anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
This is a Phase I randomized, controlled, double-blinded dose escalation study to examine toxicity, dose and immune response of an HIV plasmid DNA vaccine. The vector used in this study has been optimized for improved safety, expression and immunogenicity. We hypothesize that this vaccine will elicit immune responses to HIV. All work will be conducted at the National Institutes of Health.

Healthy, HIV-negative volunteers will be recruited and pre-screened to confirm that they meet all of the eligibility requirements for participation. Educational materials on DNA vaccines will be reviewed with and provided to participants before enrollment into the study. There will be 3 groups of 7 volunteers. Each group will receive a constant dose of the vaccine pGag(del fs)Pol delta PR delta RT delta IN/h (5 people) or a phosphate buffered saline (PBS) control (2 people) by intramuscular inoculation. Once safety has been established, successive groups will receive a higher dose. Study groups will receive three immunizations containing either 0.5 mg (Group 1), 1.5 mg (Group 2), or 4.0 mg (Group 3) of a DNA vaccine. Dose escalation will be initiated 5 weeks after the last volunteer in the previous dose group receives their first inoculation, providing there are no significant toxicities.

Vaccine-related adverse reactions will be evaluated at scheduled study visits and by study participant report. Immune response will be evaluated as described in Appendix II. Specimens to evaluate immunogenicity will be taken at baseline, and at the time points indicated in Appendix VIII. Unless contraindicated, subsequent inoculations using repeat plasmid vaccinations will be given 28 and 56 days after the first vaccinations. The estimated duration for each volunteer to complete immunizations and follow-up is 12 months.
Comparison Group: Usual care enhanced with primary midwife. Women in the comparison group (n=118) will receive the standard individual consult visit with a perinatologist and then, if they return to midwifery care, have one consistent midwife (primary midwife) for the majority of remaining prenatal care.
Subjects randomized to ST-LVR will receive clinic-based low vision optometry, in addition to 6 in-home Supportive Therapy (ST) sessions. ST is a placebo condition that controls for the attention that subjects in the active treatment arm will receive.
Mental health conditions are common among children with congenital heart disease (CHD) and are strongly associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, as well as lower quality of life. Despite increasing awareness, the mental health needs of children with CHD remain largely unmet, especially among those from historically marginalized and underserved communities. To address this gap, this study will test, for the first time in CHD, a virtually-delivered, group-based psychological intervention, called Tuning in to Kids, designed to teach parents how to help their children understand, regulate, and manage their emotions. The intervention includes six, 90-minute, weekly, online group sessions and two 'booster' sessions, coupled with educational resources and home practice activities to improve parent-child interactions, and enhance child emotional and behavioral functioning. Each group is facilitated by two qualified health professionals who are trained in, and certified to deliver, the Tuning in to Kids intervention. In this pilot randomized controlled trial, we will enroll 40 parents (or other primary caregivers) of children aged 3 or 6 years with CHD who underwent surgical intervention in infancy. The primary aim of this study is to assess intervention acceptability and feasibility, and the results generated will directly inform the design of, and provide preliminary data for, a multicenter efficacy trial to examine short- and longer-term intervention effects.
Participants were treated with alglucosidase alfa 20 mg/kg every week for 52 weeks. This was the 'frequent dose' arm.
Nephrotoxicity characterized by a delayed onset of gradual increases in serum creatinine and decreases in serum phosphorus was historically shown to be the treatment-limiting toxicity of adefovir dipivoxil therapy at substantially higher doses in HIV-infected patients (60 and 120 mg daily) and in chronic hepatitis B patients (30 mg daily). Chronic administration of HEPSERA (10 mg once daily) may result in delayed nephrotoxicity. The overall risk of nephrotoxicity in patients with adequate renal function is low. However, this is of special importance in patients at risk of or having underlying renal dysfunction and patients taking concomitant nephrotoxic agents such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus, aminoglycosides, vancomycin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. It is recommended that creatinine clearance is calculated in all patients prior to initiating therapy with HEPSERA.

It is important to monitor renal function for all patients during treatment with HEPSERA, particularly for those with pre-existing or other risks for renal impairment. Patients with renal insufficiency at baseline or during treatment may require dose adjustment [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. The risks and benefits of HEPSERA treatment should be carefully evaluated prior to discontinuing HEPSERA in a patient with treatment-emergent nephrotoxicity. 

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Pediatric Patients

The efficacy and safety of HEPSERA have not been studied in patients less than 18 years of age with different degrees of renal impairment and no data are available to make dosage recommendations in these patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Caution should be exercised when prescribing HEPSERA to adolescents with underlying renal dysfunction, and renal function in these patients should be closely monitored.
AMPHOTEC is active in vitro against Aspergillus and Candida species. One hundred and twelve clinical isolates of four different Aspergillus species and 88 clinical isolates of five different Candida species were tested, with a majority of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) < 1 μg/mL. AMPHOTEC is also active in vitro against other fungi. In vitro, AMPHOTEC is fungistatic or fungicidal, depending upon the concentration of the drug and the susceptibility of the fungal organism. However, standardized techniques for susceptibility testing for antifungal agents have not been established, and results of susceptibility studies do not necessarily correlate with clinical outcome. 

AMPHOTEC is active in murine models against Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans, Coccidioides immitis and Cryptococcus neoformans, and in an immunosuppressed rabbit model of aspergillosis in which endpoints were prolonged survival of infected animals and clearance of microorganisms from target organ(s). AMPHOTEC also was active in a hamster model of visceral leishmaniasis, a disease caused by infection of macrophages of the mononuclear phagocytic system by a protozoal parasite of the genus Leishmania. In this hamster model the endpoints were also prolonged survival of infected animals and clearance of microorganisms from target organ(s).
After performed the block, sensory and motor block assessments will be carried out by blinded observer every 5 min after needle removal for 30 min in the regions of the radial, median, ulnar, and musculocutaneous nerves of the forearm. Skin temperature measurements will be performed from both the anesthetized side and the contralateral arm before the procedure and every 5 min for 30 min by a blinded observer. Before the block, the color changing nail polish will be applied to all hand nails of the patient. An independent observer will photograph the reaction of the nail polish (i.e. color change) in both hands immediately after application of nail polish and at two minute intervals for 30 min after performing the block. Two blinded observers were reviewed the digital photographs. They were asked to compare the colors of nail polish in both hands and to score the difference based on a three-point scale (0: absolutely no difference, 1: I am not sure, 2: indisputable difference)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, delirium became a major complication that worsened patient outcomes. However, the factors influencing the severity of delirium in patients with COVID-19 have not been determined. We conducted this study to detect influencing factors associated with subtypes of delirium in patients with COVID-19. We included 1774 adult inpatients with COVID-19 from January to February 2023 at 7 sites in China. And used the 3 min Confusion Assessment Method and the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale for site assessment to identify and classify subtypes of delirium. Laboratory data were obtained from the Hospital Information System. After multivariate analysis, hypoactive delirium was significantly associated with age, the serum albumin concentration, frailty and sarcopenia, and health and nutritional status. Mixed delirium was significantly associated with age, D-dimer level, sarcopenia, health status and nutritional status. Additionally, hyperactive delirium was significantly associated with age, procalcitonin levels, frailty status and health status. Our findings suggest that poor nutritional status and low serum albumin concentration can help detect patients at high risk of developing hypoactive and mixed delirium. Additionally, clinical staff should pay more attention to patients with inflammatory conditions to assess and detect delirium because many influencing factors are involved in the common pathological mechanism of inflammation.
Procedure 1: 5-day induction with increasing doses of oral naltrexone. Participants will receive XR-NTX on day five together with buprenorphine, and will continue receiving buprenorphine for 4 weeks until they receive 2nd XR-NTX dose.
Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency is a widely under recognized autosomal codominant condition caused by genetic mutations in the SERPINA 1 gene, which encodes for alpha 1 antitrypsin (AAT), a serine protease inhibitor. The SERPINA 1 gene contains 120 variants and mutations in the gene may decrease AAT protein levels or result in dysfunctional proteins. This deficiency leads to unopposed protease activity in tissues, thereby promoting pulmonary and hepatic disease. The most common genotype associated with pulmonary disease is the ZZ genotype, and the most frequent pulmonary manifestation is emphysema. Although its pathophysiology may differ from cigarette smoking related chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, smoking itself can hasten lung decline in alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). The diagnosis of AATD is made through AAT protein testing along with genotyping. AATD patients with obstructive airflow limitation may qualify for intravenous augmentation with AAT. However, there is ongoing research to allow for earlier detection and treatment. This review describes in general terms the genetic mechanisms of AATD; its pathogenesis and the impact of cigarette smoke; and its clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. We hope to stimulate research in the field, but mostly we wish to enhance awareness to promote early diagnosis and treatment in those eligible for intervention.
Participants will complete one-on-one sessions a target matching proprioceptive training protocol using their upper and lower limbs. For the upper limb target-reaching task, participants will be seated in front of a surface marked with ten targets. They will first visualize a specified target, then blindfolded and asked to reach towards that target with the blindfold on. The blindfold will then be removed allowing participants to view their performance relative to the target. This task will be repeated for the remaining targets on both sides and for both upper and lower limbs. Participants will complete a total of eight one-hour sessions over 4 weeks.
Nutraceutical interventions supporting microbiota and eliciting clinical improvements in metabolic diseases have grown significantly. Chronic stress, gut dysbiosis, and metainflammation have emerged as key factors intertwined with sleep disorders, consequently exacerbating the decline in quality of life. This study aimed to assess the effects of two nutraceutical formulations containing prebiotics (fructooligosaccharides (FOS), galactooligosaccharides (GOS), yeast β-glucans), minerals (Mg, Se, Zn), and the herbal medicine Silybum marianum L. Gaertn., Asteraceae (Milk thistle or Silymarin). These formulations, namely NSupple (without silymarin) and NSupple_Silybum (with silymarin) were tested over 180 days in overweight/obese volunteers from Brazil's southeastern region. We accessed fecal gut microbiota by partial 16S rRNA sequences; cytokines expression by CBA; anthropometrics, quality of life and sleep, as well as metabolic and hormonal parameters, at baseline (T0) and 180 days (T180) post-supplementation. Results demonstrated gut microbiota reshaping at phyla, genera, and species level post-supplementation. The Bacteroidetes phylum, Bacteroides, and Prevotella genera were positively modulated especially in the NSupple_Silybum group. Gut microbiota modulation was associated with improved sleep patterns, quality-of-life perception, cytokines expression, and anthropometric parameters post-supplementation. Our findings suggest that the nutraceutical blends positively enhance cardiometabolic and inflammatory markers. Particularly, NSupple_Silybum modulated microbiota composition, underscoring its potential significance in ameliorating metabolic dysregulation. Clinical trial registry number: NCT04810572. 23/03/2021.
Elevated concentrations of TNFα have been found in involved tissues and fluids of patients with RA, CD, UC, AS, PsA, and Ps. In RA, treatment with REMICADE reduced infiltration of inflammatory cells into inflamed areas of the joint as well as expression of molecules mediating cellular adhesion [E-selectin, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1)], chemoattraction [IL-8 and monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP-1)] and tissue degradation [matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 1 and 3]. In CD, treatment with REMICADE reduced infiltration of inflammatory cells and TNFα production in inflamed areas of the intestine, and reduced the proportion of mononuclear cells from the lamina propria able to express TNFα and interferon. After treatment with REMICADE, patients with RA or CD exhibited decreased levels of serum IL-6 and C-reactive protein (CRP) compared to baseline. Peripheral blood lymphocytes from REMICADE-treated patients showed no significant decrease in number or in proliferative responses to in vitro mitogenic stimulation when compared to cells from untreated patients. In PsA, treatment with REMICADE resulted in a reduction in the number of T-cells and blood vessels in the synovium and psoriatic skin lesions as well as a reduction of macrophages in the synovium. In Ps, REMICADE treatment may reduce the epidermal thickness and infiltration of inflammatory cells. The relationship between these pharmacodynamic activities and the mechanism(s) by which REMICADE exerts its clinical effects is unknown.
PURPOSE: A novel Enterococcus faecalis CRNB-A3(KCTC 11930 BP) strain with saponin decomposition ability is provided to prepare ginseng and red ginseng fermentations with new efficacy. CONSTITUTION: An Enterococcus faecalis CRNB-A3(KCTC 11930 BP) strain has a saponin converting ability. Saponin Rb2 is converted into other ginsenoside using the strain. Ginseng is fermented by inserting the strain and fermenting at 20-50 Deg. C. for 20-120 hours. A health functional food contains the fermented ginseng as a raw material. The health functional food is manufactured in the form of a liquid phase formulation, candy, gum, paste, snack, and powder. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating inflammation, allergy, cancer, impotency, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thrombosis, and aging contains the fermented ginseng.
A role for substance P has been proposed in musculoskeletal fibrosis, with effects mediated through transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ). We examined the in vitro effects of substance P on proliferation, collagen secretion, and collagen deposition in rat primary dermal fibroblasts cultured in medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum, with or without TGFβ. In six-day cultures, substance P increased cell proliferation at concentrations from 0.0002 to 100 nM. TGFβ increased proliferation at concentrations from 0.0002 to 2 pg/mL, although higher concentrations inhibited proliferation. Substance P treatment alone at concentrations of 100, 0.2, and 0.00002 nM did not increase collagen deposition per cell, yet when combined with TGFβ (5 ng/mL), increased collagen deposition compared to TGFβ treatment alone. Substance P treatment (100 nM) also increased smooth muscle actin (SMA) expression at 72 h of culture at a level similar to 5 ng/mL of TGFβ; only TGFβ increased SMA at 48 h of culture. Thus, substance P may play a role in potentiating matrix deposition in vivo when combined with TGFβ, although this potentiation may be dependent on the concentration of each factor. Treatments targeting substance P may be a viable strategy for treating fibrosis where both substance P and TGFβ play roles.
METADATE CD is contraindicated in patients with:

  * known hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or other component of METADATE CD. Angioedema has been reported in patients treated with METADATE CD. Anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with other methylphenidate products [see Adverse Reactions (6)].
  * Concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or within 14 days following discontinuation of treatment with an MAOI, because of the risk of hypertensive crisis [see Drug Interactions (7)].
  * METADATE CD contains sucrose. Therefore, patients with hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
The invention discloses a kind of stomach tonifying oral liquor and the manufacturing technique. Wulingzhi, zhuru, corydalis tuber, muxiang, the fruit of Chinese magnoliavine liquorice, wheat ginseng, the root of straight area crushed into powder, they are filtered, blended, marinated by vinegar for 8 days. Then they are steamed separated with water for an hour. They are cooled and filtered. Monose pulp are put in, adding water and blending, finally they are filtered. The invention is convenient, it has prominent effect and no toxic side effect, and it is economical and practical. It has functions of warming the stomach, supplementing the vital energy and alleviating pain. It applies to stomach jumble, stomachache, mouth parched and xerosis.
Manifestations of chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride overdosage include somnolence, confusion, coma and diminished reflexes. Respiration, pulse and blood pressure should be monitored, as in all cases of drug overdosage, although, in general, these effects have been minimal following chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride overdosage.

While the signs and symptoms of Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride and Clidinium Bromide overdosage may be produced by either of its components, usually such symptoms will be overshadowed by the anticholinergic actions of clidinium bromide. The symptoms of overdosage of clidinium bromide are excessive dryness of mouth, blurring of vision, urinary hesitancy and constipation.

General supportive measures should be employed, along with immediate gastric lavage. Administer physostigmine 0.5 to 2 mg at a rate of no more than 1 mg per minute. This may be repeated in 1 to 4 mg doses if arrhythmias, convulsions or deep coma recur. Intravenous fluids should be administered and an adequate airway maintained. Hypotension may be combated by the use of levarterenol or metaraminol. Methylphenidate or caffeine and sodium benzoate may be given to combat CNS-depressive effects. Dialysis is of limited value. Should excitation occur, barbiturates should not be used. As with the management of intentional overdosage with any drug, it should be borne in mind that multiple agents may have been ingested.

Withdrawal symptoms of the barbiturate type have occurred after the discontinuation of benzodiazepines (see DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE).
Neuroinflammation is a common component of neurological disorders. In the gut-brain-immune axis, bacteria and their metabolites are now thought to play a role in the modulation of the nervous and immune systems which may impact neuroinflammation. In this respect, commensal bacteria of humans have recently been shown to produce metabolites that mimic endogenous G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) ligands. To date, it has not been established whether plant commensal bacteria, which may be ingested by animals including humans, can impact the gut-brain-immune axis via GPCR agonism. We screened an isopropanol (IPA) extract of the plant commensal Bacillus velezensis ADS024, a non-engrafting live biotherapeutic product (LBP) with anti-inflammatory properties isolated from human feces, against a panel of 168 GPCRs and identified strong agonism of the lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) receptor LPA3. The ADS024 IPA extracted material (ADS024-IPA) did not agonize LPA2, and only very weakly agonized LPA1. The agonism of LPA3 was inhibited by the reversible LPA1/3 antagonist Ki16425. ADS024-IPA signaled downstream of LPA3 through G-protein-induced calcium release, recruitment of β-arrestin, and recruitment of the neurodegeneration-associated proteins 14-3-3γ, ε and ζ but did not recruit the β isoform. Since LPA3 agonism was previously indirectly implicated in the reduction of pathology in models of Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) by use of the nonselective antagonist Ki16425, and since we identified an LPA3-specific agonist within ADS024, we sought to examine whether LPA3 might indeed be part of a broad underlying mechanism to control neuroinflammation. We tested oral treatment of ADS024 in multiple models of neuroinflammatory diseases using three models of PD, two models of MS, and a model each of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease (HD), and chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). ADS024 treatment improved model-specific functional effects including improvements in motor movement, breathing and swallowing, and allodynia suggesting that ADS024 treatment impacted a universal underlying neuroinflammatory mechanism regardless of the initiating cause of disease. We used the MOG-EAE mouse model to examine early events after disease initiation and found that ADS024 attenuated the increase in circulating lymphocytes and changes in neutrophil subtypes, and ADS024 attenuated the early loss of cell-surface LPA3 receptor expression on circulating white blood cells. ADS024 efficacy was partially inhibited by Ki16425 in vivo suggesting LPA3 may be part of its mechanism. Altogether, these data suggest that ADS024 and its LPA3 agonism activity should be investigated further as a possible treatment for diseases with a neuroinflammatory component.