Long‐term glucocorticoids in relation to the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
S Kuckuck, R Lengton, MR Boon… - Journal of Internal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The striking link of Cushing's syndrome with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and
cardiovascular disease (CVD) suggests that long‐term exposure to extremely high cortisol …
cardiovascular disease (CVD) suggests that long‐term exposure to extremely high cortisol …
The Association Between Maternal Prenatal Hair Cortisol Concentration and Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background The risk of preterm birth (PTB) increases when experiencing stress during
pregnancy. Chronic stress has been associated with a dysregulation of the hypothalamic …
pregnancy. Chronic stress has been associated with a dysregulation of the hypothalamic …
The impact of marriage equality campaigns on stress: Did a Swiss public vote get under the skin?
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ+) individuals encounter
persistent structural inequalities and discrimination that can lead to detrimental …
persistent structural inequalities and discrimination that can lead to detrimental …
Childhood trauma and hair cortisol response over the year following onset of a chronic life event stressor
Objective Childhood trauma may contribute to poor lifelong health in part through
programming of the HPA-axis response to future life stressors. To date, empirical evidence …
programming of the HPA-axis response to future life stressors. To date, empirical evidence …
[HTML][HTML] MRI-based adrenal gland volume is associated with cardiovascular alterations in individuals without prior cardiovascular disease
E Askani, S Rospleszcz, R Lorbeer, C Wintergerst… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Aim of this study was to analyse the associations of cardiovascular health and adrenal gland
volume as a rather new imaging biomarker of chronic hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) …
volume as a rather new imaging biomarker of chronic hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) …
Refugee health and physiological profiles in transitional settlements in Serbia and Kenya: Comparative evidence for effects of gender and social support
LT Gettler, J Jankovic-Rankovic, RG Gengo… - …, 2024 - Elsevier
When armed conflict compels people to flee from their homelands, they embark on
protracted journeys during which they experience wide ranging physical, social, and …
protracted journeys during which they experience wide ranging physical, social, and …
[HTML][HTML] Loneliness during the post-confinement period: The significance of social living conditions for stress biomarkers and memory
D Batallas, V Rodriguez-Hernandez, V Hidalgo… - Behavioural Brain …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown, concerns about the impact of loneliness and
reduced social interactions on mental health have arisen. This study explored the …
reduced social interactions on mental health have arisen. This study explored the …
A two‐component model of hair cortisol concentration in fibromyalgia: Independent effects of pain chronicity and severity
GA Reyes del Paso, A Garcia‐Hernandez… - … Journal of Pain, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain disorder of unknown aetiopathogenesis, in
which the role of activity of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is not clearly …
which the role of activity of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is not clearly …
Analysing and quantifying chronic stress‐associated endogenous steroids in hair samples
In previous studies, various steroids have been associated with stress and have therefore
been quantified to investigate stress‐related questions. Since the main stress‐related …
been quantified to investigate stress‐related questions. Since the main stress‐related …
[HTML][HTML] Hair cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone and their associations with optimism and pessimism in older people
M Zapater-Fajarí, I Crespo-Sanmiguel, T Montoliu… - Hormones and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The cumulative negative effects of prolonged Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis (HPA
axis) activation are associated with several age-related diseases. Some psychological traits …
axis) activation are associated with several age-related diseases. Some psychological traits …