Vol. 28 (6) 2007 Neuro endocrinology letters

Depressed patients perception of the efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy and venlafaxine therapy.

Kopecek M, Cerná L, Sulak J, Raszka M, Bares M, Seifertová D.

Comparative Study 2007; 28(6): 889-894 PubMed PMID: 18063943 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation:therapeutic use, Cyclohexanols:therapeutic use, Depressive Disorder:psychology, Electroconvulsive Therapy:psychology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Satisfaction, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales.

BACKGROUND: The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of electroconvulsive (ECT) and venlafaxine therapy from the patient's point of view.

METHODS: We used a retrospective chart review from 22 inpatients who underwent ECT and 22 patients treated with venlafaxine due to resistant unipolar or bipolar depres.....

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An analysis of spontaneous behavior following acute MDMA treatment in male and female rats.

Pálenícek T, Hlinák Z, Bubeníková-Valesová V, Votava M, Horácek J.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 781-788 PubMed PMID: 18063949 Citation  Keywords:  Analysis of Variance, Animals, Behavior, Animal:drug effects, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Exploratory Behavior:drug effects, Female, Hallucinogens:pharmacology, Male, Motor Activity:drug effects, N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine:pharmacology, .

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Analysis of clinical characteristics in large-scale Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Shi Y, Guo M, Yan J, Sun W, Zhang X, Geng L, Xu L, Chen Z.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 807-810 PubMed PMID: 18063948 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Area Under Curve, Blood Glucose:metabolism, Body Mass Index, Chi-Square Distribution, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2:blood, Energy Metabolism:physiology, Fasting:blood, Female, Glucose Tolerance Test, Homeostasis:physiology, Humans, Insulin:.

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Anti-vimentin antibodies and neuron-specific enolase in children with neurofibromatosis type-1.

Kotaska K, Petrak B, Kukacka J, Kraus J, Prusa R.
Comparative Study 2007; 28(6): 761-764 PubMed PMID: 18063947 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Antibody Formation:immunology, Biomarkers:blood, Biomarkers, Tumor:blood, Central Nervous System Neoplasms:blood, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Immunoglobulin G:blood, Immunoglobulin M:blood, Infant, Male, Neurofibroma, Plexi.

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Circadian pattern of prolactin secretion in children with growth hormone deficiency and congenital organic lesions in the hypothalamic-pituitary region.

Stawerska R, Lewiński A, Smyczyńska J, Hilczer M, Kowalska E, Kaniewska D, Karasek M.
Comparative Study 2007; 28(6): 765-774 PubMed PMID: 18063946 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Analysis of Variance, Chi-Square Distribution, Child, Child, Preschool, Circadian Rhythm:physiology, Female, Growth Disorders:blood, Human Growth Hormone:deficiency, Humans, Hypopituitarism:blood, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:abnormalities, .

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Diagnostic imaging approach to gastro-entero-pancreatic carcinomas of neuroendocrine origin - single NET center experience in Poland.

Cwikla J, Nasierowska-Guttmejer A, Jeziorski K, Cichocki A, Zgliczynski W, Stepień K, Seklecka N, Durlik M, Malkowski B, Walecki J.
Comparative Study 2007; 28(6): 789-800 PubMed PMID: 18063942 Citation  Keywords:  3-Iodobenzylguanidine, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine:classification, Diagnostic Imaging:instrumentation, Female, Humans, Indium Radioisotopes, Intestinal Neoplasms:diagnosis, Iodine Radioisotopes, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ma.

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Differences in the effect of second-generation antipsychotics on prolactinaemia: six weeks open-label trial in female in-patients.

Svestka J, Synek O, Tomanová J, Rodáková I, Cejpková A.
Clinical Trial 2007; 28(6): 881-888 PubMed PMID: 18063941 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Antipsychotic Agents:adverse effects, Benzodiazepines:adverse effects, Dibenzothiazepines:adverse effects, Dibenzothiepins:adverse effects, Female, Humans, Hyperprolactinemia:blood, Middle Aged, Prolactin:blood,.

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Dissociation, epileptic-like activity and lateralized electrodermal dysfunction in patients with schizophrenia and depression.

Bob P, Susta M, Glaslova K, Fedor-Freybergh P, Pavlat J, Miklosko J, Raboch J.
Comparative Study 2007; 28(6): 868-874 PubMed PMID: 18063940 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Case-Control Studies, Cerebrum:physiopathology, Depressive Disorder:complications, Dissociative Disorders:complications, Electroencephalography, Epilepsy, Complex Partial:complications, Female, Functional Laterality:physiology, Galvanic Skin Respon.

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Diurnal behavioral and endocrine effects of chronic shaker stress in mice.

Dubovicky M, Mach M, Key M, Morris M, Paton S, Lucot J.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 846-853 PubMed PMID: 18063939 Citation  Keywords:  Analysis of Variance, Animals, Chronic Disease, Circadian Rhythm:physiology, Corticosterone:blood, Disease Models, Animal, Exploratory Behavior:physiology, Male, Mice, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Motor Activity, Oxytocin:blood, Photoperiod, Stress, Physiological:.

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Early postnatal changes in superior mesenteric artery blood flow velocity in healthy term infants.

Matasova K, Zibolen M, Kolarovszka H, Ciljak M, Baska T, Murgas D, Kolarovszki B, Dragula M.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 822-825 PubMed PMID: 18063938 Citation  Keywords:  Adaptation, Physiological, Age Factors, Analysis of Variance, Blood Flow Velocity:physiology, Female, Hemodynamics, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Intestines:blood supply, Male, Mesenteric Artery, Superior:diagnostic imaging, Reference Values, Regional Blood Fl.

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Histone deacetylase inhibitor valproic acid inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in KM3 cells via downregulating VEGF receptor.

Dong X, Song Q, Li L, Zhao C, Wang L.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 775-780 PubMed PMID: 18063935 Citation  Keywords:  Acetylation:drug effects, Apoptosis:drug effects, Cell Proliferation:drug effects, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Down-Regulation, Enzyme Inhibitors:pharmacology, Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors, Histones:metabolism, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Multip.

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Increased serum IgM antibodies directed against phosphatidyl inositol (Pi) in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and major depression: evidence that an IgM-mediated immune response against Pi is one factor underpinning the comorbidity between both CFS and dep

Maes M, Mihaylova I, Leunis J.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 861-867 PubMed PMID: 18063934 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Analysis of Variance, Antibody Formation:immunology, Autoimmunity:immunology, Depression:blood, Depressive Disorder, Major:blood, Fatigue:blood, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic:blood, Female, Humans, Immunoglobulin M:blood, Male, Middle Aged, Neuropsycho.

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Lanreotide autogel and insulin sensitivity markers: report of 5 acromegalic patients and literature review.

Ertorer M, Bakiner O, Anaforoglu I, Bozkirli E, Tutuncu N, Demirag N.
Clinical Trial 2007; 28(6): 727-733 PubMed PMID: 18063933 Citation  Keywords:  Acromegaly:drug therapy, Adult, Antineoplastic Agents:administration & dosage, Blood Glucose:metabolism, Delayed-Action Preparations, Drug Administration Schedule, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Homeostasis:drug effects, Human Growth Hormone:blood, Humans, In.

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Macroprolactinomas: retrospective follow up study in the MR imaging and correlation with clinical symptomatology.

Vaneckova M, Seidl Z, Hana V, Jarkovska Z.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 841-845 PubMed PMID: 18063932 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Dopamine Agonists:adverse effects, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Intracranial Hemorrhages:etiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Pituitary Neoplasms:blood, Prolactin:blood, Prolactinoma:blood, Radiography, Receptors, Dopamine D2:agonists,.

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May primary empty sella turcica be a cause of isolated ACTH deficiency? A case report and the review of related literature.

Gulcan E, Gulcan A, Taser F, Korkmaz U, Erbilen E.
Case Reports 2007; 28(6): 745-748 PubMed PMID: 18063931 Citation  Keywords:  Adrenal Insufficiency:blood, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Empty Sella Syndrome:blood, Female, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, Hypoglycemia:blood, Hyponatremia:blood, Methylprednisolone:therapeutic use, Middle Aged, Pituita.

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Melatonin and tryptophan as therapeutic agents against the impairment of the sleep-wake cycle and immunosenescence due to aging in Streptopelia risoria.

Paredes S, Barriga C, Rodríguez A.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 757-760 PubMed PMID: 18063930 Citation  Keywords:  Activity Cycles:physiology, Aging:immunology, Animals, Columbidae, Leukocytes:physiology, Melatonin:physiology, Neuroimmunomodulation:physiology, Phagocytosis:physiology, Serotonin:blood, Sleep:physiology, Superoxides:blood, Tryptophan:physiology, Wakeful.

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Mid-aortic syndrome with renovascular hypertension and multisystem involvement in a girl with familiar neurofibromatosis von Recklinghausen type 1.

Petrak B, Bendova S, Seeman T, Klein T, Lisy J, Zatrapa T, Marikova T.
Case Reports 2007; 28(6): 734-738 PubMed PMID: 18063929 Citation  Keywords:  Aorta, Abdominal:abnormalities, Aortic Diseases:complications, Child, Child, Preschool, Constriction, Pathologic, Female, Glioma:complications, Humans, Hypertension, Renovascular:complications, Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular:complications, Mutation, Neurof.

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Normalization of the increased translocation of endotoxin from gram negative enterobacteria (leaky gut) is accompanied by a remission of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Maes M, Coucke F, Leunis J.
Case Reports 2007; 28(6): 739-744 PubMed PMID: 18063928 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Antibodies:blood, Antioxidants:therapeutic use, Biomarkers, Diet Therapy, Enterobacteriaceae:immunology, Enterobacteriaceae Infections:complications, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic:etiology, Female, Humans, Immunoglobulins, Intravenous:therapeutic .

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Serum adiponectin concentrations and their relationship with plasma lipids in obese diabetic and non-diabetic Caucasians.

Owecki M, Miczke A, Pupek-Musialik D, Bryll W, Cymerys M, Nikisch E, Sowiński J.
Comparative Study 2007; 28(6): 901-907 PubMed PMID: 18063927 Citation  Keywords:  Adiponectin:blood, Adult, Cholesterol:blood, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2:blood, Energy Metabolism:physiology, European Continental Ancestry Group, Female, Humans, Male, Matched-Pair Analysis, Middle Aged, Obesity:blood, Statistics, Nonparametric, Triglyceri.

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The course of diagnosis in autistic patients: the delay between recognition of the first symptoms by parents and correct diagnosis.

Oslejsková H, Kontrová I, Foralová R, Dusek L, Némethová D.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 895-900 PubMed PMID: 18063924 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Autistic Disorder:classification, Child, Child, Preschool, Diagnostic Errors:statistics & numerical data, Early Diagnosis, Early Intervention (Education):standards, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Parents, Quality of Health C.

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The immune effects of TRYCATs (tryptophan catabolites along the IDO pathway): relevance for depression - and other conditions characterized by tryptophan depletion induced by inflammation.

Maes M, Mihaylova I, Ruyter M, Kubera M, Bosmans E.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 826-831 PubMed PMID: 18063923 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Anti-Inflammatory Agents:immunology, Cytokines:immunology, Depressive Disorder:metabolism, Female, Gene Expression Regulation:immunology, Humans, Indoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-Dioxygenase:immunology, Inflammation:metabolism, Interferon-gamma:immunology,.

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The role of some new factors in the pathophysiology of depression and cardiovascular disease: overview of recent research.

Kitzlerová E, Anders M.
Journal Article 2007; 28(6): 832-840 PubMed PMID: 18063922 Citation  Keywords:  Autonomic Nervous System:physiopathology, Cardiovascular Diseases:complications, Depressive Disorder:complications, Humans, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:physiopathology, Inflammation:complications, Pituitary-Adrenal System:physiopathology, Psychology,.

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Why fish oils may not always be adequate treatments for depression or other inflammatory illnesses: docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, induces a Th-1-like immune response.

Maes M, Mihaylova I, Kubera M, Bosmans E.
Comparative Study 2007; 28(6): 875-880 PubMed PMID: 18063921 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Analysis of Variance, Arachidonic Acid:administration & dosage, Cytokines:immunology, Depression:drug therapy, Docosahexaenoic Acids:administration & dosage, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Eicosapentaenoic Acid:administration & dosage, Female, H.

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