anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Gender differences in pain reporting and prevalence have been demonstrated. As gender of examiner also affects reporting of pain on palpation, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of examiner gender on palpation performance using three different palpation methods. Examiners of both genders were instructed on the correct technique for each palpation method by either a female or male instructor. The target was to achieve a pressure of 100 kPa, corresponding to the 1 kg of force for muscle palpation described in the diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD). All examiners performed traditional palpation with the index finger, palpation with a palpometer, and a novel bimanual palpation with visual feedback, in a randomized order. The examiner's gender, and its interaction with the gender of the instructor did not significantly affect magnitude, accuracy, or precision of the pressure applied. The method of palpation was the only factor that significantly impacted all metrics. The palpometer achieved the lowest palpation magnitude (mean pressure applied = 113.7  kPa, 95% CI: 109.8-117.6), the highest accuracy (absolute difference = 15.7  kPa, 95% CI: 12.3-19.1), and the highest precision (mean coefficient of variation = 6.8, 95% CI: 6.0-7.6), followed by bimanual palpation and traditional palpation. The results suggest that gender differences in pain reporting in patients are not likely to be a result of the technical aspects associated with the gender of the examiner. Instead, these differences may be attributed to other factors, such as sociocultural influences.
The investigators aim to study the temporal dynamics of pain and links between self-reported pain, mood/emotion, and activities using the daily tracking app SOMA. The experience of pain fluctuates over time, specifically in patients who suffer from chronic pain and those who are transitioning from an acute to a chronic state. Emotions and mood directly influence the experience of pain and may contribute to its chronification. The investigators will use statistical and computational approaches to better understand the dynamics of these reported daily symptoms to identify computational predictors of transition from acute to chronic pain. Specifically, the investigators hypothesize that certain symptom clusters will co-occur in time and be linked to external life events (e.g. emotional and physical stress) and emotional states (e.g. worry). Statistical/computational analysis of pain dynamics could therefore identify indicators for change points in the transition from acute to chronic pain.
Usual care, including a booklet on coping with localized prostate cancer. After the 6-month primary outcome data are collected, control group men will be offered the opportunity to cross-over and receive the new educational intervention.
Compositions that include extracts from sources of immune modulators that include nanofraction immune modulator molecules (i.e., molecules having molecular weights of about 3,000 Da and less) are disclosed. These compositions may also include other immune modulators, such as transfer factor. Administration of compositions with extracts that include nanofraction immune modulator molecules modulates the cell mediated immunity (e.g., down regulates undesired T cell activity) of a subject to which such compositions are administered. When administered with transfer factor, the combination of nanofraction immune modulator molecules and transfer factor down regulates undesired T cell activity while increasing, or up regulating, T cell activity against pathogens and other undesirable entities, such as cancer cells and other aberrant or mutated cells. Assays and assay techniques for evaluating the immune modulation capabilities of various substances are also disclosed. No Figure Suggested
Pediatric cataract, one of the leading causes of childhood blindness globally, is complex and of great difficulty in treatment. Pediatric patients with cataract (congenital, traumatic or complicated) are enrolled. In this study, investigators will compare ocular parameter changes, different surgical/vision timing or recovery strategies and adverse effects among young children （age \< 18 yo）before and after cataract surgery. The influence on psychology and cognitive function will be taken into consideration as well. The whole blood samples of participants and parents are collected and retained in our biobank for gene sequencing, hoping to explore the genetic factors in association with pathogenesis. For children received cataract surgery, samples of partial anterior capsular tissue and 1 ml aqueous humor were collected during operation for further analysis. Multimodal artificial intelligence analyses are performed to establish accurate diagnosis/treatment scheme and disease prediction model.
Patients will receive 1 dose Tremelimumab (300 mg) with Durvalumab (1500mg) at cycle 1 (4W) and 1 further cycle of Durvalumab (1500mg) pre surgical resection. Post-surgical resection patients will begin adjuvant Durvalumab (1500mg Q4W) to complete 13 cycles of treatment (or 11 post operatively) in total.
PURPOSE: HcsmR-S2-5 is provided to be used as a biomarker of lung cancer diagnosis, and an active ingredient of lung cancer prevention and treatment. CONSTITUTION: A human cancer-small RNA(hc-smR)-S2-5 miRNA comprises a sequence number 1 of base sequence. The miRNA is originated from human lung or lung cancer cell. The miRNA suppresses an expansion of mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor, c-Met. The miRNA suppresses a breeding or movement of lung or lung cancer cell. An expression vector comprises the hc-smR-S2-5 miRNA.
In the first-line treatment period participants received imatinib 400 mg orally once daily in the morning. Hydroxyurea was permitted in the first 6 months to keep the white blood cell count (WBC) below 20.0 X 10\^9/liter. If protocol specific criteria applied, participants were eligible to crossover to receive interferon-alpha (IFN-a) subcutaneous (SC) injections escalated over 4 weeks to achieve a target dose of 5 MU/m\^2/day. After the maximum tolerated dose of IFN-a was achieved, participants also received cytarabine (ARA-C) 20 mg/m\^2/day (max 40 mg) SC injection for 10 days every month. Maximum study duration was 11.5 years.
The invention provides a vaccine based on an epitope simulating human vascular endothelial growth factor VEGF, as well as a preparation method thereof. A VEGF mimic epitope which is specifically affinitive with human-mouse chimeric monoclonal antibody Avastin is screened out by use of a phage random presentation technique, and the amino acid sequence of the mimic epitope is Asp-His-Thr-Leu-Tyr-Thr-Pro-Tyr-His-Thr-His-Pro; the mimic epitope has no homology with the protein sequence of VEGF. A vaccine which can induce a polypeptide epitope aiming at VEGF molecular autoantibody in vivo is constructed on the basis of the mimic epitope. The invention provides a strategy for developing and designing the tumor therapeutic vaccine, which is targeted at the VEGF. The VEGF is one of molecules which has the strongest effect of promoting vascular growth, and is an ideal target for resisting angiogenesis and treating tumors. Therefore, the vaccine replaces or replenishes monoclonal antibody passive immunotherapy with an active immunity mode, so as to lay foundations for overcoming the defects of monoclonal antibody therapy.
BACKGROUND: Asthma is widely recognized as an inflammatory disorder. In the context of this inflammatory microenvironment, the involvement of hypoxia and its impact on related pathways have drawn considerable attention. However, the exact role of hypoxia, a prevalent environmental factor, in the development and progression of asthma remains poorly understood.
METHODS: Mice were treated with house dust mite (HDM) extracts for 23 days to induce asthma. Mice were divided into room air (RA) group and intermittent hypoxic (IH) group by exposing to different conditions and IH preconditioning (IHP) were underwent to the above groups before the hypoxic regimen. Airway inflammation in mice was evaluated by airway hyperresponsiveness, excessive mucus secretion, and recruitment of inflammatory cells. Immunohistochemistry was employed to quantify the expression levels of NF-κB. Subsequently, the dose of allergen was modified to investigate whether the impact of hypoxia on asthma is affected by different doses of allergens.
RESULT: Compared to the RA and IH groups, HDM-treated mice in the IHP group exhibited aggravated inflammatory cell infiltration and airway hyperresponsiveness (p<.05). Moreover, there was an increased release of inflammatory mediators and higher expression levels of NF-κB (p<.05). Importantly, the impact ia on asthma was found to be influenced by high dose of allergen (p<.05).
CONCLUSION: IHP treatment potentially exacerbates HDM-induced airway inflammation in asthma, with the involvement of NF-κB, particularly under high-dose allergen stimulation.
In the currently proposed study, patients will receive the first dose of the vaccine approximately 2 weeks prior to surgery. The second dose will be administered about 3-4 weeks following surgery. A booster dose of the vaccine will be given 6 months after the 2nd vaccine. The tumor tissue and serum will be studied for immunological responses following therapy with the vaccine. Patients are allowed to receive adjuvant chemotherapy if indicated. The choice of the chemotherapy regimen will be at the discretion of the treating physician, preferably 3-4 cycles of platinum combination regimen. The vaccine should be administered at least 2 weeks before chemotherapy is initiated.
A method of treating COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Edema, Interstitial Lung Disease, Sarcoidosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and PAH in a patient. One embodiment includes administering a vasodilator prostacyclin analogue, such as Beraprost or Iloprost, separately or together with a form of Diethylcarbamazine or Zileuton. Other embodiments may include fluvoxamine. The vasodilator prostacyclin analogue is inhaled. Diethylcarbamazine/Zileuton is inhaled into the lung or administered orally or intravenously. Other embodiments include fluvoxamine. This treatment reduces the progression of the disease, reduces life-threatening exacerbations, and improves the quality of life. The treatment is also for COPD patients with eosinophilia who are incompletely treated with steroids and addresses steroid-unresponsive disease components of COPD including pulmonary hypertension and intravascular inflammation and bronchiectasis. The treatment may include a PDE4 inhibitor and current treatments with existing steroids and beta-adrenergic receptor agonists and/or muscarinic receptor blockers. The treatment is also for ARDS and COVID-19.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus leads to debilitating complications that affect the quality of life of many Filipinos. Genetic variability contributes to 30% to 70% of T2DM risk. Determining genomic variants related to type 2 diabetes mellitus susceptibility can lead to early detection to prevent complications. However, interethnic variability in risk and genetic susceptibility exists. This study aimed to identify variants associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus among Filipinos using a case-control design frequency matched for age and sex. A comparison was made between 66 unrelated Filipino adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 121 without. Genotyping was done using a candidate gene approach on genetic variants of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its complications involving allelic association and genotypic association studies with correction for multiple testing. Nine (9) significant variants, mostly involved in glucose and energy metabolism, associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Filipinos were found. Notably, a CDKAL1 variant (rs7766070) confers the highest level of risk while rs7119 (HMG20A) and rs708272 (CETP) have high risk allele frequencies in this population at 0.77 and 0.66, respectively, making them potentially good markers for type 2 diabetes mellitus screening. The data generated can be valuable in developing genetic risk prediction models for type 2 diabetes mellitus to diagnose and prevent the condition among Filipinos.
SEVENFACT is a sterile, white to off-white lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial containing either 1 mg, 2 mg or 5 mg of coagulation factor VIIa (recombinant)-jncw as the active ingredient. SEVENFACT is to be reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection in a pre-filled syringe supplied with the product. The reconstituted product is a clear to slightly opaque solution of coagulation factor VIIa (recombinant)-jncw at a concentration of 1 mg of protein per mL with a pH of approximately 6.0. SEVENFACT is formulated with arginine, isoleucine, citrate, glycine, lysine and polysorbate 80. It does not contain any antimicrobial preservatives nor human or bovine plasma-derived proteins.

The active ingredient in SEVENFACT, activated coagulation Factor VII, is a glycoprotein of 406 amino acids with a molecular weight of approximately 50 kilodaltons. The amino acid sequence of activated coagulation Factor VII is identical to that of human plasma-derived Factor VIIa. It is >99% pure with a nominal specific activity of 45,000 IU/mg of protein when tested against the World Health Organization international standard for human Factor VIIa activity.

SEVENFACT is produced by recombinant DNA technology using genetically engineered rabbits into which the DNA coding sequence for human Factor VII has been introduced. Human Factor VII is expressed in the rabbit mammary gland and secreted into the milk. During purification and processing, Factor VII is enzymatically converted to activated Factor VII. The manufacturing process of SEVENFACT includes specific steps to reduce impurities. SEVENFACT may contain trace amounts of rabbit proteins. The purification process also includes steps that are validated to inactivate or remove viruses, such as Xenotropic murine leukemia virus (X-MuLV), bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), Pseudorabies virus (PRV), Feline Calicivirus (FCV), and Porcine Parvovirus (PPV).
INTRODUCTION: Ocrelizumab (OCR) is a highly effective treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), and B cell repopulation profiles suggest that it might be used as an immune reconstitution therapy. However, data on disease recurrence after stopping treatment with OCR are scarce. Our objective was to evaluate the recurrence of disease activity after OCR discontinuation.
METHODS: In this multicenter retrospective cohort study, we included MS patients who discontinued OCR, without switching to another treatment, for twelve months or more, after having received at least one full dosage of 600 mg. We defined focal inflammation as the occurrence of a clinical relapse or significant MRI activity (≥3 new T2 lesions or ≥2 contrast-enhancing lesions).
RESULTS: We included 53 MS patients; 41 relapsing remitting (RRMS), 5 secondary progressive (SPMS) and 7 primary progressive (PPMS) patients. Median follow-up period after OCR discontinuation was 16 months. We only observed focal inflammation after discontinuation in RRMS patients; 2.4 % (1/41) patients presented with significant MRI activity and matching clinical symptoms, and 7.3 % (3/41) patients presented with a suspected clinical relapse without radiological activity: a total of 9.8 % (4/41) at a median time of 17 months after the last infusion.
DISCUSSION: We found focal inflammation after discontinuation of OCR in 4 (9.8 %) of the RRMS patients, of which 1 was radiologically confirmed. Our observations highlight that recurrence of focal inflammation seems low but discontinuation may not be appropriate for everyone. Further larger studies are important to determine the immune reconstitution therapy potential of OCR.
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program was created by Jon Kabat-Zinn and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 1979, and it is an intervention whose effects on mental health and quality of life has produced several studies worldwide, both in clinical and non-clinical populations. Several protocols have been developed based on the MBSR aimed at specific publics, such as the Mindfulness-Based Health Promotion (MBHP) program developed by the Mente Aberta - Brazilian Center for Mindfulness and Health Promotion. The MBHP program was inspired by the original MBSR model but adapted to the context of the Brazilian Health Care (SUS) system, addressing chronic conditions and mental disorders as well (TROMBKA et al., 2018; LOPES et al., 2019; SALVO et al., 2018).
A system for the delivery of insulin to a patient is provided. The systems and methods disclose include an insulin delivery device configured to deliver insulin to a patient in response to control signals. The system also includes a controller programmed to receive the sensor glucose measurement signal from the glucose sensor. The sensor glucose measurement signal received indicates a concentration of the real time glucose concentration in a bloodstream. The controller is further configured to enact an impeding glycemia protocol based on a zone model predictive control (MPC) algorithm in response to the real time glucose concentration. The impeding glycemia protocol includes in determining a relationship between predicted glucose concentrations, a rate of change of the predicted glucose concentrations, and a set of control parameters that determine insulin doses above and below a patient-specific basal rate.
BACKGROUND: Effective medication adherence is vital for managing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and enhancing patient well-being. This study aimed to evaluate medication adherence levels and associated factors among AMI patients using standardized assessment tools.
METHODS: Employing a cross-sectional descriptive design, the study involved 210 patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction. Participants completed the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and provided socio-demographic details.
RESULTS: The study revealed partial adherence to medications among AMI patients, with mean scores of 24.89 (± 3.64) out of 33. Notably, good adherence was observed in non-adherence due to patient behavior (mean ± SD = 11.8 ± 2.3 out of 15) and additional disease burden (mean ± SD = 8.65 ± 2.21 out of 12), while partial adherence was noted in non-adherence due to financial constraints (mean ± SD = 4.44 ± 1.34 out of 6). Patients reported mild anxiety (mean ± SD = 8.38 ± 2.81) and no depressive symptoms (mean ± SD = 7.43 ± 2.42). Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that employed status, younger age, shorter duration of MI, lower anxiety, and depression levels were associated with higher medication adherence. However, factors such as monthly income, gender, educational level, and marital status did not predict medication adherence.
CONCLUSION: The study highlights the significance of addressing anxiety and depression levels and considering socio-demographic factors when designing interventions to enhance medication adherence among AMI patients. Further research is needed to explore additional determinants of medication adherence and develop tailored interventions to improve patient outcomes post-AMI.
Studies suggest that DDD pacemaker therapy is effective in improving symptoms and reducing intra-ventricular pressures and pressure gradients in children with obstructive HCM during a period of rapid body growth when the severity of the disease is expected to worsen. We propose a randomized, cross-over study of DDD pacing versus placebo (AAI pacing mode) in children who have limited exercise performance and/or symptoms despite medical therapy (beta-blocker or verapamil). Study subjects will receive a pacemaker and will be randomized to one of two pacing modes (DDD, AAI). After a 1-year follow-up evaluation the children will cross-over to the alternative pacing mode, and will be re-evaluated after a further year. All children will continue to receive optimum medical therapy (beta-blocker or verapamil) based on improvement in symptoms and exercise performance. The subjects will undergo outpatient evaluations (exercise tests and echocardiography) 3, 6, 15, and 18 months after pacemaker implantation, and inpatient evaluations (exercise tests, echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization) 1 year and 2 years after entry into the study. Primary end-points will be exercise duration and severity of LV outflow obstruction. The patient, parents, referring physician, and individual supervising the exercise tests will be blinded to the pacing mode.
The Study on efficacy of add on selenium in mild-to-moderate Graves ophthalmopathy: A Randomized Control Trial. The study aims to evaluate the response of adding selenium in patients with Graves ophthalmopathy, focusing on improving quality of life, CAS scoring, and thyroid status. The methodology involves a Randomized Control Trial with a sample size of 78 patients. Patients meeting specific criteria will receive either standard treatment with Anti Thyroid Drugs and Vitamin B complex or add on selenium with Vitamin B complex for 6 months. Outcome measures include CAS score reduction, thyroid function improvement, and quality of life enhancement. The study will last 18 months, with various investigations and ethical considerations outlined. The document emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis of Graves Ophthalmopathy to prevent vision loss and deformity, highlighting the significance of informed patients and healthcare professionals regarding TED symptoms and risk factors.
Patients will receive CPT-11 180 mg/m\^2 ivgtt ,over 90 minutes on day 1, every 21 days for one cycle, four cycles ,and oral thalidomide 100 mg/d qn. Maintenance therapy with thalidomide in the same dose is performed until disease progression.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are well established to be both instigated and worsened by inflammation. Indeed, CANTOS formally proved that targeting the inflammatory cytokine IL-1β only could reduce both cardiovascular events and death. However, due to the central role of IL-1β in host defence, blockade increased fatal infections, suggesting targeting key immune mediators over the long natural history of CVD is unsuitable. Thus, discovering alternative mechanisms that generate vascular inflammation may identify more actionable targets.
METHODS: We used primary human VSMCs and a combination of biochemical, pharmacological and molecular biological techniques to generate the data. Human carotid atherosclerotic plaques were also assessed histologically.
RESULTS: We showed that VSMCs expressed and efficiently processed pro-IL-1β to the active form after receiving a single stimulus via IL-1R1 or TLR4. Importantly, pro-IL-1β processing did not utilise inflammasomes or caspases. Unusually, we found that cathepsin C-activated chymase was responsible for cleaving IL-1β in VSMCs, and provided evidence for chymase expression in cultured VSMCs and in the fibrous cap of human plaques. Chymase also efficiently cleaved and activated recombinant pro-IL-1β.
CONCLUSIONS: Thus, VSMCs are efficient activators of IL-1β that do not use canonical inflammasomes or caspases. Hence, this alternative pathway could be targeted for long-term treatment of CVDs, as it is not central to everyday host defence.