Vol. 34 (8) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

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,.

: Significance has been attached to the pineal gland in numerous different cultures and beliefs. One religion that has advanced the role of the pineal gland is Spiritism. The objective of the present study was to compile information on the pineal gland drawing on the books of Francisco Cândido Xavier written through psychography and to.....

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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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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.

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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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