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The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in anxiety and panic
(Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de JaneiroUniversidade de BrasíliaUniversidade de São Paulo, 2010)
This review article focuses on the differential activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in generalized anxiety and panic. The results of experimental studies that assayed adrenocorticotropic hormone, ...
Unpredictable chronic prenatal stress and manifestation of generalized anxiety and panic in rat's offspring
(2018-07-13)
Often the manifestation of anxiety cannot be explained by known environmental or hereditary factors. With this perspective, it has been reported that prenatal stress may lead to emotional disturbances in the offspring. ...
Involvement of the lateral habenula in the regulation of generalized anxiety- and panic-related defensive responses in rats
(PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2008)
Recently obtained evidence points to the involvement of the lateral habenular nuclei (LHb) in the mediation of coping defensive responses to threatening/stressful stimuli. Nevertheless, the role of this brain area in the ...
Anxiety disorders in old age
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012-11-01)
Purpose of reviewThis review highlights the key recent issues and novel findings on anxiety disorders in older adults. Studies of the epidemiology, medical and psychiatric comorbidity, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety ...
Cholesterol levels in panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and major depression
(Assoc Arquivos De Neuro- PsiquiatriaSao Paulo SpBrasil, 2000)
DIFFERENTIAL INVOLVEMENT OF DORSAL RAPHE SUBNUCLEI IN THE REGULATION OF ANXIETY- AND PANIC-RELATED DEFENSIVE BEHAVIORS
(PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDOXFORD, 2013-08-02)
A wealth of evidence indicates that the dorsal raphe nucleus (DR) is not a homogenous structure, but an aggregate of distinctive populations of neurons that may differ anatomically, neurochemically and functionally. Other ...
New daily persistent headache and panic disorder
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2011-01-01)
Background: New daily persistent headache (NDPH) is a primary chronic daily headache that is generally considered to be difficult to treat. Migraine has been linked to comorbid psychiatric conditions, mainly mood and anxiety ...
The median raphe nucleus in anxiety revisited
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2013-12-01)
Although the role of the median raphe nucleus (MRN) in the regulation of anxiety has received less attention than that of the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) there is substantial evidence supporting this function. Reported ...
Effects of chronic corticosterone and imipramine administration on panic and anxiety-related responses
(Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica, 2011-10-01)
It is known that chronic high levels of corticosterone (CORT) enhance aversive responses such as avoidance and contextual freezing. In contrast, chronic CORT does not alter defensive behavior induced by the exposure to a ...
Effects of medial amygdala inactivation on a panic-related behavior
(Elsevier B.V., 2006-09-25)
In the last years, the role played by the medial nucleus of the amygdala (MeA) in the modulation of fear- and anxiety-related behaviors has been increasingly investigated. This nucleus plays an important role in the ...