anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in neonates causes mortality and neurologic morbidity, including poor cognition with a complex neuropathology. Injury to the cholinergic basal forebrain and its rich innervation of cerebral cortex may also drive cognitive pathology. It is uncertain whether genes associated with adult cognition-related neurodegeneration worsen outcomes after neonatal HIE. We hypothesized that neocortical damage caused by neonatal HI in mice is ushered by persistent cholinergic innervation and interneuron (IN) pathology that correlates with cognitive outcome and is exacerbated by genes linked to Alzheimer's disease. We subjected non-transgenic (nTg) C57Bl6 mice and mice transgenically (Tg) expressing human mutant amyloid precursor protein (APP-Swedish variant) and mutant presenilin (PS1-ΔE9) to the Rice-Vannucci HI model on postnatal day 10 (P10). nTg and Tg mice with sham procedure were controls. Visual discrimination (VD) was tested for cognition. Cortical and hippocampal cholinergic axonal and IN pathology and Aβ plaques, identified by immunohistochemistry for choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) and 6E10 antibody respectively, were counted at P210. Simple ChAT+ axonal swellings were present in all sham and HI groups; Tg mice had more than their nTg counterparts, but HI did not affect the number of axonal swellings in APP/PS1 Tg mice. In contrast, complex ChAT+ neuritic clusters (NC) occurred only in Tg mice; HI increased that burden. The abundance of ChAT+ clusters in specific regions correlated with decreased VD. The frequency of attritional ChAT+ INs in the entorhinal cortex (EC) was increased in Tg shams relative to their nTg counterparts, but HI obviated this difference. Cholinergic IN pathology in EC correlated with NC number. The Aβ deposition in APP/PS1 Tg mice was not exacerbated by HI, nor did it correlate with other metrics. Adult APP/PS1 Tg mice have significant cortical cholinergic axon and EC ChAT+ IN pathologies; some pathology was exacerbated by neonatal HI and correlated with VD. Mechanisms of neonatal HI induced cognitive deficits and cortical neuropathology may be modulated by genetic risk, perhaps accounting for some of the variability in outcomes.
The present invention provides compositions of fusion molecules comprising a cytokine m oiety and a targeting moiety. The cytokine moiety comprises one or more cytokines. The targe ting moiety comprises one or more ligands. Each ligand is a peptide, a protein, or a small m olecule that recognizes a receptor on the target, such as but not limited to cells or viral partic les. The targeting moiety targets the fusion molecules to the site of the targets and the cytoki ne moiety exerts its function at the site of the target, thereby resulting in enhanced activity of the cytokine. Also provided are uses of said compositions for treating diseases, such as but n ot limited to cancers and diseases resulted from viral infection.
Measurement of total bilirubin (TBil) concentration in serum is the gold standard approach for diagnosing neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. It is of utmost importance that the measured TBil concentration is sufficiently accurate to prevent under treatment, unnecessary escalation of care, or overtreatment. However, it is widely recognized that TBil measurements urgently require improvement in neonatal clinical chemistry. External quality assessment (EQA) programs for TBil assess for differences between laboratories and provide supporting evidence of significant differences between various methods, manufacturers and measurement platforms. At the same time, many countries have adopted or only slightly adapted the neonatal hyperbilirubinemia management guidelines from the USA or UK, often without addressing differences in the methodology of TBil measurements. In this report, we provide an overview of the components of bilirubin that are measured by laboratory platforms, the availability of current reference measurement procedures and reference materials, and the role of EQA surveys in this context. Furthermore, the current status of agreement in neonatal bilirubin against clinical decision thresholds is reviewed. We advocate for enhancements in accuracy and comparability of neonatal TBil measurements, propose a path forward to accomplish this, and reflect on the position of the International Federation for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) Working Group Neonatal Bilirubin (WG-NB) in this matter.
The increasing incidence of neurodegenerative and other diseases is considered to involve an excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Water supplies are often characterized by excessive organic waste that is decomposed by bacteria, using dissolved oxygen, leading to oxygen depletion. The potassium content of these waters may also affect negatively the mitochondrial metabolism and cellular ROS formation. This work focused on characterizing mitochondrial autofluorescence changes, with flavoprotein origin, and fluorescence ROS signals measured using the 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate indicator H2DCFDA. All signals were evoked by hypoxia or by the depolarizing agent KCl (20 mM), at the hippocampal mossy fiber synapses of CA3 area. It was observed that both hypoxia and KCl-induced depolarization elicited a small rise in the autofluorescence and ROS changes. The hypoxia-induced signals were maintained upon normal reoxygenation, but of those evoked by KCl, the autofluorescence signals recovered during washout, while the ROS changes were irreversible.
Combination Nicotine replacement therapy (cNRT) (patch and lozenge) and smoking cessation counseling will be provided to participants. Lozenges will be given for 12 weeks with a 1 week pre-quit titration and patch for 12 weeks. Seven smoking counseling sessions will be given during treatment.
The CAE is a body-weight exercise that mainly works the groin and hip adductors. It has a significant eccentric component, meaning the muscles work while lengthening. The CAE is a simple isolated eccentric exercise that does not require special equipment. Due to the heaviness and the high dynamic demands of CAE, a modified progressive Copenhagen adduction (MPCA) program has been created. The MPCA exercise was adapted from the original CAE to lessen the risk of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and facilitate high participant compliance. An experienced physical therapist will include the MPCA in the usual rehabilitation program for eight weeks, twice weekly. Sessions will last between 30 and 120 minutes.
Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing (DDBHH) individuals experience barriers to accessing cancer screening, including ineffective patient-physician communication when discussing screening recommendations. For other underserved communities, culturally and linguistically aligned community health navigators (CHNs) have been shown to improve cancer screening and care. A needs assessment study was conducted to identify barriers and gather recommendations for CHN training resources. A community-based participatory needs assessment was conducted from May 2022 to June 2022 using three focus groups. Eight were cancer survivors, six advocates/navigators, and three clinicians. All questions were semi-structured and covered screening barriers, observations or personal experiences, perceived usefulness of having a CHN to promote cancer screening adherence, and training resources that may be useful to American Sign Language (ASL)-proficient CHNs, who are also culturally and linguistically aligned. Out of 20 focus group participants, seven self-identified as persons of color. Data highlighted systemic, attitudinal, communication, and personal-level barriers as recurrent themes. The most frequently cited barrier was access to training that supports the role and competencies of CHNs, followed by cultural considerations, access to cancer guidelines in ASL, dialect diversity in sign language, and the health system itself. Unaddressed barriers can contribute to health disparities, such as lower preventive cancer screening rates amongst DDBHH individuals. The next step is to translate recommendations into actionable tasks for DDBHH CHN training programs. As a result, CHNs will be well-equipped to help DDBHH individuals navigate and overcome their unique barriers to cancer screening and healthcare access.
Women will be enrolled in this study during late prenatal care. Consent for placement of the IUD will be verified prior to elective C-section. After removal of the placenta, the copper IUD will be placed through the incision at the fundus and the tail strings will be delivered through the cervix. Data will be collected about patient bleeding and possible infection during the immediate postoperative period. The visibility of the strings will be verified at discharge and at 2 and 6 weeks postpartum. Fundal placement of the IUD will be verified by ultrasound at the patient's last visit.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an anionic surfactant which exhibits good foaming even under weakly acidic to weakly alkaline conditions, hardly irritates hair or skin, provides a good feeling in use, and is useful as a detergent component by using a hydroxyalkyl glyceryl ether carboxylic acid compd. SOLUTION: A compd. of formula I is used. In the formula, R<1> is 6-30C alkyl or alkenyl; R<2> is H, CH3 or CH2 COOM; X is a group of formula II or III; G is a group of formula IV or V; n is 1-10; and M is H or a salt-forming cation. The compd. can be produced by condensing an epoxyalkane and epichlorohydrin in the presence of a basic catalyst and reacting the resultant hydroxyalkyl glyceryl ether or hydroxyalkyl polyglyceryl ether with an α- halogenocarboxylic acid or its salt in the presence of a basic catalyst.
Intracranial seminoma is a rare malignant tumor originating from the germ cells, usually occurring in the pineal gland or pituitary gland. In June 2020, the Department of Endocrinology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Military Medical University admitted a 20-year-old male patient with an intracranial germ cell tumor and spinal metastases. The patient presented with headache, dizziness, and visual impairment. Enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head indicated thickening of the pituitary stalk. After multidisciplinary consultation, the patient underwent endonasal transsphenoidal resection of the tumor, with the pathological diagnosis confirming germ cell tumor. The patient received regular radiotherapy postoperatively. One year later, the tumor recurred and metastasized, leading to a second surgery for tumor resection in the thoracic spinal canal, followed by continued chemotherapy. The patient's clinical symptoms, such as headache and visual disturbances, improved, but he continued to experience panhypopituitarism and required long-term hormone replacement therapy. Early diagnosis of intracranial germ cell tumors is challenging, and they are prone to metastasis and highly sensitive to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment can help improve the quality of life and prognosis for patients.
Participants receive rituximab IV over 5-7 hours on days -13 and -6, fludarabine IV over 1 hour and bendamustine IV over 1 hour on days -5 to -3, and tacrolimus IV starting on day -2 and PO after hospital discharge for 6 to 8 months. Participants with MUD receive thymoglobulin on days -2 and -1. Participants undergo allogenic stem cell transplant over 30-45 minutes on day 0. Participants receive rituximab IV over 5-7 hours on days 1 and 8 and methotrexate IV over 30 minutes on days 1, 3, and 6. Participants with MUD also receive methotrexate IV on day 11. Participants receive G-CSF SC once daily starting on day 7 until white blood cell counts recover.
The aim of the study is to examine the role of HLA and killer immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) in the natural history of psoriasis vulgaris. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin with features of an autoimmune disease, and previous studies have revealed an association with certain HLA class I alleles, notably HLA-Cw\*0602. Natural Killer (NK) cells are a unique group of lymphocytes involved in surveillance of killing of foreign or infected cells through a mechanism involving recognition of HLA class I molecules by an extremely diverse set of receptors on the NK cell surface. A major group of these receptors are the KIRs. Thus, a relationship between KIR/HLA genotype and psoriasis is biologically plausible, and indeed previous data from our laboratory have shown a strong association with the activating genes KIR2DS1 and KIR2DS2 and development of psoriatic arthritis, a well-recognized complication of psoriasis.

Dr. James Elder and colleagues at the University of Michigan have identified a cohort of more than 560 families through the dermatology services of the University of Michigan Medical Center, the University of Kiel, Henry Ford Hospital, and the National Psoriasis Foundation Tissue Bank. Individuals have been well characterized clinically, and information on race, ethnicity, age at onset, current age, and history of inflammatory bowel disease and/or other autoimmune disorders has been obtained. The large size of the cohort will provide substantial statistical power, which is of major importance in any KIR/HLA association study.
PURPOSE: To obtain the subject hair-dressing agent containing a polymeric compound for fixing hair, diglycerol polyoxypropylene adduct, and a specific fatty acid ester, high in the setting force good in the touch of the hair after set, and not causing stiffness and flaking. CONSTITUTION: This aerosol type hair-dressing agent contains (A) a polymeric compound for fixing hair (preferably acidic and amphoteric acrylic polymeric compounds), (B) diglycerol-polyoxypropylene adduct [e.g. polyoxypropylene (9) diglyceryl ether], (C) a lanolin fatty acid isostearyl ester), and (D) a propellant (e.g. a liquid gas such as butane). The components A, B and C are preferably compounded in amounts of 1.5-6wt.%, 0.05-0.3wt.% and 0.2-0.5wt.%, respectively, based on the whole amount of the composition. The compounding amount of the component D is preferably 10-50wt.% in the case of the liquidized gas and 0.1-5wt.% in the case of the compressed gas.
The proliferation, migration and phenotypic transformation of vascular smooth muscle cells contribute to vascular remodeling and hypertension. Resolvin D1 (RvD1) is a specialized pro-resolving lipid mediator that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and can protect against different cardiovascular diseases. However, the role and mechanism of RvD1 in hypertension are not clear. The current study investigated the role of RvD1 in Ang II-induced hypertensive mice and Ang II-stimulated rat vascular smooth muscle cells. The results showed that RvD1 treatment significantly attenuated hypertension and vascular remodeling, as indicated by decreases in blood pressure, aortic media thickness and collagen deposition. In addition, RvD1 inhibited the proliferation, migration and phenotypic transformation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in vivo and in vitro . Notably, the protective effects of RvD1 were mediated by the Ras homolog gene family member A (RhoA)/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. In conclusion, our findings demonstrated the potential benefits of RvD1 as a promising therapeutic agent in the treatment of vascular remodeling and hypertension.
Initiate or uptitrate intravenous sotalol in a facility that can provide continuous ECG monitoring and cardiac resuscitation. Personnel should be trained in the management of serious ventricular arrhythmias. Withdraw other antiarrhythmic therapy before starting sotalol hydrochloride.

Measure and normalize serum potassium and magnesium levels before initiation. If the baseline QTc is >450 ms (JT >330 ms if QRS over 100 ms), sotalol is not recommended.

Infuse the loading dose over one hour. Monitor QTc interval every 15 minutes during infusion. Continue to monitor QTc around Tmax (2 to 4 hours post-dose) following the first oral dose (in all patients) and second oral dose (in patients with CrCL≥60 mL/min). If the QTc interval prolongs to >500 ms or increases 20% from baseline when initiating for an oral dose of 80 mg, discontinue drug; if initiating for an oral dose of 120 mg discontinue drug and consider a lower dose. If re-initiation at a lower dose of 80 mg is desired, wait at least 1 day (in patients with CrCL≥60 mL/min), or at least 3 days (in patients with CrCL ≥30 to <60 mL/min), or 7 days (in patients with CrCL ≥10 to <30 mL/min).

The intravenous loading dose depends on the target oral dose and creatinine clearance; the dosing interval for oral administration of sotalol and the minimum delay between the end of the infusion and the first oral dose also depend on renal function; see Table 2 [see Clinical Studies (14.4)].
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess the predictive factors of functional impairment in spondyloarthritis (SpA) patients assessed with bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index (BASFI) and Lequesne Index (LI).
METHODS: This retrospective study was conducted at the Rheumatology Department of Mohamed Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Manubah, Tunisia, and collected data from 2008 to 2019 over a period of 4 months (August to November 2019). Socio-demographic and disease-related data of SpA patients were collected. Disease activity was assessed using the bath ankylosing spondylitis-global score (BASG-s) and the bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index (BASDAI). The spinal mobility was evaluated by the bath ankylosing spondylitis metrology index (BASMI). Structural progression was evaluated with the bath ankylosing spondylitis radiologic index (BASRI) and modified stoke ankylosing spondylitis spine score (mSASSS). A multivariate analysis was done to search for predictive factors associated with BASFI and LI.
RESULTS: A total of 263 patients were included. The mean age was 38.9 ± 12.7 years and the gender ratio was 2.7. The mean age of onset of SpA was 27.6 ± 10.8 years and disease duration was 11.3 ± 9.5 years. Occupation was significantly associated with BASFI and LI scores. A significant functional impact was notably correlated with a long duration of the disease. The two scores were correlated with a limitation of spinal mobility (BASMI), a greater disease activity (BASDAI and erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and a greater impact of the disease on health status (BASG-s). Significant functional impairment was also correlated with structural impairment (mSASSS, BASRI and sacroiliitis grade). The variables independently related to BASFI were the mSASSS score and the BASDAI. The variables independently related to LI were profession (unemployed subjects had higher scores), the mSASSS score and the BASMI.
CONCLUSION: Occupation, disease activity, mobility and structural progression predicted functional impairment in Tunisian SpA patients.
This is an add-on study of voice samples to be gathered during ECT clinical treatments. The ONLY research procedures are four tasks on an online form, one text task and three voice recording tasks. These voice recordings will take place in a private room on the 5th floor of the Institute of Psychiatry on the same day of a patient's ECT treatment. The questionnaire will take less than 10 minutes.
Participants on the waitlist will still receive treatment as usual, which includes medical, psychosocial, and occupational interventions to help maximize patients' integration within the community and support recovery from a first episode of psychosis. Frequency of contact largely depends on the individual needs of patients. Waitlist controls will be offered the BOOST intervention 3 months post-enrollment.
We will perform a pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of human NBM DBS at improving cognitive deficits in DLB patients. Six patients with DLB with moderate cognitive impairments (including but not restricted to deficits in attention and working memory) will have bilateral DBS electrodes implanted to ensure that superficial contacts lie in the motor Globus Pallidum interna (GPi) target, while the deepest electrical contacts lie in the NBM. We will place electrodes using our conventional image-guided, stereotactic frame-based procedure. Once the surgical wounds have healed, patients will be randomised into 2 groups in a crossover trial design to have 6 week periods of NBM stimulation switched on or switched off separated by a 2 week washout period, following which the patient will cross over to have the opposite condition for a further 6 weeks. Outcome measures collected at the 6 weeks and 14 weeks timepoints will be compared according to whether each patient was ON or OFF stimulation at that timepoint.

At the end of the crossover period, all patients will be invited for continued follow up with stimulation switched on and will have neuropsychological evaluations at 6 monthly intervals. Patients will be given the option of receiving additional conventional stimulation to the motor GPi, through the higher contacts of each electrode, at the end of the crossover period if required for any coexisting Parkinsonian motor complications of DLB.
The invention discloses a novel drug resistant gene of Klebsiella pneumonia. The novel drug resistant gene of the Klebsiella pneumonia is obtained by extracting the Klebsiella pneumonia which is drug resistant against imipenem and ertapenem. The nucleotide sequence of the novel drug resistant gene of the Klebsiella pneumonia is SEQ ID NO. 1 and the amino acid sequence is SEQ ID NO. 2. Functions of the novel gene are researched through a plasmid transduction experiment and a prokaryotic expression experiment, and a result shows that the novel gene is drug-resistant against a plurality of drugs. The novel drug resistant gene of the pneumonia Klebsiella has a great significance on reasonable use of antibiotics, reduction of carbapenems drug-resistant bacteria produced during severe infection, and research and development of new drugs for inhibiting drug-resistance performance of bacteria.
An oral administration medicine is provided to prevent a shape problem with tables in a press-forming process and maximize effects of clopidogrel by using a wet granulation method. An oral administration medicine is prepared through a wet granulation method by adding a binding solution containing a low alcohol to clopidogrel besylate. The low alcohol is a C1-C4 alcohol. The 0.01-0.5wt.pt. of low alcohol is added on a 1wt.pt. basis of clopidogrel besylate. The particle size of the clopidogrel besylate is 5-500mum of Sauter mean diameter. The moisture contents of the oral administration medicine is 0.5-3.0%(w/w).