anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Patients randomized to this group will undergo a TKA (total knee arthroplasty) to receive a Triathlon Total Knee System neutrally aligned to the Mechanical axis. More specifically, the femoral component and tibial component are aligned 0° to the mechanical axis of each respective limb. Femoral component rotation is fixed to the trans-epicondylar axis. Soft tissue releases are performed at the discretion of the surgeon to achieve balance and full range of motion.
A cuff for monitoring physiological cycles has an exterior and interior surface and securing means. The cuff consists of a body having an upper curve, a lower curve and a height (CH) therebetween. A sensor adhered with a flexible protective overlay to the interior surface is in communication with a microprocessor storage means. The microprocessor storage means can be within the cuff or separate therefrom with communication between the sensor and the storage means being wireless or through a communication member. A locking tab, having a width less than the body, extends from one side of the body. A slot retaining area extends from the body on a side opposite the locking tab and contains a slot dimensioned to receive the locking tab. A pull tab is adjacent the slot retaining area opposite the body. The pull tab shares a base with the slot retaining area and has a top line and an end width less than the width of the body. The cuff can be manufactured from a hook and loop material or have other securing methods to affix the cuff in place.
Hepatic amino acid (AA) metabolism and glucagon secretion are linked in a feedback cycle in which circulating AAs stimulate glucagon secretion and alpha-cell proliferation, whereas glucagon stimulates hepatic AA catabolism. It has been proposed that metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) leads to hepatic glucagon resistance, which may result in hyperaminoacidemia and hyperglucagonemia. We tested the glucagon effect on AA metabolism in subjects with obesity; 11 with steatohepatitis (MASH), 10 with steatosis (MAS), and 7 subjects [control (CON)] without steatosis. We performed a somatostatin clamp with infusions of insulin and low dose followed by high-dose glucagon. We measured plasma levels of 17 AAs and assessed hepatic fat content (FF%) and body fat distribution (visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue mass) by MRI. HighGlucagon suppressed plasma total AA equally in all groups; MASH 13% (SD 9%), MAS 14% (7%), and CON 11% (5%), respectively. In univariate regression analyses, visceral adipose tissue mass (β = 0.471, P = 0.011) and AA concentration at LowGlucagon (β = -0.524, P = 0.004), but not FF% (β = -0.243, P = 0.213), were significant predictors of AA reduction. Using a stepwise backward multiple regression approach revealed similar results. Total and specific AA levels (glutamic acid and tyrosine) were higher in both MASLD groups during the study, and FF% was positively correlated to a number of individual AAs. Although finding elevated AA concentrations in subjects with MASLD, we conclude that in patients with MASLD that do not have elevated glucagon at baseline, glucagon suppresses circulating AA levels equally in subjects with and without MASLD. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04042142.NEW & NOTEWORTHY The purpose of the study was to investigate the concept of "glucagon resistance" in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) pathogenesis. We asked if a disruption of the glucagon-mediated suppression of hepatic amino acid (AA) catabolism is present in individuals with MASLD compared with individuals with obesity but no MASLD. Contrary to expectations, we found no disruption of the glucagon-stimulated suppression of plasma AA concentration, which disputes the hypothesis that MASLD causes resistance to glucagon.
Depression affects up to 40% of homebound seniors, but most do not receive psychotherapy due to various access barriers. This study focuses on developing community-based solutions to reduce access barriers. In a previously approved project HUM00207612, the investigators tested the feasibility of a novel internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program called Empower@Home. This study will test an adapted version of Empower@Home called Empower@Home: Connected that is delivered in a group format and also addresses social isolation and loneliness. Recruitment methods include 1) referrals from social service agencies, 2) advertisements on social media, local news outlets, and the program website, and 3) research participant registries.

The intervention involves attending 9 group sessions. The sessions are facilitated by a mental health professional and involve psychoeducational material, cognitive-behavioral therapy exercises, and socialization. Sessions will occur on 9 consecutive weeks and will last approximately 90 minutes. Participants will complete a comprehensive baseline assessment and post-test. Each assessment will take between 40-60 minutes to complete over the phone. Recruitment will occur between January and April 2023, 20-25 participants will be recruited. All participants will receive the intervention.
Premature brain aging is associated with poorer cognitive reserve and lower resilience to injury. When there are focal brain lesions, brain regions may age at different rates within the same individual. Therefore, we hypothesize that reduced gray matter volume within specific brain systems commonly associated with language recovery may be important for long-term aphasia severity. Here we show that individuals with stroke aphasia have a premature brain aging in intact regions of the lesioned hemisphere. In left domain-general regions, premature brain aging, gray matter volume, lesion volume and age were all significant predictors of aphasia severity. Increased brain age following a stroke is driven by the lesioned hemisphere. The relationship between brain age in left domain-general regions and aphasia severity suggests that degradation is possible to specific brain regions and isolated aging matters for behavior.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a lipase inhibitor having high safety and capable of suppressing absorption of carbohydrates and preventing obesity, arteriosclerosis, or the like. SOLUTION: This lipase inhibitor is obtained by formulating solvent extracts of Gambir, a leaf of a guava (Psidium guajaba L.) and a leaf of a meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria). The method for extraction thereof may be carried out by extracting the Gambir and leaves with water or a hydrophilic organic solvent or a mixed liquid thereof. The resultant extracts can be formulated with a food and thereby readily ingested. The formulable food is not especially limited and the extracts can be formulated with a beverage, or the like, and applied to a diet food or a healthy food. The extracts can be utilized for general meals.
The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a Staphylococcus sp. strain, a Streptococcus sp. strain, a Cutibacterium sp. strain, a culture broth of an Enhydrobacter sp. strain, and a DNA fragment mixture. The composition can be effectively used in the prevention, amelioration or treatment of skin-related conditions.
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Afferent loop syndrome (ALS) is a rare adverse event after gastrointestinal surgery requiring appropriate early decompression treatment. Several endoscopic interventions have been attempted for treatment, including endoscopic enteral metal stent placement (EMSP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided entero-enterostomy (EUS-EE), and EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS). However, there are limited data on outcomes, including duration of stent patency. In this study, we evaluated the usefulness of each endoscopic intervention for malignant ALS.
METHODS: We retrospectively investigated nine patients with malignant ALS who underwent EMSP, EUS-EE, or EUS-HGS. Information on technical success, clinical efficacy, adverse events, stent dysfunction, and overall survival was collected and analyzed.
RESULTS: The most common symptoms were abdominal pain and cholangitis. ALS was treated by EMSP in three patients, EUS-EE in three patients, and EUS-HGS in three patients. Stent placement was successful and clinically effective in all patients with no adverse events. During follow-up, stent dysfunction occurred in two patients treated by EUS-HGS. Eight patients died of primary disease during a median follow-up of 157 days.
CONCLUSIONS: Each of the available endoscopic interventions for malignant ALS can be expected to produce similar outcomes, including duration of stent patency. The choice of endoscopic intervention should be made based on the characteristics of each treatment.
Children with confirmed non-COVID-19 viral infection requiring hospitalization will be recruited within participating centers (mostly in intensive care units). At inclusion, data will be recorded (clinical examination, biology, immunology, virology measurements) and a phone call performed at day 14.
Encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis (EDAS) is widely used as an indirect technique for treatment of moyamoya disease. Nevertheless, this indirect surgery tends to establish insufficient collateral circulation in most adult MMD patients. Nowadays, there is a lack of adjuvant therapies for improving collateral circulation induced by indirect revascularization. Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) is a noninvasive approach protecting the brain by inflating and deflating blood-pressure cuff placed on the upper limbs. It has been confirmed to improve cerebral perfusion by promoting angiogenesis and arteriogenesis in ischemic animal brain. In addition, daily remote ischemic conditioning is a promising technique to ameliorate chronic cerebrovascular disease like intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis, small-vessel disease.

Thus, this study aims to explore whether remote ischemic conditioning can improve the collateral circulation after indirect revascularization.
A system and method of universal medical information distribution. The method includes at least one medical professional account, at least one patient account, and a plurality of medications managed by the remote server. The method provides the most current and accurate medical history of a patient account for at least one medical professional. The method begins with prompting the medical professional account to upload a patient history through a medical professional portable computing (PC) device. A patient profile is generated for the patient account. The medical professional account is prompted to upload a new medication request through the medical professional PC device. The new medication request is compared to the at least one conflicting medication in order to identify at least one adverse medication interaction match. An adverse medication notification is displayed with the medical professional PC device if the at least one adverse medication interaction is identified.
A vinorelbine bitartrate fat emulsion concentrated solution, a preparation method and an application thereof belong to the field of pharmacology and pharmaceutics. According to the invention, the defect that a traditional fat emulsion preparation technology is complex and has poor stability is overcome. The preparation technology provided by the invention is simple; the general physical stirring process is only needed; and no homogenization technology is required. A product prepared in the invention can be sterilized through a 0.22-micron microfiltration membrane; in clinical use, the product can be spontaneously emulsified after diluted by the use of an aqueous solution such as normal saline or a glucose solution, etc. and slightly oscillated; and under optimized conditions, average particle size is about 0.2 micron, and injection fat emulsion characteristics are fully embodied. The product has good fluidity, will not be retained on the wall, is single-phase, transparent and clear in appearance, can undergo clarification detection, will not cause preparation stratification after multigelation and is used in treating diseases such as non-small cell lung cancer, metastatic breast cancer, advanced ovarian cancer, malignant lymphoma and the like.
GABA-related pro-drugs of the formula (III) are provided that when administered to humans or other mammals provide an increased duration of active compound in the plasma compared to compounds of corresponding structure in which labile groups are not present. The compounds are of the formula (III)   In the above formula:      P represents hydrogen or methyl;      Q represents a labile amine- or amide-forming organic group that becomes removed in the human or animal body;      R1 represents straight or branched C2 - C6 alkyl, C3 - C6 cycloalkyl or phenyl;      R2 represents hydrogen or methyl; and R3 represents hydrogen, methyl or carboxyl; and R4 represents hydrogen or a labile ester-forming group selected from substituted and unsubstituted C1 - C6 alkyl, benzyl and phenyl groups that become removed in the human or animal body. In the above formula when R1 is phenyl, R2, R3 and R4 are not simultaneously hydrogen. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of any salt-forming compound within the above class are also included. The compounds may be used to treat a range of neurological conditions, e.g.  epilepsy and pain.
It is one of the seven functional movements studied in FMS. This test requires the participant to simultaneously hold one hand behind the back (internal rotation) and the other hand behind the head (external rotation) with the fisted hands, and bring the hands as close to each other as possible in the back area. The distance measurement in cm is taken with a tape measure between 3 fingers of both hands. This type of reach test has been described as a tool for measuring glenohumeral joint (GH) mobility through functional shoulder movements.
Participants will be used as their own controls, with 1lower extremity randomly receiving intervention. The control extremity did not receive any intervention, and outcomes were assessed 2 minutes apart.
MCP videos alone. Care partners randomized to intervention arm 1 during Step 2 randomization will receive usual care + RELOAD-C, consisting of: 1) 6 brief (\~5 minute) videos of Dr. Allison Applebaum introducing concepts from MCP for care partners of persons with AD/ADRD; and 2) written content associated with the videos, such as directions for homework assignments. The tab with links to the virtual group meetings will be removed. Participants in this arm use RELOAD-C on their own and do not have interaction with other care partners while using the platform. One video will become available for viewing each week for the first 6 weeks after randomization, and each care partner will have a unique user ID/login.
The "Treatment" group will start TranAeris therapy shortly after arrival in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Participants will use the study device in the ICU until liberated from the ventilator but no longer than 30 days after implant surgery.
Patients with EBV+ acquired immunodeficiency (AID) lymphoproliferative disorder (LPD) will receive IV infusion of tabelecleucel at 1-5 × 10\^6 T-cells/kg on Days 1, 8, and 15 and will be observed for 3 weeks. After the observation period, additional courses (2 courses) may have been provided in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
BACKGROUND: Zinc (Zn), a fundamental trace element in human biology, exhibits pivotal roles in sustaining vital physiological processes and regulating metabolic homeostasis. Insufficient zinc intake has been linked to deleterious consequences on growth, reproductive functions, metabolic activities, and immune responses in both humans and animals. Oral zinc supplementation is usually performed to meet zinc requirement. Previous studies have shown that long-term supplementation of zinc in mice impaired AKT signaling and induced adipocyte hypertrophy in visceral adipose tissue.
METHODS: The presented study was conducted to investigate the role and mechanism of short-term zinc supplementation on lipids metabolism. Zinc sulfate was supplemented in the drinking water of C57/BL6J male mice at 30 ppm or 90 ppm for one week. Water consumption, food intake, and body weight were analyzed, adipose tissue and serum profile of metabolites were investigated, and the key genes related to lipid metabolism were analyzed.
RESULTS: Short-term zinc supplementation decreased visceral adipose tissue weight and adipocyte size compared to the control group, but no difference was observed in food intake, water consumption, and body weight between the two groups. Further studies revealed that short-term zinc supplementation significantly increased the serum insulin level while decreasing the serum NEFA content. In addition, zinc supplementation increased the expression of Atgl and Hsl in the visceral adipose tissue compared with the control mice. Furthermore, the phosphorylation level of HSL and protein level of PPARg in the epididymal adipose tissue increased by zinc supplementation compared with the control mice. In comparison, the protein level of FASN was down-regulated by short-term zinc supplementation in the epididymal adipose tissue, although the expression of lipogenic genes was not changed. The expression of F4/80 and Tnfa were increased in zinc-supplemented adipose tissue as compared with the control group.
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that short-term zinc supplementation might reduce fat deposition by enhancing lipolysis in mice. Future studies could focus on the effect of intermittent zinc supplementation on fat reduction in both animal models and humans.
The invention provides three chonorchis sinensis specific PPMP antigens and three antibodies which can combine specifically with the three chonorchis sinensis specific PPMP antibodies. The invention also provides three separated chonorchis sinensis specific PPMP antigen proteins and the separated chonorchis sinensis specific PPMP antigen proteins are coded by chonorchis sinensis specific antigen gene nucleotide sequences. The invention also provides three carriers containing chonorchis sinensis specific antigen genes. The invention also provides three kits. The invention also provides the application of the three chonorchis sinensis specific antigen proteins, the three specific antibodies, the three carriers and the three kits in preparation of drugs for diagnosis of clonorchiasis sinensis. The chonorchis sinensis specific PPMP antigens have high immunogenicity and are utilized easily for preparation of polyclonal antibodies and monoclonal antibodies, thus are further used for antigen detection. A result of an experiment shows that experimental animals (mice) can produce strong immune responses to the antigens.
Participants in the ACT Intervention condition will receive a two-session intervention, with each session lasting 60-90 minutes. Intervention content will center around personal values and behaviors that align with participant goals and utilize the 'triflex' model of ACT, which indicates three core processes of psychological flexibility: be present, open up, and do what matters. Sessions will be facilitated by the PI, an advanced graduate student in the Clinical Science Ph.D. program at the University of Iowa trained in ACT psychotherapy and supervised by a licensed and highly experienced psychologist. Patients will receive a patient workbook and audio recordings of mindfulness exercises that mirror those completed during the session. The intervention will also focus on patients' health-related goals and objectives surrounding their surgery, and expectations for positive post-surgical functioning.
This NIMH-Stanley Foundation Bipolar Network (the "Network") study will be the first systematic assessment in bipolar depression of the comparative efficacy of bupropion (Wellbutrin), sertraline (Zoloft), and venlafaxine (Effexor), three newer antidepressants which have very different mechanisms of action. Bupropion is largely dopaminergic while sertraline is a serotonin selective reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and venlafaxine is a mixed serotonin, norepinephrine, and to a lesser extent dopamine reuptake inhibitor. Subjects enrolled in this study will be bipolar patients on prophylactic treatment who experience a breakthrough major depressive episode. Subjects will be assigned in a double-blind manner using a three-arm forced randomization procedure to antidepressant therapy with either bupropion, sertraline, or venlafaxine for a ten-week acute response trial. The study medications will be assigned as adjuvant treatment to mood stabilizing medication(s) which have proven unsatisfactorily effective within therapeutic range(s) or at maximum tolerated dose(s). All subjects will receive active drug at dosages established as clinically relevant for unipolar major depressive disorder. Subjects and research personnel conducting cross-sectional and longitudinal rating assessments of mood and functioning will be blinded to treatment group assignment. The primary outcome measures will be the Inventory for Depressive Symptoms - Clinician form (IDS-C), the Clinical Global Impression (CGI-BP) scale, and the Life Charting Methodology (LCM). Subjects who worsen from baseline to week four of treatment will be considered non-responders to the initially assigned medication, and will be offered re-randomization to either of the two drugs to which the subject was not originally randomized (e.g., for bupropion non-response, to either sertraline or venlafaxine) for an additional ten-week acute response trial. Responders to the acute trial enter a 12 month trial of continuation therapy to assess long term effects on prophylaxis of depression and possible induction of mania or cycle acceleration. We also wish to explore possible clinical and biological correlates of acute and long term response to these antidepressants which have received almost no systematic study in bipolar illness. One hypothesis of this study is that the acute efficacy for the three antidepressants would be the same. Another hypothesis is that because of the potent noradrenergic (NE) effects, venlafaxine would have a higher rate of inducing mania compared with bupropion or sertraline.
This is a Phase II study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a therapeutic vaccine called Candin® (Nielsen Biosciences, San Diego, CA) in adults over a two (2) year period. Each subject will be receiving a total of 7 injections of Candin (0.5 mL per dose) or placebo (saline) at a 3:1 ratio in a randomized double-blinded design. Subjects will receive one injection every 3 weeks until they receive 4 injections. Then, subjects will receive one injection every 3 months until they receive a total of 7 injections. Subjects will have 2 more visits approximately 6 months apart after the last injection. Immunological assessment T-cell repertoire analysis and by fluorescent activated cell sorter analysis (FACS) will be made at 4 time points (Visits 1, 5, 7, and 8). Stool and oral wash samples will be collected at the Screening Visit, Visit 5, Visit 7 and Visit 8 for microbiome diversity analysis.