anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
We previously reported that a high HbA1c level 3 months before vitrectomy for vitreous hemorrhage or a large preoperative decrease in the HbA1c level over 3 months tended to increase the risk of rebleeding in diabetic retinopathy patients evaluated between 2010 and 2014. Here, we aimed to confirm these results with an extended study period and an increased number of operated eyes. This study included 121 diabetic patients who were admitted to Osaka University Hospital between 2010 and 2019 and who underwent vitrectomy for vitreous hemorrhage. Binomial logistic regression analysis was performed with the presence of postoperative bleeding as the outcome. The present study showed that the duration of the operation was associated with rebleeding (odds ratio = 1.02, p = 0.0016). A high HbA1c level just before vitrectomy tended to be associated with the bleeding (odds ratio = 1.27, p = 0.05), while preoperative HbA1c changes were not associated with rebleeding. The results of this study suggest that a high preoperative HbA1c level just before vitrectomy, not a decrease in HbA1c levels, in addition to the duration of the operation may increase the risk of postoperative bleeding after vitrectomy in diabetic retinopathy patients.
The present invention relates to a driving method of a system for managing health data based on a blockchain. When personal health data such as medical examination and prescriptions are uploaded, the personal health data are converted into metadata and stored with gene information by a genome portal, and the personal health data are provided to be purchased or read by using a zero coin via the genome portal by a user institution requiring the personal health data. The genome portal provides an individual sharing data with a reward in mileage and ranks the number of times the data is shared. Various personalized health solutions for sharing data are automatically suggested on the portal by AI. A personal genome prediction/diagnosis service rapidly growing by using a blockchain-based MS decentralized identity (DID) to strengthen the security of an ID and an email address of a user is provided via a portal system. Health big data of individuals such as genome, medical diagnosis information, and social data are assigned values to ease the burden of gene test costs and diagnostic costs of individuals.
The invention discloses a traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating allergic rhinitis. Raw materials of the traditional Chinese medicine composition contain, by weight, 4-6 parts of semen cuscutae, 3-5 parts of cimicifuga foetida, 2-4 parts of Chinese angelica, 7-9 parts of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 5-8 parts of Chinese magnoliavine, 2-4 parts of Asarum Herb, 4-5 parts of radix aconiti lateralis preparata, 2-4 parts of bighead atractylodes rhizome, 6-8 parts of xanthium, 4-5 parts of clove, 2-4 parts of Agastache rugosus, 1-3 parts of Fructus Arctii, 6-8 parts of phellodendron, 4-5 parts of Small Centipeda Herb, 2-4 parts of aloe, 1-3 parts of rehmannia root, 5-8 parts of schizonepeta spike, 4-5 parts of yerbadetajo herb, 2-4 parts of Solanum khasianum C. B. Clarke, 1-3 parts of Anemone tomentosa and 2-4 parts of greyhair raspberry root and leaf. The traditional Chinese medicine composition has main effects of invigorating spleen for benefiting lung and dispelling wind and clearing the nasal passage. Chinese angelica, Saposhnikovia divaricata, Chinese magnoliavine, Asarum Herb, radix aconiti lateralis preparata and bighead atractylodes rhizome in the formula have effects of invigorating spleen and supplementing Qi and are monarch drugs. Agastache rugosus, Fructus Arctii, phellodendron, Small Centipeda Herb, aloe and rehmannia root have effects of dispelling wind and relieving stuffy nose and are ministerial drugs. With the combination of the above drugs, the traditional Chinese medicine composition has effects of dispelling wind and cold, relieving stuffy nose with drugs of pungent taste and warm nature, adjusting Qi and blood, activating stagnancy and dispersing blood stasis, warming lung and tonifying Qi and dispelling the wind to relieve stuffy nose. In addition, the traditional Chinese medicine composition has wide medicinal herbs resources, is harmless to human body and has a remarkable effect of treating allergic rhinitis.
Dravet syndrome is a severe epileptic encephalopathy, characterized by drug-resistant epilepsy, severe cognitive and behavioural deficits, with increased risk of sudden unexpected death (SUDEP). It is caused by haploinsufficiency of SCN1A gene encoding for the α-subunit of the voltage-gated sodium channel Nav1.1. Therapeutic approaches aiming to upregulate the healthy copy of SCN1A gene to restore its normal expression levels are being developed. However, whether Scn1a gene function is required only during a specific developmental time-window or, alternatively, if its physiological expression is necessary in adulthood is untested up to now. We induced Scn1a gene haploinsufficiency at two ages spanning postnatal brain development (P30 and P60) and compared the phenotypes of those mice to Scn1a perinatally induced mice (P2), recapitulating all deficits of Dravet mice. Induction of heterozygous Nav1.1 mutation at P30 and P60 elicited susceptibility to the development of both spontaneous and hyperthermia-induced seizures and SUDEP rates comparable to P2-induced mice, with symptom onset accompanied by the characteristic GABAergic interneuron dysfunction. Finally, delayed Scn1a haploinsufficiency induction provoked hyperactivity, anxiety and social attitude impairment at levels comparable to age matched P2-induced mice, while it was associated with a better cognitive performance, with P60-induced mice behaving like the control group. Our data show that maintenance of physiological levels of Nav1.1 during brain development is not sufficient to prevent Dravet symptoms and that long-lasting restoration of Scn1a gene expression would be required to grant optimal clinical benefit in patients with Dravet syndrome.
Predisposing factors underlying familial aggregation of non-syndromic gliomas are still to be uncovered. Whole-exome sequencing was performed in four Finnish families with brain tumors to identify rare predisposing variants. A total of 417 detected exome variants and 102 previously reported glioma-related variants were further genotyped in 19 Finnish families with brain tumors using targeted sequencing. Rare damaging variants in GALNT13, MYO10 and AR were identified. Two families carried either c.553C>T (R185C) or c.1214T>A (L405Q) on GALNT13. Variant c.553C>T is located on the substrate-binding site of GALNT13. AR c.2180G>T (R727L), which is located on a ligand-binding domain of AR, was detected in two families, one of which also carried a GALNT13 variant. MYO10 c.4448A>G (N1483S) was detected in two families and c.1511C>T (A504V) variant was detected in one family. Both variants are located on functional domains related to MYO10 activity in filopodia formation. In addition, affected cases in six families carried a known glioma risk variant rs55705857 in CCDC26 and low-risk glioma variants. These novel findings indicate polygenic inheritance of familial glioma in Finland and increase our understanding of the genetic contribution to familial glioma susceptibility.
BACKGROUND: Chronic respiratory failure is a common cause of ventilator dependence in the intensive care unit (ICU). The causes of chronic respiratory failure include primary disease or complications, such as ICU-acquired weakness. Traditional practice requires patients to remain immobile and bedridden; however, recent evidence suggests that early adequate exercise promotes recovery without increasing risks. In this study, we explored the efficacy of planned progressive abdominal sandbag training in promoting the successful withdrawal of patients with chronic respiratory failure from mechanical ventilation.
METHODS: This study was conducted between April 2019 and November 2020. Patients were recruited and divided into two groups: abdominal sandbag training group and control group (no training). The training group participated in a 3-month daily pulmonary rehabilitation program, which involved a 30-min session of progressive sandbag loading on the upper abdomen as a form of diaphragmatic resistant exercise. The pressure support level of the ventilator was adjusted to maintain a tidal volume of 8 mL/kg. To investigate the effect of abdominal sandbag training on patients with chronic respiratory failure, we compared tidal volume, shallow breathing index, maximum respiratory pressure, and diaphragm characteristics between the training and control groups.
RESULTS: This study included 31 patients; of them, 17 (54.8 %) received abdominal sandbag training and 14 (45.2 %) did not. No significant between-group difference was found in baseline characteristics. Compared with the control group, the training group exhibited considerable improvements in ventilation-related parameters (p < 0.001): the tidal volume markedly increased (p = 0.012), rapid shallow breathing index declined (p = 0.016), and maximum respiratory pressure increased (p < 0.001) in the training group. The diaphragm motion value (p = 0.048) and diaphragm thickness (p = 0.041) were greater in the training group than in the control group. Nine patients (52.9 %) in the training group were removed from the ventilator compared with 1 (7.1 %) in the control group (p = 0.008).
CONCLUSION: Abdominal sandbag training may be beneficial for patients dependent on a ventilator. The training improves the function of the diaphragm muscle, thereby increasing tidal volume and reducing the respiratory rate and rapid shallow breathing index, thus facilitating withdrawal from ventilation. This training approach may also improve the thickness and motion of the diaphragm and the rate of ventilator detachment.
BACKGROUND: Lumbar epidural blood patch (EBP) is not successful in all cases of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, particularly in the cervicothoracic region. The present study is a retrospective analysis of a cohort of patients who had undergone computed tomography (CT)-guided cervical EBP for spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) due to CSF leak in the cervical region.
METHODS: We retrospectively collected data from March 2009 to 2020. Our inclusion criteria were (1) clinical syndrome associated with CSF leak, (2) headache coming on shortly after assuming the erect position and relief achieved by lying down, (3) CT myelography evidence of CSF leak in the cervical region, and (4) patient not responding to conservative management for 7 days. Exclusion criteria were patients with bleeding diathesis and infection. There were six females and four males. Ages ranged from 32 to 57, with an average of 42 years. On presentation, all patients underwent contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT myelography. Cervical EBP was done under CT scan guidance. Assessment of headache was done on a 10-point numerical rating scale (NRS) before and after the procedure. Results are categorized into complete relief, partial relief, and no relief categories.
RESULTS: Nine out of 10 patients were completely recovered. One patient was partially recovered. The average NRS scale was 9.6 before treatment, which became 0.4 after EBP. No neurological or vascular complications were seen.
CONCLUSION: Computed tomography-guided cervical EBP is an optimum and effective way of treating SIH due to a leak in the cervical region. It has a higher success rate than lumbar EBP. However, prospective randomized controlled trials of cervical vs lumbar EBP will further validate our observation.
The present invention relates to an agent, and method of using said agent, for treating cancer in a patient, wherein the cancer is characterised in that it has wild type Receptor Tyrosine Kinase (RTK) activity and it comprises reduced and/or absent CDKN2A activity. The agent used is a compound which inhibits an RTK, preferably an inhibitor of one or more RTKs of the ERbB receptor family such as EGFR, ErbB-2, ErbB-3 and ErbB-4. Additionally, the agent may be administered with one or more additional anti-cancer therapies. Preferably, the additional anti-cancer therapy comprises an inhibitor of BCL-XL. Exemplified is the combination of either gefitinib or lapatinib with either A11554638 or A13318525 in treating lung cancer. Also claimed are methods of predicting patient response to treatment, methods of identifying a patient with cancer in need of treatment and kits comprising the means to detect the activity or mutational status of several genes in a cancer cell sample.
BACKGROUND: Before COVID-19, people with rare diseases (RD) experienced numerous disparities in quality of life and healthcare access and quality, yet little is known about the experiences of this underserved group during the pandemic.
RESULTS: During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, spring and summer of 2020, 759 participants representing 231 unique RDs responded to open-ended questions about the impact of the pandemic on life with a RD, healthcare access, and coping. Qualitative conventional content analysis was used to analyze responses. Identified themes represented positive and negative dimensions of change, including a shock to the (health) system, coping with uncertainty, and the value of social support while isolated.
CONCLUSIONS: Limitations in healthcare access and quality were the most frequently described as impacts of COVID-19. Other major negative impacts included exacerbation of symptoms, psychological distress, and a lack of usual social support and reliable information. However, participants also noted silver linings, especially in healthcare. For some, expanded telehealth enhanced their ability to access medical and mental health providers and RD specialists. Finally, many participants hoped that, by highlighting social and health inequities faced by people with RDs and other minorities, the pandemic would prompt greater understanding and policies that could improve the quality of life of the RD community.
The solid aqueous particulate composition and method of use thereof enhance the effectiveness of cosmetics, consumer liquids, and organic liquids. The solid aqueous particulate composition is based on a solid aqueous particulate phase of water. The solid water particle composition is added to the cosmetic product and the consumable liquid either with or without replacement of pure water in the cosmetic product and the consumable liquid, while at least one inherent component in the cosmetic product and the consumable liquid remains substantially the same. The cosmetic comprises a beauty mask and a beauty cream. The consumable liquid comprises an herbal beverage. The solid water particulate composition can also replace pure water in organic liquids, such as alcoholic beverages, organic solvents, liquid fuels, and paints. The cosmetic and consumable liquids are enhanced by replacing pure water in the cosmetic and consumable liquids with water comprising solid water particles and maintaining the inherent composition substantially the same.
Participants will receive 4 mg transmucosal buprenorphine on Day 1. Participants meeting eligibility requirements will then receive 300 mg extended-release buprenorphine by subcutaneous injection at least 1 hour later and a second dose on Day 8.
Specific Aim 2: Determine the remediable effect of combined antioxidant treatment and exercise rehabilitation in the treatment of hypertension. Hypothesis: Acute antioxidant treatment administered prior to exercise in hypertensive patients will ameliorate the exaggerated EPR resulting in a normal and safe blood pressure response to exercise-based rehabilitation. This two-pronged approach (antioxidants and exercise training) will result in a safely achieved reduction in skeletal muscle afferent feedback facilitating improved exercise tolerance, improved muscle blood flow and ultimately reduced cardiovascular risk in this population.
Background: The potential positive interaction between intermittent fasting (IF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) on cognitive function has been widely discussed. This systematic review tried to assess the efficacy of interventions with different IF regimens on BDNF levels and their association with cognitive functions in humans. Interventions with different forms of IF such as caloric restriction (CR), alternate-day fasting (ADF), time-restricted eating (TRE), and the Ramadan model of intermittent fasting (RIF) were targeted. Methods: A systematic review was conducted for experimental and observational studies on healthy people and patients with diseases published in EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases from January 2000 to December 2023. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis statements (PRISMA) for writing this review. Results: Sixteen research works conducted on healthy people and patients with metabolic disorders met the inclusion criteria for this systematic review. Five studies showed a significant increase in BDNF after the intervention, while five studies reported a significant decrease in BDNF levels, and the other six studies showed no significant changes in BDNF levels due to IF regimens. Moreover, five studies examined the RIF protocol, of which, three studies showed a significant reduction, while two showed a significant increase in BDNF levels, along with an improvement in cognitive function after RIF. Conclusions: The current findings suggest that IF has varying effects on BDNF levels and cognitive functions in healthy, overweight/obese individuals and patients with metabolic conditions. However, few human studies have shown that IF increases BDNF levels, with controversial results. In humans, IF has yet to be fully investigated in terms of its long-term effect on BDNF and cognitive functions. Large-scale, well-controlled studies with high-quality data are warranted to elucidate the impact of the IF regimens on BDNF levels and cognitive functions.
Diagnostic colonoscopy will be performed in all patients. If a polyp, appropriate for inclusion criteria, is identified, an endoscopic polypectomy will be assigned. All eligible polyps will be randomly assigned (1:1) to endoscopic polypectomy with either the cold snare resection or hot snare resection (control group). Randomization will be stratified using random numbers. After resection, the marginal mucosa will be carefully observed with used of magnification and image enhancement (near focus imaging or narrow band imaging) for determine residual tissue. The time period when the snare will be entered in the bowel lumen and until a polyp will be retrieved will be recorded by a stopwatch.

All polyps will be retrieved for morphological examination to estimate R0/R1resetion. After polypectomy all patients will be observed for 3-4 days in-hospital to diagnose and eliminate complications (delayed bleeding and perforations). All patients will have a control colonoscopy 6 months after polypectomy to investigate long-term results.
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic caused havoc to health systems worldwide and in countries that already had weak health systems. There are lessons to be learned that could contribute to improved response preparedness to future public health emergencies, but there is little documentation on best practices in fragile countries. We describe lessons from South Sudan and Sierra Leone during the COVID-19 response implementation.
METHODS: We conducted a retrospective descriptive analysis of COVID-19 vaccination implementation at national and subnational levels between 2020 and 2022 in South Sudan and Sierra Leone to identify those practices that had a positive impact on public health.
RESULTS: Several interventions were identified that not only improved the COVID-19 situation but also had a positive effect on routine immunizations. The development of a near-real-time vaccination dashboard gave stakeholders a quick look at vaccine implementation, allowing them to make decisions based on current data. The experience acquired from deploying the COVID-19 dashboard has since been applied to the development of a routine immunization dashboard in South Sudan. Surge vaccination was an effective approach to improving COVID-19 vaccination uptake. A measles reactive campaign was conducted during the initial stages of the pandemic when movement was restricted; experience gained from that effort was subsequently applied to COVID-19 mass vaccination initiatives and outbreak reactive campaigns. Additional vaccinators recruited for COVID-19 response also received comprehensive Immunization in Practice training, allowing them to provide routine childhood vaccinations alongside COVID-19 vaccination, contributing to the maintenance of routine vaccination services in both countries.
CONCLUSION: Lessons were learned during the COVID-19 response implementation that have had a positive impact on routine health services. However, it is essential that these effects are maintained and further refined to strengthen the country's preparedness for future public health emergencies and better support the broader immunization service delivery.
The invention belongs to the field of medicine and provides medicine prepared through water-disinhibiting medicine and used for treating gynecological diseases, a preparation method thereof and a detection method. The medicine composition comprises, by weight, 1-2 parts of semen descurainiae, 1-2 parts of radix stephaniae tetrandrae and 1-2 parts of cortex mori radicis. According to the medicine composition, the raw materials are prepared into tablets, pills, hard capsules, granules, oral liquid and paste for external use through the conventional pharmaceutical method in the science of Chinese pharmacology. The invention further provides the drug content detection method. The method has the advantages of high accuracy, stability and repeatability. The medicine composition can be used for preparing medicine for treating hysteromyoma and dysmenorrheal.
The overall aim of this application is to determine the mechanism(s) by which common bariatric surgical procedures alter carbohydrate metabolism. Very often, resolution of diabetes occurs in the early post-operative period prior to the development of significant weight loss. It has been suggested that bariatric surgery alters insulin action but few studies have examined insulin secretion or postprandial glucose fluxes in such patients. At the present time, little is known about how the various bariatric surgical procedures alter glucose homeostasis. It is essential that the effect of bariatric surgery and meal size on these parameters be understood and accurately measured. Enteroendocrine secretion is affected by the rate of intestinal delivery of calories and may also be modulated by the enteric nervous system and the rate of direct delivery of nutrients to enteroendocrine cells. Direct measurement of intestinal transit is also an important part of understanding how bariatric surgery alters intestinal secretion of hormones that may alter glucose metabolism. The Oral and C-peptide Minimal Models when applied to C-peptide, glucose and insulin concentrations after ingestion of a standard labeled mixed meal can accurately measure insulin secretion and action. Subsequently, the disposition index provides a measurement of the appropriateness of insulin secretion for the prevailing insulin action. When coupled with established triple-tracer methodology, a mixed meal can be used to measure fasting and postprandial glucose fluxes. The present experiments will determine the mechanism of glucose lowering after adjustable gastric banding (AGB). AGB seems to be superior to medical therapy in type 2 diabetes. However, bariatric surgery was not compared to intensive efforts at weight reduction which itself ameliorates diabetes and cardiovascular risk. It is therefore unknown if the beneficial effects of AGB on glucose metabolism are related to weight-loss per se rather than a direct effect of AGB.