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Opioids in breast cancer: Between analgesia and modulation of tumour progression

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Preclinical investigations consistently demonstrate that activation of μ‐opioid receptors and δ‐opioid receptors promote proliferation, migration, angiogenesis, epithelial‐mesenchymal transition, acquisition of cancer stem cell phenotypes, and chemoresistance.
Marianna Ciwun, Anna Tankiewicz‐Kwedlo, Dariusz Pawlak   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of active immunization against adrenocorticotropic hormone on cortisol, beta-endorphin, vocalization, and growth in pigs [PDF]

, 2005
Because the poor growth performance of intensively housed pigs is associated with increased circulating glucocorticoid concentrations, we investigated the effects of glucocorticoid suppression by inducing a humoral immune response to ACTH on ...
Bryden, W. L., Collins, D. C., Downing, J. A., Giles, L. R., Lee, C., Wynn, P. C.   +5 more
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ACTH suppression and adverse effects of cabergoline in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction

Equine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary Background The diagnosis and management of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in horses includes evaluating abnormal plasma concentrations of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH). Treatment commonly includes the oral dopamine agonist pergolide mesylate, which suppresses the pathologic overproduction of ACTH.
A. Bracken, H. Tyra, M. Vetter, K. Kiger, S. Rao, L. Bass   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy and welfare effects of different forms of physical restraint for upper airway endoscopy of horses

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Physical restraint of horses for veterinary procedures is necessary to allow completion of tasks effectively and without injury to patient or personnel. Objectives To compare physiological effects and behavioural responses to four commonly used restraint techniques for upper respiratory tract (URT) endoscopy in unsedated horses ...
Claire O'Brien, Olivier Simon, Samantha H. Franklin, Gustavo Ferlini Agne, Sarah Weaver, Sharanne L. Raidal   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Blinded patient preference for morphine compared to placebo in the setting of chronic refractory breathlessness – an exploratory study [PDF]

, 2015
Context Patients’ preference for morphine therapy has received little attention in the setting of chronic refractory breathlessness. However, this is one important factor in considering longer term therapy.
Abernethy, Amy P., Currow, David C., Ferreira, Diana H., Johnson, Miriam J., Oxberry, Stephen G., Quinn, Stephen, Silva, José P.   +6 more
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Midwifery Communication for Childbirth: A Practical Approach

Journal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Abstract During labor and birth, inadvertent negative suggestions from care givers and support people are common and may lead to negative experiences known as nocebo effects. Counteracting nocebo effects with the use of effective communication techniques can reduce distress, enhance birth experiences, and improve health outcomes.
Julie‐Anne Fleet, Laura Whitburn, Elizabeth Newnham, Allan Cyna   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Burnout Syndrome Predictors in Nursing Professionals During and After the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Prospective Cohort

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To analyse predictors of burnout in nursing professionals during and after the COVID‐19 pandemic. Design Cohort study. Method A two‐phase study conducted during the COVID‐19 pandemic's peak (2020) and post‐vaccination period (2022). Data from nursing professionals of four hospitals in southern Brazil included sociodemographic, occupational,
Miguel Lucas Silva da Paixão, Daiane Dal Pai, Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago, Fábio Fernandes Dantas Filho, Silvia Cristina Garcia Carvalho, Gabriel Fernandes Gonçalves, Luciana Olino, Juliana Petri Tavares   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic Β-endorphin determination in hematologic patients

Терапевтический архив, 2012
Aim. To perform a dynamic study of Β-endorphin, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), and cytokines in hematologic patients. Subjects and methods. Fifty-nine patients with different types of acute leukemia (AL), 30 with anaplastic anemia (AA), 24 with ...
A B Makeshova, Iu I Mamukova, A A Levina, E P Sysoeva, M O Éralieva, V G Savchenko   +5 more
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Circulating β-endorphin, adrenocorticotrophic hormone and cortisol levels of stallions before and after short road transport: stress effect of different distances

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2008
Background Since transport evokes physiological adjustments that include endocrine responses, the objective of this study was to examine the responses of circulating β-endorphin, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol levels to transport stress
Grasso Loredana, Aronica Vincenzo, Medica Pietro, Fazio Esterina, Ferlazzo Adriana   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Release of β-endorphin, adrenocorticotropic hormone and cortisol in response to machine milking of dairy cows [PDF]

Veterinary World, 2015
Aim: The present study was undertaken with the objective to obtain insight into the dynamics of the release of β-endorphin, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol in response to machine milking in dairy cows.
E. Fazio, P. Medica, C. Cravana , A. Ferlazzo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source