anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
The invention relates to a veterinary medicine, in particular to a medicine composition for preventing and treating the laying hen fatty liver syndrome and a preparation method thereof. The medicine composition is prepared from traditional Chinese medicine components and western medicine components according to the weight ratio of 2:1. The traditional Chinese medicine components include, by weight, 25-35 parts of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 18-22 parts of Schisandrachinensls (Turcz.) Baill, 8-12 parts of radix angelica sinensis, 8-12 parts of radix astragali, 8-12 parts of radix bupleuri, 8-12 parts of radix isatidis and 8-12 parts of liquorice roots. The western medicine components include, by weight, 80-120 parts of choline chloride, 100-150 parts of methionine, 1.8-2.2 parts of vitamin E, 0.001-0.0015 part of vitamin B, 80-120 parts of inositol and 150-200 parts of glucose. Western medicine compounds and traditional Chinese medicine such as Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae are used in cooperation, and the treatment effect is improved.
Xenotransplantable porcine islet preparations capable of producing porcine insulin in a suitable mammal are prepared from the pancreas of piglets at or near full term gestation. The method comprises harvesting the pancreas of piglets that are from -7 to +10 days full term gestation.  A culture of the pancreatic b islet cells is prepared from the harvested pancreas in a supportive mammalian albumin, free of non-human microbiological agents.  Simultaneously or after the preparation of the culture pancreatic b islet cells are extracted from the culture of the harvested pancreas.  The extraction is performed using a collagenase selected from purified human collagenase or purified porcine collagenase.  At some stage of the method the islets are treated with nicotinamide. Further more after extraction the islets can be encapsulated with a biocompatible xenotransplantable material that is glucose and insulin porous.
Dementia is characterized by a decline in memory and thinking that is significant enough to impair function in activities of daily living. Patients seen in dementia specialty clinics are highly heterogenous with a variety of different symptoms that progress at different rates. Recent research has focused on finding data-driven subtypes for revealing new insights into dementia's underlying heterogeneity, rather than assuming that the cohort is homogenous. However, current studies on dementia subtyping have the following limitations: (i) focusing on AD-related dementia only and not examining heterogeneity within dementia as a whole, (ii) using only cross-sectional baseline visit information for clustering and (iii) predominantly relying on expensive imaging biomarkers as features for clustering. In this study, we seek to overcome such limitations, using a data-driven unsupervised clustering algorithm named SillyPutty, in combination with hierarchical clustering on cognitive assessment scores to estimate subtypes within a real-world clinical dementia cohort. We use a longitudinal patient data set for our clustering analysis, instead of relying only on baseline visits, allowing us to explore the ongoing temporal relationship between subtypes and disease progression over time. Results showed that subtypes with very mild or mild dementia were more heterogenous in their cognitive profiles and risk of disease progression.
The invention discloses an American cockroach medicinal composition for curing oral ulcers. The medicinal composition is mainly prepared from an active ingredient mixture prepared by mixing an American cockroach extract and metronidazole. The weight part ratio of the American cockroach extract to the metronidazole is equal to 0.8-1. 2: 0.1-0.8. A preparation method of the American cockroach medicinal composition for curing the oral ulcers comprises the following steps of: preparing the American cockroach extract, mixing active ingredients, and preparing medicaments. The medicinal composition has simple preparation method, fully exerts effects of the American cockroach extract, and effectively improves curative effects on oral ulcer diseases.
Two-year carcinogenicity studies were conducted in mice at oral relugolix doses up to 100 mg/kg/day and in rats at doses up to 600 mg/kg/day. Relugolix was not carcinogenic in mice or rats at exposures up to approximately 75 or 224 times, respectively, the human exposure at the recommended dose of 120 mg daily based on AUC. 

Relugolix was not mutagenic in the in vitro bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay or clastogenic in the in vitro chromosomal aberration assay in Chinese hamster lung cells or the in vivo rat bone marrow micronucleus assay. 

In human GnRH-receptor knock-in male mice, oral administration of relugolix decreased prostate and seminal vesicle weights at doses ≥ 3 mg/kg twice daily for 28 days. The effects of relugolix were reversible, except for testis weight, which did not fully recover within 28 days after drug withdrawal. In a 39-week repeat-dose toxicity study in monkeys, there were no significant effects on male reproductive organs at oral relugolix doses up to 50 mg/kg/day (approximately 53 times the human exposure at the recommended dose of 120 mg daily based on AUC).
Placebo will be administered every 12 hours for a total five doses. Patients will be followed for a total of 6 months.
The control group didn't receive the intervention program, instead they received a lesson on healthy nutrition. The control group will complete the same self-report questionnaire as the intervention group at baseline, conclusion and 3 months after program conclusion.
All patients scheduled to undergo percutaneous coronary interventions will be screened for inclusion into the study. Informed consent will be obtained and patients will be randomized to the placement of either Angioseal or a Starclose vascular closure device to achieve hemostasis after the PCI procedure. The randomization will take place after a femoral angiogram has confirmed the suitability of the femoral artery for placement of arterial closure device. All patients will be monitored for bleeding or hematoma formation for twelve hours after the procedure. Patients will be ambulated at two hours after placement of the arterial closure device. A complete blood count and a vascular ultrasound will be performed in all patients before discharge to assess blood loss and detect vascular complications such as hematoma, arteriovenous fistula or femoral artery pseudoaneurysm. A written quality of life survey will be completed before discharge and at four weeks. A nursing survey will be completed by the nursing staff to determine nurse-sensitive outcomes and nurse resource utilization.
This is a retrospective analysis of a treatment approach designed to increase enteral protein intake in critically ill surgical patients. The study investigators recently developed guidelines aimed to improve early enteral protein delivery in critically ill patients. The guidelines were tested for 6 months; applying it to 53 patients (April to September, 2016) in order to determine its safety and effectiveness. All subjects were admitted to the surgical intensive care unit and identified by one of the investigators as being appropriate for protein supplementation. The guidelines required that patients were: 1. Deemed ready to start enteral nutritional support by the attending intensivist within 72 hours of admission to the intensive care unit, 2. No contraindications to full enteral support, 3. No history of chronic liver disease, 4. Serum creatinine \<2.0 mg/dl.

In order to compare biochemical markers of nutritional support, the investigators used the electronic medical record to identify all patients admitted to the surgical intensive care unit who were in the ICU long enough to undergo testing of 24 hour urine nitrogen excretion from January to December 2016.8 As part of standard clinical practice, measurement of urine nitrogen excretion is performed in patients who are in the ICU and receiving nutritional support for more than one week. In addition to measuring TUN, the investigators also monitor the response to nutritional support and recovery from critical illness using serum transthyretin (also known as prealbumin).

This review resulted in a cohort of 118 patients who underwent at least one TUN measurement. Of these, 27 received early protein supplementation and 91 did not and these provide the basis for the comparisons described below. We wanted to measure the effect of early supplemental protein treatment on nitrogen excretion and on serum transthyretin concentrations as the patients recovered. We therefore, compared nitrogen excretion and serum transthyretin between those who received early supplementation and those who did not.
It is not known whether clindamycin is excreted in human breast milk following use of Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution. Clindamycin has been reported to appear in human breast milk in ranges from <0.5 to 3.8 µg/mL following systemic use. Clindamycin has the potential to cause adverse effects on the breastfed infant's gastrointestinal flora. If oral or intravenous clindamycin is required by a nursing mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding, but an alternate drug may be preferred. Monitor the infant for possible adverse effects on the gastrointestinal flora, such as diarrhea, candidiasis (thrush, diaper rash) or rarely, blood in the stool indicating possible antibiotic-associated colitis.

The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for clindamycin and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from clindamycin or from the underlying maternal condition.
Care Consultation + Counseling (CC+C): is consistent with the original CC protocol in that the therapist partners with each dyad in a patient-centered way to prioritize unmet needs as identified during the CC initial assessment. Once this phase has been completed, typically within the first 2 sessions, the CC+C therapist will determine when to initiate counseling sessions targeting 8-10 domains of potential distress (grief, hostility, sexual intimacy, etc.). The counseling component of the CC+C intervention incorporates elements of existing manualized interventions that have been tailored for this population and follow a cognitive behavioral therapy framework.
PURPOSE: A cosmetic composition containing natural product extract is provided to relieve atopic dermatitis and skin trouble and to enhance moisturizing. CONSTITUTION: A cosmetic composition for relieving atopic dermatitis contains Torreya nucifera extract as an active ingredient. The cosmetic composition additionally contains extract of Duchesnea chrysantha, Centella asiatica Urbain, and Hizikia fusiforme. The cosmetic composition further contains extract of green tea, Houttunynia cordata, Artemisia princeps var. orientalis, and Ecklonia cava. A cosmetic composition for removing dead cells contains the extract as an active ingredient. The cosmetic composition is manufactured in the form of a lotion, essence, cream, pack, gel, ointment, patch, or spray.
This arm will maintain usual activities for 12 weeks. After the week 12 psychometric and MRI assessment, this arm will receive PBM, delivered with the Vielight Gamma device, once every other day (e.g., Mon, Wed, Fri) for 20 minutes (the device automatically shuts itself off after 20 minutes) for 12 weeks.
IMPORTANCE: Racial and ethnic disparities exist in urogynecologic surgery; however, literature identifying specific disparities after sling operations for stress incontinence are limited.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate racial and ethnic disparities in surgical complications within 30 days of midurethral sling operations.
STUDY DESIGN: This retrospective cohort study identified women who underwent an isolated midurethral sling operation between 2014 and 2021 using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Women were stratified by racial and ethnic category to assess the primary outcome, 30-day surgical complications, and the secondary outcome, comparison of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
RESULTS: There were 20,066 patients included. Mean age and body mass index were 53.9 years and 30.8, respectively. More Black or African American women had diabetes and hypertension, and more American Indian or Alaska Native women used tobacco. The only difference in 30-day complications was stroke/cerebrovascular accident, which occurred in only 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander patient (0.1%, P < 0.0001). The most frequent complication was UTI (3.3%). Black or African American women were significantly less likely to have a diagnosis of UTI than non-Hispanic White (P = 0.04), Hispanic White (P = 0.03), and American Indian or Alaska Native women (P = 0.04).
CONCLUSIONS: Surgical complications within 30 days of sling operations are rare. No clinically significant racial and ethnic differences in serious complications were observed. Urinary tract infection diagnoses were lower among Black or African American women than in non-Hispanic White, Hispanic White, and American Indian or Alaska Native women despite a greater comorbidity burden. No known biologic reason exists to explain lower UTI rates in this population; therefore, this finding may represent a disparity in diagnosis and treatment.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a common malignant tumor of the head and neck. Its pathogenesis is complicated and needs further investigation. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression and clinical significance of WWP1 in NPC. Bioinformatics approaches were used to evaluate the expression and functions of WWP1 in NPC. WWP1 protein expression was then detected by immunohistochemistry on a tissue microarray in an NPC cohort and its association with clinical features and prognosis was determined. In addition, WWP1 expression was knocked down in NPC cells using RNA interference, and their colony formation and invasion abilities were assessed. A total of 25 genes closely related to WWP1, which may be enriched in different pathways, were filtered out. WWP1 expression was significantly higher in NPC cells than in normal controls. High WWP1 expression was correlated with lymph node metastasis, tumor recurrence, clinical stage and poor prognosis. Knockdown of WWP1 resulted in attenuated proliferation and invasion of NPC cells. The results suggest that WWP1 may serve as a novel biomarker and prognostic factor for NPC and a potential therapeutic target worthy of further investigation.
Long-duration spaceflight (LDSF) is associated with unique hazards and linked with numerous human health risks including Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS). The proposed mechanisms for SANS include microgravity induced cephalad fluid shift and increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP). SANS is a disorder seen only after LDSF and has no direct terrestrial pathologic counterpart as the zero G environment cannot be completely replicated on Earth. Head-down tilt, bed rest studies however have been used as a terrestrial analog and produce the cephalad fluid shift. Some proposed countermeasures for SANS include vasoconstrictive thigh cuffs and lower body negative pressure. Another potential researched countermeasure is the impedance threshold device (ITD) which can reduce ICP. We review the mechanisms of the ITD and its potential use as a countermeasure for SANS.
Neuropathic pain, which refers to pain caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory system, represents a wide variety of peripheral or central disorders. Treating neuropathic pain is quite demanding, primarily because of its intricate underlying etiological mechanisms. The central nervous system relies on microglia to maintain balance, as they are associated with serving primary immune responses in the brain next to cell communication. Ferroptosis, driven by phospholipid peroxidation and regulated by iron, is a vital mechanism of cell death regulation. Neuroinflammation can be triggered by ferroptosis in microglia, which contributes to the release of inflammatory cytokines. Conversely, neuroinflammation can induce iron accumulation in microglia, resulting in microglial ferroptosis. Accumulating evidence suggests that neuroinflammation, characterized by glial cell activation and the release of inflammatory substances, significantly exacerbates the development of neuropathic pain. By inhibiting microglial ferroptosis, it may be possible to prevent neuroinflammation and subsequently alleviate neuropathic pain. The activation of the homopentameric α7 subtype of the neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) has the potential to suppress microglial activation, transitioning M1 microglia to an M2 phenotype, facilitating the release of anti-inflammatory factors, and ultimately reducing neuropathic pain. Recent years have witnessed a growing recognition of the regulatory role of α7nAChR in ferroptosis, which could be a potential target for treating neuropathic pain. This review summarizes the mechanisms related to α7nAChR and the progress of ferroptosis in neuropathic pain according to recent research. Such an exploration will help to elucidate the relationship between α7nAChR, ferroptosis, and neuroinflammation and provide new insights into neuropathic pain management.
The present invention relates to a conjugate comprising a saponin covalently linked to a ligand of ASGPR comprising at least one GalNAc moiety and comprising an oligonucleotide covalently linked to the saponin and the ligand of ASGPR. Furthermore, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the conjugates of the invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition of the present invention for use as a medicament. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition of the invention for use in the treatment or prevention of a disease or health problem in which the expression product involves, for example, the following genes: apoB, HSP17, TTR, PCSK9, ALAS1, AT3, GO, CC5, X gene of HBV, S gene of HBV, AAT and LDH, and for use in the treatment or prevention of: such as cancer, infectious disease, viral infection, hypercholesterolemia, primary hyperoxaluria, hemophilia a, hemophilia B, AAT-associated liver disease, acute hepatic porphyria, TTR amyloidosis, complement-mediated disease, hepatitis b infection, or autoimmune disease. The invention also relates to a method for producing the oligonucleotide conjugates of the invention. Finally, the invention relates to an in vitro or ex vivo method for transferring the conjugate of the invention from the outside of a cell into said cell.
PURPOSE: Resection of pediatric osteosarcoma in the extremities with soft tissue involvement presents surgical challenges due to difficult visualization and palpation of the tumor. Therefore, an adequate image-guided surgery (IGS) system is required for more accurate tumor resection. The use of a 3D model in combination with intraoperative tracked ultrasound (iUS) may enhance surgical decision making. This study evaluates the clinical feasibility of iUS as a surgical tool using a porcine cadaver model.
METHODS: First, a 3D model of the porcine lower limb was created based on preoperative scans. Second, the bone surface of the tibia was automatically detected with an iUS by a sweep on the skin. The bone surface of the preoperative 3D model was then matched with the bone surface detected by the iUS. Ten artificial targets were used to calculate the target registration error (TRE). Intraoperative performance of iUS IGS was evaluated by six pediatric surgeons and two pediatric oncologic orthopedists. Finally, user experience was assessed with a post-procedural questionnaire.
RESULTS: Eight registration procedures were performed with a mean TRE of 6.78 ± 1.33 mm. The surgeons agreed about the willingness for clinical implementation in their current clinical practice. They mentioned the additional clinical value of iUS in combination with the 3D model for the localization of the soft tissue components of the tumor. The concept of the proposed IGS system is considered feasible by the clinical panel, but the large TRE and degree of automation need to be addressed in further work.
CONCLUSION: The participating pediatric surgeons and orthopedists were convinced of the clinical value of the interaction between the iUS and the 3D model. Further research is required to improve the surgical accuracy and degree of automation of iUS-based registration systems for the surgical management of pediatric osteosarcoma.
All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) has emerged as a promising adjunctive treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. However, the mechanism by which ATRA mitigates arthritis remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to explore ATRA alleviation of arthritis and the role of ATRA in regulating intestinal homeostasis. Thus, we established a collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) model in Wistar rats. After 6 weeks of ATRA treatment, the arthritis index of CIA rats decreased, synovial inflammation was alleviated, and the disruption of Th17/Treg differentiation in peripheral blood was reversed. Additionally, the Th17/Treg ratio in the mesenteric lymph nodes decreased and the expression of Foxp3 mRNA increased and that of IL-17 mRNA decreased in the colon and ileum. Microscopically, we observed reduced intestinal inflammation. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that ATRA could repair tight junctions, which was accompanied by an increase in the expression of Claudin-1, Occludin and ZO-1. Moreover, ATRA regulated the composition of the gut microbiota, as was characterized based on the reduced abundance of Desulfobacterota and the increased abundance of Lactobacillus. In conclusion, ATRA demonstrates the potential to alleviate arthritis in CIA rats, which might be correlated with modulating the gut microbiota and regulating the intestinal immune response. Our findings provide novel insights into ATRA-mediated alleviation of arthritis.
Methods for producing dry thermostable inactivated vaccines with improved inactivation/killing without compromising antigenicity are disclosed. The methods provide for microbes to be irradiated with an ionizing radiation dose above 24 kGy without compromising the integrity of useful epitopes. To achieve enhanced inactivation, microorganisms (virions, bacterium, fungi, etc.) are first immobilized in a dry glassy matrix, then subsequently irradiated at elevated radiation dose while immobilized in the glass. Aptamers can be isolated from the inactivated microbes, such as inactivated SARS-COV-2, and modified or developed as therapeutics for neutralizing infectious disease. Additionally, non-neutralizing aptamers can be combined to produce an enhanced vaccine.