Plasma Oxytocin as a Superior Preoperative Biomarker for Predicting Transient Postoperative Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency Following Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
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Plasma Oxytocin as a Superior Preoperative Biomarker for Predicting Transient Postoperative Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency Following Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

This study identifies plasma oxytocin as a superior preoperative biomarker compared to copeptin for early prediction of transient arginine vasopressin deficiency after transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, aiding in risk stratification and postoperative management.
Intimacy, Intranasal Oxytocin, and Faster Wound Healing: A Randomized Trial Linking Touch, Sex, and Neuroendocrine Recovery
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Intimacy, Intranasal Oxytocin, and Faster Wound Healing: A Randomized Trial Linking Touch, Sex, and Neuroendocrine Recovery

A double‑blind RCT in 160 healthy adults found that intranasal oxytocin combined with structured positive interaction and daily physical intimacy (affectionate touch, sex) was associated with reduced cortisol and modestly faster dermatologic wound healing, with caveats on robustness and generalizability.