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Unusual presentation of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis: case report [PDF]
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) is an uncommon entity described as progressive proliferation of connective tissues leading to a fibrous plaque-like lesions that encases the aorta and inferior vena cava inferior to the level of the renal ...
Rees, J., Twahirwa, N.
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Background The role of serotonin (5-hydroxytrptamine, 5-HT) in the modulation of pain has been widely studied. Previous work led to the hypothesis that 5-hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA), a main metabolite of serotonin, might by itself influence pain ...
Moessner Rainald +5 more
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The pharmacological profile of ovalbumin-induced paw oedema in rats
Rats are commonly used in anaphylaxis models, mainly in intestinal anaphylaxis. Hypersensitivity mechanisms are complex and they are not clearly defined. Ovalbumin (OVA) is commonly used for studies on the hypersensitivity mechanism.
R. F. G. Feitosa +5 more
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Neurochemical substrates and neuroanatomical generators of the event-related P300 [PDF]
The present review focuses on the current knowledge of the neurochemical processes and neuronal structures involved in the generation of P300. The increasing knowledge in this area facilitates the physiological interpretation of P300 findings as well as ...
Bottlender, Ronald +2 more
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Background Arthritis is a set of inflammatory conditions that induce aching, stiffness, swelling, pain and may cause functional disability with severe consequences to the patient’s lives.
Renata Gonçalves Dias +7 more
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AUGMENTATIVE EFFECT OF PROSTAGLANDIN E1 ON PENTOBARBITAL HYPNOSIS MEDIATED BY 5-HT IN CHICKS [PDF]
Prostaglandins (PG) are present in different tissues specially in brain tissues endowed with different central nervous system activities. Similarly, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) a biogenic amine with its presence in different central and peripheral tissues
A.K Chakraborty +3 more
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Drug-induced chest pain and myocardial infarction. Reports to a national centre and review of the literature [PDF]
Objectives: To analyse reports of drug-induced myocardial infarction and chest pain sent to a national reporting centre. To review which drugs were suspected of exhibiting these adverse events and what mechanisms were involved.
Ottervanger, J.P. (Jan Paul) +2 more
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Pharmacological and neurophysiological aspects of space/motion sickness [PDF]
A motorized motion testing device modeled after a Ferris wheel was constructed to perform motion sickness tests on cats. Details of the testing are presented, and some of the topics covered include the following: xylazine-induced emesis; analysis of the ...
Crampton, George H., Lucot, James B.
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Neurotransmitter profile of saccadic omnipause neurons in nucleus raphe interpositus [PDF]
Saccadic omnipause neurons (OPNs) are essential for the generation of saccadic eye movements. In primates OPNs are located near the midline within the nucleus raphe interpositus (rip).
Büttner-Ennever, J. A. +3 more
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Background The descending antinociceptive system (DAS) is thought to play crucial roles in the antinociceptive effect of spinal cord stimulation (SCS), especially through its serotonergic pathway.
Toshiharu Tazawa +8 more
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