Total hypothalamic volume is reduced in postmortem brains of male heroin addicts
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DOI: 10.1007/s00406-017-0809-7
Abstract: The hypothalamus is at the core of the stress responses systems of the brain. Most interestingly, even though changes of HPA-function have been observed in opiate addiction not much is known about structural changes of… read more here.
Keywords: heroin group; volume; heroin; total hypothalamic ... See more keywords
Digit ratio (2D:4D), impulsiveness and aggression in male heroin addicts: A prospective controlled study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2017.05.031
Abstract: Abstract The ratio of the length of the index finger to ring finger (2D:4D) is considered to be an indicator of prenatal testosterone exposure. The androgen theory suggests that the masculinizing effects of fetal androgens… read more here.
Keywords: ratio impulsiveness; male heroin; aggression; impulsiveness aggression ... See more keywords
Platelet-To-Lymphocyte and Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratios Predict Intestinal Injury in Male Heroin Addicts
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/2195330
Abstract: Objective To explore the potential link between gut damage and proinflammatory cytokines in heroin-dependent patients. Methods We retrospectively analyzed and compared partial blood counts and biomarkers of intestinal injury and their potential correlations in 38… read more here.
Keywords: injury; male heroin; intestinal injury; heroin addicts ... See more keywords
Different Olfactory Perception in Heroin Addicts Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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DOI: 10.32598/bcn.12.6.2210.1
Abstract: Introduction: Addiction is a mental disorder that has many adverse effects on brain health. It alters brain structure and deteriorates brain functionality. Impairment of brain cognition in drug addiction is illustrated in many previous works;… read more here.
Keywords: magnetic resonance; heroin addicts; brain; functional magnetic ... See more keywords