Cortisol Reactivity to a physical stressor in Patients with Depression and Alzheimer's disease.

Unlabelled: Some prevalent mental disorders in the elderly, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and major depression disorder (MDD), are associated with chronic stress and consequently with possible dysregulation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and cortisol levels in basal conditions or in the reactivity of an acute stressor. However, evidence of cortisol behavior after a physical stressor in patients with AD and MDD is scarce.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the cortisol reactivity to a single session of physical exercise in patients with MDD and AD and compare it to healthy control (HC) older individuals.

Can physical exercise modulate cortisol level in subjects with depression? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent medical illness that is associated with chronic stress. Patients with MDD can show an imbalance in cortisol levels, which can be restored with the remission of symptoms. Physical exercise training has been used as a tool to promote changes in cortisol levels in healthy individuals.

[RhD alloimmunization in pregnant women in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil: perspectives and challenges].

This study shows research results on the persistence of RhD alloimmunization in pregnant women seen in the public healthcare network in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, through patient file analysis and interviews with administrators, health professionals, and patients. We analyzed 289 patient files of RhD-negative pregnant women seen from 2004 to 2012 at the State Reference Center. Individual interviews were held with 15 individuals.