BACKGROUND: Alterations of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis function and
sympathetic-adrenal activity have been proposed as key factors in biological models of …

Background Preclinical studies showed that early stress results in long-term alterations in
the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. We performed a comprehensive assessment …

Background Dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, typically reflected by
alterations in cortisol responsivity, has been associated with exposure to traumatic events …

Preclinical studies show that animals with a history of chronic stress exposure have
increased hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis reactivity following reexposure to …

Background: Limited studies of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis regulation in
posttraumatic stress disorder have been performed in premenopausal women. We therefore …

Background Sexual assault is implicated in several adverse psychological and physical
health outcomes, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression …

The article mentioned above has been retracted by R. Dantzer, Editor-in-Chief, in response
to a request from the Office of Research Integrity, Department of Health and Human …

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe, debilitating mental disorder with multiple
symptoms that span biological systems and present with medical comorbidities. This …

Background: The experience of intimate partner violence (physical and sexual violence) has
been linked to psychiatric disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder, yet data on the …

The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between post-traumatic disorder
(PTSD) and hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis responses to the triggering trauma …