anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Genicular blocks were applied bilaterally by another physiatrist who was experienced in ultrasonographic (US) interventional procedures more than 5 years. Total of 6mL solution consisting of 0.5 mg/2mL dexamethazone and 4mL %1 lidocaine for three branches of genicular nerves (superomedial, superolateral and inferomedial branches) was divided into three branches for each knee. Total of 12 mL solution was applied for each patient. Antiseptic precautions were taken, sterile environment was prepared. A 5-12 MHz linear probe (Loqiq P5, GE Medical systems) was used for all US evaluations. The probe was positioned in line with the femur shaft. Firstly to find the superomedial genicular nerve, probe was moved to the junction of femur shaft and medial femoral condyle. Color doppler was used to clarify superomedial genicular artery and 2mL injection solution was applied around the pulsatile artery region.
Patients at high risk for either ischemic or bleeding complications, but who were stable without clinical evetns for 12 months after DES implantation will be included in this study. Eligible patients will be randomized to continue DAPT (aspirin plus clopidogrel) for further 24 months or to change to single antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel (clopidogrel-alone). Randomization will be stratified according to 1) clinical presentation (acute coronary syndrome or stable coronary artery disease) and 2) age (≥75 or \<75). Baseline clinical and angiographic characteristics, laboratory findings will be assessed at the time of randomization. All patients will provide informed consent on their own initiative. All of study subjects will be have an outpatient visit as scheduled in outpatient clinic. Occurrence of study endpoints will be documented at clinical visit or telephone interview every 6 months up to 24 months after randomization. Antiplatelet drugs will be open-label and prescribed by attending physician.
Participants will receive SEPO®, injected subcutaneously TIW for 12 weeks to achieve Hb levels of 100-120 g/L. The starting dose will be 150 international units (IU)/kg subcutaneously TIW.
RATIONALE: The optimal management of patients with locally advanced breast cancer(LABC) remains unknown. It is currently accepted that the administration of radiation therapy prior to surgery might result in higher surgery rate or improvement of clinical outcomes.

OUTLINE： This is a prospective phase II study. The purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of neoadjuvant radiotherapy in combination with chemotherapy. The primary objective in this study is to assess clinical outcomes of these patients. A secondary objective in this study is to identify biomarkers and imaging parameters that can be used as early predictors of treatment response in women with locally advanced breast cancer. Fresh tumor tissue or fresh peripheral blood should be collected as the test sample and stored before treatment. Ultrasound spectroscopy including shear wave elastography parameters should be done before and after treatment.
Cognitive and mood states of a real world person are assessed according to activity in a virtual world environment with which the person interacts. The virtual world is configured to provide interactive experiences for assessing the person's cognitive and/or mood states. The system requires configuration of a session avatar during each virtual world session to provide then-current insight into the person's mood state. The system may require configuration of an avatar reflective of the person's state. The system requires the person to configure the virtual world environment during each virtual session to provide then-current insight into the person's mood state. The system permits the user to visit destinations, perform tasks and play games that are included in the environment for the purpose of providing insight into the person's cognitive and/or mood states according to the person's selections and/or performance.
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation Phase 1 multi-center study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, and viral shedding of MEDI-534 in healthy children 1-9 years of age who are seropositive for RSV and PIV3 at screening. MEDI-534 will be administered at dosage levels of 10:4 TCID50, 10:5 TCID50, or 10:6 TCID50 to three cohorts of subjects in a staggered, step-wise fashion. A single dose of study vaccine (MEDI-534 or matched volume of vehicle placebo) will be administered on Study Day 0 by nasal spray, one-half dose into each nostril. The target sample size is 120 subjects randomized 1:1 (MEDI-534 to placebo), with 40 subjects in each of three cohorts. Randomization will be stratified by site. This study will enroll during the RSV off season at multiple sites in the United States and Chile.
The present invention provides for silk-derived compositions for treating a wide variety of ocular conditions. The composition is produced by processing the silk cocoon into a water-based solution (i.e., a dissolved silk), which is then cast into a film. The film may be transparent to visible light, and curved in shape for easy application to the ocular surface. The silk film may either self-adhere or be sutured to cover the wound. The degradation time of the film may range from 1 minute to 24 hours, or from 2 hours to 20 hours. The present compositions can help regenerate damaged corneal tissue, thus promoting healing.
This study is repurposing alpha difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) in order to characterize its effects in persons with new onset type 1 diabetes. In preliminary studies in mice, inhibition of polyamine synthesis with DFMO preserved β-cell insulin production and delayed diabetes onset. Polyamine modulation has the potential to improve β cell health in persons with T1D. The investigators propose that decreasing polyamine synthesis in persons with new onset T1D will improve markers of ß cell health and function.

This double-masked, placebo-controlled dose-finding randomized multiple ascending dose study will include a 1-month screening period; a 3-month double-masked treatment period; and a 3-month follow-up period. Subjects will be randomly assigned to 1 of 4 sequential dose cohorts: DFMO at nominal (starting) doses of 125 mg/m2 per day, 250 mg/m2 per day, 500 mg/m2 per day, and then 750 mg/m2 per day. Dose escalation will be done based upon whether any dose limiting toxicities are observed and whether any suggestion of effect on biomarkers of β-cell stress is observed. At a maximum dose, the cohort will be expanded in order to estimate biomarker activity. If there is no suggestion of effect and no dose-limiting toxicity 750 mg/m2 per day, a 750 mg per day group will be enrolled. Regardless of the dose we expand, the investigators will evaluate efficacy of treatment on the primary and secondary outcomes. The primary outcome endpoint in this study will be the safety of the doses. In particular, the dose-limiting toxicities known to be potential side effects of DFMO (thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia, audiometric impairment) will be reviewed and monitored by an internal safety review committee before each cohort is enrolled. Secondary outcomes will include biomarkers of beta cell stress, measures of insulin production/glycemia. Exploratory outcomes will include flow cytometry assessment of B- and T-cell subsets, quantification of polyamine intake and excretion, and pharmacokinetic DFMO concentrations. Completion of this study will facilitate future work in studies of DFMO or other inhibitors of pathways that influence intracellular polyamine levels, including non-steroidal inflammatory agents, and novel polyamine transport inhibitors. .
A pharmacokinetic trial was conducted in 26 adult and adolescent subjects (12 years to 33 years of age) with severe acne vulgaris who were treated with once-daily applications during a 4 week period with, on average, 2.3 grams/day (range 1.6 grams/day to 3.1 grams/day) of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel applied as a thin layer to the face, shoulders, upper chest and upper back. After a 4 week treatment, 16 subjects (62%) had quantifiable adapalene plasma concentrations above the limit of quantification of 0.1 ng/mL, with a mean Cmax of 0.16 ± 0.08 ng/mL and a mean AUC0-24hr of 2.49 ± 1.21 ng.h/mL. The most exposed subject had adapalene Cmax and AUC0-24hr of 0.35 ng/mL and 6.41 ng.h/mL, respectively. Excretion of adapalene appears to be primarily by the biliary route. Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed by the skin where it is converted to benzoic acid and eliminated in the urine.

Drug Interactions

No formal drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been reported in patients treated with bisphosphonates, including zoledronic acid. Most cases have been in cancer patients treated with intravenous bisphosphonates undergoing dental procedures. Some cases have occurred in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis treated with either oral or intravenous bisphosphonates. A routine oral examination should be performed by the prescriber prior to initiation of bisphosphonate treatment. A dental examination with appropriate preventive dentistry should be considered prior to treatment with bisphosphonates in patients with a history of concomitant risk factors (e.g., cancer, chemotherapy, angiogenesis inhibitors, radiotherapy, corticosteroids, poor oral hygiene, pre-existing dental disease or infection, anemia, coagulopathy). The risk of ONJ may increase with duration of exposure to bisphosphonates. Concomitant administration of drugs associated with ONJ may increase the risk of developing ONJ.   
  
While on treatment, patients with concomitant risk factors should avoid invasive dental procedures if possible. For patients who develop ONJ while on bisphosphonate therapy, dental surgery may exacerbate the condition. For patients requiring dental procedures, there are no data available to suggest whether discontinuation of bisphosphonate treatment reduces the risk of ONJ. The clinical judgment of the treating physician should guide the management plan of each patient based on individual benefit/risk assessment [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
BACKGROUND: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia disorder in adults. Compared to young adults, older adults have increased risk for the development of conditions associated with chronic pain, which may impact the efficacy of CBT-I in improving insomnia symptoms in older adults. This study evaluated the effect of participant-rated pain on sleep-related outcomes of a supervised, non-clinician administered CBT-I program in older adult patients with chronic insomnia disorder.
METHODS: Secondary analysis was conducted using data from a randomized controlled trial among 106 community-dwelling older adult veterans (N = 106; mean age 72.1 years, 96% male, 78.3% White, 6.6% Hispanic, 5.7% African American) with chronic (≥3 months) insomnia disorder. Participants engaged in five sessions of manual-based CBT-I in individual or group format within one Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system, provided by non-clinician "sleep coaches" who had weekly telephone supervision by behavioral sleep medicine specialists. Insomnia symptoms (Insomnia Severity Index), perceived sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), fatigue (Flinder's Fatigue Scale), daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale), and perceived pain severity (items from the Geriatric Pain Measure) were assessed at 4 time points: baseline, one-week posttreatment, 6-month follow-up, and 12-month follow-up. Mixed effects models with time invariant and time varying predictors were employed for analyses.
RESULTS: CBT-I improved insomnia symptoms, perceived sleep quality, fatigue, and daytime sleepiness among older veterans with chronic insomnia. Participant-reported pain was associated with greater improvements in insomnia symptoms following CBT-I. Pain did not affect improvements in other sleep-related outcomes (-0.38 ≤ b ≤ 0.07, p > 0.05). Between-subjects differences in pain, but not within-subject changes in pain over time, appeared to play a central role in insomnia symptom improvement at posttreatment, with individuals with higher-than-average pain showing greater insomnia symptom improvement (ISI score reduction; -0.32 ≤ b ≤ -0.28, p ≤ 0.005).
CONCLUSIONS: Pain did not meaningfully hinder the effects of CBT-I on sleep outcomes. Among older veterans with chronic insomnia disorder, individuals with higher pain exhibited slightly greater improvement in insomnia than those with lower levels of pain. These findings suggest that experiencing pain does not impair treatment response and should not preclude older adults with insomnia from being offered CBT-I.
PURPOSE: Carnosic acid, a derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is provided to suppress elastase activation or matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP) expression, and to basically inhibit vital reaction mediated by the suppression. CONSTITUTION: An elastase activation inhibitor contains carnosic acid of chemical formula 1, a derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The carnosic acid derivative is carnosic acid methyl ester or carnosic methyl alcohol. The carnosic acid, the derivative, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt is derived from rosemary and/or sage. The inhibitor contains 0.0001-20 wt% of the active ingredient. An MMP expression inhibitor contains the carnosic acid, the derivative, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt as an active ingredient. A composition for skin anti-aging contains the carnosic acid, the derivative, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt as an active ingredient.
Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein to generate a customized view of a blockchain transaction. A blockchain of block entries requested by a plurality of users from user devices is maintained in a distributed network of nodes. The block entries each comprise a plurality of data portions that are each associated with an access level. A request to view one or more data portions of a block entry is received which includes an access code associated with at least one access level. The access code in the request is evaluated with the blockchain of block entries to identify one or more data portions associated with the access level. A customized view of the block entry is generated which includes the one or more data portions associated with the access level.
The invention relates to the field of bioengineering, in particular to a biosynthesis gene cluster of tetramic acid compounds and application thereof. The present invention provides a gene cluster having: a nucleotide sequence shown as SEQ ID NO. 1; or a nucleotide sequence obtained by substituting, deleting or adding one or more bases to the nucleotide sequence shown, and functionally identical or similar to the nucleotide sequence shown; or a nucleotide sequence having at least 40% identity to the indicated nucleotide sequence. The gene cluster provided by the invention can be used for producing tetramic acid compounds by fermentation. The information containing all genes and proteins related to the biosynthesis of the tetramic acid compound provided by the invention is helpful for elucidating and understanding the biosynthesis mechanism of the tetramic acid compound, and provides theoretical basis and materials for modifying the compound by using genetic engineering means. The gene and the protein provided by the invention can be used for catalytic synthesis of industrial or medical compounds.
The invention discloses a Dengyin naotong pharmaceutical composition and a preparation method thereof, a preparation and an application thereof. The Dengyin naotong pharmaceutical composition is composed of 2-60 parts of scutellarin, 1-20 parts of ginkgolide B, 5-80 parts of ginsenoside Rg1, and 5-80 parts of ginsenoside Rb1 in parts by mass. The preparation method comprises the steps of pretreatment, preparation and post-treatment. The preparation is a freeze-drying powder injection prepared by adding a pharmaceutically acceptable auxiliary material in the Dengyin naotong pharmaceutical composition. The invention also provides the application of the Dengyin naotong pharmaceutical composition in preparation of medicines for preventing/treating ischemic cardio cerebrovascular disease. The Dengyin naotong pharmaceutical composition has strong drug effect and can effectively mitigate pathology change, cognition and behavior obstacle of ischemic cerebrovascular disease; security is good, the adverse reaction due to an impure compound cannot be generated when the Dengyin naotong pharmaceutical composition is used in a prescribed dosage scope; quality controllability is good, batch-to-batch difference of the traditional Chinese medicine injections can be effectively avoided; stability is good, and the Dengyin naotong pharmaceutical composition can be used for preparing the preparations comprising an injection.
Hyperglycemia commonly occurs during surgery due to a reaction to metabolic stress and trauma. It has been shown that improper glycemia control leads to impaired wound healing and a higher risk of other postoperative complications. However, glucose levels measured in patients before surgery are taken infrequently, and there remains controversy regarding optimal management. Usually, a blood glucose meter is used to measure non-fasted blood glucose concentrations, and a single-point measurement can easily misrepresent the actual glycemic control. Continuous glucose monitoring allows for a minimally invasive real-time remote glycemia control and is providing insights into glucose regulation in patients, demonstrating significant periods of clinically silent hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

The primary aim of our project is to assess the feasibility of the use of CGM in measuring blood glucose levels in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. The secondary aim is to analyze changes in perioperative blood glucose levels to understand the effects of stress and intraoperative interventions on the blood glucose level. The tertiary goal is to assess the predictive value of hyperglycemia for surgical site infection.
Anticholinergic agents: Although ipratropium bromide is minimally absorbed into the systemic circulation, there is some potential for an additive interaction with concomitantly used anticholinergic medications. Caution is, therefore, advised in the co administration of Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution with other drugs having anticholinergic properties. 

ß-adrenergic agents: Caution is advised in the co-administration of Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution and other sympathomimetic agents due to the increased risk of adverse cardiovascular effects. 

ß-receptor blocking agents: These agents and albuterol sulfate inhibit the effect of each other. β-receptor blocking agents should be used with caution in patients with hyperreactive airways, and if used, relatively selective β1 selective agents are recommended. 

Diuretics: The electrocardiogram (ECG) changes and/or hypokalemia that may result from the administration of non-potassium sparing diuretics (such as loop or thiazide diuretics) can be acutely worsened by β-agonists, especially when the recommended dose of the β-agonist is exceeded. Although the clinical significance of these effects is not known, caution is advised in the co-administration of β-agonist-containing drugs, such as Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, with non-potassium sparing diuretics. 

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants: Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution should be administered with extreme caution to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of such agents because the action of albuterol sulfate on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.
Bone marrow concentrate subjects will undergo a bone marrow aspiration of approximately 30-60 cc. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and platelet lysate (PL) will be derived from the bone marrow aspirate and later mixed with the bone marrow nucleated cell layer. Injectate will then be used to treat the ligaments in the CCJ and upper cervical injections to C0-C3 ligaments and facets.
Introduction. The term 'diagnostic stewardship' is relatively new, with a recent surge in its use within the literature. Despite its increasing popularity, a precise definition remains elusive. Various attempts have been made to define it, with some viewing it as an integral part of antimicrobial stewardship. The World Health Organization offers a broad definition, emphasizing the importance of timely, accurate diagnostics. However, inconsistencies in the use of this term still persist, necessitating further clarification.Gap Statement. There are currently inconsistencies in the definition of diagnostic stewardship used within the academic literature.Aim. This scoping review aims to categorize the use of diagnostic stewardship approaches and define this approach by identifying common characteristics and factors of its use within the literature.Methodology. This scoping review undertook a multi-database search from date of inception until October 2022. Any observational or experimental study where the authors define the intervention to be diagnostic stewardship from any clinical area was included. Screening of all papers was undertaken by a single reviewer with 10% verification by a second reviewer. Data extraction was undertaken by a single reviewer using a pre-piloted form. Given the wide variation in study design and intervention outcomes, a narrative synthesis approach was applied. Studies were clustered around common diagnostic stewardship interventions where appropriate.Results. After duplicate removal, a total of 1310 citations were identified, of which, after full-paper screening, 105 studies were included in this scoping review. The classification of an intervention as taking a diagnostic stewardship approach is a relatively recent development, with the first publication in this field dating back to 2017. The majority of research in this area has been conducted within the USA, with very few studies undertaken outside this region. Visual inspection of the citation map reveals that the current evidence base is interconnected, with frequent references to each other's work. The interventions commonly adopt a restrictive approach, utilizing hard and soft stops within the pre-analytical phase to restrict access to testing. Upon closer examination of the outcomes, it becomes evident that there is a predominant focus on reducing the number of tests rather than enhancing the current test protocol. This is further reflected in the limited number of studies that report on test performance (including protocol improvements, specificity and sensitivity).Conclusion. Diagnostic stewardship seems to have deviated from its intended course, morphing into a rather rudimentary instrument wielded not to enhance but to constrict the scope of testing. Despite the World Health Organization's advocacy for an ideology that promotes a more comprehensive approach to quality improvement, it may be more appropriate to consider alternative regional narratives when categorizing these types of quality improvement interventions.
Patients should be under close clinical observation when treatment with PROGLYCEM is initiated. Carefully monitor the clinical response and blood glucose until the patient’s condition has stabilized satisfactory; in most instances, this may be accomplished in several days. If administration of PROGLYCEM is not effective after 2 or 3 weeks, discontinue PROGLYCEM. 

Individualize the dosage of PROGLYCEM based on the severity of the hypoglycemic condition and the blood glucose level and clinical response of the patient. Adjust the dosage until the desired clinical and laboratory effects are produced with the least amount of PROGLYCEM. Take special care to ensure the accuracy of the dosage in infants and young children.