinnitus:immunology,.

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