Articles by author - Michael Wirth

Association of the Period3 clock gene length polymorphism with salivary cortisol secretion among police officers.

Wirth M, Burch J, Violanti J, Burchfiel C, Fekedulegn D, Andrew M, Zhang H, Miller D, Youngstedt S, Hébert J, Vena J.

Journal Article 2013; 34(1): 27-37 PubMed PMID: 23524621  Keywords:  Adult, Circadian Rhythm:genetics, Female, Genotype, Humans, Hydrocortisone:secretion, Life Change Events, Male, Middle Aged, Period Circadian Proteins:genetics, Police, Polymorphism, Genetic, Salivary Glands:secretion, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm:ge.    Citation

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated whether measures of waking or diurnal cortisol secretion, or self-reported psychological disturbances diff.....

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