Articles by author - Zuzana Novotna

Imported tropical neuroinfections: practice skills and knowledge among nurses and nursing students.

Rajoo M, Sulicova A, Mroskova S, Supinova M, Plackova A, Bystra M, Baranova L, Grezdova I, Santova T, Janakova M, Simova Z, Cinova J, Cibrikova S, Decsiova Z, Lengyelova A, Hlinovska J, Rovna S, Igazova M, Nadova M, Rakova J, Lehotska M, Moraucikova E, Mizenkova L, Novotna Z, Paukova L, Semjonova A, Schlosserova A, Vicanova M, Balkova H, Banasova V, Horanska V, Hudakova P, Hudakova A, Majernikova L, Poliakova N, Suchanova R, Tirpakova L, Perinova N, Vatehova D, Komanicky D, Koudelkova V, Capska J, Maskalikova T, Hulkova V, Treslova M.

Journal Article 2013; 34(Suppl 1): 45-47 PubMed PMID: 24013609 Citation

OBJECTIVE: Tropical neuroinfections are still cause of substantial mortality in travelers. Therefore, good knowledge of early symptoms is .....

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Effect of β-1.3/1.6-D-glucan derived from oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus on biometrical, haematological, biochemical, and immunological indices in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).

Dobsikova R, Blahova J, Franc A, Jakubik J, Mikulikova I, Modra H, Novotna K, Svobodova Z.

Journal Article 2012; 33(Suppl 3): 96-106 PubMed PMID: 23353851  Keywords:  Adjuvants, Immunologic:pharmacology, Animal Feed, Animals, Blood Proteins:metabolism, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Fisheries:methods, Immune System:drug effects, Oncorhynchus mykiss:blood, Pleurotus:chemistry, beta-Glucans:pharmacology,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Effect of long-term oral administration of three different concentrations (0.5, 1.0, and 2.0%) of micronized β-1.3/1.6-D-gluc.....

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Neurophysiological effect of the Rh factor. Protective role of the RhD molecule against Toxoplasma-induced impairment of reaction times in women.

Flegr J, Novotná M, Lindová J, Havlícek J.

Journal Article 2008; 29(4): 475-481 PubMed PMID: 18766148  Keywords:  Adult, Animals, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Male, Neuroprotective Agents:metabolism, Reaction Time:physiology, Rh-Hr Blood-Group System:metabolism, Testosterone:blood, Toxoplasma:metabolism, Toxoplasmosis:physiopathology,.    Citation

BACKGROUND: The biological function of RhD protein, a major component of the Rh blood group system, is largely unknown. No phenotypic effe.....

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Prader-Willi syndrome due to uniparental disomy in a patient with a balanced chromosomal translocation.

Calounova G, Novotna D, Simandlova M, Havlovicova M, Zumrová A, Kocarek E, Sedlacek Z.

Case Reports 2006; 27(5): 579-585 PubMed PMID: 17159828  Keywords:  Child, Preschool, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 8, Cytogenetic Analysis, DNA Methylation, Female, Humans, In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence, Microsatellite Repeats, Prader-Willi Syndrome:genetics, Translocation, Genetic, Uniparen.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: In contrast to most human autosomal genes which are expressed biallelically, the expression of imprinted genes depends on the .....

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Distribution of antidepressants between plasma and red blood cells.

Fisar Z, Fuksová K, Sikora J, Kalisová L, Velenovská M, Novotná M.

Clinical Trial 2006; 27(3): 307-313 PubMed PMID: 16816836  Keywords:  Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation:blood, Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic:blood, Erythrocyte Membrane:drug effects, Female, Humans, Male, Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors:blood, Plasma:metabolism, Reference Values, Structure-Activity Relationship.    Citation

OBJECTIVE: The distribution of different antidepressants between plasma and red blood cells (RBCs) or between water and erythrocyte membra.....

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Decreased level of novelty seeking in blood donors infected with Toxoplasma.

Skallová A, Novotná M, Kolbeková P, Gasová Z, Veselý V, Sechovská M, Flegr J.

Journal Article 2005; 26(5): 480-486 PubMed PMID: 16264415  Keywords:  Adult, Antibodies, Protozoan:analysis, Blood Donors:psychology, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Exploratory Behavior:physiology, Female, Humans, Male, Personality Tests, Reward, Toxoplasmosis:immunology,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Toxoplasma gondii, a parasitic protozoan, infects about 30 - 60% of people worldwide. Toxoplasma is known to induce behavioral.....

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