Vol. 31 (2) 2010 Neuro endocrinology letters

Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in fibromyalgia.

Cordero M, de Miguel M, Carmona-López I, Bonal P, Campa F, Moreno-Fernández A.

Journal Article 2010; 31(2): 169-173 PubMed PMID: 20424583 Citation  Keywords:  Electron Transport Chain Complex Proteins:metabolism, Fibromyalgia:metabolism, Humans, Leukocytes, Mononuclear:metabolism, Mitochondria:metabolism, Oxidative Stress, Ubiquinone:analogs & derivatives,.

: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome with unknown etiology and pathophysiology. Recent studies have shown some evidence demonstrating that oxidative stress may have a role in the pathophysiology of FM. Furthermore, it is controversial the role of mitochondria in the oxidant imbalance documented in FM. Signs and symptoms associ.....

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An analysis of factors determining serum leptin concentration in healthy and infected newborns.

Sadownik B, Lukas W, Behrendt J, Stojewska M, Kwiatkowska-Gruca M, Rygiel K, Adamik K, Godula-Stuglik U.
Comparative Study 2010; 31(2): 221-228 PubMed PMID: 20424594 Citation  Keywords:  Anthropometry, Birth Weight, Body Height, Factor Analysis, Statistical, Female, Gestational Age, Humans, Infant, Newborn:blood, Infant, Newborn, Diseases:blood, Infant, Premature:blood, Infection:blood, Leptin:blood, Linear Models, Male, Pregnancy, Pregna.

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Brain-stem auditory evoked potentials in children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Pilecki W, Bolanowski M, Szawrowicz-Pelka T, Kalka D, Janocha A, Salomon E, Rusiecki L, Czerchawski L, Sobieszczanska M.
Journal Article 2010; 31(2): 275-280 PubMed PMID: 20424593 Citation  Keywords:  Acoustic Stimulation:methods, Adolescent, Anorexia Nervosa:physiopathology, Auditory Pathways:physiopathology, Auditory Perception, Brain Stem:physiopathology, Child, Cochlear Nerve:physiopathology, Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem, Female, Humans,.

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Effects of long-term 50 Hz magnetic field exposure on the micro nucleated polychromatic erythrocyte and blood lymphocyte frequency and argyrophilic nucleolar organizer regions in lymphocytes of mice.

Okudan N, Celik I, Salbacak A, Cicekcibasi A, Buyukmumcu M, Gökbel H.
Journal Article 2010; 31(2): 208-214 PubMed PMID: 20424591 Citation  Keywords:  Animals, Cell Nucleolus:radiation effects, Electromagnetic Fields, Erythroblasts:radiation effects, Leukocyte Count, Lymphocytes:radiation effects, Mice, Mice, Inbred Strains, Nucleolus Organizer Region:metabolism, Time Factors,.

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Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of refractory chronic tinnitus: a randomized, placebo controlled study.

Anders M, Dvorakova J, Rathova L, Havrankova P, Pelcova P, Vaneckova M, Jech R, Holcat M, Seidl Z, Raboch J.
Journal Article 2010; 31(2): 238-249 PubMed PMID: 20424590 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Auditory Cortex:physiopathology, Chronic Disease, Electroencephalography, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Functional Laterality, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Tinnitus:physiopathology, Transcranial Magnetic .

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Individual clearance and therapeutic drug monitoring of quetiapine in clinical practice.

Wittmann M, Hausner H, Köstlbacher A, Hajak G, Haen E.
Clinical Trial 2010; 31(2): 203-207 PubMed PMID: 20424588 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Anticonvulsants:administration & dosage, Antipsychotic Agents:administration & dosage, Carbamazepine:administration & dosage, Dibenzothiazepines:administration & dosage, Drug Interactions, Drug Monitoring:methods, Drug Therapy, Combination:methods,.

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Is it always possible to determine a diagnosis? Prenatal ultrasonography, post mortem magnetic resonance, autopsy.

Vaneckova M, Seidl Z, Goldova B, Vitkova I, Baxova A, Calda P.
Case Reports 2010; 31(2): 178-180 PubMed PMID: 20424587 Citation  Keywords:  Aborted Fetus:abnormalities, Adult, Autopsy:methods, Brain:abnormalities, Brain Neoplasms:diagnosis, Cerebral Hemorrhage:diagnostic imaging, Diagnosis, Differential, Ependymoma:diagnosis, Female, Gestational Age, Humans, Lateral Ventricles:abnormalities, .

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Massive fetal intracranial teratoma with hydrocephalus detected at 33 weeks of gestation.

Nouri A, Khuja M, Wilczynski J, Dzieniecka M, Majos A, Stefanczyk L, Hou Y, Krawczyk T, Zakrzewski K, Nowakowska D.
Case Reports 2010; 31(2): 174-177 PubMed PMID: 20424585 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Brain:pathology, Brain Neoplasms:diagnostic imaging, Female, Fetal Diseases:diagnostic imaging, Gestational Age, Humans, Hydrocephalus:diagnostic imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pregnancy, Prognosis, Teratoma:diagnostic imaging, Ultrasonograph.

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Neonatal maternal separation elevates thalamic corticotrophin releasing factor type 1 receptor expression response to colonic distension in rat.

Tjong Y, Ip S, Lao L, Wu J, Fong H, Sung J, Berman B, Che C.
Journal Article 2010; 31(2): 215-220 PubMed PMID: 20424584 Citation  Keywords:  Abdominal Pain:metabolism, Animals, Animals, Newborn:metabolism, Cerebral Cortex:metabolism, Colon:physiopathology, Dilatation, Pathologic:physiopathology, Electromyography, Hippocampus:metabolism, Hyperalgesia:metabolism, Male, Maternal Deprivation, Pain.

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Parkin mutations and phenotypic features in Czech patients with early-onset Parkinson's disease.

Fiala O, Pospisilova L, Prochazkova J, Matejckova M, Martasek P, Novakova L, Roth J, Ruzicka E.
Journal Article 2010; 31(2): 187-192 PubMed PMID: 20424582 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Age of Onset, Czech Republic, Female, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Heterozygote, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Mutation, Parkinson Disease:genetics, Phenotype, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Polymorphism, Genetic, Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases:genetics,.

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The effect of octreotide treatment on somatic and psychological symptoms of acromegaly.

Ruchala M, Stangierska I, Gurgul E, Stangierski A, Fajfer J, Sowinski J.
Journal Article 2010; 31(2): 265-269 PubMed PMID: 20424578 Citation  Keywords:  Acromegaly:complications, Adult, Arthralgia:drug therapy, Cognition:drug effects, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Growth Hormone:antagonists & inhibitors, Headache:drug therapy, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Middle Aged, Motor Activity:drug effects, O.

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The role of oxidative stress and endothelial injury in diabetic neuropathy and neuropathic pain.

Ozkul A, Ayhan M, Yenisey C, Akyol A, Guney E, Ergin F.
Journal Article 2010; 31(2): 261-264 PubMed PMID: 20424576 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Aged, Catalase:blood, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2:blood, Diabetic Neuropathies:blood, Endothelin-1:blood, Endothelium:physiopathology, Female, Glutathione:blood, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neuralgia:blood, Nitric Oxide:blood, Oxidative Stress, Survey.

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