anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Described are recombinant DNA molecules comprising regulatory sequence(s) of the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) gene or of a gene homologous to the VEGF gene, being capable of modulating hypoxia inducible expression of a heterologous DNA sequence in vivo. Vectors comprising said recombinant DNA molecules are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions comprising such recombinant DNA molecules and vectors. Furthermore, cells and transgenic non-human animals, comprising the aforementioned recombinant DNA molecules or vectors stably integrated into their genome and their use for the identification of substances capable of suppressing or activating transcription of a hypoxia inducible gene are described. Described is furthermore the use of the before described recombinant DNA molecules and vectors for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for treating, preventing, and/or delaying a vascular or tumorous disease in a subject. Furthermore, uses of the recombinant DNA molecules and vectors of the invention for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for inducing a vascular or tumorous disease in a non-human animal are provided. In addition, methods for identifying agonists/activators or antagonists/inhibitors of genes or gene products involved in hypoxia and/or ischemia, compounds identifiable by said method, antibodies directed to said compounds as well as to pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions comprising said agonists/activators, antagonists/inhibitors and/or antibodies are described. Such compositions may be useful for the treatment or prevention or for diagnosing of vascular diseases.
Subjects participating in this study will receive a standard 5 mCi dosimetric dose of fission-derived Iodine I-131 tositumomab, immediately following an infusion of 450 mg of unlabeled tositumomab. Using the dosimetric data from three of the six imaging time points and the subject's weight, a patient-specific activity (mCi) of Iodine I-131 will be calculated to deliver the desired total body dose of radiation (75 cGy). All subjects will then receive an infusion of unlabeled tositumomab (450 mg) immediately followed by an infusion of the subject specific dose of tellurium-derived Iodine I-131 tositumomab (35 mg) to deliver a total body dose (TBD) of 75 cGy.
Slow transit constipation (STC) has an estimated prevalence of 2-4% of the general population, and although it is the least prevalent of the chronic constipation phenotypes, it more commonly causes refractory symptoms and is associated with significant psychosocial stress, poor quality of life, and high healthcare costs. This review provides an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management options in STC. STC occurs due to colonic dysmotility and is thought to be a neuromuscular disorder of the colon. Several pathophysiologic features have been observed in STC, including reduced contractions on manometry, delayed emptying on transit studies, reduced numbers of interstitial cells of Cajal on histology, and reduced amounts of excitatory neurotransmitters within myenteric plexuses. The underlying aetiology is uncertain, but autoimmune and hormonal mechanisms have been hypothesised. Diagnosing STC may be challenging, and there is substantial overlap with the other clinical constipation phenotypes. Prior to making a diagnosis of STC, other primary constipation phenotypes and secondary causes of constipation need to be ruled out. An assessment of colonic transit time is required for the diagnosis and can be performed by a number of different methods. There are several different management options for constipation, including lifestyle, dietary, pharmacologic, interventional, and surgical. The effectiveness of the available therapies in STC differs from that of the other constipation phenotypes, and prokinetics often make up the mainstay for those who fail standard laxatives. There are few available management options for patients with medically refractory STC, but patients may respond well to surgical intervention. STC is a common condition associated with a significant burden of disease. It can present a clinical challenge, but a structured approach to the diagnosis and management can be of great value to the clinician. There are many therapeutic options available, with some having more benefits than others.
Hypertension is a disease closely related to inflammation, and the systemic immunity-inflammation index (SII) is a new and easily detectable inflammatory marker. We aimed to investigate the association between SII and hypertension risk in a adult population in the US. We utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey spanning from 1999 to 2018, incorporating comprehensive information from adults reporting hypertension. This included details on blood pressure monitoring, complete blood cell counts, and standard biochemical results. The SII was computed as the platelet count multiplied by the neutrophil count divided by the lymphocyte count. We employed a weighted multivariate logistic regression model to examine the correlation between SII and hypertension. Subgroup analyses were conducted to explore potential influencing factors. Furthermore, smooth curve fitting and two-piecewise logistic regression analysis were employed to describe non-linear relationships and identify inflection points. This population-based study involved 44,070 adults aged 20-85 years. Following Ln-transformation of the SII, multivariable logistic regression revealed that, in a fully adjusted model, participants in the highest quartile of Ln(SII) had a 12% increased risk of hypertension compared to those in the lowest quartile, which was statistically significant (OR:1.12; 95% CI 1.01, 1.24; P < 0.001), with a P for trend = 0.019. Subgroup analysis indicated no significant interactions between Ln(SII) and specific subgroups except for the body mass index subgroup (all P for interaction > 0.05). Additionally, the association between Ln(SII) and hypertension displayed a U-shaped curve, with an inflection point at 5.89 (1000 cells/μl). Based on this research result, we found a U-shaped correlation between elevated SII levels and hypertension risk in American adults, with a inflection point of 5.89 (1000 cells)/μl). To validate these findings, larger scale prospective surveys are needed to support the results of this study and investigate potential mechanisms.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a thickener for a surfactant-contg. compsn., esp. for an alkyl- or alkenylpolyglycoside-contg. compsn., by using a polymerized fatty acid amide. SOLUTION: A polymerized fatty acid amide of the formula is used. In the formula, A is a 12-110C dimerized fatty acid residue; R1 is hydroxyl, a 1-12C alkyl or a 3-8C cycloclkyl group (contg. one to six 1-4C alkoxy groups each being optionally substs. by one or two hydroxyl or 1-4C alkoxy groups), amino, or a 1-4C mono- or a dialkylamino group optionally substd. by one or two hydroxyl groups; R2 is H or a 1-4C alkyl group optionally substd. by one or two hydroxyl groups; R3 is hydroxyl, a 2-12C alkylene group (contg. one to six 1-4C alkoxy groups each being optionally substd. by one or two hydroxyl groups), amino, or a 1-4C mono- or a dialkylamino group optionally substd. by one or two hydroxyl groups; and (n) is 0-20.
Provided bz the present invention are novel and non-obvious nutrient supplements that preferably comprise minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and agents capable of delivering cysteine in vivo. The nutrient supplements desirably are capable of promoting metallothioneins, and optinally, promoting the removal of excess metals for the bloodstream. Also provided bz the invention are mehtods of treating autims involving administration of the nutrient supplements. The methods include treatment to prevent or slow down the onset of autism once a predisposition for the development of autism has been deteced, and treatment to alleviate or reverse the symptoms of autism once autism has been diagnosed. The invention further provides mehtods of administering the nutrient supplements in the treatment of other diseases, disorders and condtions, that would benefit from such administration,e specially those that would bebefit form metallothionein promotion and/or removal of excess metals for the bloodstream. The nutrient suppliment comprises zinc, vitamin B6, pyridoxal-5'-phosphate, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, selenium, glutathione and taurine. The nutrient supplement may further comprise a mixture of amino acids.
The present invention relates to a method for performing hair perm using a bubble agent, and more specifically, to a novel method for performing hair perm using a bubble agent, in which a bubble agent is applied to hair roots or hair near the scalp to generate bubbles so that cuticles of the scalp are expanded and opened to minimize hair damage and enable winding to be performed near the scalp, thereby applying volume to the hair roots and forming volume-rich waves. The present invention relates to a method for performing hair perm, which comprises: a washing step; a hair classification step; a primary perm coating step; a winding step; a neutralization step; and a drying step. The method for performing hair perm comprises a bubble generation step performed by using a bubble agent. The step is configured to divide a hair zone according to characteristics of the hair, apply a bubble agent to the hair near the scalp according to the characteristics of the hair after dividing the hair zone so as to form bubbles, and adjust the amount of generated bubbles and the bubble generation time so that the hair cuticles are expanded so as to break protein bonds in the hair. In the bubble generation step, a bubble agent including a reducing agent is applied. Accordingly, the method for performing hair perm is advantageous in that when the bubble agent is applied to the hair, microbubbles are generated near the scalp so as to inflate weak or damaged hair, and in that moisture is supplied to prevent damage to the hair and scalp. Therefore, the present invention exhibits an excellent moisturizing effect, is effective in protecting the scalp, and has an effect of improving softening power.
Recommended starting dose: 2.5 mg/500 mg or 5 mg/500 mg twice daily with meals.

For patients not adequately controlled on either glyburide (or another sulfonylurea) or metformin alone, the recommended starting dose of glyburide and metformin hydrochloride tablet is 2.5 mg/500 mg or 5 mg/500 mg twice daily with the morning and evening meals. In order to avoid hypoglycemia, the starting dose of glyburide and metformin hydrochloride tablets should not exceed the daily doses of glyburide or metformin already being taken. The daily dose should be titrated in increments of no more than 5 mg/500 mg up to the minimum effective dose to achieve adequate control of blood glucose or to a maximum dose of 20 mg/2000 mg per day.

For patients previously treated with combination therapy of glyburide (or another sulfonylurea) plus metformin, if switched to glyburide and metformin hydrochloride tablets, the starting dose should not exceed the daily dose of glyburide (or equivalent dose of another sulfonylurea) and metformin already being taken. Patients should be monitored closely for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia following such a switch and the dose of glyburide and metformin hydrochloride tablets should be titrated as described above to achieve adequate control of blood glucose.
Participants first receive placebo treatment (matching ergocalciferol 50,000 IU/week) for the first 12 weeks. After a 4 week wash-out period, they then receive ergocalciferol 50,000 IU/week treatment for 12 weeks.
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to assess the published research on mandibular cortical and trabecular bone patterns (TBPs) in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) assessed by radiomorphometric index (RMI) analysis on dental radiographs.
STUDY DESIGN: The review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Observational studies that radiographically evaluated cortical and TBPs were analyzed. Risk of bias was assessed according to the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklists. Quality of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. Meta-analysis was performed for studies using dichotomous models or verifying mean differences according to RMI type.
RESULTS: Thirteen papers were included. Mandibular cortical index (MCI) and mental index (MI) were the most frequently evaluated RMIs. For MCI, the estimated risk ratio for decreased bone mineral density indicated by greater porosity in the cortices was 13.7% in CKD patients (95% confidence interval: 0.04-0.24; P = .008) when compared to healthy individuals. MI mean differences in CKD compared to control groups ranged from -0.5100 to -0.2000 mm. However, risk of bias was generally high and quality of evidence was very low.
CONCLUSIONS: MCI and MI are useful screening tests in assessing bone patterns but must be evaluated with caution due to the risk of bias and low quality of evidence in the published literature.
Standard lifetime carcinogenicity bioassays were conducted in mice and rats. Rats were given sevelamer hydrochloride by diet at 0.3, 1, or 3 g/kg/day. There was an increased incidence of urinary bladder transitional cell papilloma in male rats of the high dose group (human equivalent dose twice the maximum clinical trial dose of 13 g). Mice received dietary administration of sevelamer hydrochloride at doses of up to 9 g/kg/day (human equivalent dose 3 times the maximum clinical trial dose). There was no increased incidence of tumors observed in mice.

In an in vitro mammalian cytogenetic test with metabolic activation, sevelamer hydrochloride caused a statistically significant increase in the number of structural chromosome aberrations. Sevelamer hydrochloride was not mutagenic in the Ames bacterial mutation assay.

Sevelamer hydrochloride did not impair the fertility of male or female rats in a dietary administration study in which the females were treated from 14 days prior to mating through gestation and the males were treated for 28 days prior to mating. The highest dose in this study was 4.5 g/kg/day (human equivalent dose 3 times the maximum clinical trial dose of 13 g).
BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer is often accompanied by wasting conditions. While surgery is the primary curative approach, it poses a substantial risk of postoperative complications, hindering subsequent treatments. Therefore, identifying patients at high risk for complications and optimizing their perioperative general condition is crucial. Sarcopenia and other body composition abnormalities have shown to adversely affect surgical and oncological outcomes in various cancer patients. As most pancreatic tumours are located close to the neuronal control centre for the digestive tract, it is possible that neural infiltration in this area deranges bowel functions and contributes to malabsorption and malnutrition and ultimately worsen sarcopenia and weight loss.
METHODS: A retrospective analysis of CT scans was performed for pancreatic cancer patients who underwent surgical tumour resection at a single high-volume centre from 2007 to 2023. Sarcopenia prevalence was assessed by skeletal muscle index (SMI), and visceral obesity was determined by the visceral adipose tissue area (VAT). Obesity and malnutrition were determined by the GLIM criteria. Sarcopenic obesity was defined as simultaneous sarcopenia and obesity. Postoperative complications, mortality and perineural tumour invasion, were compared among patients with body composition abnormalities.
RESULTS: Of 437 patients studied, 46% were female, the median age was 69 (61;74) years. CT analysis revealed 54.9% of patients with sarcopenia, 23.7% with sarcopenic obesity and 45.9% with visceral obesity. Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity were more prevalent in elderly and male patients. Postoperative surgical complications occurred in 67.7% of patients, most of which were mild (41.6%). Severe complications occurred in 22.7% of cases and the mortality rate was 3.4%. Severe postoperative complications were significantly more common in patients with sarcopenia or sarcopenic obesity. Visceral obesity or malnutrition based on BMI alone, did not significantly impact complications. Perineural invasion was found in 80.1% of patients and was unrelated to malnutrition or body composition parameters.
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first and largest study evaluating the associations of CT-based body mass analysis with surgical outcome and histopathological perineural tumour invasion in pancreatic cancer patients. The results suggest that elderly and male patients are at high risk for sarcopenia and should be routinely evaluated by CT before undergoing pancreatic surgery, irrespective of their BMI. Confirmation of the results in prospective studies is needed to assess if pancreatic cancer patients with radiographic sarcopenia benefit from preoperative amelioration of muscle mass and function by exercise and nutritional interventions.
Background: Many animal and in vitro studies have shown that resveratrol, a naturally occurring polyphenol found in red wine, can increase cognition, reduce neural degeneration, promote clearance of amyloid-beta peptides, and alter aging mechanisms. Therefore, resveratrol may reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and possibly its pathology. Objective: A pilot study to determine the effects of resveratrol on cognitive, behavioral and global functioning in patients with mild-to-moderate AD on standard therapy. Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Participants: 50 patients with mild-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) defined as a Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) between 10-27 will be enrolled in the study. Patients must have an established diagnosis of AD by NINCDS diagnostic criteria, be on stable dose of cognitive enhancing medications (cholinesterase inhibitor and/or NMDA receptor antagonist) Screening/Enrollment: Institutional Review Board approval will be obtained. The chart review and the enrollment discussion will be carried out by a non-physician member of the research team. Participants will be screened and randomized until a total of 50 eligible patients, 25 in each arm are obtained.
The primary purpose of our study is to examine the feasibility of using the ARESTM device to measure sleep parameters of prostate cancer patients who are beginning ADT. Although some evidence links ADT to poor quality of sleep, no research has assessed the impact of ADT on most sleep parameters. We chose the ARESTM device for this study because the device can comprehensively measure sleep parameters. Furthermore, unlike polysomnography, the ARESTM device is easy to use and the measurements can be done at participants' home, without requiring them to adapt to a new sleeping location (e.g., sleep lab). ARESTM is a wireless device that is worn on the forehead during sleep to record physiological parameters. In addition, the feasibility of obtaining serial questionnaires from patients will be assessed. In this pilot study, the study investigators will attempt to make some preliminary correlations between sleep quality (as measured by ARESTM) with subjective sleep quality, morphometric measures, urinary symptoms, and hot flashes. Data collected from this study will help to determine the acceptability of and compliance with using the ARESTM device by this patient population.
Adult patients over the age of 18 who have a clinical suspicion of an actively bleeding soft-tissue hematoma as determined by the treating emergency provider. Enrollment will be for one year or until a target of 20 patients is enrolled.
The ECT courses will be held twice or three times a week. There is no stated minimal nor maximal number of ECT courses. If there is no improvement after 12 courses, the ECT will be regarded as ineffective.
Although prospective comparative studies are lacking, laparoscopic distal pancreatosplenectomy (LDP) was considered to be feasible, safe, and oncologically equivalent for treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). However, the extent of posterior resection and the oncological safety of achieving complete N1 lymph node resection in LDP remain uncertain. Strasberg proposed radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy (RAMPS) for the treatment of resectable left-sided PDAC and confirmed that this technique can achieve negative margins and satisfactory survival. Given the oncological equivalence of laparoscopic radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy (LRAMPS) and its advantages in short-term outcomes, several studies have assessed the feasibility of LRAMPS as the standard treatment for resectable left-sided PDAC. However, previous studies on LRAMPS have mostly included tumors staged T2 and above, and there is currently no research on the routine use of LRAMPS for early-stage tumors. We proposed the criteria for selecting patients with early-stage left-sided PDAC: (1) diameter ≤ 4 cm; (2) located ≥ 1 cm from the celiac trunk; (3) didn't invade the fascial layer behind the pancreas. This multicenter open-label randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the perioperative and oncological outcomes of patients within the criteria who underwent LRAMPS versus LDP.
Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factor abnormalities associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality. Non-enzymatic glycation plays an important role in the development of physiological and pathophysiological processes such as aging, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and chronic renal failure. Preventing glycation can minimize diabetic complications. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are formed endogenously when the carbonyl groups of reducing sugars nonenzymatically react with the free amino groups on proteins. AGEs are generated in vivo as a normal consequence of metabolism, but their formation is accelerated under conditions of hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and increased oxidative stress. It can also form in food processing and the variety and the amount of dietary AGEs (dAGE) depend on food nutrients, the heating used in food processing, pH conditions, presence of some metal ions (Cu++, Fe++) and water content. In this study 2 groups of metabolic syndrome patients(22 in each group) will receive same low calorie diet and one of the groups plus restricted dietary AGEs according to the international references.Along 8 weeks the investigators will talk to each patient by phone and every months the participants will come and the investigators will take anthropocentric measurements and the recommendations for diets will review. The three-day 24-hour recall food questionnaire will take at first,middle and the end of program.