anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
BACKGROUND: Noninvasively and accurately predicting subcarinal lymph node metastasis (SLNM) for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains challenging. This study was designed to develop and validate a tumor and subcarinal lymph nodes (tumor-SLNs) dual-region computed tomography (CT) radiomics model for predicting SLNM in NSCLC.
METHODS: This retrospective study included NSCLC patients who underwent lung resection and SLNs dissection between January 2017 and December 2020. The radiomic features of the tumor and SLNs were extracted from preoperative CT, respectively. Ninety machine learning (ML) models were developed based on tumor region, SLNs region, and tumor-SLNs dual-region. The model performance was assessed by the area under the curve (AUC) and validated internally by fivefold cross-validation.
RESULTS: In total, 202 patients were included in this study. ML models based on dual-region radiomics showed good performance for SLNM prediction, with a median AUC of 0.794 (range, 0.686-0.880), which was superior to those of models based on tumor region (median AUC, 0.746; range, 0.630-0.811) and SLNs region (median AUC, 0.700; range, 0.610-0.842). The ML model, which is developed by using the naive Bayes algorithm and dual-region features, had the highest AUC of 0.880 (range of cross-validation, 0.825-0.937) among all ML models. The optimal logistic regression model was inferior to the optimal ML model for predicting SLNM, with an AUC of 0.727.
CONCLUSIONS: The CT radiomics showed the potential for accurately predicting SLNM in NSCLC patients. The ML model with dual-region radiomic features has better performance than the logistic regression or single-region models.
The invention provides a solid preparation containing highly dispersed fenofibrate, wherein the fenofibrate stably exists in carrier materials in a highly dispersed form. The carrier materials are water-soluble carrier materials and are selected from polyethylene glycol, povidone, a surfactant containing a polyoxyethylene group, a water-soluble cellulose derivative, organic acid, organic sugar and organic alcohol. The carriers can be used separately or in a combination manner. The solid preparation containing the highly dispersed fenofibrate can be in a form of capsules or tablets. The bioavailability of the fenofibrate can be improved. The dosage of the single preparation of the fenofibrate can be reduced.
The method for the intensive treatment of schizophrenia with the continuous course and suicidal behavior comprises the use of Clopixol with accompanying electrically induced sleep. The daily oral dose of Clopixol increases within the week by 10.0-25.0 mg daily from the medium to the high dose of 150.0 mg a day. The sleep is induced in 4 hours after the morning dose of Clopixol is taken. The electrodes are mounted near the eyes and behind the ears. In the course of the treatment, the current is augmented from 15 to 20 mA, the pulse frequency û from 5 to 120 Hz, the pulse duration û from 0.2 to 0.5 ms, the duration of the procedure û from 20 to 90 min. The overall course of the treatment comprises 17 daily sessions.
Approximately half of Mexican-American women report having a sedentary lifestyle, and nearly 78% are overweight or obese. Compared to women in all other ethnic groups, Mexican-American women have the highest lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes. The development of culturally appropriate lifestyle interventions for this population is an urgent priority, and the proposed study accordingly will investigate a novel dyadic intervention designed to improve health behaviors and promote weight loss in two at-risk members of the same family: mothers with type 2 diabetes and their overweight/obese adult daughters who are at risk for developing diabetes. The intervention, Unidas por la Vida (United for Life), capitalizes on the importance of the family in Latino culture to mobilize an existing family dyad as a source of mutual support that is likely to foster greater and longer-lasting health behavior change. The study builds on a successful pilot study (R34 DK083500) that established the feasibility and acceptability of this dyadic behavioral lifestyle intervention in a high-risk sample of Mexican-American family members who share a risk for diabetes and its complications. The 16-week intervention was modeled after the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), but was adapted for use with mother daughter pairs and to be community-based and, thus, more easily accessible to low-income Latinas. Preliminary data from the Unidas pilot study indicated that the dyadic intervention promoted significant weight loss. The proposed study extends the successful pilot study to: 1) target weight loss \> 5% of baseline body weight and to foster maintenance using a tapered intervention, 2) add comparison groups that permit evaluation of the improvement uniquely associated with the partner intervention, and 3) assess theoretically derived mediators of the intervention. Participants (N=460 mother-adult daughter dyads) will be randomized into one of three conditions: 1) dyadic (mother-daughter) participation in a Unidas partner intervention (Arm 1); 2) individual participation (mothers alone; unrelated daughters alone) in a Unidas individual intervention (Arm 2); and 3) mother-daughter dyad in a usual care only condition (Arm 3).
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Depression impairs not only central nervous system, but also peripheral systems of the host. Gut microbiota have been proved to be involved in the pathogenesis of depression. Xiaoyaosan (XYS) has a history of over a thousand years in China for treating depression, dramatically alleviating anxiety, cognitive disorders, and especially gastrointestinal dysfunctions. Yet, it still just scratches the surface of the anti-depression mechanisms of XYS.
AIM OF THE STUDY: This study aims to elucidate the mechanism of actions of XYS from the perspective of "microbiota-gut-brain" axis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We firstly evaluated the effects of XYS on the macroscopic behaviors of depressed rats that induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS). Secondly, the effects of XYS on intestinal homeostasis of depressed rats were revealed by using dysbacteriosis model. Subsequently, the underlying mechanisms were demonstrated by 16S rRNA gene sequencing technology and molecular biology methods. Finally, correlation analysis and visualization of the anti-depression effects of XYS were performed from the "microbiota - gut - brain" perspective.
RESULTS: Our data indicated that XYS ameliorated the depression-like symptoms of CUMS rats, partly depending on the presence of gut microbiota. Furthermore, we illustrated that XYS reversed CUMS-induced gut dysbiosis of depressed rats in terms of decreasing the Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes ratio and the abundances of Bacteroides, and Corynebacterium, while increasing the abundances of Lactobacillus and Adlercreutzia. The significant enrichment of Bacteroides and the level of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) suggested that depression damaged the immune responses and gut barrier. Mechanistically, XYS significantly down-regulated the expression levels of factors that involved in TLR4/NLRP3 signaling pathway in the colon and brain tissues of depressed rats. In addition, XYS significantly increased the levels of claudin 1 and ZO-1, showing that XYS positively maintained the integrity of gut and blood-brain barriers (BBB).
CONCLUSION: Our study offers insights into the anti-depression effects of XYS through a lens of "microbiota-TLR4/NLRP3 signaling pathway-barriers", providing a foundation for enhancing clinical efficiency and enriching drug selection, and contributing to our understanding of the mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) in treating depression.
Hair luster is a key attribute of healthy hair and a crucial aspect of cosmetic appeal, reflecting the overall health and vitality of hair. Despite its significance, the advancement of therapeutic strategies for hair luster enhancement have been limited due to the absence of an effective experimental model. This study aimed to establish a novel animal model to assess hair gloss, employing ultraviolet (UV) irradiation on C57BL/6 mice. Specifically, UVB irradiation was meticulously applied to the shaved skin of these mice, simulating conditions that typically lead to hair luster loss in humans. The regrowth and characteristics of the hair were evaluated using a dual approach: an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) scale for subjective assessment and an image-based pixel-count method for objective quantification. These methods provided a comprehensive understanding of the changes in hair quality post-irradiation. To explore the potential reversibility of hair luster changes, oral minoxidil was administered, a treatment known for its effects on hair growth and texture. Further, to gain insights into the underlying biological mechanisms, bulk RNA transcriptomic analysis of skin tissue was conducted. This analysis revealed significant alterations in the expression of keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes, suggesting modifications in hair keratin crosslinking due to UV exposure. These changes are crucial in understanding the molecular dynamics affecting hair luster. The development of this new mouse model is a significant advancement in hair care research. It not only facilitates the evaluation of hair luster in a controlled setting but also opens avenues for the research and development of innovative therapeutic strategies. This model holds promise for the formulation of more effective hair care products and treatments, potentially revolutionizing the approach towards managing and enhancing hair luster.
A surgical management system and methods thereof to provide safer, accurate, intuitive, and efficient surgical workflows. The system may include a display interface, and a primary display. The display interface may receive manual count in and manual count out of surgical articles, and the data reader may facilitate electronic count in and electronic count out of the surgical articles. A visual indication is provided on the primary display if the manual count does not match the electronic count. The manual and electronic counts may be applied to multiple portions of the procedure, and to varying types of surgical articles. The system may prevent use of the data reader until pre-procedure protocols have been satisfied. The system may facilitate real-time updating of a fire risk assessment, initiating of a surgical drape timer, and determining of required surgical instrumentation following an indication of a revised surgical procedure.
Following screening and determination of eligibility, participants at baseline are randomized to receive 4 weeks nightly treatment with active or sham eTNS, followed by one week ongoing blinded assessment following treatment discontinuation. Following double-blind phase, interested participants randomized to sham have an option for a 4-week open TNS trial. Positive responders will be invited to participate in a 12-month open extension.
The present invention relates to a traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating rhinitis, which mainly comprises willow twigs, dahurian angelica roots, cocklebur, ledebouriella roots, scutellaria roots, mint, etc. When the present invention is prepared, the scutellaria roots only need to be fried until the scutellaria roots turn yellow, and various kinds of medicine are uniformly mixed through drying, crushing, sieving, etc. The traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating rhinitis of the present invention is taken by tens of thousands of patients and is proved by clinical selection, the curative effect is rapid, the cure rate is 96%, and the total effective rate is 100% without any toxic side effect. For the past several years, more than 4700 maxillary sinusitis patients are cured, and the cure rate is 99%; more than 5500 allergic rhinitis patients are cured, and the cure rate is 95%. For patients with thick nasal discharge running, nasal obstruction, mycteroxerosis, haemorrhage, etc., the cure rate is 100%. The preparation method for the traditional Chinese medicine composition of the present invention is scientific, reasonable, simple and practical.
OBJECTIVE: Our group has previously demonstrated that patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (ACAS) demonstrate cognitive impairment. One proposed mechanism for cognitive impairment in patients with ACAS is cerebral hypoperfusion due to flow-restriction. We tested whether the combination of a high-grade carotid stenosis and inadequate cross-collateralization in the Circle of Willis (CoW) resulted in worsened cognitive impairment.
METHODS: Twenty-four patients with high-grade (≥70% diameter-reducing) ACAS underwent carotid duplex ultrasound, cognitive assessment, and 3D time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography. The cognitive battery consisted of nine neuropsychological tests assessing four cognitive domains: learning and recall, attention and working memory, motor and processing speed, and executive function. Raw cognitive scores were converted into standardized T-scores. A structured interpretation of the magnetic resonance angiography images was performed with each segment of the CoW categorized as being either normal or abnormal. Abnormal segments of the CoW were defined as segments characterized as narrowed or occluded due to congenital aplasia or hypoplasia, or acquired atherosclerotic stenosis or occlusion. Linear regression was used to estimate the association between the number of abnormal segments in the CoW, and individual cognitive domain scores. Significance was set to P < .05.
RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 66.1 ± 9.6 years, and 79.2% (n = 19) were male. A significant negative association was found between the number of abnormal segments in the CoW and cognitive scores in the learning and recall (β = -6.5; P = .01), and attention and working memory (β = -7.0; P = .02) domains. There was a trend suggesting a negative association in the motor and processing speed (β = -2.4; P = .35) and executive function (β = -4.5; P = .06) domains that did not reach significance.
CONCLUSIONS: In patients with high-grade ACAS, the concomitant presence of increasing occlusive disease in the CoW correlates with worse cognitive function. This association was significant in the learning and recall and attention and working memory domains. Although motor and processing speed and executive function also declined numerically with increasing abnormal segments in the CoW, the relationship was not significant. Since flow restriction at a carotid stenosis compounded by inadequate collateral compensation across a diseased CoW worsens cerebral perfusion, our findings support the hypothesis that cerebral hypoperfusion underlies the observed cognitive impairment in patients with ACAS.
This randomized, controlled trial, was designed, conducted, and reported in accordance with the standards of The CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) Statement. The patients were randomised and divided into two groups each comprising 74 patients. Chest physiotherapy and mobilisation was applied to the patients in the first group, and only mobilisation was applied to the patients in the second group. The treatment of the patients was started on the first postoperative day and continued until the postoperative 4th day. Chest physiotherapy and mobilization were applied twice a day, 8 times in total. The following parameters were evaluated preoperative and postoperative:arterial blood gas, oxygen saturation, respiratory function test for pulmonary functions, pulmonary artery pressure for pulmonary hypertansion, Borg dyspnea score for severity of dyspnoea, 6-minute walk test for functional capacity, Nottingham health profile for quality of life.

Chest physiotherapy consisted of postural drainage (30-45 degree eleve), breathing exercises (deep breathing, diaphragm breathing, active breathing techniques cycle) and coughing techniques (huffing, controlled coughing, manual assisted coughing). In the chest physiotherapy program, diaphragmatic respiration, constrictive lip respiration, segmental respiration, incentive spirometry and coughing were performed on the 1st postoperative day. All respiratory exercises were repeated twice a day and percussion was added on the 2nd postoperative day. All respiratory exercises and percussion were repeated 2 times a day until the discharge of the post op day 4 until discharge, and the work with incentive spirometry was removed per hour. Patients were mobilized as early as possible by the physiotherapist. The patients in both groups were instructed to sit out of bed and stand up on the first postoperative day, walk 45 m in the corridor on the second day, walk freely (approximately 150-300 m) on the third and the fourth days.

All operations were laparoscopic, sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en Y gastric bypass (21). Routine anesthesia was performed with desflurane and remifentanil. In all procedures, patients were treated with the split upward position (French position) and a semi-reclining position (anti-Trendelenburg position). All patients received prophylaxis against deep vein thrombosis for 2 weeks with pneumatic compression stocking and subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin. Perioperative antibiotics (cefazolin 2 g) were also routinely administered. The patients were discharged on the fourth postoperative day.
Colonoscopy is a procedure commonly performed to screen for colon cancer and to look for and remove colon polyps. It involves inserting a flexible tube, equipped with a video-camera at the tip, through the colon. The insertion process can be difficult in some patients, resulting in an uncomfortable and lengthy procedure. Colonoscopy procedures are typically started with the patient positioned on their left side. If there is later difficulty advancing the colonoscope, the patient is shifted to other positions (e.g. back, right side, prone). We postulate that raising the foot of the bed so that the stretcher forms a 15 degrees angle with the floor ("Trendelenburg position") may make the colonoscopy easier and more comfortable to the patient. This is a position commonly used in gynecologic surgery. This is a pilot project for us to gain experience with doing colonoscopy this way. The enrolled patient will be assigned randomly to 2 groups: one in the standard left lateral position and one in the 15 degree Trendelenberg position. We will be collecting data regarding the procedure from each group in the form of questionnaire and data sheet which will be filled during or at the conclusion of the procedure.
Extreme myopia (EM), defined as a spherical equivalent (SE) ≤ -10.00 diopters (D), is one of the leading causes of sight impairment. Known EM-associated variants only explain limited risk and are inadequate for clinical decision-making. To discover risk genes, we performed a whole-exome sequencing (WES) on 449 EM individuals and 9606 controls. We find a significant excess of rare protein-truncating variants (PTVs) in EM cases, enriched in the retrograde vesicle-mediated transport pathway. Employing single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) and a single-cell polygenic burden score (scPBS), we pinpointed PI16 + /SFRP4+ fibroblasts as the most relevant cell type. We observed that KDELR3 is highly expressed in scleral fibroblast and involved in scleral extracellular matrix (ECM) organization. The zebrafish model revealed that kdelr3 downregulation leads to elongated ocular axial length and increased lens diameter. Together, our study provides insight into the genetics of EM in humans and highlights KDELR3's role in EM pathogenesis.
FIELD: medicinal industry, virology. SUBSTANCE: sealed ampoules containing dry interferon preparation were put in casettes and subjected for twice gamma-irradiation at total dose 15-25 kGr. This treatment provides the complete inactivation of viral contaminants and safety with regard to lymphotropic viruses. Antiviral activity of interferon is retained. Preparation shows virological and bacteriological sterility, nontoxicity and harmless. EFFECT: improved method of inactivation.
Regular, moderate-intensity physical activity can attenuate hyperglycemia in subjects with type 2 diabetes. In addition, these programmes may favourably affect several other cardiovascular risk factors in these subjects. However, it still remains unclear how this evidence can be transferred into clinical practice, considering the very large number of diabetic patients and the characteristics of this population, made up predominantly of elderly, sedentary and overweight patients. In this regard, a realistic approach to this issue requires simple and easily available intervention models.

Walking is a typical mild-moderate aerobic physical activity which is easy to organize and does not require specific skills or preliminary sophisticated medical evaluations. This activity could therefore fit well with the need of involvement of large numbers of patients in different logistic situations. However, it has been reported that, due to the low walking speed typical of type 2 diabetic subjects, self-paced walking is inadequate to obtain a significant metabolic improvement in these subjects.
AIM: The standard treatment for anal cancer is chemoradiotherapy. Most patients survive anal cancer but remain living with long-term side effects related to the treatment received. The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of long-term impairment of urinary and sexual function at 3 and 6 years after diagnosis and to investigate the additive effect from chemotherapy in combined chemoradiotherapy on urinary incontinence, compared to radiotherapy alone.
METHOD: The ANal CAncer study (ANCA) is based on a national Swedish cohort of patients diagnosed with anal cancer between 2011 and 2013. All identified patients within the study were invited to respond to a study-specific questionnaire at 3 and 6 years. Descriptive analyses for the primary endpoint were performed. To investigate a possible additional effect from chemotherapy logistic regression was used.
RESULTS: A total of 388 patients were included in the study. At 3 years 264 patients were alive and invited to respond to an anal cancer specific questionnaire. The 3- and 6 year response rates were 195 (74%) and 155 patients (67%), respectively. The patient reported urinary function impairment at 3 years were urgency (63%), incomplete bladder emptying (47%), and incontinence (46%) and there was an absolute increase of the prevalence of urinary dysfunction in about 10% at 6 years. Three years after diagnosis, 77% reported that intercourse was not part of their sex life; this percentage increased at 6 years to 83%. We found no negative effect of chemotherapy in combined chemoradiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone on patient reported urinary incontinence.
CONCLUSION: For anal cancer survivors, urinary function was impaired after 3 years and continued to deteriorate as measured at 6 years after diagnosis. Anal cancer and its treatment negatively affected sexual function for both men and women. This may explain why patients reported that sexual activity and frequency of intercourse was not of importance in their life.