Publications by authors named "Girolamo Francavilla"
Neurosci Res
December 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the stress reactivity of the sympathetic-adreno-medullar (SAM) and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) systems specifically in first episode, drug-naïve patients with panic disorder (PD) to avoid variables from medications and chronic illness.
- The researchers measured stress responses by analyzing salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) and cortisol levels, alongside psychological assessments like anxiety and depression scales.
- Results indicated that patients with PD had lower sAA reactivity, higher baseline cortisol, and a quicker decline in cortisol after stress, suggesting these traits may increase vulnerability to further psychological issues.
