Vol. 33 (2) 2012 Neuro endocrinology letters

Paradoxical surge of corticotropin after glucocorticoid replacement in central adrenal insufficiency.

Yamashita K, Doden T, Tanaka M, Funase Y, Yamauchi K, Furukawa T, Oguchi K, Koyama T, Aizawa T.

Case Reports 2012; 33(2): 113-117 PubMed PMID: 22592190 Citation  Keywords:  Adrenal Insufficiency:blood, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Aged, Glucocorticoids:pharmacology, Humans, Hydrocortisone:pharmacology, Male, Pituitary Gland, Anterior:drug effects,.

: A 78-yr-old man was admitted in emergency with fatigue, anorexia, vomiting, hypothermia (35.1 °C on a hot August day), hypotension (89/56 mmHg) and hyponatraemia (126 mEq/l). Plasma corticotropin and cortisol were severely depressed: 0.84 pmol/L and 33.1 nmol/L respectively (reference range, 1.5-13.9 pmol/L and 110-505 nmol/L, respec.....

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Relevance of CYP2D6 variability in first-episode schizophrenia patients treated with risperidone.

Barteček R, Juřica J, Zrůstová J, Kašpárek T, Pindurová E, Žourková A.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 236-244 PubMed PMID: 22592207 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Alleles, Antipsychotic Agents:adverse effects, Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6:genetics, Female, Genotype, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales:statistics & numerical data, Psychotic Disorders:d.

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The relation of cortisol and sex hormone levels to results of psychological, performance, IQ and memory tests in military men and women.

Flegr J, Hampl R, Černochová D, Preiss M, Bičíková M, Sieger L, Příplatová L, Kaňková Š, Klose J.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 224-235 PubMed PMID: 22592206 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Estrogens:blood, Female, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, Intelligence:physiology, Intelligence Tests:statistics & numerical data, Male, Memory:physiology, Mental Disorders:blood, Military Personnel:psychology, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales:statist.

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Adiponectin to leptin index as a marker of endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women with abnormal vaginal bleeding: an observational study.

Nowosielski K, Pozowski J, Ulman-Włodarz I, Romanik M, Poręba R, Sioma-Markowska U.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 217-223 PubMed PMID: 22592205 Citation  Keywords:  Adiponectin:blood, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Biomarkers:blood, Case-Control Studies, Endometrial Neoplasms:blood, Female, Humans, Leptin:blood, Middle Aged, Postmenopause:blood, Predictive Value of Tests, Sensitivity and Specificity, Uterine Hemorrhage:blo.

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Clinical value of real time 3D sonohysterography and 2D sonohysterography in comparison to hysteroscopy with subsequent histopathological examination in perimenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding.

Kowalczyk D, Guzikowski W, Więcek J, Sioma-Markowska U.
Comparative Study 2012; 33(2): 212-216 PubMed PMID: 22592204 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Endometrium:diagnostic imaging, Endosonography:methods, Female, Humans, Hysteroscopy:methods, Imaging, Three-Dimensional:methods, Middle Aged, Perimenopause, Sensitivity and Specificity, Uterine Hemorrhage:diagnosis, Uterus:diagnostic imaging,.

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The relationship between S100B protein serum levels, injury severity and Glasgow Outcome Scale values in children with CNS injuries.

Homolkova H, Prchlik M, Tomek P.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 207-211 PubMed PMID: 22592203 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Craniocerebral Trauma:blood, Female, Glasgow Coma Scale:statistics & numerical data, Glasgow Outcome Scale:statistics & numerical data, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Male, Nerve Growth Factors:blood, S100 Calcium Bi.

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The association of heart rate variability examined in supine and standing position with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in anorexia nervosa.

Palova S, Havlin J, Charvat J.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 196-200 PubMed PMID: 22592201 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Anorexia Nervosa:physiopathology, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory:methods, Case-Control Studies, Female, Heart Rate:physiology, Humans, Posture:physiology, Sleep:physiology, Supine Position:physiology, Wakefulness:physiology,.

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Nerve growth factor increases electrical activity of neural cells derived from murine bone marrow stromal cells.

Tomioka S, Nagahama T, Tokuyama R, Tatehara S, Satomura K.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 177-182 PubMed PMID: 22592198 Citation  Keywords:  Action Potentials:drug effects, Animals, Bone Marrow Cells:drug effects, Cell Differentiation:drug effects, Cells, Cultured, Male, Mice, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Nerve Growth Factor:pharmacology, Neurofilament Proteins:metabolism, Neurons:metabolism, Stromal C.

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Acute consciousness disorders in intensive care medicine - value of its grading for prognostic conclusion.

Sániová B, Drobný M, Drobná E, Matloobi A.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 167-176 PubMed PMID: 22592197 Citation  Keywords:  Brain Injuries:complications, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation:statistics & numerical data, Consciousness Disorders:complications, Critical Care:statistics & numerical data, Delirium:complications, Female, Glasgow Coma Scale:statistics & numerical data, Huma.

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Heart rate variability spectral analysis in patients with panic disorder compared with healthy controls.

Diveky T, Prasko J, Latalova K, Grambal A, Kamaradova D, Silhan P, Obereigneru R, Salinger J, Opavsky J, Tonhajzerova I.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 156-166 PubMed PMID: 22592196 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Age Factors, Antidepressive Agents:pharmacology, Autonomic Nervous System:physiopathology, Case-Control Studies, Dissociative Disorders:physiopathology, Electrocardiography:drug effects, Female, Heart Rate:drug effects, Humans, Male, Panic Disorder.

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The evaluation of estradiol and leptin action on the activity of the somatotropic and gonadotropic axes in peripubertal female rats.

Wolinska-Witort E, Martynska L, Chmielowska M, Wasilewska-Dziubinska E, Bik W, Baranowska B.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 138-148 PubMed PMID: 22592194 Citation  Keywords:  Animals, Body Weight:drug effects, Estradiol:blood, Female, Follicle Stimulating Hormone:blood, Gonadotrophs:drug effects, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone:blood, Growth Hormone:blood, Hypothalamus:drug effects, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I:metabolism, Lept.

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An active product of cruciferous vegetables, 3,3'-diindolylmethane, inhibits invasive properties of extravillous cytotrophoblastic cells.

Ribaux P, Irion O, Cohen M.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 133-137 PubMed PMID: 22592193 Citation  Keywords:  Anticarcinogenic Agents:pharmacology, Cell Movement:drug effects, Cells, Cultured, Female, Gene Expression:drug effects, Heat-Shock Proteins:biosynthesis, Humans, Indoles:pharmacology, Matrix Metalloproteinases:biosynthesis, Pregnancy, Trophoblasts:drug e.

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Effects of acute stressors on the expression of oxytocin receptor mRNA in hearts of rats with different activity of HPA axis.

Skopek P, Hynie S, Chottova-Dvorakova M, Sida P, Slavikova J, Mistrova E, Klenerova V.
Journal Article 2012; 33(2): 124-132 PubMed PMID: 22592192 Citation  Keywords:  Animals, Gene Expression:physiology, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:physiology, Male, Myocardium:cytology, Pituitary-Adrenal System:physiology, Protein Transport, Rats, Rats, Inbred Lew, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Rats, Wistar, Receptors, Oxytocin:biosynthesis.

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Postoperative diabetes insipidus associated with pituitary apoplexy during pregnancy.

Kita D, Hayashi Y, Sano H, Takamura T, Hayashi Y, Tachibana O, Hamada J.
Case Reports 2012; 33(2): 107-112 PubMed PMID: 22592189 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Deamino Arginine Vasopressin:therapeutic use, Diabetes Insipidus:complications, Female, Humans, Pituitary Apoplexy:complications, Pituitary Neoplasms:complications, Postoperative Complications:drug therapy, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Neopl.

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