anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
In this study, the investigators follow up on their past research exploring the effects of physical activity on cognitive performance and underlying mechanisms. In particular, the investigators are interested in the potentially different effects that might be realized as a function of a person's genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease. In this study, the investigators extend past work by proposing a randomized clinical trial to: (a) test the causal link between physical activity and cognitive performance in middle-aged adults (40-65 years) with a family history, and (b) determine if the effect is moderated by apolipoprotein epsilon-4 (APOE4) carrier status. The investigators will collect neuroimaging measures of cerebral structure, white matter integrity, and resting state connectivity; assess putative biological markers; and (using moderated mediation analyses) increase understanding of underlying mechanisms and of the extent to which effects are moderated by APOE4 carrier status. To test hypotheses, the investigators will randomly assign 240 cognitively normal, middle-aged adults to a 1-year virtual physical activity program or a usual care control. Those in the intervention will participate in a year-long physical activity program including aerobic exercise performed on your own and resistance exercises led in virtual exercise sessions with an instructor 1 hour/day for 3 days/week for 1 year. Those in the usual care control condition will be asked to maintain their normal lifestyle for one year and then will be given a short-term fitness center membership (contingent upon completion of testing sessions). The investigators will assess cognitive performance at pre-, mid-, and post-test, and obtain MRI scans and blood samples at pre-, mid- and post-test. The investigators will examine the effects of physical activity on cognitive performance and on neurological and biological mechanisms and will explore the moderating role of APOE4.
The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions with increased skin permeability for treating ear disease in mammals Disclosed pharmaceutical compositions are prepared as topical gels or as transdermal gels. The pharmaceutical compositions reduce ear inflammation and irritation produced by ear diseases or injuries (e.g., cauliflower ear, chronic otitis, and the like). The pharmaceutical compositions include a synergistic combination of pracaxi oil and seje oil. Additionally, the pharmaceutical compositions include phosphatidylcholine as a permeation enhancer. The combination of aforementioned natural components exhibits enhanced healing properties, thereby providing organic acids with antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. The synergistic combination of pracaxi and seje oil increases the skin permeability to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), thereby passing through the stratum corneum and reaching the target area; therefore, the dosage and time of treatment is significantly reduced.
The present invention relates to a neuron and neural tumor growth regulatory system, based on the novel protein, arretin and its isoforms and fragments thereof, its receptor, antibodies directed against the components of this system and diagnostic, therapeutic, and research uses for each of these aspects. This protein has an apparent molecular weight of approximately 70 kDa. Embodiments of the invention comprise the amino acid sequence and probes designed therefrom for nucleic acid sequences encoding arretin. Alternatively, tagged arretin protein for use as a reporter to detect receptors of arretin, which are then sequenced and used to obtain probes for the nucleic acid sequences encoding arretin receptors are included. The present invention further relates to arretin receptors and fragments thereof as well as the nucleic acid sequences coding for such arretin receptors and fragments, and their therapeutic and diagnostic uses. Substances which function as either agonists or antagonists to arretin receptors are also envisioned and included within the scope of the present invention.
Recently, interest in sarcopenia has been increasing in patients with various neurological diseases. Thus, we investigated the presence of sarcopenia in patients with episodic migraine (EM) based on temporal muscle thickness (TMT). This was a retrospectively observational study following STROBE guidelines. We enrolled patients with EM and healthy controls. Both groups underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging, including three-dimensional T1-weighted imaging. We calculated the TMT using T1-weighted imaging, which is a marker for sarcopenia. We compared TMT between patients with EM and healthy controls, and analyzed it according to presence of migraine aura. We retrospectively enrolled 82 patients with EM and 53 healthy controls. TMT was not different between patients with EM and healthy controls (10.804 ± 2.045 mm in patients with EM vs 10.721 ± 1.547 mm in healthy controls, P = .801). Furthermore, TMT was not different according to presence of migraine aura in patients with EM (10.994 ± 2.016 mm in patients with migraine aura vs 10.716 ± 2.071 mm in those without, P = .569). There were no correlations between TMT and clinical characteristics in patients with EM, including age, age of onset, duration of migraine, headache intensity, and headache frequency. This study found no statistical difference in TMT between patients with EM and healthy controls or between patients with EM with and without aura. These findings suggest that there is no evidence of sarcopenia in patients with EM.
The invention relates to a medical device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue. The medical device has a layer overlying the exterior surface of the medical device. The layer contains a therapeutic agent and an additive. In certain embodiments, the additive has a hydrophilic part and a drug affinity part, wherein the drug affinity part is at least one of a hydrophobic part, a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by hydrogen bonding, and a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by van der Waals interactions. In embodiments, the additive is water-soluble. In further embodiments, the additive is at least one of a surfactant and a chemical compound, and the chemical compound has a molecular weight of from 80 to 750 or has more than four hydroxyl groups.
Open source dataset available at TCIA.org. The cohort includes CT scans of 211 patients diagnosed with NSCLC.
Neutrophilic pulmonary inflammation in asthmatics substantially exacerbates the severity of the disease leading to resistance to conventional corticosteroid therapy. Many studies established the involvement of Th1- and Th17-cells and cytokines produced by them (IFNg, IL-17A, IL-17F etc.) in neutrophilic pulmonary inflammation. Recent studies revealed that IL-4 - a Th2-cytokine regulates neutrophil effector functions and migration. It was showed that IL-4 substantially reduces neutrophilic inflammation of the skin in a mouse model of cutaneous bacterial infection and blood neutrophilia in a mouse model systemic bacterial infection. However, there are no data available regarding the influence of IL-4 on non-infectious pulmonary inflammation. In the current study we investigated the effects of IL-4 in a previously developed mouse model of neutrophilic bronchial asthma. We showed that systemic administration of IL-4 significantly restricts neutrophilic inflammation of the respiratory tract probably through the suppression of Th1-/Th17-immune responses and downregulation of CXCR2. Additionally, pulmonary neutrophilic inflammation could be alleviated by IL-4-dependant polarization of N2 neutrophils and M2 macrophages, expressing anti-inflammatory TGFβ. Considering these, IL-4 might be used for reduction of exaggerated pulmonary neutrophilic inflammation and overcoming corticosteroid insensitivity of asthma patients.
The efficacy of gemcitabine was evaluated in a randomized trial (Study 1) conducted in women with advanced ovarian cancer that had relapsed at least 6 months after first-line platinum-based therapy. Patients were randomized to receive either gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 on Days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle with carboplatin AUC 4 on Day 1 after gemcitabine administration (n = 178) or carboplatin AUC 5 on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle (n = 178). The major efficacy outcome measure was progression-free survival (PFS). 

A total of 356 patients were enrolled. Demographics and baseline characteristics are shown in Table 16. Efficacy results are presented in Table 17 and Figure 1. The addition of gemcitabine to carboplatin resulted in statistically significant improvements in PFS and overall response rate. Approximately 75% of patients in each arm received additional chemotherapy for disease progression; 13 of 120 patients in the carboplatin alone arm received gemcitabine for treatment of disease progression. There was no significant difference in overall survival between the treatment arms.

Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curves for Progression-Free Survival in Study 1
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is a rare disease associated with a poor prognosis, primarily due to early recurrence and metastasis. An important feature of this condition is microvascular invasion (MVI). However, current predictive models based on imaging have limited efficacy in this regard. This study employed a random forest model to construct a predictive model for MVI identification and uncover its biological basis. Single-cell transcriptome sequencing, whole exome sequencing, and proteome sequencing were performed. The area under the curve of the prediction model in the validation set was 0.93. Further analysis indicated that MVI-associated tumor cells exhibited functional changes related to epithelial-mesenchymal transition and lipid metabolism due to alterations in the nuclear factor-kappa B and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways. Tumor cells were also differentially enriched for the interleukin-17 signaling pathway. There was less infiltration of SLC30A1+ CD8+ T cells expressing cytotoxic genes in MVI-associated intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, whereas there was more infiltration of myeloid cells with attenuated expression of the major histocompatibility complex II pathway. Additionally, MVI-associated intercellular communication was closely related to the SPP1-CD44 and ANXA1-FPR1 pathways. These findings resulted in a brilliant predictive model and fresh insights into MVI.
A computer-implemented form handling system facilitates the creation and distribution of forms such as, for example, prescriptions. A repository includes database storage operable to store form definition information for forms. The form definition information for each form includes form content information identifiable by a unique identifier. A repository communications mechanism receives, from a source station, form definition messages containing form definition information for at least one form for storage. The repository communications mechanism is also operable to receive from a destination station a query request containing at least one unique identifier and to return to the destination station a query response containing the corresponding form definition information that includes the unique identifier. A source station includes a form generation mechanism operable to generate a form definition including the form content information and the unique identifier; and a source communications mechanism operable to send to the repository a form definition message containing form definition information for at least one form for storage, including the unique identifier. A destination station includes a destination communications mechanism operable to send to the repository a query request containing at least one unique identifier and to receive from the repository a query response containing the corresponding form definition information.
Performance of three nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) from swabs collected from the pharynx and rectum. Assays include: Nucleic acid amplification test 1 for NG and CT; Nucleic acid amplification test 2 for NG and CT; and, Nucleic acid amplification test 3 for NG and CT.
Related donors will receive atorvastatin 40 mg/day orally at least 14 days before anticipated first day of stem cell leukapheresis (LP) until successful completion of leukapheresis according to institutional guidelines. Peripheral blood stem cells will not be manipulated or T-depleted prior to administration.
FIELD: medicine, pharmacy. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to lyophilized liposomes used for preparing preparations for intravenous administration. Method involves dissolving substances that are able to form lipid vesicles in organic solvent, drying solution to obtain film, resuspending lipid film in dispersion medium in the presence of cryprotecting agent, dispersing lipid suspension to obtain microemulsion, freezing microemulsion and the following lyophilization. Microemulsion is frozen at (-35)-(-45) C and before lyophilization the frozen emulsion is hardened at (-50)-(-60) C. Lecithin, cholesterol, mixture of acid phospholipids isolated from soybean phosphatides as the single component and possibly DL-α-tocopherol are used as substances that are able to form vesicles. Drug aqueous solution can be used as dispersion medium and sucrose is used as cryprotecting agent. EFFECT: prolonged storage time of liposomes, easily resuspensability. 5 cl, 1 tbl, 3 ex
PURPOSE:To obtain the subject safe powder, excellent in fluidity and useful as selective sugar sources for bifid bacteria by reacting an aqueous solution of sucrose and lactose with a sugar transferase, removing impurity sugars from the formed lactosucrose- containing sugar solution and spray-drying the prepared solution. CONSTITUTION:A sugar transferase (e.g. levansucrase) is added to an aqueous solution containing sucrose and lactose and the resultant solution is kept at 40 deg.C and pH 6.0 for 16 hr and reacted. The enzyme is then thermally inactivated and the obtained solution is filtered. The prepared filtrate is decolored with active carbon and the impurity sugars are removed from the obtained lactosucorse-containing sugar solution according to one or more methods of column chromatography, using an alkaline metal type or alkaline earth metal type strongly acidic cation exchange resin, a fermentation method using an invertase-deficient enzyme and a method for crystallizing the lactose and removing the lactose, etc., to provide a solution with a high lactosucrose content at >=45wt./wt.% expressed in terms of sugar composition. The resultant sugar solution is then spray-dried to afford the objective powder with a high lactosucrose content.
Clinical experience with olanzapine in patients with certain concomitant systemic illnesses is limited [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. 

Olanzapine exhibits in vitro muscarinic receptor affinity. In premarketing clinical trials with olanzapine, olanzapine was associated with constipation, dry mouth, and tachycardia, all adverse reactions possibly related to cholinergic antagonism. Such adverse reactions were not often the basis for discontinuations from olanzapine, but olanzapine should be used with caution in patients with clinically significant prostatic hypertrophy, narrow angle glaucoma, or a history of paralytic ileus or related conditions. 

In 5 placebo-controlled studies of olanzapine in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (n=1184), the following treatment-emergent adverse reactions were reported in olanzapine-treated patients at an incidence of at least 2% and significantly greater than placebo-treated patients: falls, somnolence, peripheral edema, abnormal gait, urinary incontinence, lethargy, increased weight, asthenia, pyrexia, pneumonia, dry mouth and visual hallucinations. The rate of discontinuation due to adverse reactions was greater with olanzapine than placebo (13% vs 7%). Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with olanzapine are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. Olanzapine is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.1), and Patient Counseling Information (17.2)]. 

Olanzapine has not been evaluated or used to any appreciable extent in patients with a recent history of myocardial infarction or unstable heart disease. Patients with these diagnoses were excluded from premarketing clinical studies. Because of the risk of orthostatic hypotension with olanzapine, caution should be observed in cardiac patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].
Isotonic saline is given as placebo. It will be given as a continuous infusion started at a dose corresponding to a dose of S-ketamine of 2.0 mg/kg/hour, and follow the criteria for increasing/decreasing infusion rates as S-ketamine. The infusion rate is read from a table listing different infusion rates (ml/hour) based on participant weight and if the treatment tier corresponds to a S-ketamine dose of 2 or 3 mg/kg/hour.
The present invention provides synthesis, pharmaceutically acceptable formulations and uses of compounds in accordance with Formula I, or a stereoisomer, tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.    (I) For Formula I compounds X, Y, R?, R?, R??b, R??, R??, R?? and R? are as defined in the specification. The inventive Formula I compounds are inhibitors of eIF4A and find utility in any number of therapeutic applications, including but not limited to treatment of inflammation and various cancers.
Methods for preconditioning and/or providing neuroprotection to the animal central nervous system against the effects of Lewy body syndrome. Therapeutic agents are administered to the upper third of the nasal cavity to bypass the blood-brain barrier and access the central nervous system directly to avoid unwanted and potentially lethal side effects. Therapeutic agents include those substances that interact with iron and/or copper such as iron chelators, copper chelators, and antioxidants. A particular example of such therapeutic agents is the iron chelator deferoxamine (DFO). An effective amount of DFO may be administered to the upper third of the nasal cavity of a patient at risk for, or diagnosed with, Lewy body syndrome. The effective amount of DFO is delivered directly to the patient's central nervous system for preconditioning, preventing and/or treating the Lewy body syndrome.
OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the efficacy of BCG combined with interferon alfa 2b in patients with superficial bladder cancer. II. Determine the relative local and systemic toxicities of this regimen and its effect on quality of life in these patients. III. Evaluate the effect of BCG dose reduction during therapy on symptom tolerance and ability to maintain an extended treatment plan in these patients.

OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to prior BCG exposure and BCG tolerance (no prior BCG exposure vs prior BCG exposure, BCG tolerant vs prior BCG and interferon alfa treatment failure, BCG intolerant). Patients receive induction therapy consisting of varying strengths of BCG plus interferon alfa intravesically weekly for 6 weeks. Patients with disease recurrence which is resectable and/or amenable to intravesical therapy following the first induction course may receive an additional course of induction therapy. At 3 months, patients undergo evaluatory cystoscopy and cytology. At 4 months, patients with no evidence of disease receive varying strengths of maintenance therapy consisting of BCG and interferon alfa intravesically weekly for 3 weeks. Treatment repeats every 6 months for 3 courses. Quality of life is assessed within 1 week following the last induction and maintenance treatment and prior to cystoscopy. Patients are followed every 3 months for 6 months, every 6 months for 1.5 years, and then annually thereafter.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 660 patients will be accrued for this study within 2.5 years.
Patients will receive an 8-page educational brochure that presents information about potential harms of these medications and a vignette about a patient that successfully stopped. It does NOT suggest patients to stop on their own, but rather suggests they speak with their provider.
Pilates classes were held twice weekly for one hour. The classes were divided into a warm-up, mat Pilates with accessories and a cool-down. Participants used small items of equipment such as bands, circles or rings, blocks, spyke balls and foam rollers. The intervention lasted 12 weeks; the classes were supervised twice a week. The supervised exercises were evaluated every four weeks (frequency and intensity) focused on the lower limb (muscles related to gait), core and trunk (muscles related to posture). The participants were asked to perform supplementary at-home workouts three times a week using a booklet and video that was provided to the participants. The video and booklet to introduce the six principles of Pilates, warm-up exercises, exercises on the chair, mat Pilates exercises and cool-down exercises. Participants were advised to perform these exercises three times a week for 30 minutes at home.
A medicine for treating various cancers is composed of the medicine No.1, the medicine No.2 and a liquid medicine. Said medicine No.1 is prepared from 7 Chinese-medicinal materials such as seaweed, prunella spike, forsythia fruit, etc. through crushing and making capsules. Said medicine No.2 is prepared from leech, centipede and scorpion through crushing and making capsules. Said liquid medicine is prepared from oldenlandia, barbat skullcap and water through decocting. Its advantages are high curative effect and low cost.
Yinchenhao Decoction (YCHD) is a classic prescription in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It appears to play an important role in anti-inflammation and autoimmunity protection. As one of the key active ingredients in YCHD, quercetin is a novel anti-inflammatory metabolite that exerts protective effects in many autoimmune diseases. However, its role in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)-related hepatic injury has not been studied. The aim of this study was to reveal the hepatocyte protective mechanism of quercetin. In this study, we used Concanavalin A (Con A) to establish an in vitro hepatocyte injury-associated AIH model. Brl3a hepatocyte injury was induced by the supernatant of J774A.1 cells treated with Con A. We found that quercetin mitigated Con A-induced via macrophage-mediated Brl3a hepatocyte injury. Quercetin administration reduced the levels of alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) in the supernatant of Con A-treated Brl3a cells and attenuated the infiltration of J774A.1 macrophages induced by Con A. Moreover, quercetin effectively inhibited the expression of proinflammatory cytokines including interleukin-1β (IL-1β) by Con A. Furthermore, quercetin decreased hepatocyte apoptosis and ferroptosis levels in the macrophage-induced hepatocyte injury model. In conclusion, our study indicates that quercetin alleviates macrophage-induced hepatocyte damage by reducing the inflammatory response, apoptosis and ferroptosis. Our work suggests that quercetin might be a potential therapeutic strategy for AIH.