Acute and Chronic Effects of Strength Training on Plasma Levels of Adipokines in Man.

Adipose tissue is specialized cells that produce and release adipokines. Exercise may modulate adipokine production in adipocytes. The aim of this longitudinal study was to evaluate the acute and chronic effects of strength training (ST) on plasma levels of adiponectin, leptin, and resistin.

Potential Biomarkers of impulsivity in mild traumatic brain injury: A pilot study.

Very few studies have investigated cognition and impulsivity following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in the general population. Furthermore, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying post-TBI neurobehavioral syndromes are complex and remain to be fully clarified. Herein, we took advantage of machine learning based-modeling to investigate potential biomarkers of mTBI-associated impulsivity.

The potential role of renin-angiotensin system in mild traumatic brain injury.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem, affecting 69 million people worldwide annually. Mild TBI (mTBI) comprises the majority of the cases and remains the most neglected TBI severity. Its intricate pathophysiology involves complex cellular and molecular processes that remain uncomprehended.

Potential Role of Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis in Traumatic Brain Injury.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious cause of disability and death among young and adult individuals, displaying complex pathophysiology including cellular and molecular mechanisms that are not fully elucidated. Many experimental and clinical studies investigated the potential relationship between TBI and the process by which neurons are formed in the brain, known as neurogenesis. Currently, there are no available treatments for TBI's long-term consequences being the search for novel therapeutic targets, a goal of highest scientific and clinical priority.

Role of cytokine and neurotrophic factors in nicotine addiction in the conditioned place preference paradigm.

The mechanisms involved in the maintenance of cigarette smoking and nicotine reward remain unclear. Immune response might play an important role in this context. Nicotine may induce both central and systemic inflammatory responses as well as changes in the regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).

Traumatic brain injury biomarkers in pediatric patients: a systematic review.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the main cause of pediatric trauma death and disability worldwide. Recent studies have sought to identify biomarkers of TBI for the purpose of assessing functional outcomes. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the utility of TBI biomarkers in the pediatric population by summarizing recent findings in the medical literature.

Is there any association between Toxoplasma gondii infection and bipolar disorder? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The relationship between Toxoplasma gondii infection and the development of bipolar disorder (BD) has long been investigated, yet to date it is still poorly understood and documented. The aim of this review is to derive a summary estimate of the strength of the association between infection with T. gondii and BD from the available published studies.