Salivary Cortisol: A Better Measure of Adrenal Cortical Function than Serum Cortisol

Use of saliva for monitoring unbound free cortisol levels in serum

Teruhisa, U., Ryoji, H., Taisuke, I., Tatsuya, S., Fumihiro, M., & Tatsuo, S. (1981) · Clinica Chimica Acta · doi:10.1016/0009-8981(81)90353-3 · Cited by 314

Estimation of the percentage of free steroid in undiluted serum by centrifugal ultrafiltration-dialysis.

Hammond, G. L., Nisker, J., Jones, L. A., & Siiteri, P. K. (1980) · Journal of Biological Chemistry · doi:10.1016/s0021-9258(19)70742-x · Cited by 268

Diurnal Patterns and Regulation of Cortisol Secretion in Pregnancy*

Nolten, W. E., Lindheimer, M. D., RUECKERT, P. A., Oparil, S., & Ehrlich, E. N. (1980) · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · doi:10.1210/jcem-51-3-466 · Cited by 198

Adrenal status assessed by direct radioimmunoassay of cortisol in whole saliva or parotid saliva.

Walker, R. F., Riad-Fahmy, D., & Read, G. F. (1978) · Clinical Chemistry · doi:10.1093/clinchem/24.9.1460 · Cited by 186

Serum CBG, free and total cortisol and circadian patterns of adrenal function in normal pregnancy

Demey-Ponsart, E., Foidart, J., Sulon, J., & Sodoyez, J. C. (1982) · Journal of Steroid Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/0022-4731(82)90163-7 · Cited by 157

Radioimmunoassay of progesterone in saliva: application to the assessment of ovarian function.

Walker, R. F., Read, G. F., & Riad-Fahmy, D. (1979) · Clinical Chemistry · doi:10.1093/clinchem/25.12.2030 · Cited by 87

Assessment of Testicular Function by the Radioimmunoassay of Testosterone in Saliva

Walker, R. F., Wilson, D. W., Read, G. F., & Riad-Fahmy, D. (1980) · International Journal of Andrology · doi:10.1111/j.1365-2605.1980.tb00100.x · Cited by 80

Free Cortisol in Human Plasma

Brien, T. (1980) · Hormone and Metabolic Research · doi:10.1055/s-2007-999224 · Cited by 59

Analysis of testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone in saliva by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

Gaskell, S. J., Pike, A. W., & Griffiths, K. (1980) · Steroids · doi:10.1016/0039-128x(80)90020-3 · Cited by 54

Saliva Estriol Measurements: An Alternative to the Assay of Serum Unconjugated Estriol in Assessing Feto- Placental Function

VINING, R. F. W., McGinley, R. A., & Rice, B. (1983) · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · doi:10.1210/jcem-56-3-454 · Cited by 49

Associations between hippocampal morphology, diffusion characteristics, and salivary cortisol in older men

Cox, S. R., Hernández, M. D. C. V., Kim, J., Royle, N. A., MacPherson, S. E., Ferguson, K. J., Maniega, S. M., Anblagan, D., Aribisala, B. S., Bastin, M. E., et al. (2017) · Psychoneuroendocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2017.01.027 · Cited by 12

Salivary Cortisol Determination in ACTH Stimulation Test to Diagnose Adrenal Insufficiency in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis

Albert, L., Profitós, J., Sánchez‐Delgado, J., Capel, I., González-Clemente, J. M., Subías, D., Cano, A., Berlanga, E., Espinal, A., Hurtado, M., et al. (2019) · International Journal of Endocrinology · doi:10.1155/2019/7251010 · Cited by 12

Stress appraisals influence athletic performance and psychophysiological response during 16.1 km cycling time trials

Thompson, M. A., Toner, J., Perry, J. L., Burke, R., & Nicholls, A. R. (2020) · Psychology of sport and exercise · doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101682 · Cited by 17

No Effect of a Ketone Monoester on Markers of Stress and Performance in a Live-Burn Search and Rescue in Firefighters

Waldman, H. S., Bryant, A. R., Shepherd, B. D., Egan, B., & McAllister, M. J. (2022) · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000004194 · Cited by 12

Partner violence during pregnancy, psychosocial factors and child outcomes in Nicaragua

Valladares, E. C. (2005) · Cited by 11

Stress biomarkers in the tear film

Banbury, L. K. (2009) · Cross Connect (Southern Cross University) · Cited by 11

A comparison of salivary steroid levels during diagnostic tests for adrenal insufficiency

Dušková, M., Šimůnková, K., Vítků, J., Sosvorová, L., Jandíková, H., Pospíšilová, H., Šrámková, M., Kosák, M., Kršek, M., Hána, V., et al. (2016) · Prague Medical Report · doi:10.14712/23362936.2016.2 · Cited by 11

Clinical utility of late-night and post-overnight dexamethasone suppression salivary cortisone for the investigation of Cushing’s syndrome

Department of Medicine, Q. E. H., Ng, C., Lam, T., Au Yeung, Y., Choi, C., Iu, Y., Shek, C., & Tiu, S. (2017) · Hong Kong Medical Journal · doi:10.12809/hkmj176240 · Cited by 11

Wired for stress: Advances in electrochemical biosensors for monitoring of cortisol and catecholamines via wearable and point-of-care platforms

Karaman, C., Aydemir, M., & Karaman, O. (2026) · TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.trac.2026.118687 · Cited by 11

Parental Self-Efficacy and Physiological Responses to Stress among Mothers of Early Adolescents

Buchanan, C. M., Gangel, M. J., McCurdy, A. L., Fletcher, A. C., & Buehler, C. A. (2022) · Journal of Youth and Adolescence · doi:10.1007/s10964-022-01577-6 · Cited by 11

Robust Biosensor Based on Carbon Nanotubes/Protein Hybrid Electrolyte Gated Transistors

Paradisi, A., Berto, M., Giosia, M. D., Mazzali, S., Borsari, M., Marforio, T. D., Zerbetto, F., Calvaresi, M., Orieshyna, A., Amdursky, N., et al. (2023) · Chemistry - A European Journal · doi:10.1002/chem.202301704 · Cited by 11

Defining adrenal status with salivary cortisol by gold-standard insulin hypoglycemia

Karpman, M. S., Neculau, M., Dias, V. C., & Kline, G. A. (2013) · Clinical Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2013.05.004 · Cited by 11

Suitability of saliva stimulants for valid assessment of steroid hormones via radioimmunoassay

Dlugash, G., & Schultheiss, O. C. (2021) · Psychoneuroendocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2021.105175 · Cited by 11

Modulation of magnetoencephalography alpha band activity by radiofrequency electromagnetic field depicted in sensor and source space

Wallace, J., Yahia‐Cherif, L., Gitton, C., Hugueville, L., Lemaréchal, J.-D., & Selmaoui, B. (2021) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-021-02560-0 · Cited by 11

Examination of the potential association of stress with morbidity and mortality outcomes in patient with heart failure

Alhurani, A. S., Dekker, R. L., Tovar, E. G., Bailey, A. L., Lennie, T. A., Randall, D. C., & Moser, D. K. (2014) · SAGE Open Medicine · doi:10.1177/2050312114552093 · Cited by 11

Stress and coping in lecturing, and the stability of responses across practice

Houtman, I. L. D., & Bakker, F. C. (1991) · Journal of Psychosomatic Research · doi:10.1016/0022-3999(91)90087-5 · Cited by 11

Assessment of the Effects of a Sage ( Salvia officinalis ) Extract on Cognitive Performance in Adolescents and Young AdultsPreprint

Edwards, K. D., Dubberke, A., Meyer, N., Kugel, S., & Hellhammer, D. H. (2021) · medRxiv · doi:10.1101/2021.05.28.21257776 · Cited by 11

Sustained Sleep Restriction Reduces Resistance Exercise Quality and Quantity in Females

Knowles, O., Drinkwater, E. J., Roberts, S., Alexander, S. E., Abbott, G., GARNHAM, A. P., Lamon, S., & Aisbett, B. (2022) · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · doi:10.1249/mss.0000000000003000 · Cited by 10

The association between the cortisol and cortisone awakening responses

Anderson, T., & Wideman, L. (2023) · Psychoneuroendocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2023.106075 · Cited by 10

Comparison of Saliva Collection Methods for the Determination of Salivary Cortisol Levels in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta), Cynomolgus Macaques (Macaca fascicularis), and African Green Monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops).

Rapp-Santos, K., Altamura, L. A., NORRIS, S. L. W., Lugo‐Roman, L. A., Rico, P., & Hofer, C. C. (2017) · Europe PMC (PubMed Central) · Cited by 10

Assay validation of saliva glucocorticoids in Columbia spotted frogs and effects of handling and marking.

Tornabene, B. J., Hossack, B., & Breuner, C. (2023) · Conservation Physiology · doi:10.1093/conphys/coad078 · Cited by 7

Capillary Cortisol Sampling during High-Intensity Exercise

Fryer, S. M., Hillier, S., Dickson, T., Draper, N., Stoner, L. R., Winter, D., Young, J., & Cohen, L. (2012) · International Journal of Sports Medicine · doi:10.1055/s-0032-1311584 · Cited by 12

Capturing effort and recovery: reactive and recuperative cortisol responses to competition in well-trained rowers

Kallen, V., Stubbe, J. H., Zwolle, H. J., & Valk, P. J. L. (2017) · BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine · doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000235 · Cited by 10

The impact of acute mental stress on brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in women diagnosed with depression

D’Urzo, K., Rocque, C. L. L., Williams, J. S., Stuckless, T. J. R., King, T. J., Plotnick, M. D., Gurd, B. J., Harkness, K. L., & Pyke, K. E. (2018) · International Journal of Psychophysiology · doi:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2018.12.003 · Cited by 10

Comparison of Psychological and Physiological Stress in NICU Nurses

Brand, M. C., Shippey, H., Hagan, J. L., HANNEMAN, S. K. G., Levy, B., Range, S., Wongsuwan, N., Zodin, A. L., & Walden, M. (2021) · Advances in Neonatal Care · doi:10.1097/anc.0000000000000837 · Cited by 10

Abnormal diurnal pattern of cortisol secretion in patients after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Shin, I. Y., Joo, H. M., Chung, Y. G., Kim, M. S., Park, J. W., & Ahn, R. S. (2010) · Stress · doi:10.3109/10253890.2010.522630 · Cited by 10

Different methods to estimate serum free cortisol: a comparison during cortisol tetracosactide testing

Brossaud, J., Gatta, B., Tabarin, A., & Corcuff, J. (2015) · Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine · doi:10.1515/cclm-2014-0912 · Cited by 11

Serum and saliva cortisol relations in adolescents during pregnancy and the early postpartum period

Dorn, L. D., & Susman, E. J. (1993) · Biological Psychiatry · doi:10.1016/0006-3223(93)90076-p · Cited by 10

Expanding the use of salivary cortisol as a non-invasive outpatient test in the dynamic evaluation of suspected adrenal insufficiency

Tan, S. Y. T., Tan, H. C., Zhu, L., Loh, L. M., Lim, D. S. T., Swee, D. S., Chan, Y. L., Lim, H. B., Ling, S. L., Ou, E. J., et al. (2023) · Endocrine Connections · doi:10.1530/ec-23-0004 · Cited by 10

Advances in Electrochemical Nanobiosensors for Noninvasive Stress Biomarker Detection

Messina, L., Amadoro, P., & Giardi, M. T. (2025) · Sensors · doi:10.3390/s25237255 · Cited by 9

Maternal hair cortisol concentrations across pregnancy and the early postpartum period in a Puerto Rican sample

Horan, H. L., Cheyney, M. J., Torres, E. G., Eick, G. N., Bovbjerg, M. L., & Snodgrass, J. J. (2022) · American Journal of Human Biology · doi:10.1002/ajhb.23718 · Cited by 9

Early life stress exposure associated with reduced polyunsaturated-containing lipids in low-income children

Meijer, J. L., Miller, A. L., Bauer, K. W., Burant, C., & Lumeng, J. C. (2020) · Pediatric Research · doi:10.1038/s41390-020-0989-0 · Cited by 9

Effect of snack eating on salivary α‐amylase, a novel stress marker

Toda, M., & Morimoto, K. (2007) · Stress and Health · doi:10.1002/smi.1143 · Cited by 9

Urinary corticosteroid excretion patterns in the okapi (Okapia johnstoni)

Bennett, C. L., Fripp, D., Othen, L. S., Jarsky, T. M., French, J. A., & Loskutoff, N. M. (2008) · Zoo Biology · doi:10.1002/zoo.20208 · Cited by 10

UTILITY OF THE CONCONIʼS HEART RATE DEFLECTION TO MONITOR THE INTENSITY OF AEROBIC TRAINING

Passelergue, P., Cormery, B., Lac, G., & Léger, L. (2006) · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · doi:10.1519/r-15174.1 · Cited by 10

Correction: Expensive Egos: Narcissistic Males Have Higher Cortisol

Reinhard, D. A., Konrath, S., Lopez, W. D., & Cameron, H. (2012) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/annotation/1c60eca3-794f-4a09-8a82-e43ed3cc2009 · Cited by 9

Seasonal drivers of faecal glucocorticoid metabolite concentrations in an African strepsirrhine primate, the thick-tailed greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus)

Long, C., Tordiffe, A. S. W., Sauther, M. L., Cuozzo, F. P., Millette, J. B., Ganswindt, A., & Scheun, J. (2021) · Conservation Physiology · doi:10.1093/conphys/coab081 · Cited by 11

Differences of salivary cortisol levels between long-term and short-term wearers of dento-maxillary prosthesis due to head and neck cancer resection

Kosaka, M., Sumita, Y. I., Otomaru, T., & Taniguchi, H. (2013) · Journal of Prosthodontic Research · doi:10.1016/j.jpor.2013.10.001 · Cited by 8

Glucocorticoids, Stress and Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) during Early Embryonic Development

Kuzma-Hunt, A. G., Truong, V. B., & Favetta, L. A. (2021) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms22147289 · Cited by 8

Circadian rhythms of salivary cortisol content during long-term space flight

Ларина, И. М., Witson, P. A., Tm, S., & Chen, Y.-M. (2000) · Human Physiology · doi:10.1007/bf02760276 · Cited by 8

Salivary Cortisol as an alternative for serum Cortisol in the low-dose adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test?

Schindhelm, R. K., van de Leur, J. J. C. M., & Rondeel, J. M. M. (2009) · Journal of Endocrinological Investigation · doi:10.1007/bf03346560 · Cited by 8

Relationship between salivary levels of cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone levels in saliva and chronic periodontitis

Suresh, R., Mudrika, S., & Muthukumar, S. (2014) · Journal of the International Clinical Dental Research Organization · doi:10.4103/2231-0754.143488 · Cited by 8

Unstimulated Whole Saliva Cortisol Levels during Ramadan in Iranian Muslims

Mirzaii‐Dizgah, I., & Vasaghi‐Gharamaleki, B. (2014) · The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice · doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1540 · Cited by 8

A Brief Report on the 2.4-Year Test-Retest Agreement of Morning Cortisol and Anxiety in Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sharpley, C. F., Bitsika, V., Sarmukadam, K., McMillan, M., & Agnew, L. L. (2018) · Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities · doi:10.1007/s10882-018-9633-x · Cited by 8

The Body Doesn't Lie

Ewert, A., Davidson, C., & CHANG, Y. S. (2016) · Journal of Leisure Research · doi:10.18666/jlr-2016-v48-i4-6807 · Cited by 8

Biochemical assessment and differentiation of mental and physical effort

Fibiger, W., & Singer, G. H. S. (1989) · Work & Stress · doi:10.1080/02678378908251559 · Cited by 8

Measurement of Cortisol in Saliva Using a Commercial Radioimmunoassay Developed for Serum. Messung von Speichel-Cortisol mittels eines kommerziellen Serum-Radioimmunoassays

Gröschl, M., Biskupek-Sigwart, J., Rauh, M., & Dörr, H. G. (2000) · Journal of Laboratory Medicine · doi:10.1515/labm.2000.24.6-7.314 · Cited by 8

Update on the Diagnosis of Cushing Syndrome

Liu, H., & Crapo, L. M. (2005) · The Endocrinologist · doi:10.1097/01.ten.0000162374.56442.ea · Cited by 8

Saliva-based Hormone Diagnostics: advances, applications, and future perspectives

Ferrari, C. R., Moraes, S. M., & Buzalaf, M. A. R. (2025) · Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics · doi:10.1080/14737159.2025.2505527 · Cited by 13

The National Study of Daily Experiences: Protocol for Assessments of Daily Stress, Well-Being, Health, and Salivary Biomarkers in a Longitudinal Cohort

Almeida, D. M., Charles, S. T., Piazza, J., Stawski, R., Cichy, K., Cerino, E., Rush, J., Nicholson, J. S., Holmberg, J. C., Cramer, N., et al. (2025) · JMIR Research Protocols · doi:10.2196/76453 · Cited by 8

Realidad virtual inmersiva y su influencia en parámetros fisiológicos de personas sanas (Immersive virtual reality and its influence on physiological parameters in healthy people)

Fuentes, G. R., Campo-Prieto, P., Souto, X. C., & Carral, J. M. C. (2023) · Retos · doi:10.47197/retos.v51.101164 · Cited by 12

Quantitative Analysis of Salivary Cortisol Using LC-MS/MS

Zhang, Y. V. (2015) · Methods in molecular biology · doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-3182-8_9 · Cited by 7

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a mobile application in the management of dental anxiety: A randomised controlled trial

Nalcı, G., Alaçam, T., & Altunkaynak, B. (2022) · Journal of Oral Rehabilitation · doi:10.1111/joor.13311 · Cited by 7

Stress‐Busting Program for Family Caregivers: Validation of the Spanish version using biomarkers and quality‐of‐life measures

Arévalo-Flechas, L. C., Flores, B. E., Wang, H., Liang, H., Li, Y., Gelfond, J., Espinoza, S. E., Lewis, S. L., Musi, N., & Yeh, C. (2022) · Research in Nursing & Health · doi:10.1002/nur.22216 · Cited by 8

Perceived stress and salivary biomarkers in educators: comparison among three stress reduction activities

Wagner, D., & Pearcey, S. M. (2022) · Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1080/21642850.2022.2102016 · Cited by 8

Effects of coffee husk as floor covering on the behavior of boars

Teles, M. C., Pereira, B. A., Rabelo, S. S., Pontelo, T. P., Chaves, B. R., Ferreira, R. A., Rodríguez-Gil, J. E., & Zangerônimo, M. G. (2017) · Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia · doi:10.1590/s1806-92902017001200002 · Cited by 7

Exercise Reduces Salivary Morning Cortisol Levels in Patients with Depression

Rahman, M. S., Zhao, X., Liu, J. J., Torres, E. Q., Tibert, B., Kumar, P., Kaldo, V., Lindefors, N., Forsell, Y., & Lavebratt, C. (2018) · Complex Psychiatry · doi:10.1159/000494699 · Cited by 9

Salivary Bioscience and Human Development

Hibel, L. C., Marceau, K., & Buhler‐Wassmann, A. C. (2020) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-35784-9_10 · Cited by 8

Bi nanowire-based thermal biosensor for the detection of salivary cortisol using the Thomson effect

Lee, S., Lee, J. H., Kim, M., Kim, J., Song, M.-J., Jung, H., & Lee, W. (2013) · Applied Physics Letters · doi:10.1063/1.4824015 · Cited by 7

À 11 ans le joueur de tennis est-il indifférent au stress de la compétition?

Pantelidis, D., Chamoux, A., Fargeas, M. A., Robert, A., & Lac, G. (1997) · Archives de Pédiatrie · doi:10.1016/s0929-693x(97)87236-3 · Cited by 7

Salivary Cortisol Response to Different Dental Treatments in Kermanian Patients

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Effects of Social Separation on Cortisol, Milk Yield and Composition, Udder Health and Behaviour in Dairy Cattle

Verduzco, M. D. L. A. (2005) · Cited by 7

Diurnal cortisol, neuroinflammation, and neuroimaging visual rating scales in memory clinic patients

Holleman, J., Daniilidou, M., Kåreholt, I., Aspö, M., Hagman, G., Udeh‐Momoh, C. T., Spulber, G., Kivipelto, M., Solomon, A., Matton, A., et al. (2024) · Brain Behavior and Immunity · doi:10.1016/j.bbi.2024.03.024 · Cited by 6

Colorimetric Determination of Salivary Cortisol Levels in Artificial Saliva for the Development of a Portable Colorimetric Sensor (Salitrack)

Ahmed, T., Powner, M. B., Qassem, M., & Kyriacou, P. A. (2024) · Sci · doi:10.3390/sci6020020 · Cited by 7

Changes in cortisol, cortisone and 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type II activity in saliva during pregnancy and lactation in sows

Botia, M., Escribano, D., Tecles, F., Martı́nez-Subiela, S., Cerón, J. M. C., & López-Arjona, M. (2024) · Domestic Animal Endocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.domaniend.2024.106875 · Cited by 6

The Predictive Value of Early-Life Trauma, Psychopathy, and the Testosterone–Cortisol Ratio for Impulsive Aggression Problems in Veterans

Korpel, P. O. J., Varkevisser, T., Hoppenbrouwers, S. S., van Honk, J., & Geuze, E. (2019) · Chronic Stress · doi:10.1177/2470547019871901 · Cited by 6

Integration of an Aptamer-Based Signal-On Probe and a Paper-Based Origami Preconcentrator for Small Molecule Biomarkers Detection

Lee, N. E., Hong, J. H., Lee, S., Yoo, Y. K., Kim, K. H., Park, J. S., Kim, C., Yoon, J., Yoon, D. S., & Lee, J. H. (2023) · BioChip Journal · doi:10.1007/s13206-023-00119-x · Cited by 6

Effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative applications on hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis in youth with major depressive disorder: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Pala, Ö. O., Çıtaker, S., Güney, E., Sepici, A., Bozkurt, G. M. G., Arslan, B., & Gürü, M. (2024) · Journal of Osteopathic Medicine · doi:10.1515/jom-2023-0056 · Cited by 10

Effect of oriental medicine music therapy on idiopathic chronic fatigue: A case study

Ko, S., Lee, S., Kim, Y.-J., Lee, J., Ryu, B., Kim, J., & Park, J.-W. (2012) · European Journal of Integrative Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2011.12.003 · Cited by 6

Anthropometry and body composition do not predict bioavailable androgen or progesterone concentration in adolescent girls

Bond, L., Vella, E. T., Kiparissis, Y., & Wynne‐Edwards, K. E. (2006) · American Journal of Human Biology · doi:10.1002/ajhb.20534 · Cited by 6

Intérêt et champs d'application des dosages salivaires

Lac, G. (1998) · Science & Sports · doi:10.1016/s0765-1597(97)86901-8 · Cited by 6

Life events are positively associated with luteinizing hormone in middle age adult men: role of cortisol as a third variable

Fabre, B. R., Machulsky, N. F., Grosman, H., González, D., Oneto, A., Repetto, E. M., Mesch, V., Nolazco, C., Mazza, O., Gidron, Y., et al. (2014) · Stress · doi:10.3109/10253890.2014.930431 · Cited by 6

Noise-Induced Stress Assessment by Salivary Cortisol Measurement

Dehaghi, B. F., Nassiri, P., Monazam, M. R., Abadi, L. E. G., Farahani, E. S., Hassanzadeh, G., Hoseini, M., & Hesampor, M. (2014) · Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences · doi:10.5812/jjhs.21719 · Cited by 6

Single awakening salivary measurements provide reliable estimates of morning cortisol levels in pregnant women

Vlenterie, R., Roeleveld, N., & van Gelder, M. M. H. J. (2016) · Psychoneuroendocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2016.09.009 · Cited by 8

Dogs as an Adjunct to Therapy: Effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Rehabilitation Following Spinal Cord Injury

Thompkins, A. M., Adkins-Jablonsky, S. J., Leopard, M., Spencer, C., Bentley, D., Bolden, L. B., Jagielski, C. H., Richardson, E. J., Goodman, A. M., & Schwebel, D. C. (2019) · Anthrozoös · doi:10.1080/08927936.2019.1645513 · Cited by 7

Cushing Disease

Newell-Price, J. D. C. (2017) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-804169-7.00017-9 · Cited by 6

Examination of a nutritional treatment pathway according to pretreatment health status and stress levels of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Aoyama, T., Imataki, O., Notsu, A., Yurikusa, T., Ichimaru, K., Tsuji, M., Yoshitsugu, K., Fukaya, M., Enami, T., & Ikeda, T. (2022) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0271728 · Cited by 6

Hormonal Response to Exercise

Tremblay, M. S., & Chu, S. Y. (2000) · Humana Press eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-1-59259-016-2_1 · Cited by 6

Ecological Salivary Cortisol Specimen Collection—Part 1

Seng, J. S., King, A. P. J., Gabriel, C., Reed, C. D., Sperlich, M. I., Dunbar, S., Fraker, E., & Ronis, D. L. (2008) · Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association · doi:10.1177/1078390308322944 · Cited by 6

Practicability of Commercial Methods for the Measurement of 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone and Progesterone in Human Saliva. Zur Verwendbarkeit kommerzieller Methoden zum Nachweis von 17α-Hydroxyprogesteron und Progesteron aus Human-Speichel

Gröschl, M., Biskupek-Sigwart, J., Rauh, M., & Dörr, H. G. (2001) · Journal of Laboratory Medicine · doi:10.1515/labm.2001.25.1-2.36 · Cited by 6

Stress Reactions Cannot Explain the Gender Gap in Willingness to CompetePreprint

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