Saliva cortisol levels and depression in individuals with temporomandibular disorder: preliminary study
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Temporomandibular disorders are common in general population and their etiology is also linked to psychological factors. Cortisol is a hormone the secretion of which may be increased during emotional changes. This study aimed at evaluating the presence of depression and sal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira para o Estudo da Dor
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| Series: | Revista Dor |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-00132014000300169&lng=en&tlng=en |