Associations of hair cortisol concentrations with paediatric appendicitis

Abstract The pathogenesis of paediatric appendicitis is still an enigma. In recent years, it has become more evident that our inherent immunological responses affect the trajectory of the disease course. Long-term stress has an impact on our immune system; however, it is practically and ethically ch...

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Main Authors: Johanna Gudjonsdottir, Michaela Runnäs, Lars Hagander, Elvar Theodorsson, Martin Salö
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-94828-8