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Neuro endo. lett. - 2009

Vol. 30 (1) 2009 Neuro endocrinology letters

The epidural steroids in the prevention of epidural fibrosis: MRI and clinical findings.

Häckel M, Masopust V, Bojar M, Ghaly Y, Horínek D.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 51-55 PubMed PMID: 19300380 Keywords: Adult, Aged, Anti-Inflammatory Agents:administration & dosage, Diskectomy:adverse effects, Epidural Space:diagnostic imaging, Female, Fibrosis:prevention & control, Humans, Injections, Epidural, Intervertebral Disc Displacement:drug therapy, Lumbar Verteb.

BACKGROUND: Epidural fibrosis (EF) represents a frequent and poorly manageable complication of lumbar disk surgery.

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the influence of perioperative Epidural Steroid (ES) application on the development of EF.

METHODS: One hundred and seventy eight patients underwen.....

Analysis of treatment efficacy in girls with anorexia nervosa (III).

Nogal P, Pniewska-Siark B, Lewiński A.

Evaluation Studies 2009; 30(1): 32-38 PubMed PMID: 19300405 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Anorexia Nervosa:diagnosis, Attitude to Health, Data Interpretation, Statistical, Diagnostic Techniques, Endocrine, Diagnostic Tests, Routine:statistics & numerical data, Female, Humans, Patient Admission, Patient Discharge:statistics &.

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Bombesin modulates the control of energy homeostasis and pituitary hormone release.

Baranowska B.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 3-5 PubMed PMID: 19300403 Keywords: Animals, Bombesin:physiology, Energy Metabolism:genetics, Homeostasis:genetics, Humans, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:secretion, Pituitary Hormones:secretion,.

Bradykinin receptors antagonists and nitric oxide synthase inhibitors in vincristine and streptozotocin induced hyperalgesia in chemotherapy and diabetic neuropathy rat model.

Bujalska M, Makulska-Nowak H.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 144-152 PubMed PMID: 19300402 Keywords: Animals, Bradykinin:administration & dosage, Bradykinin Receptor Antagonists, Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental:chemically induced, Diabetic Neuropathies:chemically induced, Drug Evaluation, Preclinical, Enzyme Inhibitors:administration & dosage, Hyperalges.

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Brain levels of GABA, glutamate and aspartate in sociable, aggressive and timid mice: an in vivo microdialysis study.

Sustková-Fiserová M, Vávrová J, Krsiak M.

Comparative Study 2009; 30(1): 79-84 PubMed PMID: 19300401 Keywords: Aggression:physiology, Animals, Aspartic Acid:analysis, Behavior, Animal:physiology, Brain:metabolism, Excitatory Amino Acids:analysis, Glutamic Acid:analysis, Male, Mice, Mice, Inbred ICR, Microchemistry:methods, Microdialysis:methods, Models, Biological.

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Cerebrospinal fluid levels of iodothyronines and nerve growth factor in patients with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica.

Jiang Y, Yang Y, Zhang B, Peng F, Bao J, Hu X.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 85-90 PubMed PMID: 19300400 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Multiple Sclerosis:cerebrospinal fluid, Nerve Growth Factor:cerebrospinal fluid, Neuromyelitis Optica:cerebrospinal fluid, Research Design, Severity of Illness Index, Thyroid Hormones:cerebrospinal flu.

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Combination of voxel based morphometry and diffusion tensor imaging in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Ibrahim I, Horacek J, Bartos A, Hajek M, Ripova D, Brunovsky M, Tintera J.

Controlled Clinical Trial 2009; 30(1): 39-45 PubMed PMID: 19300399 Keywords: Age Factors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Alzheimer Disease:diagnosis, Anisotropy, Corpus Callosum:diagnostic imaging, Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging:methods, Echo-Planar Imaging:methods, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Organ Size, Psychological Test.

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Correlation amyloid in brain, kidney, and CSF of castrated guinea pigs.

Wahjoepramonono E, Aniwiyanti V, Anggawidjaja S, Yunianto , Yusuf I.

Comparative Study 2009; 30(1): 46-50 PubMed PMID: 19300398 Keywords: Amyloid beta-Peptides:blood, Animals, Brain:metabolism, Guinea Pigs, Kidney:metabolism, Male, Orchiectomy, Testosterone:metabolism, Time Factors,.

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Differences in the blood serum levels of soluble HLA-G concentrations between the menstrual cycle phases and menopause in patients with ovarian endometriosis and uterine leiomyoma.

Basta P, Mach P, Pitynski K, Bednarek W, Klimek M, Zietek J, Zajac K, Wicherek L.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 91-98 PubMed PMID: 19300397 Keywords: Adult, Case-Control Studies, Endometriosis:blood, Estradiol:blood, Female, HLA Antigens:blood, HLA-G Antigens, Histocompatibility Antigens Class I:blood, Humans, Leiomyoma:blood, Menopause:blood, Menstrual Cycle:blood, Middle Aged, Ovarian Diseases:blood,.

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Differential binding of mammalian and salmon GnRHs with rat and carp pituitary receptors.

Kochman K, Gajewska A, Bieniarz K.

Comparative Study 2009; 30(1): 139-143 PubMed PMID: 19300396 Keywords: Animals, Binding, Competitive, Carps:metabolism, Female, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone:metabolism, Humans, Mammals:metabolism, Pituitary Gland:metabolism, Protein Binding, Radioactive Tracers, Rats, Receptors, LHRH:metabolism, Salmon:metabolism,.

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Effects of rosiglitazone--peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) agonist on cell viability of human pituitary adenomas in vitro.

Winczyk K, Kunert-Radek J, Gruszka A, Radek M, Ławnicka H, Pawlikowski M.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 107-110 PubMed PMID: 19300395 Keywords: Acromegaly:etiology, Adenoma:complications, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:secretion, Adult, Aged, Cell Proliferation:drug effects, Cell Survival:drug effects, Drug Evaluation, Preclinical, Female, Human Growth Hormone:secretion, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents:.

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Enhancement of oral bioavailability of insulin in humans.

Badwan A, Remawi M, Qinna N, Elsayed A, Arafat T, Melhim M, Hijleh O, Idkaidek N.

Clinical Trial 2009; 30(1): 74-78 PubMed PMID: 19300394 Keywords: Administration, Oral, Adult, Biological Availability, Calibration, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical:standards, Cross-Over Studies, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents:administration & dosage, Injections, Subcutaneous, Insulin:administra.

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Epicatechin suppresses IL-6, IL-8 and enhances IL-10 production with NF-kappaB nuclear translocation in whole blood stimulated system.

Al-Hanbali M, Ali D, Bustami M, Abdel-Malek S, Al-Hanbali R, Alhussainy T, Qadan F, Matalka K.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 131-138 PubMed PMID: 19300393 Keywords: Adult, Blood Cells:drug effects, Catechin:pharmacology, Cell Culture Techniques, Cell Nucleus:drug effects, Cell Proliferation:drug effects, Cells, Cultured, Drug Evaluation, Preclinical, Female, Humans, Interleukin-10:blood, Interleukin-6:blood, Interleu.

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Evaluation of association between the CYP11alpha promoter pentannucleotide (TTTTA)n polymorphism and polycystic ovarian syndrome among Han Chinese women.

Hao C, Bao H, Zhang N, Gu H, Chen Z.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 56-60 PubMed PMID: 19300392 Keywords: Adult, Body Mass Index, Case-Control Studies, China, Cholesterol Side-Chain Cleavage Enzyme:genetics, Female, Gene Frequency, Genetic Linkage, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Genotype, Humans, Microsatellite Repeats:genetics, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome:.

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Induced abortions: still important reproduction loss in the Czech Republic?

Kocourková J, Fait T.

Comparative Study 2009; 30(1): 111-118 PubMed PMID: 19300391 Keywords: Abortion, Induced:statistics & numerical data, Adolescent, Adult, Birth Rate:trends, Czech Republic:epidemiology, Europe:epidemiology, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Population Growth, Pregnancy, Reproduction:physiology, Young Adult,.

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Interhemispheric cerebral asymmetry detected by VEPS in diabetic patients with recognized depression.

Janocha A, Pilecki W, Bolanowski M, Małyszczak K, Salomon E, Laszki-Szczachor K, Kałka D, Sebzda T, Sobieszczańska M.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 119-124 PubMed PMID: 19300390 Keywords: Adult, Brain Mapping, Case-Control Studies, Cerebrum:pathology, Depression:complications, Diabetes Mellitus:pathology, Diabetic Neuropathies:complications, Dominance, Cerebral:physiology, Evoked Potentials, Visual, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Psych.

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Involvement and role of antidepressant drugs of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and glucocorticoid receptor function.

Nikisch G.

Evaluation Studies 2009; 30(1): 11-16 PubMed PMID: 19300389 Keywords: Antidepressive Agents:pharmacology, Humans, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:drug effects, Mood Disorders:drug therapy, Pituitary-Adrenal System:drug effects, Receptors, Glucocorticoid:physiology, Transcription, Genetic:physiology,.

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Missing evidence for the effect one-week phytoestrogen-rich diet on mental rotation in two dimensions.

Pilsáková L, Riecanský I, Ostatníková D, Jagla F.

Controlled Clinical Trial 2009; 30(1): 125-130 PubMed PMID: 19300388 Keywords: Adult, Diet, Dietary Supplements, Female, Humans, Male, Pattern Recognition, Visual:drug effects, Photic Stimulation, Phytoestrogens:administration & dosage, Psychological Tests, Rotation, Sex Characteristics, Soy Foods, Space Perception:drug effects, Tas.

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Novel and simple behavioral paradigm for assessing anxiety in rats: effect of diazepam.

Hlinák Z, Hynie S, Krejcí I, Klenerová V.

Comparative Study 2009; 30(1): 25-31 PubMed PMID: 19300387 Keywords: Animals, Anti-Anxiety Agents:pharmacology, Anxiety:drug therapy, Behavior, Animal:drug effects, Diazepam:pharmacology, Exploratory Behavior:drug effects, Male, Motor Activity:drug effects, Neuropsychological Tests, Rats, Rats, Wistar,.

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Positive effect of long-term tailored physical activity therapy on diabetes mellitus management in an obese type 2 diabetic patient.

Szabó M, Pelísková P, Kvapil M, Matous M.

Case Reports 2009; 30(1): 22-24 PubMed PMID: 19300386 Keywords: Adult, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2:complications, Exercise Therapy:methods, Humans, Male, Motor Activity:physiology, Obesity:complications, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome,.

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Pregnancy after organ transplantation.

Wielgos M, Pietrzak B, Bobrowska K, Bablok L, Kaminski P.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 6-10 PubMed PMID: 19300385 Keywords: Child of Impaired Parents, Delivery, Obstetric:methods, Female, Fertilization:physiology, Graft Survival:physiology, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Organ Transplantation:physiology, Postpartum Period:physiology, Pregnancy:physiology, Pregnancy Complications:epi.

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Repeated occurrence of clozapine-induced myocarditis in a patient with schizoaffective disorder and comorbid Parkinson's disease.

Masopust J, Urban A, Valis M, Malý R, Tůma I, Hosák L.

Case Reports 2009; 30(1): 19-21 PubMed PMID: 19300384 Keywords: Adult, Antipsychotic Agents:adverse effects, Clozapine:adverse effects, Humans, Male, Myocarditis:chemically induced, Parkinson Disease:complications, Periodicity, Psychotic Disorders:complications, Recurrence,.

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Sleep apnea in carotid stenosis.

Sonková Z, Svátová K, Kemlink D, Kalina M, Sebesta P, Sonka K.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 61-66 PubMed PMID: 19300383 Keywords: Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Body Mass Index, Carotid Arteries:pathology, Carotid Stenosis:complications, Case-Control Studies, Comorbidity, Female, Humans, Incidence, Male, Middle Aged, Neck:anatomy & histology, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive:complications,.

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Soluble HLA-G changes in maternal blood serum during the progression of labor.

Knafel A, Basta P, Pitynski K, Mach P, Bednarek W, Klimek M, Zietek J, Zajac K, Dancewicz L, Iwaniec M, Basta A, Wicherek L.

Comparative Study 2009; 30(1): 67-73 PubMed PMID: 19300382 Keywords: Adult, Female, HLA Antigens:blood, HLA-G Antigens, Histocompatibility Antigens Class I:blood, Humans, Labor, Obstetric:blood, Maternal-Fetal Exchange:immunology, Mothers, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications:blood, Solubility, Time Factors, Young Adult,.

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Suicidal behavior in children and adolescents: does a history of trauma predict less severe suicidal attempts?

Koutek J, Kocourkova J, Hladikova M, Hrdlicka M.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 99-106 PubMed PMID: 19300381 Keywords: Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior:psychology, Adolescent, Hospitalized:psychology, Child, Child Behavior:psychology, Child Behavior Disorders:diagnosis, Child, Hospitalized:psychology, Female, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Humans, Life Change Events, M.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine in treatments to depression.

Yuan T.

Evaluation Studies 2009; 30(1): 17-18 PubMed PMID: 19300379 Keywords: Depressive Disorder:drug therapy, Drugs, Chinese Herbal:therapeutic use, Humans, Medicine, Chinese Traditional:methods, Models, Theoretical, Treatment Outcome,.

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