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Tolcapone is a catechol-ortho-methyl-tranferase (COMT) inhibitor that increases the L-DOPA half-life and the duration of effect in Parkinson's disease. We investigated the effect of tolcapone on the plasma catecholamine levels. We measured plasma catecholamines 2h after the first daily dose of
BACKGROUND
A relationship between stress and the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been well established but the cellular mechanisms are poorly understood. Therefore, we investigated effects of stress and stress hormones on colonic descending inhibition and transit in mouse models and
Recurrent diarrhea is prevalent in developing countries, particularly in tropical regions. A natural based antidiarrheal home remedy can serve as an ideal health tool to limit diarrhea-related morbidity and mortality. In the traditional Indian medical science of Ayurveda, nutmeg is one such plant
The effects of venlafaxine, a novel serotonin and adrenaline reuptake inhibitor, on the morphine withdrawal and activation of morphine conditioned place preference (CPP), were investigated in rats. Our results showed that the most morphine withdrawal signs, including jumping, writhing, shakes,
The carcinoid syndrome can arise when effluent blood from carcinoid tumor tissue gains access to the systemic, as opposed to the portal, venous system. Features include facial flushing, diarrhea, wheezing, right-sided cardiac lesions, and retroperitoneal fibrosis. Attacks of flushing, diarrhea, and
The rabbit catecholamine responses to bacterial toxins commonly found in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) victims were studied as part of a proposed animal model for SIDS. Six bacterial toxins commonly isolated from SIDS baby feces and a comparison endotoxin were injected intravenously (i.v.) and
Thirteen patients with severe tetanus were studied in the first and second week of illness in order to assess metabolic changes and nutritional requirements. Nine required muscular paralysis and subsequent assisted ventilation in order to control spasms. Symptoms and signs of sympathetic