Dr Alison Cobb's Outputs (3)

Effects of 7.5% CO2-induced anxiety on individual performance: During a group computer combat game (2013)
Journal Article

The inhalation of 7.5% CO2 has been shown to induce cognitive effects similar to anxiety. Sixteen healthy participants (14 male mean age 25.6 years) inhaled either a mixture of 7.5% CO2 gas or air while playing a group combat computer game. Participa... Read More about Effects of 7.5% CO2-induced anxiety on individual performance: During a group computer combat game.

Pharmacological strategies for detoxification (2013)
Journal Article

Detoxification refers to the safe discontinuation from a substance of dependence and is distinct from relapse prevention. Detoxification usually takes between a few days and a few weeks to complete, depending on the substance being misused, the sever... Read More about Pharmacological strategies for detoxification.

Changes in cardiovascular function after venlafaxine but not pregabalin in healthy volunteers: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of orthostatic challenge, blood pressure and heart rate (2013)
Journal Article

It is generally thought that venlafaxine raises blood pressure at higher doses; however, some studies have found no effect or a decrease in blood pressure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cardiovascular (CV) effects of 3 weeks of dosing wit... Read More about Changes in cardiovascular function after venlafaxine but not pregabalin in healthy volunteers: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of orthostatic challenge, blood pressure and heart rate.