anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Cerebral blood volume mapping can characterize hemodynamic changes within brain tissue, particularly after stroke. This study aims to quantify blood volume changes in the perihematomal parenchyma and pericavity parenchyma after minimally invasive intracerebral hemorrhage evacuation (MIS for ICH). Thirty-two patients underwent MIS for ICH with pre- and post-operative CT imaging and intraoperative perfusion imaging (DynaCT PBV Neuro, Artis Q, Siemens). The pre-operative and post-operative CT scans were segmented using ITK-SNAP software to calculate hematoma volumes and to delineate the pericavity tissue. Helical CT segmentations were registered to cone beam CT data using elastix software. Mean blood volumes were computed inside subvolumes by dilating the segmentations at increasing distances from the lesion. Pre-operative perihematomal blood volumes and post-operative pericavity blood volumes (PBV) were compared. In 27 patients with complete imaging, post-operative PBV significantly increased within the 6-mm pericavity region after MIS for ICH. The mean relative PBV increased by 21.6 and 9.1% at 3 mm and 6 mm, respectively (P = 0.001 and 0.016, respectively). At the 9-mm pericavity region, there was a 2.83% increase in mean relative PBV, though no longer statistically significant. PBV analysis demonstrated a significant increase in pericavity cerebral blood volume after minimally invasive ICH evacuation to a distance of 6 mm from the border of the lesion.
Eight subjects will be enrolled in an open-label manner and will receive a daily dose of C16G2 Varnish application over 3 days followed by 14 doses of C16G2 Strip administered over 7 days. Following the three C16G2 Varnish applications, each subject will receive 7 days of AM and PM dosing with C16G2 Strip.
Increased antigenicity of a membrane-bound polypeptide produced from a plant is provided in a process in which extraction of the polypeptide or other compounds from the plant is such that phospholipids are associated with the polypeptide. Reducing fat by supercritical fluid extraction increases antigenicity of such plant-produced membrane-bound polypeptides. Methods and means of producing such membrane-bound polypeptides are provided. Methods to produce a protective response in animals are provided by administering to the animal the membrane-bound polypeptide. Binding of antibody specific to the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased. The process provides for increased preferred formation of the membrane-bound polypeptide. Stability of the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased when the plant material is defatted.
BACKGROUND: Economic sanctions aim to exert pressure on political and economic foundations. Hypothesizing that sanctions might affect various aspects of population health, this study, as a component of a broader investigation to ascertain the trend effects of sanctions on selected health outcomes in Iran, seeks to explore the experiences of Iranian citizens associated with the imposed sanctions.
METHODS: This is a qualitative study. We conducted 31 semi-structured interviews with randomly selected patients diagnosed with at least one chronic and rare disease from diverse backgrounds across four provinces in Iran. We analyzed data using an inductive content analysis approach, facilitated by the MAXQDA10 software.
RESULTS: We identified three primary themes: direct effects, side effects, and coping strategies. The immediate effects were perceived to be manifested through the restriction of healthcare service availability and affordability for citizens. The side effects included the economic hardships experienced in individuals' lives and the perceived devastation caused by these difficulties. Some coping mechanisms adopted by patients or their families/relatives included prioritizing comorbidities, prioritizing health needs within families with multiple ill members, and readjusting health/illness requirements in light of daily living needs.
CONCLUSION: In addition to the inherent burden of their illness, patients faced substantial healthcare costs as a result of sanctions, restricted access to medications, and availability of low-quality medications. We advocate considering these challenges within the healthcare system resilience framework as a crucial first step for policymakers, aiming to determine actionable measures and mitigate the adverse effects of sanctions on citizens, particularly the most vulnerable groups.
An  in vitro  microfluidic intestine on-chip is described herein that mimics the structure and at least one function of specific areas of the gastrointestinal system  in vivo . In particular, a multicellular, layered, microfluidic intestinal cell culture, which is some embodiments is derived from patient's enteroids-derived cells, is described comprising L cells, allowing for interactions between L cells and gastrointestinal epithelial cells, endothelial cells and immune cells. This  in vitro  microfluidic system can be used for modeling inflammatory gastrointestinal autoimmune tissue,  e.g. , diabetes, obesity, intestinal insufficiency and other inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders. These multicellular-layered microfluidic intestine on-chips further allow for comparisons between types of gastrointestinal tissues,  e.g. , small intestinal duodenum, small intestinal jejunum, small intestinal ileum, large intestinal colon, etc., and between disease states of gastrointestinal tissue, i.e. healthy, pre-disease and diseased areas. Additionally, these microfluidic gut-on-chips allow identification of cells and cellular derived factors driving disease states and drug testing for reducing inflammation.
Observational retrospective cohort of patients consecutively submitted to elective abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery repair at a tertiary academic referral center from south Europe, between January 2009 and December 2015 through open repair. The exclusion criteria were non-elective cases, aortic intervention due to diagnosis other than infrarenal AAA and complex aortic aneurysms such as juxta-renal, thoraco-abdominal or thoracic aneurysms.
Described herein is the finding that the PI3K/Akt and TGF-β pathways act cooperatively to promote squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), such as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). In particular, it was found that conditional deletion of transforming growth factor-β receptor type I (TGFBRl) and phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) in head and neck epithelia of mice led to spontaneous development of SCC in the mice with complete penetrance. Accordingly, provided herein are methods of treating a subject diagnosed with SCC by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of the PDK/Akt pathway and a therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of the TGF-β pathway. Also provided is a method of diagnosing a subject as having SCC, or being susceptible to developing SCC, by detecting the presence or absence of at least one tumor- associated mutation in the TGFBRl gene and at least one tumor-associated mutation in the PTEN gene. Further provided is a method of diagnosing a subject as having SCC, or being susceptible to developing SCC, by detecting expression of TGFBRl and PTEN in a sample obtained from the subject. Pharmaceutical compositions that include an inhibitor of the PDK/Akt pathway and a modulator of the TGF-β pathway, and the use of such pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of SCC, are also provided herein.
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of a 8-week, core stabilization exercise program on respiratory functions, muscle trunk endurance and postural stabilization in individuals taking basic acting education. The respiratory functions were assessed by the spirometer. Trunk muscle endurance was assessed by Fleksor Trunk Endurance Test (FTET), Biering Sorenson Test (BST) and Lateral Bridge Test (LBT). Postural stabilization was evaluated by Flamingo Balance Test (FBT) and Y Balance Test (YBT). The participants were randomly divided into two groups as Exercise Group (EG) and Control Group (CG) . Both people in EG and CG were taken diaphragmatic training program according to BAE. The core stabilization exercise program was administered for EG, twice a week, 45 minutes a day and for a 8-week duration.
BACKGROUND: Myocardial infarction (MI), a representative form of ischemic heart disease, remains a huge burden worldwide. This study aimed to explore whether extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted from hyaluronic acid (HA)-primed induced mesenchymal stem cells (HA-iMSC-EVs) could enhance the cardiac repair after MI.
RESULTS: HA-iMSC-EVs showed typical characteristics for EVs such as morphology, size, and marker proteins expression. Compared with iMSC-EVs, HA-iMSC-EVs showed enhanced tube formation and survival against oxidative stress in endothelial cells, while reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in cardiomyocytes. In THP-1 macrophages, both types of EVs markedly reduced the expression of pro-inflammatory signaling players, whereas HA-iMSC-EVs were more potent in augmenting anti-inflammatory markers. A significant decrease of inflammasome proteins was observed in HA-iMSC-EV-treated THP-1. Further, phospho-SMAD2 as well as fibrosis markers in TGF-β1-stimulated cardiomyocytes were reduced in HA-iMSC-EVs treatment. Proteomic data showed that HA-iMSC-EVs were enriched with multiple pathways including immunity, extracellular matrix organization, angiogenesis, and cell cycle. The localization of HA-iMSC-EVs in myocardium was confirmed after delivery by either intravenous or intramyocardial route, with the latter increased intensity. Echocardiography revealed that intramyocardial HA-iMSC-EVs injections improved cardiac function and reduced adverse cardiac remodeling and necrotic size in MI heart. Histologically, MI hearts receiving HA-iMSC-EVs had increased capillary density and viable myocardium, while showed reduced fibrosis.
CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that HA-iMSC-EVs improve cardiac function by augmenting vessel growth, while reducing ROS generation, inflammation, and fibrosis in MI heart.
Subjects in the treatment group will receive Filgrastim (75mcg/0.3ml, NEUPOGEN®), 10 mic/kg/day, by sc, for 5 continuous days for the first week, rest for 11 weeks. Filgrastim will be given 12-weekly ( 12 weeks/cycle ) for 2 cycles.
1. 2-(3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-N-methyl-N-(6-morpholin-4-yl-4-o-tolyl-pyridin-3-yl)-isobutyramide of the formula 2. A medicament containing the compound according to 1 and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. 3. A medicament according to claim 2 for the treatment of diseases related to the NK-1 receptor. 4. A process for preparing the compound of formula I according to claim 1, which process comprises a) reacting a compound of formula with a compound of formula to obtain a compound of formula and, if desired, converting the compound obtained into a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt. 5. The compound according to claim 1, whenever prepared by a process according to claim 4.
Patients with cancer are a high-risk group in the COVID-19 pandemic. They are already vulnerable to infection because of their underlying illness and often immunosuppressed status, and are at increased risk of developing severe complications from the virus, including intensive care unit admission or even death. In light of this increased risk, many guidelines have been issued, aiming at minimizing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection occurrence and/or gravity. These changes in cancer care could however translate in less efficient or delayed treatments. In this study, we want to detect cancer patients that were exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and acquired an immunity. These patients immune to the SARS-CoV-2 virus are susceptible to receive the standard of care, meaning the most appropriate treatment to manage their cancer. Large-scale serodiagnosis are considered as the solution to progressively relax the current lockdown in France. RDT and ELISA, which were not available until mid-April 2020, will be largely used in the general French population over the coming months, millions of tests have already been ordered by French authorities and companies.

The aim of this study is to control that oncology patients qualified immune by local immunoassay are indeed safe (i.e. have extremely low risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection following a positive local immunoassay test). Of note, several immunoassays (RDT or ELISA) will be used in the participating centers throughout the study. A confirmation of positive cases yielded by these different immunoassays will be performed by a centralized ELISA, in order to minimize the risk of false positive results.
BACKGROUND: Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by CGG repeat expansion of FMR1 gene. Both FXTAS and neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID) belong to polyglycine diseases and present similar clinical, radiological, and pathological features, making it difficult to distinguish these diseases. Reversible encephalitis-like attacks are often observed in NIID. It is unclear whether they are presented in FXTAS and can be used for differential diagnosis of NIID and FXTAS.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 63-year-old Chinese male with late-onset gait disturbance, cognitive decline, and reversible attacks of fever, consciousness impairment, dizziness, vomiting, and urinary incontinence underwent neurological assessment and examinations, including laboratory tests, electroencephalogram test, imaging, skin biopsy, and genetic test. Brain MRI showed T2 hyperintensities in middle cerebellar peduncle and cerebrum, in addition to cerebellar atrophy and DWI hyperintensities along the corticomedullary junction. Lesions in the brainstem were observed. Skin biopsy showed p62-positive intranuclear inclusions. The possibilities of hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis, epileptic seizures, and cerebrovascular attacks were excluded. Genetic analysis revealed CGG repeat expansion in FMR1 gene, and the number of repeats was 111. The patient was finally diagnosed as FXTAS. He received supportive treatment as well as symptomatic treatment during hospitalization. His encephalitic symptoms were completely relieved within one week.
CONCLUSIONS: This is a detailed report of a case of FXTAS with reversible encephalitis-like episodes. This report provides new information for the possible and rare features of FXTAS, highlighting that encephalitis-like episodes are common in polyglycine diseases and unable to be used for differential diagnosis.
Prior to the rapid sequence intubation, patients' gender and height are set on the ventilator. Patients' condition settings are selected depending on the lung condition. The sensors for end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) will be connected. Patients will be connected to this ventilator upon securing the airway. Ventilator setting parameters will be set following the study protocol.
Psychosis-related trauma is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts patients and often leads to an increased reliance on psychiatric nursing services. This study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between cumulative trauma and the severity of psychosis symptoms among patients experiencing psychosis. Utilizing a cross-sectional research design, data were collected from 76 community-dwelling patients recruited. Patients' sociodemographic and clinical data, Cumulative Trauma Measure scores, and psychosis symptom severity scale scores were collected. A significant difference was observed between collective identity trauma and the presence of hallucinations and abnormal psychomotor behavior (Z = 4.1 and 2.69, respectively). Significant differences were also observed between role identity trauma and the presence of delusions and abnormal psychomotor behavior (Z = 3.86 and 2.06, respectively); attachment trauma and the presence of hallucinations, abnormal psychomotor behavior, and mania (Z = 2.16, 2.12, and 2.11, respectively); and survival trauma and the presence of disorganized speech (Z = 2.61). Moreover, there was a significant difference regarding secondary trauma and the presence of hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, abnormal psychomotor behavior, depression, and mania (Z = 4.29, 2.15, 2.11, 2.12, 4.42, and 3.39, respectively). In conclusion, total cumulative trauma explained 44.2 %, 25.8 %, 24.7 %, 16.2 %, 13.6 %, and 13.2 % of the severity of delusion, hallucination, depression, mania, abnormal psychomotor behavior, and disorganized speech, respectively, among patients experiencing psychosis. Implication for nursing practice, by recognizing the nuanced interplay between cumulative trauma and diverse manifestations of psychosis symptoms, nursing professionals can tailor their approaches to provide more holistic and patient-centered care that may significantly contribute to improved patient outcomes and the overall well-being of individuals navigating the complex landscape of psychosis-related trauma.
Disclosed techniques include radiograph analysis based on Mach band effects. A dental radiographic image is obtained. A high contrast structure on the image is detected. The high contrast structure comprises a radiopaque structure. The structure is analyzed to identify a dental restoration. Contrast is evaluated for the presence of Mach band effects from the dental restoration. A boundary for the dental restoration is determined based on the analyzing and the evaluating. The image is colorized to display the dental restoration based on the boundary that was determined wherein the color for the dental restoration is represented as a darker color than originally on the image.
Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating musculoskeletal fibrosis and/or scarring by ablating intracellular signaling through specific cell surface receptors through genetic editing. In some aspects, the compositions and methods are directed to the TGFB 1 ligand. In other aspects, the compositions and methods are directed to the TGFB1 receptors (TGFBR1/TGFBR2). In some aspects, the compositions and methods are to treat or prevent post-trauma fibrosis and/or scarring. In some aspects, the compositions and methods are to treat or prevent postoperative fibrosis and/or scarring. In some aspects, the compositions and methods are for treating or preventing localized nociception, inflammation, degeneration, or morphological changes associated with fibrosis and/or scarring. In some aspect, the compositions and methods are for treating fibrosis.
Prior research in substance dependence has suggested potential anti-craving effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) when applied to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of high frequency rTMS of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex compared to sham stimulation on craving and alcohol consumption.

150 detoxified patients are randomized either to a high frequency rTMS over the left DLPFC (n = 75) or a sham stimulations (n = 75). Alcohol craving is determined with the Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale. Patients are allocated to active and sham rTMS in a 1: 1 ratio, such that 75 patients received active and 75 patients sham rTMS to the left DLPFC (10 Hz frequency, total 10 sessions). The Alcohol Craving Questionnaire (ACQ-NOW) and the Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale (OCDS) are administered to measure the severity of alcohol craving at baseline, after the last rTMS session and day 15, M1, M3, M6 after. Alcohol drinking is evaluated with Timeline Followback (TLFB).
A traditional Chinese medicine for treating hypertension is characterized in that the main components comprise 12 g of eucommia bark, 12 g of parasitic loranthus, 12 g of glossy privet fruit, 12 g of white paeony root, 12 g of uncaria, 9 g of achyranthes root, 20 g of abalone shell, 12 g of cooked jujube kernel, 12 g of salvia miltiorrhiza, 6 g of tangerine peel, 20 g of tortoise plastron and 15 g of heterophylly falsestarwort root; 10 g of chrysanthemum morifolium ramat is added for patients with headache caused by excessive liver yang; 12 g of hawthorn can be added for treating high blood fat. The preparation method comprises the following steps: putting the traditional Chinese medicines into a container, adding water, and decocting with slow fire for 20 minutes. Filtering residues, taking juice, and decocting with water. The liquid medicine is mixed and taken about 350 ml, and the liquid medicine is taken warmly after breakfast and supper. Three doses are taken as one treatment course. The prescription is prepared from pure traditional Chinese medicines, has the effects of conditioning liver and kidney, reducing blood pressure, promoting blood circulation and lowering adverse qi, achieves the aim of treatment and has no side effect.
The invention discloses a bone repair material and a preparation method and application thereof. The raw material composition comprises the following components: magnesium oxide, monocalcium phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate and calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite. The mol ratio of the magnesium oxide, the monocalcium phosphate and the sodium dihydrogen phosphate bone cement powder is 6: 1: 4. 5: 1: 3 or 3: 1: 1, wherein the calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite accounts for 20 percent of the total mass. The solidifying liquid of the bone cement is EGCG water solution, and the concentration is 120 mu mol/L. The carried medicine is deferoxamine. The preparation method of the bone repair material is simple and easy to implement; the gel has proper coagulation time, good biocompatibility, osteogenesis and degradability, can promote the adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts, can stimulate the growth of cells and the differentiation of osteoblasts to osteocytes; it can be injected directly into the bone defect.
In-person MBI: Intervention from Monday to Thursday, carried out in the first 20 minutes of class. Approach to mindfulness meditation, body scanning and simple yoga postures.
Participants will replicate Trial 1, but on this occasion the meal consumed will have an additional 50 g of fat (via addition of Ghee). This fat will be added to the sauce within the meal (80 g of carbohydrates, 25 g of protein, 50 g of fat; 735 Kcal). Participants will administer their rapid-acting insulin as per the carbohydrate counting method (i.e. the same IU of insulin as per Trial 1).
Individuals with a germline CDKN2A pathogenic variant (PV) have a highly increased life time risk of melanoma and pancreatic cancer. This cross-sectional study assessed the attitudes among toward genetic testing, family planning, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) in confirmed CDKN2A PV carriers and individuals with a 50% risk of the PV (at-risk carriers) using of a one-time questionnaire.A total of 537 individuals were screened for eligibility, of whom 208 of 366 (57%) confirmed carriers (56% female, median age 54 years [IQR 46-63]) and 39 of 171 (23%) at-risk carriers (59% female, median age of 26 years [IQR 22-32]) participated in the study. Primary motivations for genetic testing were to gain control over their personal and children's cancer risk, as well as increasing cancer surveillance practices. In contrast, concerns about obtaining a mortgage and life insurance were frequently cited as reasons for postponing genetic testing. Family planning decisions remained largely unaffected in both confirmed and at-risk carriers; however, the majority of confirmed carriers were still unaware of their familial or personal cancer risk when starting a family. More than 60% of the participants were unfamiliar with PGT and only a minority (19% of confirmed carriers and 10% of at-risk carriers) would be open to considering PGT as a reproductive option. This study found different attitudes toward genetic testing, family planning, and PGT among individuals affected by the CDKN2A PV. Understanding these different attitudes can help clinicians to address the complexities surrounding these issues, especially for younger individuals facing difficult decisions about the timing of genetic testing, family planning, and the potential use of assisted reproductive options.