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Heme attenuates beta-endorphin levels in leukocytes of HIV positive individuals with chronic widespread pain

Redox Biology, 2020
The prevalence of chronic widespread pain (CWP) in people with HIV is high, yet the underlying mechanisms are elusive. Leukocytes synthesize the endogenous opioid, β-endorphin, within their endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
Saurabh Aggarwal, Jennifer J. DeBerry, Israr Ahmad, Prichard Lynn, Cary Dewitte, Simran Malik, Jessica S. Merlin, Burel R. Goodin, Sonya L. Heath, Sadis Matalon   +9 more
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Mother's hand tool as a skin-to-skin contact simulation instrument decreases pain levels in newborns

Universa Medicina, 2021
BACKGROUND Sensory stimulation activates the gate control mechanism, raises the level of beta endorphins, and the secretion of beta endorphins increases the pain threshold, reducing or eliminating the feeling of pain.
Yesim Ceylantekin, Nuriye Buyukkayaci Duman, Dilek Ocalan, Senay Topuz, Betul Yildiz Ucar   +4 more
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Effect of Laughter Therapy on the Psychological and Physiological State of a Person

Psichologija
The study of laughter therapy can help people better understand how laughter can reduce stress, boost mood, and improve the immune system and overall physical condition, so this topic is quite relevant and necessary in the modern world. The influence of
Liana Spytska
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Evaluation of the effects of dexmedetomidine and midazolam on plasma and cerebrospinal fluid beta-endorphin levels in rats

Medicine Science, 2021
Endorphins are endogenous peptides that play a role in the regulation of pain, behavior, neuroendocrine and autonomic functions. In our study, we aimed to investigate the role of β endorphins in these effects of midazolam and dexmedetomidine.
Canan Kucuk, Nihal Kadiogullari
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Music and social bonding: ‘self-other’ merging and neurohormonal mechanisms

Frontiers in Psychology, 2014
It has been suggested that a key function of music during its development and spread amongst human populations was its capacity to create and strengthen social bonds amongst interacting group members. However, the mechanisms by which this occurs have not
Bronwyn eTarr, Jacques eLaunay, Robin eDunbar   +2 more
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Can trigeminal sensations impact saltiness perception? A mini‐review

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Many food companies have begun to reduce the salt content in their products due to health concerns; however, this reduction in salt content can affect the food's sensory appeal and flavour complexity. Flavour is defined as a combination of odour (i.e., smell), taste (i.e., gustation) and trigeminal sensations (i.e., chemesthesis).
Emily Dolan, Nicoletta Faraone, Matthew B McSweeney   +2 more
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Traditional Chinese Medicine as an Integrative Adjunct in Oncology Perioperative Practice: Analgesia, Immune Modulation, and Translational Challenges

Medicine Bulletin, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including herbal analgesic adjuvants and acupuncture‐based interventions, has gained increasing attention as an integrative strategy for perioperative pain management in oncology. Bioactive phytochemicals—such as terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, and polyphenols—exert multimodal pharmacological effects ...
Yuqin Tang, Zheng Luo, Xu Zhao, Yongqiang Zhang, Mingyang Sun, Jiaqiang Zhang   +5 more
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Effect of whole body cryotherapy on low back pain and release of endorphins and stress hormones in patients with lumbar spine osteoarthritis

Rheumatology, 2022
Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is the most common ailment in patients with lumbar spine osteoarthritis (OA). There are many methods to treat LBP, such as manual therapy, osteopathy, massage, physical exercise, and physical therapy.
Marta Barłowska-Trybulec, Klaudia Zawojska, Joanna Szklarczyk, Marta Góralska   +3 more
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Differentiating Nonsuicidal Self‐Injury (NSSI) From Suicide Attempts in Adolescents: A Pilot Study

Medicine Bulletin, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Differentiating between nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI) and suicide attempts (SA) in adolescents is crucial due to distinct underlying motivations, treatment needs, and potential outcomes associated with each behavior.
María Posada‐Ayala, Ping Wang, Gemma Barroso‐Garcia, Encarnación Donoso‐Navarro, Elena Hernandez‐Alvarez, María Gil‐Ligero, Julián Romero, Silvia Rosado‐Garcia, Antonio José Sánchez‐López, Hilario Blasco‐Fontecilla   +9 more
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Weekly Walking Attenuates the Association Between Frailty and Depressive Symptoms in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Research in Nursing &Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to examine whether engagement in weekly walking moderates the relationship between frailty and depressive symptoms among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a population known to be vulnerable to both physical and psychological decline.
Wonhee Baek, Ji Yea Lee, Ari Min, Chang Gi Park, Minkyung Kang   +4 more
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