Vol. 25 (5) 2004 Neuro endocrinology letters

Salivary cortisol in panic: are males more vulnerable?

van Duinen M, Schruers K, Jaegers E, Maes M, Griez E.

Clinical Trial 2004; 25(5): 386-390 PubMed PMID: 15580175 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Carbon Dioxide, Female, Humans, Hydrocortisone:metabolism, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:physiopathology, Male, Panic Disorder:chemically induced, Pituitary-Adrenal System:physiopathology, Reference Values, Saliva:metabolism, Sex Factors,.

OBJECTIVES: The underlying mechanisms of panic attacks (PA's) are still unclear. Theories focusing on these mechanisms differ in their description of the relationship between panic and fear. The main controversy concerns whether a PA resembles the classical flight response, or whether it is qualitatively different from fear. According t.....

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Psychological, neuroendocrine and immune measures in non spousal carers of disabled elderly in Italy.

Provinciali M, Moresi R, Muzzioli M, Tarabelli D, Sirolla C, Melchiorre M, Tucci M, Panerai A, Sacerdote P, Mengani M, Lamura G.
Clinical Trial 2004; 25(5): 391-396 PubMed PMID: 15580176 Citation  Keywords:  Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Adult, Aged, Anxiety:etiology, Caregivers:psychology, Cell Count, Disabled Persons:rehabilitation, Endocrine System:physiology, Female, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, Influenza, Human:immunology, Lymphocytes:immunology, M.

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The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis and melatonin in humans: possible interactions in the control of body temperature.

Mazzoccoli G, Giuliani A, Carughi S, De Cata A, Puzzolante F, La Viola M, Urbano N, Perfetto F, Tarquini R.
Clinical Trial 2004; 25(5): 368-372 PubMed PMID: 15580172 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Body Temperature Regulation:physiology, Circadian Rhythm:physiology, Humans, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:physiology, Male, Melatonin:physiology, Middle Aged, Reference Values, Thermogenesis:physiology, Thyroid Gland:physiology, Thyrotropin:blood.

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Serum levels of growth factors HGF (Hepatocyte Growth Factor), TGFbeta1 (transforming growth factor beta1) and IGF-I (Insulin Like Growth Factor I) in parathyroid tumors.

Astl J, Veselý D, Matucha P, Martínek J, Kucera T, Lastuvka P, Betka J, Sterzl I.
Clinical Trial 2004; 25(5): 356-360 PubMed PMID: 15580170 Citation  Keywords:  Adenoma:metabolism, Cytokines:blood, Hepatocyte Growth Factor:blood, Humans, Hyperplasia, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I:analysis, Parathyroid Glands:metabolism, Parathyroid Neoplasms:metabolism, Reference Values, Transforming Growth Factor beta:blood,.

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Effects of long-term use Topiramate on fertility and growth parameter in adult male rats.

Otoom S, Batieneh H, Hassan Z, Daoud A.
Comparative Study 2004; 25(5): 351-355 PubMed PMID: 15580169 Citation  Keywords:  Administration, Oral, Animals, Anticonvulsants:administration & dosage, Aspartate Aminotransferases:blood, Body Weight:drug effects, Drug Administration Schedule, Female, Fertility:drug effects, Fructose:administration & dosage, Male, Organ Size, Prostate.

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The change of regional brain metabolism (18FDG PET) in panic disorder during the treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy or antidepressants.

Prasko J, Horácek J, Záleský R, Kopecek M, Novák T, Pasková B, Skrdlantová L, Belohlávek O, Höschl C.
Clinical Trial 2004; 25(5): 340-348 PubMed PMID: 15580167 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Antidepressive Agents:therapeutic use, Brain Mapping, Cerebral Cortex:diagnostic imaging, Cognitive Therapy, Female, Fluorodeoxyglucose F18, Functional Laterality, Humans, Male, Neuropsychological Tests, Panic Disorder:diagnostic imaging, Positron-.

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