Inflammation is a local, protective response to microbial invasion or injury. It must be fine-
tuned and regulated precisely, because deficiencies or excesses of the inflammatory …

Abstract Turnbull, Andrew V., and Catherine L. Rivier. Regulation of the Hypothalamic-
Pituitary-Adrenal Axis by Cytokines: Actions and Mechanisms of Action. Physiol. Rev. 79: 1 …

For over three decades, Allan N. Schore has authored numerous volumes, chapters, and
articles on regulation theory, a biopsychosocial model of the development …

As new technology fuels the rapid growth of research in psychophysiology, it is essential that
those new to the field receive a comprehensive introduction. Psychophysiology: Human …

I. Introduction THE existence of mechanisms that provide immunity to an infective agent was
inferred from empirical observations obtained through the ingenuity and deductive capacity …

Glucocorticoids are powerful regulators of immune function. Their role in reducing
inflammation and autoimmune responses is well known, as is their ability to induce …

Compelling data has been amassed indicating that soluble factors, or cytokines, emanating
from the immune system can have profound effects on the neuroendocrine system, in …

The enteric nervous system (ENS) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract interacts with the local
immune system bidirectionally. Recent publications have demonstrated that such …

During the past 10-15 years, psychoneuroimmunology--the study of the interactions among
behavior, neural and endocrine function, and immune processes--has developed into a …

This article reviews the challenge of diagnosing depression in patients with cancer. Major
depression and depressive symptoms, although commonly encountered in medical …