This narrative state-of-the-art review paper describes the progress in the understanding and
treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Over the last four decades, the scientific …

The human species possesses two complementary, yet distinct, universal communication
systems—language and music. Functional imaging studies have revealed that some core …

This study systematically reviewed available evidence regarding associations between
polymorphisms of the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene and socio-emotional and behavioral …

Novel treatments that target neurobiological alterations associated with childhood trauma,
particularly among those with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), could mitigate negative …

Background There is high comorbidity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol
use disorder with few effective treatment options. Animal models of PTSD have shown …

Background: Oxytocin is a nonapeptide synthesized in the paraventricular and supraoptic
nuclei of the hypothalamus. Historically, this molecule has been involved as a key factor in …

Paroxetine and Sertraline are the only medications approved in posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). However, about 60% of traumatized patients fail to show an adequate …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental disorder that results in the frequent
coexistence of other diseases, lowers patients' quality of life, and has a high annual cost of …

Introduction: In recent years, several studies were conducted to explore the potential
augmenting effect of oxytocin for the treatment of individuals with severe mental illness …

Oxytocin administration during a trauma analogue has been shown to increase intrusive
memories, which are a core symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it is …