Vol. 35 (3) 2014 Neuro endocrinology letters

Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency (CECD) revisited: can this concept explain the therapeutic benefits of cannabis in migraine, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and other treatment-resistant conditions?

Smith S, Wagner M.

Journal Article 2014; 35(3): 198-201 PubMed PMID: 24977967 Citation  Keywords:  Analgesics:therapeutic use, Animals, Cannabis, Drug Resistance:drug effects, Endocannabinoids:deficiency, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic:drug therapy, Fibromyalgia:drug therapy, Humans, Irritable Bowel Syndrome:drug therapy, Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors:com.

OBJECTIVES: Ethan B. Russo's paper of December 1, 2003 explored the concept of a clinical endocannabinoid deficiency (CECD) underlying the pathophysiology of migraine, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and other functional conditions alleviated by clinical cannabis.

METHODS: Available literature was reviewed.....

Read abstract

Evaluation of final height prediction and selected parameters in Polish patients with severe and partial growth hormone deficiency.

Biczysko-Mokosa A, Petriczko E, Horodnicka-Józwa A, Dawid G, Kedzia A, Lewiński A, Walczak M.
Comparative Study 2014; 35(3): 242-247 PubMed PMID: 24977976 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Body Height, Child, Dwarfism, Pituitary:drug therapy, Female, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Human Growth Hormone:therapeutic use, Humans, Male, Poland, Prognosis, Recombinant Proteins:therapeutic use, Severity of Illness Index,.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

Associations between brain-derived neurotrophic factor and estradiol in women's saliva.

Matsuki C, To M, Kondo Y, Sugiyama H, Yamamoto Y, Shimizu T, Kamata Y, Saruta J, Tsukinoki K.
Journal Article 2014; 35(3): 236-241 PubMed PMID: 24977975 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor:metabolism, Estradiol:metabolism, Female, Follicular Phase:metabolism, Humans, Luteal Phase:metabolism, Monitoring, Physiologic, Progesterone:metabolism, Saliva:metabolism, Young Adult,.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

Diurnal changes of the postural control in young women without and with hormonal contraceptive treatment.

Mokosáková M, Krsková L, Hlavacka F, Zeman M.
Controlled Clinical Trial 2014; 35(3): 230-235 PubMed PMID: 24977974 Citation  Keywords:  Accelerometry, Adult, Biosensing Techniques, Circadian Rhythm:drug effects, Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal:administration & dosage, Female, Humans, Monitoring, Ambulatory:methods, Postural Balance:drug effects, Posture:physiology, Young Adult,.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

Insulin inhibits Abeta production through modulation of APP processing in a cellular model of Alzheimer's disease.

Wang X, Yu S, Gao S, Hu J, Wang Y, Liu H.
Journal Article 2014; 35(3): 224-229 PubMed PMID: 24977973 Citation  Keywords:  Alzheimer Disease:genetics, Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases:genetics, Amyloid beta-Peptides:antagonists & inhibitors, Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor:metabolism, Cells, Cultured, Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic:drug effects, Humans, Insulin:ph.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

Plasma chemerin levels in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Tomalka-Kochanowska J, Baranowska B, Wolinska-Witort E, Uchman D, Litwiniuk A, Martynska L, Kalisz M, Bik W, Kochanowski J.
Journal Article 2014; 35(3): 218-223 PubMed PMID: 24977972 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Case-Control Studies, Chemokines:blood, Female, Humans, Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins, Male, Middle Aged, Multiple Sclerosis:blood, Obesity:blood, Overweight:blood, Thinness:blood, Young Adult,.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

Bad on the net, or bipolars' lives on the web: analyzing discussion web pages for individuals with bipolar affective disorder.

Latalova K, Prasko J, Kamaradova D, Ivanova K, Jurickova L.
Journal Article 2014; 35(3): 206-212 PubMed PMID: 24977970 Citation  Keywords:  Attitude to Health, Bipolar Disorder:epidemiology, Communication, Community Networks:organization & administration, Humans, Internet, Interpersonal Relations, Self-Help Groups:organization & administration, Social Behavior,.

Read abstract  Full text PDF