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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for responding to stressful situations with involuntary actions, which will increase the neuronal activity in order to maintain body homeostasis. Stress is one of the most common causes of migraines. When it occurs for a prolonged period, there will be
The vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) is a peptide of 28 amino acid residues that belongs to the glucagon/secretin superfamily of peptides. It is distributed in different regions of the nervous system, including several autonomic ganglia and the brain. Once released from neurons, it acts on
Eligibility and type of the study: This prospective randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study will be conducted after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee and obtaining written informed consent from patients scheduled for elective adult sinuscopic procedures under general
Mechanical techniques to alleviate migraine symptoms have been used for many years, cooling and compression being the most frequently applied. Cryotherapy is the most common non-pharmacological self-administered pain-relieving method currently used by migraine sufferers. The first manuscript
The actions of caffeine as an antagonist of adenosine receptors have been extensively studied, and there is no doubt that both daily and sporadic dietary consumption of caffeine has substantial biological effects on the nervous system. The current opinion is that caffeine both can cure and trigger
Herbal medicine products are dietary supplements that people take to improve their health. Many herbs have been used for a long time for claimed health benefits. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, beverages, extracts and fresh or dried plants. Herbal medicines have been associated with
The incidence of traumatic brain injury is widespread. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 1.7 million TBIs occur each year and that TBI is a contributing factor in about 30% of all injury-related deaths. In addition, about 75% of these TBIs are concussions, or mild TBIs (mTBI). However,
The primary aim of this study is to examine the effects of acupuncture on brain function and cognition during the acute 10-day window following mild traumatic brain injury.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect an estimated 1.7 to 2.3 million Americans every year. As the clinical importance of
Back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. It is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States, second only to headache, and it is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work.
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) impacts more than 30 million Americans resulting in $6.9 to $9.9 billion in annual healthcare expenditures and $12.8 billion in productivity costs. The prevalence of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps(CRSwNP) in Europe has been estimated to be 2-4.3% and is thought
Blood brain barrier:
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is an intricate barricade composed of three distinct cell types: brain endothelial cells, pericytes, and astrocyte foot processes. While molecules that are small and lipophilic may easily traverse the BBB, large (> 180 Daltons) and/or hydrophilic
Hypotheses:
1. The efficacy of antivirals in patients with EVD should correlate negatively with time since first symptoms. Thus, in this proof of concept trial, the main analysis will be done in adult patients with early symptoms in whom the efficacy is expected to be the highest;
2. Favipiravir for
Healthy blood circulation is important to overall health and well-being, as strong and steady local blood flow delivers fresh nutrients to the cells and prevents accumulation of waste materials within the cells necessary to maintain healthy cell function. Conversely, poor local blood circulation can
Back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. It is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States, second only to headache, and it is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work.
Caffeine has been in widespread use for centuries, and is the commonest psychostimulant used worldwide. In Canada, estimates of mean daily intake for a 70 kg person range from 200-450 mg. The main sources of caffeine ingestion are in beverages - depending on brewing technique a typical cup of