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Salivary alpha amylase and salivary cortisol response to fluid consumption in exercising athletes [PDF]
The objective of the study was to examine salivary biomarker response to fluid consumption in exercising athletes. Exercise induces stress on the body and salivary alpha amylase (sAA) and salivary cortisol are useful biomarkers for activity in the ...
KA Kazial, TP Backes, PJ Horvath
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Salivary cortisol in university students after the COVID-19 pandemic [PDF]
The COVID-19 pandemic required people to navigate lockdowns and unfamiliar restrictions for the first time. It is known that situations characterised by uncontrollability and novelty heighten the physiological response to stress.
Theodossiou, Ioannis +5 more
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Stress among nurses: an examination of salivary cortisol levels on work and day off
The present study evaluates the use of salivary cortisol concentration as a physiological index of the stress level among nurses on their work day and day off and correlates it with the questionnaire used to measure occupational stress in nurses ...
Maria Cecilia Pires da Rocha +3 more
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Chronic marginal stress and periodontitis [PDF]
Objectives. The aim of our study was to evaluate salivary cortisol levels and the scores of nicotinic social dependence, as markers of stress, in a group of patients with moderate and profound chronic periodontitis but systemically healthy. Material and
Radu Costea +5 more
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BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) may be associated with an increase in hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis activity (HPA AA). We reviewed research comparing morning salivary and blood (serum and plasma) cortisol concentrations of ...
Mohammad Moslem Imani +13 more
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Abstract Objective Maternal obesity and excess gestational weight gain (GWG) are linked to adverse perinatal outcomes, potentially via disruption of the maternal–fetal stress axis. Placental HSD11B2 protects the fetus from excess glucocorticoids and may influence fetal programming during maternal metabolic stress.
Thorsten Braun +13 more
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An assessment of the aversive nature of an animal management procedure (clipping) using behavioral and physiological measures [PDF]
Animal management often involves procedures that, while unlikely to cause physical pain, still cause aversive responses. The domestic horse ( Equus caballus ) regularly has excessive hair clipped off to facilitate its use as a riding/driving animal and ...
Yarnell, K +5 more
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Introduction: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively prevalent chronic inflammatory disease, which affects the skin and mucous membrane. The etiology of OLP is unknown and there is controversy over the role of stress as an etiologic factor of OLP. Aim:
Anuj Gaur +4 more
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Steroidopathies and hormonal imbalance in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
Abstract Background Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with a multifactorial etiology, many aspects of which remain unclear. Emerging evidence suggests a potential association between ASD and clinical manifestations resulting from hormonal imbalances, henceforth named “steroidopathies.” The present study aims to ...
Concetta de Giambattista +5 more
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An exploratory study of changes in salivary cortisol, depression, and pain intensity after treatment for chronic pain [PDF]
To investigate the relationship between cortisol levels, pain intensity, and negative mood in chronic pain patients participating in a multidisciplinary pain management program.
Evans, K.D. +3 more
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