Articles by author - Marie Bicikova

Selected pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in cerebrospinal fluid in normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Sosvorova L, Vcelak J, Mohapl M, Vitku J, Bicikova M, Hampl R.

Journal Article 2014; 35(7): 586-593 PubMed PMID: 25617881  Keywords:  Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging:immunology, Biomarkers:cerebrospinal fluid, Cytokines:cerebrospinal fluid, Dementia:cerebrospinal fluid, Humans, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure:cerebrospinal fluid, Postural Balance, Urinary Incontinence:cerebrospinal fluid,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a treatable neurological syndrome developing in the elderly. It is characterized by bal.....

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Salivary cortisol in two professions: daily cortisol profiles in school teachers and firefighters.

Susoliakova O, Smejkalova J, Bicikova M, Potuznikova D, Hodacova L, Grimby-Ekman A, Fiala Z.

Comparative Study 2014; 35(4): 314-321 PubMed PMID: 25038601  Keywords:  Adult, Faculty, Female, Firefighters, Humans, Hydrocortisone:biosynthesis, Male, Middle Aged, Occupational Diseases:etiology, Saliva:chemistry, Sex Factors, Stress, Psychological:metabolism,.    Citation

BACKGROUND: It's indicated negative-perceived stress could induce worse health status and change of cortisol secretion.

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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  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.    Citation

BACKGROUND: Cortisol, along with other hormones of hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis, belongs to one of the main factors influencing psyc.....

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Physiotherapy as an immunoactive therapy? A pilot study.

Rasova K, Dolezil D, Kalistova H, Kucera P, Juzova O, Zimova D, Medova E, Jandova D, Tintera J, Ibrahim I, Zvara K, Bicikova M, Martinkova P.

Journal Article 2012; 33(1): 67-75 PubMed PMID: 22467115  Keywords:  Anisotropy, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Humans, Multiple Sclerosis, Physical Therapy Modalities, Pilot Projects,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to confirm the immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory changes in the immunologic profile after two m.....

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Neuro- and immunomodulatory steroids and other biochemical markers in drug-naive schizophrenia patients and the effect of treatment with atypical antipsychotics.

Bicikova M, Hampl R, Hill M, Ripova D, Mohr P, Putz Z.

Clinical Trial 2011; 32(2): 141-147 PubMed PMID: 21552193  Keywords:  Adult, Antibodies:blood, Antipsychotic Agents:therapeutic use, Biomarkers:blood, Case-Control Studies, Dehydroepiandrosterone:analogs & derivatives, Female, Homocysteine:blood, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, Immunologic Factors:blood, Iodide Peroxidase:imm.    Citation

OBJECTIVE: Serum levels of neuro- and immunomodulatory adrenal steroids together with selected hormonal, lipid and other relevant biochemi.....

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