Vol. 29 (2) 2008 Neuro endocrinology letters

Relationship of vaginal microflora to PROM, pPROM and the risk of early-onset neonatal sepsis.

Velemínský M, Tosner J.

Comparative Study 2008; 29(2): 205-221 PubMed PMID: 18404134 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Cytokines:blood, Enterococcus faecalis:isolation & purification, Female, Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture:blood, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Lactobacillus:isolation & purification, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Infectious:blood, Risk Factors, .

BACKGROUND: Infections are among the most frequent causes of premature delivery and premature discharges of amniotic fluid. The vaginal ecosystem significantly contributes to the development of these conditions. Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM) are associated with an increased risk.....

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Depression, cortisol and somatoform dissociative symptoms.

Bob P, Freybergh P, Jasova D, Susta M, Pavlat J, Zima T, Benakova H, Bizik G, Svetlak M, Vevera J, Miklosko J, Hajek K, Raboch J.
Journal Article 2008; 29(2): 235-239 PubMed PMID: 18404142 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Depressive Disorder:blood, Dissociative Disorders:blood, Female, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:physiopathology, Male, Middle Aged, Pituitary-Adrenal System:physiopathology, Somatoform Disorders:blood, Stress, Physiolo.

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Effect of intrauterine infection and perinatal risk factors on serum concentrations of insulin like growth factor (IGF-I) in full-term and preterm newborns.

Oświecimska J, Stojewska M, Behrendt J, Pikiewicz-Koch A, Ziora K, Szczepanska M, Barc-Czarnecka M, Godula-Stuglik U.
Comparative Study 2008; 29(2): 222-229 PubMed PMID: 18404140 Citation  Keywords:  Birth Weight, Body Height, Female, Gestational Age, Humans, Infant, Newborn:blood, Infant, Newborn, Diseases:blood, Infant, Premature:blood, Infection:blood, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I:analysis, Male, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Infectious:blood.

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Neurodevelopmental disorders, maternal Rh-negativity, and Rho(D) immune globulins: a multi-center assessment.

Geier D, Mumper E, Gladfelter B, Coleman L, Geier M.
Comparative Study 2008; 29(2): 272-280 PubMed PMID: 18404135 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity:blood, Case-Control Studies, Child, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive:blood, Child, Preschool, Developmental Disabilities:blood, Female, Humans, Male, Mothers, Pregnancy, Prenatal Exposure Del.

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Some ADHD polymorphisms (in genes DAT1, DRD2, DRD3, DBH, 5-HTT) in case-control study of 100 subjects 6-10 age.

Kopecková M, Paclt I, Petrásek J, Pacltová D, Malíková M, Zagatová V.
Journal Article 2008; 29(2): 246-251 PubMed PMID: 18404133 Citation  Keywords:  Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity:genetics, Case-Control Studies, Child, DNA Mutational Analysis, Dopamine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins:genetics, Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase:genetics, Female, Gene Frequency, Genetic Predisposition to Disea.

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