anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
This study evaluated early and midterm outcomes after operations for TV repair which were performed at our institution, between January 2016 and December 2018. The mean follow-up duration was 18.84±9.90 months (range: 3-33 months). The study included 105 patients who underwent repair for FTR during mitral valve replacement for rheumatic valve disease. There were 82 patients underwent suture (DeVega) repair and 23 patients underwent ring annuloplasty using Edward MC3 incomplete 3D ring. The indications of surgery for FTR were: (1) severe TR; or (2) moderate TR with annular dilatation greater than 40 mm and/or preoperative systolic pulmonary artery pressure (SPAP) \>50 mmHg. We excluded patients with non-rheumatic mitral disease, combined mitral and aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair, concomitant coronary artery or aortic surgery, mild or organic tricuspid regurgitation, emergency surgery, reoperations or missed data. Based on echocardiographic data, the severity of TR was graded as: 0 (no TR), 1+ (mild TR), 2+ (mild to moderate TR), 3+ (moderately severe TR), or 4+ (severe).

The type of tricuspid valve repair was chosen in according to surgeon's preference and echocardiographic criteria of TV. The DeVega repair was performed when the patient had minimal annular dilation and lower severity of pulmonary hypertension, while ring annuloplasty was performed in patients with severe tricuspid annular dilation and severe pulmonary hypertension. The DeVega repair was performed on a beating heart using pledget-supported two 4-0 polypropylene running parallel sutures. The MC3 ring annuloplasty was performed through right atriotomy using cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegic arrest. The ring size was determined after measurement of the length of the attachments of the tricuspid septal leaflet (the distance between the anteroseptal and septoposterior commissures) or the surface area of the anterior leaflet. The chosen ring was undersized by at least one size. The ring was implanted from the anteroseptal commissure to the middle of the septal leaflet. A series of 8 to10 mattress sutures with a 2-0 Ethibond multifilament suture were made on the tricuspid annulus starting from the center of the septal annulus to the anteroseptal commissure in the counter-clockwise direction, to avoid the atrioventricular conduction tissue. Thereafter, the sutures were placed through the sewing ring of the prosthesis , followed by lowering and securing of the ring to the annulus The collected pre-operative data included age, sex, New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, , and the type of preoperative mitral valve disease. The primarily assessed post-operative outcome was residual TR (≥ moderate TR; ≥ grade +2). Other assessed pre- and post-operative parameters included NYHA functional class, and echocardiographic data regarding grade of TR, SPAP, tricuspid annulus (TA) diameter, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), left atrial diameter (LAD), left ventricular end-diastolic dimension (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic dimension (LVESD), and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).
Patients will undergo regional ESPB with bupivacaine plus clonidine in the holding area of the OR immediately prior to surgery. 30mL of 0.25% bupivacaine/1:200,000 epinephrine/50mcg clonidine will be administered bilaterally (total 60ml) to the lumbar paraspinal erector spine plane using ultrasound-guidance.
Acne vulgaris is a type of chronic skin disorder caused by Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). Neutrophil extrinsic traps (NETs) play key role in many types of inflammatory skin diseases. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) was reported modulate immune responses and neutrophil activity. Here, we explored the potential role of ADSCs and the potential mechanism associated with neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in relieving acne vulgaris. In the P. acnes-infected ear skin model, histological staining was used to evaluate the inflammatory infiltration and NET formation in control, P. acnes, and P. acnes + ADSCs groups. Besides, western blot was used to detect the expression levels of cit-H3, MPO, and Nrf2 in ear tissue. In vitro, the immunofluorescence staining of MPO and cit-H3, and SYTOX green staining were performed to measure the NET formation. CCK-8 assay, EdU staining, and wound healing assay were used to detect the proliferation and migration abilities of keratinocytes. ELISA assay was utilized to detect the secretion of inflammatory cytokines. In P. acnes-infected ear skin, ADSC treatment significantly attenuated inflammation and NET formation via activating Nrf2 signaling pathway. In vitro, the conditioned medium of ADSCs reduced the formation of P. acne-induced NETs. Besides, ADSCs could inhibit that the NETs efficiently promoted the proliferation, migration, and inflammatory cytokine secretion of keratinocytes. Our study suggested that ADSCs could attenuate P. acne-related inflammation by inhibiting NET formation. This study provides a novel therapeutic perspective of ADSCs in combating acne vulgaris.
The INTERACT group will participate in an intervention with augmented reality games. During the games, participants will perform hand and arm movements, as well as activities such as sitting and standing up from a chair or climbing and descending steps. The augmented reality software to be used, BRAINN_XR, includes games such as puzzles and ping pong. The intervention will be conducted by physiotherapists trained in the use of the software. The sessions will take place three times a week, lasting 1 hour and 20 minutes, over a total period of 4 weeks.
BACKGROUND: The worldwide increase in multidrug resistance is a major threat to public health. One particular concern is the presence of Escherichia coli strains that carry Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase enzymes, which can make multiple antibiotics ineffective. This complicates treatment strategies and raises the risk of illness and death. The aim of this study was to isolate E. coli O157:H7, assess its susceptibility against antimicrobial agents, and determine the presence of ESBL and Carbapenemase production in stool samples collected from diarrheic patients in Shashemene, west Arsi, Ethiopia from July to November 2022.
METHODS: The samples were cultured McConkey Agar and E. coli were isolated and identified by standard biochemical tests using API 20E. E. coli O157:H7 was further identified using sorbitol McConkey Agar and antisera for O157 antigen test. The antimicrobial susceptibility test was performed using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method using different antibiotics. Each identified isolate was screened and tested for phenotypical ESBL and Carbapenemase production using combined disc method and modified carbapenem inactivation method, respectively. Bivariant and multivariant analyses were employed using a logistic regression model for further analysis and were interpreted based on the odds ratio and level of statistical significance at a p-value <0.05 with 95% confidence interval.
RESULTS: E. coli O157:H7 strain was found from 9% (38/423) study participants. The majority of the participants [61.9% (262/423)] were males; and 19.1% (81/ 423) of the participants were under five children. Living in urban areas, having domestic animals, and ≥5 family size in the household were identified as statistically significant factors associated with E. coli O157:H7. Twenty-seven (71.1%) and 12 (31.6%) of the 38 E. coli O157:H7 isolates were phenotypically confirmed to be ESBL and carbapenemase producers, respectively. All isolates were resistant against Ampicillin, but sensitive to ciprofloxacin. High resistance to Ampicillin and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid was observed among the ESBL and carbapenemase producing isolates also. The extent of detection of multidrug resistant E. coli O157:H7 isolates against three or more classes of antimicrobial agents tested was alarmingly very high (84%).
CONCLUSION: The E. coli O157:H7 isolates in this study showed a significant resistance to certain antimicrobials that were tested. The level of ESBL and Carbapenemase production among these isolates was found to be quite high. We observed a high resistance to Ampicillin and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid among the ESBL and carbapenemase producing isolates. Ciprofloxacin was found to be the most effective drug against both the ESBL producers and nonproducers.
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for treating diabetes.  <P>SOLUTION: A gene INGAP exhibits remarkable homology with a gene of a PAP (pancreatitis associated protein) family. The cDNA sequence of a mammalian INGAP and a predicted amino acid sequence are provided in specific sequences and a pharmaceutical composition comprises the INGAP protein. The predicted protein shares a CRD (carbohydrate recognition domain) of a calcium-dependent C-type lectin. The INGAP protein plays a role in stimulation of pancreatic islet neogenesis, particularly β-cell regeneration from pancreatic duct cells.  <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Treatment of stroke with either thrombolysis or thrombectomy is highly time-dependent (administration within 4.5 hours and 24 hours from symptom onset, respectively), and morbidity and mortality increase with time from symptom onset to treatment. Hence, prehospital evaluation and transport must be as accurate and rapid as possible in order to minimise time to treatment.

Different triage and transport paradigms for patients with suspected stroke are being investigated and multiple stroke scales have been coined in order to examine patients suspected of stroke in a prehospital setting. However, performance and feasibility vary greatly in different validation studies suggesting that those outcomes are greatly dependent on other factors i.e. acceptance amongst stakeholders, implementation process, patient segment etc. Some recent studies have shown promising results using video solutions between emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and on-call neurologist in examining patients suspected of stroke in the prehospital phase. The investigators will perform this trial to examine whether a video call assisted assessment of patients suspected of stroke in a prehospital setting can increase feasibility and performance of symptom-based prehospital stroke scales.
The invention relates to methods of enhancing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor effects in mammals. In particular, the invention provides methods for treating selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor dependent conditions such as depression. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of increasing the antidepressant activity of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ("SSRI") by administering L-lysine-d-amphetamine in combination with an SSRi and to formulates containing the same. In a preferred aspect, the combination is administered in connection with a method of treating depression. One preferred SSRI is escitalopram. The preferred amphetamine prodrug is L-lysine-d-amphetamine.
R-loops are three-stranded structures that can pose threats to genome stability. RNase H1 precisely recognizes R-loops to drive their resolution within the genome, but the underlying mechanism is unclear. Here, we report that ARID1A recognizes R-loops with high affinity in an ATM-dependent manner. ARID1A recruits METTL3 and METTL14 to the R-loop, leading to the m6A methylation of R-loop RNA. This m6A modification facilitates the recruitment of RNase H1 to the R-loop, driving its resolution and promoting DNA end resection at DSBs, thereby ensuring genome stability. Depletion of ARID1A, METTL3, or METTL14 leads to R-loop accumulation and reduced cell survival upon exposure to cytotoxic agents. Therefore, ARID1A, METTL3, and METTL14 function in a coordinated, temporal order at DSB sites to recruit RNase H1 and to ensure efficient R-loop resolution. Given the association of high ARID1A levels with resistance to genotoxic therapies in patients, these findings open avenues for exploring potential therapeutic strategies for cancers with ARID1A abnormalities.
1,205,770. Body implants. NATIONAL PATENT DEVELOPMENT CORP. 26 July, 1967 [26 July, 1966; 5 July, 1967], No. 14454/ 70. Divided out of 1205764. Heading A5R. Body implants are formed wholly or partly from a polymer of a water-soluble monoester of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid having at least one hydrophilic functional group in its alcohol moiety. The polymer is preferably poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) or a copolymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate or butylene glycol dimethacrylate. Specified implants are arterial, venous or other vessel (e.g. urinary tract) substitutes, which can be made isotonic with the surrounding tissue by steeping in physiological saline solution and which can have an anticoagulant such as heparin incorporated therein; contraceptive devices such as intrauterine implants and diaphragms; and heart valve members and catheters. Medicaments such as antibiotics, steroids, bactericides, antivirals and fungicides can be incorporated in the implants. When the implant is a vessel substitute it can be reinforced with woven fibres or synthetic fibres. Where rigidity is desired, e.g. in contraceptive devices, a filler may be included in the polymer material, e.g. barium sulphate, calcium carbonate or clay. The implants can be based on a different plastics material, e.g. nylon or polyethylene, which is then coated with the polymer of the water-soluble ester.
Participants in this arm will meet with an exercise physiologist and obtain an exercise prescription for a walking program. In addition, they will recieve an intervention that will be delivered over an automated telephone system (TLC-PED). These automated phone calls with voice response and voice recognition capabilities will occur weekly over a 6 month period. During these calls, participants' physical activity will be monitored, new physical activities goals will be set, information about physical activity and the associated health benefits will be provided, and barriers to physical activity will be explored.
Treatment started on the day following oocyte retrieval and could be continued through Week 12 of pregnancy (10 weeks post-oocyte retrieval), depending on the participants pregnancy assessment. A new PVR was inserted every 7 days with up to 10 PVRs used.
The invention discloses a freckle-removing and whitening medicinal composition, a freckle-removing and whitening preparation and a preparation method thereof. The preparation comprises: 100ml of food-grade hydrogen peroxide solution with the mass concentration of 25-35 percent; 60-100g of white muscardine silkworm; 60-120g of white yam; 60-100g of hydrolyzed pearl powder or 25-50ml of pearl extract; adding alcohol with mass concentration of 60-80% to 1000 ml. The preparation method comprises the following steps: 1. grinding Bombyx Batryticatus and rhizoma Dioscoreae into powder, extracting the powder with 60-80% ethanol, soaking for one week to two weeks, and collecting supernatant to obtain Chinese medicinal extractive solution; 2. adding food-grade hydrogen peroxide solution and hydrolyzed pearl powder into the Chinese medicinal extract obtained in the last step, and adding alcohol with the mass concentration of 60-80% to 1000 ml; or the first step without adding hydrolyzed Margarita powder and the second step with Margarita extractive solution. The invention has the following characteristics: 1. the hydrogen peroxide with whitening and disinfecting functions is used in the formula, so that the use of a preservative is avoided. 2. The effective components are simple, and no obvious adverse reaction is seen. 3. The short-term effect and the long-term effect are considered simultaneously.
INTRODUCTION: Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) imaging with Positron Emission Tomography (PET) plays a crucial role in prostate cancer management. However, there is a lack of comprehensive data on how PSMA PET/CT (Computed Tomography) influences radiotherapeutic decisions, particularly in node-positive prostate cancer cases. This study aims to address this gap by evaluating two primary objectives: (1) Mapping the regional and non-regional lymph nodes (LNs) up to the aortic bifurcation and their distribution using conventional methods with CT compared to PSMA PET/CT, and (2) assessing the impact of PSMA PET/CT findings on radiotherapeutic decisions.
METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 95 node-positive prostate cancer patients who underwent both CT and PSMA PET/CT imaging prior to primary radiotherapy and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) was conducted. The analysis focused on identifying LNs in various regions including the common iliac, external iliac, internal iliac, obturator, presacral, mesorectal, inguinal, and other stations. Treatment plans were reviewed for modifications based on PSMA PET/CT findings, and statistical analysis was performed to identify predictors for exclusive nodal positivity on PSMA PET/CT scans.
RESULTS: PSMA PET/CT identified additional positive nodes in 48% of cases, resulting in a staging shift from N0 to N1 in 29% of patients. The most frequent metastatic LNs were located in the external iliac (76 LNs; 34%), internal iliac (43 LNs; 19%), and common iliac (35 LNs; 15%) stations. In patients with nodes only detected on PSMA PET the most common nodes were in the external iliac (27, 40%), internal iliac (13, 19%), obturator (11, 15%) stations. Within the subgroup of 28 patients exclusively demonstrating PSMA PET-detected nodes, changes in radiotherapy treatment fields were implemented in 5 cases (18%), and a dose boost was applied for 23 patients (83%). However, no discernible predictors for exclusive nodal positivity on PSMA PET/CT scans emerged from the analysis.
DISCUSSION: The study underscores the pivotal role of PSMA PET/CT compared to CT alone in accurately staging node-positive prostate cancer and guiding personalized radiotherapy strategies. The routine integration of PSMA PET/CT into diagnostic protocols is advocated to optimize treatment precision and improve patient outcomes.
A hundred patients with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II, aged from 18 to 80 years, gave an informed-written consent to participate.Testing took place in the morning after an overnight fast. Patients were scheduled for elective surgical procedures. After arrival to the operating theater, the peripheral venous line for fluid and drug administration was inserted. The electrocardiogram, heart rate, a noninvasive blood pressure, a pulse oximeter and bispectral (BIS) Index were monitored continuously. 100% oxygen was given for 3 min by face mask. Anesthesia was induced by intravenous infusion of propofol via the syringe pump at a rate of 30 mg/kg/h. Recordings began before propofol induction started. After the start of the propofol infusion and BIS Index at 80, patients were asked loudly "open eyes" and examined eyelash reflex at 15-s intervals until loss of consciousness (unresponsiveness to the verbal command, no spontaneous movements and loss of eyelash reflex); and recordings of the heart rate, a noninvasive blood pressure and BIS Index were obtained during awake baseline and unconsciousness induced by propofol. Propofol dosage and consciousness disappearance time were recorded after propofol-induced loss of consciousness. The commands were spoken in a loud voice by the investigator and were repeated up to three times, if the subject failed to respond. A subject who obeyed command was considered conscious. The BIS index is useful, and a reliable and sensitive indicator for assessing the level of consciousness during sedation and hypnosis with propofol so that the investigators recorded BIS index to evaluate level of consciousness. To minimize artifacts, patients were instructed not to open their eyes, talk, or move during the heart rate, a noninvasive blood pressure and BIS Index recordings before the propofol infusion and the sedation level was assessed until the patient's unconsciousness.
Patients who received Dexmedetomidine. The starting dose of dexmedetomidine was 1 microgram/kg over a period of 10 minutes, and then a maintenance infusion was titrated in a range from 0.2-1 μg/kg/h).
This invention comprises certain analogs of the prostaglandins in which the double bond between C-13 and C-14 is replaced by a triple bond. Also provided in this invention, are novel chemical processes and novel chemical intermediates useful in the preparation of the above prostaglandin analogs. These prostaglandin analogs exhibit prostaglandin-like activity, and are accordingly useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the prostaglandins. Among these purposes are blood pressure lowering, labor induction at term, reproductive-cycle regulation, gastric antisecretory action, and the like. 
     The present application is a divisional application of Ser. No. 657,739, filed Feb. 13, 1976, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 4,029,681 on June 14, 1977.
BACKGROUND: A two-stage treatment is commonly used for chronic hip infections. This study compared the clinical efficacy and complications associated with 1.5-stage functional articulating hip spacers (FAHS) and handmade spacers utilized during two-stage treatment.
METHODS: This retrospective study included 50 patients who had hip infections, of which 41 were periprosthetic joint infections, 3 were internal fixation infections, and 6 had septic arthritis. They were divided into two groups according to the spacer type: 23 patients treated with handmade spacers comprising 1 to 2 Kirschner wires as an endoskeleton (group A) and 27 patients treated with 1.5-stage FAHS comprising a cemented femoral stem, metal femoral head, and polyethylene acetabular liner or cemented acetabular cup (group B). Clinical characteristics, surgical data, infection control rate, spacer complications, modified Harris hip, visual analog scale, and 36-item short-form physical functioning scale scores were compared between the groups. All patients were followed up for at least 24 months after the last surgical procedure.
RESULTS: No significant differences were noted in the infection eradication rate between the two groups (100 versus 96.30%, P = 1.0). The incidence of mechanical complications, especially spacer fracture, was significantly lower in group B than in group A (P = .044). Hip function and quality of life were significantly better in group B during the interim period. Group B patients had a longer interval time (median 7.40 versus 4.30 months, P = .004) and a lower reimplantation rate than group A patients (42.31 versus 82.61%, P = .004).
CONCLUSIONS: The 1.5-stage FAHS surgical technique is feasible for the treatment of hip infection, with a lower mechanical complication rate, better hip function, and better quality of life during the interim period compared to that of handmade spacers. The 1.5-stage FAHS with maintained function could delay or negate the need for second-stage revision.