Vol. 34 (8) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Expression of genes encoding cytokines and corticotropin releasing factor are altered by citalopram in the hypothalamus of post-stroke depression rats.

Wang S, Wang Y, Chen H, Wu Z, Xie H.

Journal Article 2013; 34(8): 773-779 PubMed PMID: 24522018 Citation  Keywords:  Animals, Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation:pharmacology, Citalopram:pharmacology, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone:genetics, Cytokines:genetics, Depressive Disorder:drug therapy, Disease Models, Animal, Gene Expression:drug effects, Hypothalamo-Hypo.

OBJECTIVES: To establish a rat model of post-stroke depression (PSD), and examine expression of genes encoding corticotropin releasing factor (CRF), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in the hypothalamus of PSD rats.

METHODS: Rats were subjected to middle cerebral artery occlusi.....

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Thiol protein groups correlate with cognitive impairment in patients with recurrent depressive disorder.

Gałecki P, Talarowska M, Bobińska K, Kowalczyk E, Gałecka E, Lewiński A.
Journal Article 2013; 34(8): 780-786 PubMed PMID: 24522026 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Blood Proteins:metabolism, Cognition Disorders:metabolism, Depressive Disorder:metabolism, Female, Humans, Male, Memory:physiology, Middle Aged, Neuropsychological Tests, Oxidative Stress:physiology, Recurrence, Severity of Illness Index, Stroop Te.

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Secular trends in BMI changes among the military population between 2000 and 2010 in Poland - a retrospective study.

Binkowska-Bury M, Żal M, Wolan M, Sobolewski M, Januszewicz P, Bolanowski M, Mazur A.
Journal Article 2013; 34(8): 814-820 PubMed PMID: 24522024 Citation  Keywords:  Body Height, Body Mass Index, Humans, Male, Military Personnel:statistics & numerical data, Obesity:epidemiology, Poland:epidemiology, Prevalence, Retrospective Studies, Rural Population:statistics & numerical data, Thinness:epidemiology, Urban Population.

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Molecular mechanisms underpinning laser printer and photocopier induced symptoms, including chronic fatigue syndrome and respiratory tract hyperresponsiveness: pharmacological treatment with cinnamon and hydrogen.

Lucas K, Maes M.
Case Reports 2013; 34(8): 723-737 PubMed PMID: 24522022 Citation  Keywords:  Bronchial Hyperreactivity:drug therapy, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Copying Processes, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic:drug therapy, Humans, Hydrogen:therapeutic use, Lasers:adverse effects, Male, Middle Aged, Oxidative Stress:drug effects, Plant Preparations:therap.

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Interactive effect of MTHFR and ADRA2A gene polymorphisms on pathogenesis of schizophrenia.

Lochman J, Plesník J, Janout V, Povová J, Míšek I, Dvořáková D, Šerý O.
Journal Article 2013; 34(8): 792-797 PubMed PMID: 24522021 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Epigenesis, Genetic:genetics, Genetic Predisposition to Disease:epidemiology, Genotype, Humans, Male, Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2):genetics, Middle Aged, Polymorphism, Genetic, Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha-2:genetics, Risk Factors, .

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Immune markers in oral discomfort patients before and after elimination of oral galvanism.

Podzimek S, Tomka M, Sommerova P, Lyuya-Mi Y, Bartova J, Prochazkova J.
Clinical Trial 2013; 34(8): 802-808 PubMed PMID: 24522020 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic:immunology, Biomarkers:metabolism, Chaperonin 60:immunology, Dental Restoration, Permanent:adverse effects, Device Removal, Electrogalvanism, Intraoral, Female, Humans, Immunoglobulin A:immunology, Male, Metals:immunology.

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Historical and cultural aspects of the pineal gland: comparison between the theories provided by Spiritism in the 1940s and the current scientific evidence.

Lucchetti G, Daher J, Iandoli D, Gonçalves J, Lucchetti A.
Comparative Study 2013; 34(8): 745-755 PubMed PMID: 24522019 Citation  Keywords:  Cultural Characteristics:history, History, 20th Century, History, 21st Century, Humanities:history, Humans, Neuroendocrinology:history, Pineal Gland, Science:history, Spiritualism:history,.

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Doppler evaluation of blood flow in fetal inferior vena cava during 48-hours Atosiban administration in spontaneous preterm labor.

Grzesiak M, Ahmed R, Wilczynski J.
Clinical Trial 2013; 34(8): 787-791 PubMed PMID: 24522017 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Female, Fetus:blood supply, Heart Rate:drug effects, Heart Rate, Fetal:drug effects, Humans, Obstetric Labor, Premature:diagnostic imaging, Pregnancy, Regional Blood Flow:drug effects, Tocolytic Agents:administration & dosage, Ultrasonography, Pren.

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Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis in a case of Eisenmenger's syndrome.

Czarnywojtek A, Woliński K, Waśko R, Florek E, Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak M, Fichna M, Greberska W, Guzik P, Lodyga M, Kwiecinska B, Ruchała M.
Case Reports 2013; 34(8): 767-772 PubMed PMID: 24522013 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Amiodarone:adverse effects, Anti-Arrhythmia Agents:adverse effects, Atrial Fibrillation:drug therapy, Eisenmenger Complex:drug therapy, Humans, Iodine Radioisotopes:therapeutic use, Male, Thyrotoxicosis:chemically induced, Treatment Outcome,.

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