anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) is undoubtedly a multifactorial disease, and a large proportion of patients affected with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes develop diabetic nephropathy and progress to end stage renal disease (ESRD). When poor prognostic factors such as hypertension and chronic hyperglycemia are aggressively treated, the rate of progression of diabetic nephropathy can be slowed. However, no interventions have been shown to reliably halt the progression of diabetic nephropathy. Numerous studies have suggested that genetic predisposition to diabetic nephropathy exists, but genes for nephropathy have not yet been isolated. It is anticipated that a comprehensive analysis of a large number of uniformly phenotyped ESRD families will be necessary to isolate genes for ESRD. Such a database of families may not be available at any single institution. The FIND study has established a centralized Genetic Analysis and Data Coordinating Center (GADCC) that, together with eight participating investigation centers (PICs), three minority recruitment centers, and the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), will use the emerging high-throughput genetic technologies to enable identification of diabetic nephropathy susceptibility or protection genes. The charge of the consortium is to acquire sets of families with well-characterized diabetic nephropathy, establish a secure master FIND database, and perform a genome scan to identify chromosomal regions linked with diabetic nephropathy. The FIND study population includes participants from European American (EA), Native American (NA), African American (AA) and Mexican American (AA) populations.

Two analytic approaches are utilized in FIND. The Family Study approach involves the enrollment of probands, affected or discordant sibling and their affected family members. Analytic methods include affected sibling pair (ASP), discordant sibling pair (DSP) affected relative pair (ARP), and discordant relative pair (DRP) linkage analyses for the Family Study. The Mapping by Admixture and Linkage Disequilibrium (MALD) approach involves the enrollment of probands and a population based control for both the AA and MA studies. In addition, a spousal control (diad) and when available, a child 18 years or older, will be recruited (triad)for the AA MALD study only.
The immune response holds a pivotal role in cardiovascular disease development. As multifunctional cells of the innate immune system, macrophages play an essential role in initial inflammatory response that occurs following cardiovascular injury, thereby inducing subsequent damage while also facilitating recovery. Meanwhile, the diverse phenotypes and phenotypic alterations of macrophages strongly associate with distinct types and severity of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease, valvular disease, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, atherosclerosis and aneurysm, which underscores the importance of investigating macrophage regulatory mechanisms within the context of specific diseases. Besides, recent strides in single-cell sequencing technologies have revealed macrophage heterogeneity, cell-cell interactions, and downstream mechanisms of therapeutic targets at a higher resolution, which brings new perspectives into macrophage-mediated mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets in cardiovascular diseases. Remarkably, myocardial fibrosis, a prevalent characteristic in most cardiac diseases, remains a formidable clinical challenge, necessitating a profound investigation into the impact of macrophages on myocardial fibrosis within the context of cardiac diseases. In this review, we systematically summarize the diverse phenotypic and functional plasticity of macrophages in regulatory mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases and unprecedented insights introduced by single-cell sequencing technologies, with a focus on different causes and characteristics of diseases, especially the relationship between inflammation and fibrosis in cardiac diseases (myocardial infarction, pressure overload, myocarditis, dilated cardiomyopathy, diabetic cardiomyopathy and cardiac aging) and the relationship between inflammation and vascular injury in vascular diseases (atherosclerosis and aneurysm). Finally, we also highlight the preclinical/clinical macrophage targeting strategies and translational implications.
In the KALBITOR HAE program, patients developed antibodies to KALBITOR. Rates of seroconversion increased with exposure to KALBITOR over time. Overall, 20.2% of patients seroconverted to anti-ecallantide antibodies. Neutralizing antibodies to ecallantide were determined in vitro to be present in 8.8% of patients and were not associated with loss of efficacy.

Anti-ecallantide IgE antibodies were detected at a rate of 4.7% for tested patients, and anti-P. pastoris IgE antibodies were also detected at a rate of 20.2%. Patients who seroconvert may be at a higher risk of a hypersensitivity reaction. The long-term effects of antibodies to KALBITOR are not known. 

The test results for the ecallantide program were determined using one of two assay formats: ELISA and bridging electrochemiluminescence (ECL). As with all therapeutic proteins, there is a potential for immunogenicity with the use of KALBITOR. The incidence of antibody formation is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Additionally, the observed incidence of antibody (including neutralizing antibody) positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors, including assay methodology, sample handling, timing of sample collection, concomitant medications, and underlying disease. For these reasons, comparison of the incidence of antibodies to KALBITOR with the incidence of antibodies to other products may be misleading.
Carcinogenicity studies have not been conducted with lorlatinib. Lorlatinib was aneugenic in an in vitro assay in human lymphoblastoid TK6 cells and positive for micronuclei formation in vivo in the bone marrow of rats. Lorlatinib was not mutagenic in an in vitro bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay.

Dedicated fertility studies were not conducted with lorlatinib. Findings in male reproductive organs occurred in repeat-dose toxicity studies and included lower testicular, epididymal, and prostate weights; testicular tubular degeneration/atrophy; prostatic atrophy; and/or epididymal inflammation at 15 mg/kg/day and 7 mg/kg/day in rats and dogs, respectively (approximately 8 and 2 times, respectively, the human exposure at the recommended dose of 100 mg based on AUC). The effects on male reproductive organs were reversible.
In the endometriosis group: 4 capsules with 5 mg melatonin will be given every evening during eight weeks. Compared with placebo.
BACKGROUND: There has been no previous study in Thailand regarding the incidence of lithium-induced abnormal renal function. Hence, this study aimed to assess the effect of lithium maintenance therapy on chronic kidney disease, and associated factors among outpatients diagnosed with a psychiatric illness within Southern Thailand.
METHODS: This was a retrospective study, using an information review from the electronic medical records of Songklanagarind Hospital computer system in the last ten years; from 1 January 2013 until 31 September 2022. Chronic kidney disease was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate of less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 and persisted for three months or more. There were 461 outpatients diagnosed with a psychiatric illness who received lithium maintenance therapy. From this, 154 outpatients were excluded: 153 received lithium therapy for less than three months and 1 presented with a baseline chronic kidney disease. All data were analyzed using Rstudio 4.3.1. The incidence of lithium-induced chronic kidney disease was analyzed by survival analysis.
RESULTS: Of the 307 outpatients diagnosed with a psychiatric illness and received lithium maintenance therapy, the most common diagnosis was bipolar disorder (59.3%). Most were female (52.8%), with the median (IQR) age of 39.0 (27.5-54.0) years. The median (IQR) age onset of lithium therapy and duration of lithium maintenance therapy were 28.0 (21.0-41.5) years, and 2.97 (0.9-9.2) years, respectively. This study identified six outpatients (1.9%) that developed chronic kidney disease stage 3 or more and one of them (0.3%) presented with chronic kidney disease stage 5 or end-stage. The incidence of lithium-induced chronic kidney disease was 0.0023 cases per exposed patient-year. When comparing outpatients who had received lithium maintenance therapy and developed chronic kidney disease with those who did not develop chronic kidney disease, this study identified that most of the group with chronic kidney disease had a lithium maintenance therapy for more than ten years, had an older age onset of lithium therapy, reported history of psychiatric hospitalization and lithium intoxication, and presented with physical illness. The associated factors between the effect of lithium maintenance therapy and chronic kidney disease could not be identified due to a limited number of outpatients having developed chronic kidney disease.
CONCLUSIONS: Lithium-induced chronic kidney disease was identified as a minor incidence, and it was likely safe for maintenance therapy with careful and regular monitoring. However, older patients or those receiving lithium for a longer time and present with comorbid physical illnesses should be prescribed with caution.
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The present invention relates to chimeric neurotrophic factors which comprise at least a portion of a naturally occurring cellular factor and a portion of at least one other molecule such that the resulting chimeric molecule has neurotrophic activity. It is based, in part, on the discovery that chimeric molecules comprising portions of both NGF and BDNF are likely to possess neurotrotrophic activity, and in some cases exhibit a spectrum of activity larger than that of either parent molecule. It is further based on the discovery that chimeric molecules comprising neurotrophic factor sequences as well as additional peptide sequences may retain neurotrophic activity, and in some cases may exhibit a more potent activity than the parent factor. The chimeric neurotrophic factor molecules of the invention provide a number of advantages relative to naturally occurring neurotrophic factors. Chimeric neurotrophic factors may be used to provide, for example, the activity of two neurotrophic factors in a single molecule, or may serve as superagonists of an endogenous neurotrophic factor, thereby enabling an increased biological response at lower doses. Nucleic acids and plasmids encoding the chimeras are disclosed.
PURPOSE: To prevent a change in perfume with the elapse of time, thereby improving the retention of the perfume, by using a phospholipid as a perfume- fixing agent. CONSTITUTION: A perfume-fixing agent comprises a phospholipid. Pref. phospholipids include yolk lecithin, soybean lecithin, phosphatidyl glycerol, phosphatidyl inositol, phosphatidyl choline, and phosphatidic acid. Among them, yolk lecithin and soybean lecithin are particularly pref. The perfume, the phospholipid, and optional ingredients commonly used in cosmetic preparations are blended together to prepare a cosmetic preparation for fragrance. The amt. of the perfume-fixing agent used is pref. 0.05 to 100% based on the weight of perfume blended. The incorporation of a polyhydric alcohol as the optional ingredient is pref. Particularly preferred polyhydric alcohols include propylene glycol and 1,3-butanediol.
The present invention relates to microparticles including finasteride and a biodegradable polymer, wherein the microparticles are in the form of spherical biodegradable polymer particles having finasteride medication uniformly distributed therein, and the average particle diameter of the microparticles is 20 to 70 µm. The present invention relates to: sustained-release microparticles, wherein the microparticles including finasteride can be administered to continuously maintain a hair-loss treatment effect for 1 to 3 months; and a method for producing the same. Moreover, the present invention involves administering the microparticles including finasteride to a patient via injections, and thus, unlike oral formulations, does not need to be stored or handled by the patient directly. Accordingly, storage and handling are convenient. The pharmaceutical effect of the microparticles is maintained for a long period of 1 to 3 months, and the microparticles are produced to have a uniform and micro-size average particle diameter. As a result, the irritation and pain when administering the microparticles to a patient as an injection are reduced, and thus the microparticles can be easily administered as an injection.
OBJECTIVES: Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a clinically effective palliation procedure for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. LVRS has recently been commissioned by the NHS England. In this study, a costing model was developed to analyse cost and resource implications of different LVRS procedures.
METHODS: Three pathways were defined by their surgical procedures: bronchoscopic endobronchial valve insertion (EBV-LVRS), video-assisted thoracic surgery LVRS and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery LVRS. The costing model considered use of hospital resources from the LVRS decision until 90 days after hospital admission. The model was calibrated with data obtained from an observational study, electronic health records and expert opinion. Unit costs were obtained from the hospital finance department and reported in 2021 Euros.
RESULTS: Video-assisted thoracic surgery LVRS was associated with the lowest cost at €12 896 per patient. This compares to the costs of EBV-LVRS at €15 598 per patient and €13 305 per patient for robotic-assisted thoracic surgery LVRS. A large component of EBV-LVRS costs were accrued secondary to complications, including revision EBV-LVRS.
CONCLUSIONS: This study presents a comprehensive model framework for the analysis of hospital-related resource use and costs for the 3 surgical modalities. In the future, service commissioning agencies, hospital management and clinicians can use this framework to determine their modifiable resource use (composition of surgical teams, use of staff and consumables, planned length of stay and revision rates for EBV-LVRS) and to assess the potential cost implications of changes in these parameters.
Participants will receive 1.5 mg faricimab every fourth week up to Week 20, for a total of 6 administrations, followed by an observational period up to Week 36. If a participant meets pre-specified criteria the participant will receive a single dose of 0.3 mg ranibizumab and exit the study.
BSF-1 was derived from malignant cells and purified by use of various techniques, including adsorption, ion exchange chromatography and reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography. By these techniques. the BSF-1 was purified to homogeneity. The high purification of the BSF-1 has made possible the sequencing of the amino acid residues at the N-terminal portion of its protein molecules. From the amino acid sequencing information, a radiolabeled oligonucleotide probe corresponding to a portion of the amino acid sequence of the BSF-1 molecule was synthesized and then used to probe a cDNA library prepared from polyadenylated mRNA extracted from cell lines known to produce BSF-1. Through this procedure, a cDNA clone containing the BSF-1 gene was isolated, sequence and mature BSF-1 expressed. The isolated cDNA clone was then radiolabeled and used as a large probe for screening cDNA libraries of other species of animals for homologous BSF-1 clones.
FIELD: cosmetics. SUBSTANCE: composition contains recombinating human polypeptide. Invention is based on application of small concentrations of factors of epidermal growth which is stabilized properly in high-molecular dextrin. Composition has γ-urogastron from 1 to 10 Hg/ml of composition and dextran 1-10 mg per mg of active principle. EFFECT: deceleration of skin ageing process. 2 cl, 1 dwg , 2 tbl
Note − Do not add Dobutamine Injection, USP to 5% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection or to any other strongly alkaline solution. Because of potential physical incompatibilities, it is recommended that dobutamine hydrochloride not be mixed with other drugs in the same solution. Dobutamine hydrochloride should not be used in conjunction with other agents or diluents containing both sodium bisulfite and ethanol.

Preparation and Stability − At the time of administration, Dobutamine Injection, USP must be further diluted in an intravenous container to at least a 50 mL solution using one of the following intravenous solutions as a diluent: 5% Dextrose Injection, USP; 5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP; 5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP; 10% Dextrose Injection, USP; Isolyte® M with 5% Dextrose Injection; Lactated Ringer's Injection; 5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's Injection; Normosol®-M in D5-W; 20% Osmitrol® in Water for Injection; 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP; or Sodium Lactate Injection, USP. Intravenous solutions should be used within 24 hours.

Recommended Dosage − The rate of infusion needed to increase cardiac output usually ranged from 2.5 to 15 mcg/kg/min (see Table 1). On rare occasions, infusion rates up to 40 mcg/kg/min have been required to obtain the desired effect.

Rates of infusion in mL/h for Dobutamine concentrations of 500 mcg/mL, 1,000 mcg/mL, and 2,000 mcg/mL are given in Table 2. 

The rate of administration and the duration of therapy should be adjusted according to the patient's response as determined by heart rate, presence of ectopic activity, blood pressure, urine flow, and, whenever possible, measurement of central venous or pulmonary wedge pressure and cardiac output.

Concentrations of up to 5,000 mcg/mL have been administered to humans (250 mg/50 mL). The final volume administered should be determined by the fluid requirements of the patient.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
FIELD: medicine, ophthalmology, peptides. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the use dipeptide L-Lys-L-Glu as the preparation eliciting ability inhibiting angiogenesis in ophthalmopathology. Invention proposes the pharmacological agent that is able to inhibit angiogenesis in ophthalmopathology and containing pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and dipeptide as an active component taken in effective amount. Dipeptide is the compound of the formula L-lysyl-L-glutamic acid (L-Lys-L-Glu) or its chemical modification as salts. Method of treatment in diseases and pathological states of visual organ involves curative administration to patient the effective amount of the pharmacological agent for period that is necessary to attain the therapeutic effect depending on the course of pathological process. EFFECT: stabilization of pathological process, improved visual functions. 6 cl, 3 tbl, 1 dwg
The progression of neuroinflammation after anti-parkinsonian therapy on the Parkinson's disease (PD) brain and in vivo evidence of the therapy purporting neuroprotection remain unclear. To elucidate this, we examined changes in microglial activation, nigrostriatal degeneration, and clinical symptoms longitudinally after dopamine replacement therapy in early, optimally-controlled PD patients with and without zonisamide treatment using positron emission tomography (PET). We enrolled sixteen PD patients (Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-2), and age-matched normal subjects. PD patients were randomly divided into two groups: one (zonisamide+) that did and one (zonisamide-) that did not undergo zonisamide therapy. Annual changes in neuroinflammation ([11C]DPA713 PET), dopamine transporter availability ([11C]CFT PET) and clinical severity were examined. Voxelwise differentiations in the binding of [11C]DPA713 (BPND) and [11C]CFT (SUVR) were compared with normal data and between the zonisamide+ and zonisamide- PD groups. The cerebral [11C]DPA713 BPND increased with time predominantly over the parieto-occipital region in PD patients. Comparison of the zonisamide+ group with the zonisamide- group showed lower levels in the cerebral [11C]DPA713 BPND in the zonisamide+ group. While the striatal [11C]CFT SUVR decreased longitudinally, the [11C]CFT SUVR in the nucleus accumbens showed a higher binding in the zonisamide+ group. A significant annual increase in attention score were found in the zonisamide+ group. The current results indicate neuroinflammation proceeds to the whole brain even after anti-parkinsonian therapy, but zonisamide coadministration might have the potential to ameliorate proinflammatory responses, exerting a neuroprotective effect in more damaged nigrostriatal regions with enhanced attention in PD.
PURPOSE:To obtain a detergent composition having high safety, a mild effect on the skin and hair, and excellent frothing power and detergency by mixing a salt of a sulfuric ester of an N-polyoxyethylene fatty acid amide and a salt of an N-acylglutamic acid. CONSTITUTION:A detergent composition is obtained by mixing a salt of a sulfuric ester of an N-oxyethylene fatty acid amide of formula I (wherein R is 7-17C alkyl or alkenyl; M is an alkali metal or alkanolamine; n is 2 to 5) [e.g. sodium polyoxyethylene (4E.O.) coconut oil fatty acid amide ether sulfate] and a salt of an N-acylglutamic acid of formula II (wherein R' is 7-21C alkyl or alkenyl; M1 and M2 are each a cation derived from H, Na, K, NH4 or an alkanolamine) (e.g. sodium N-lauroyl-L-glutamate). This composition has high safety, a mild effect on the skin and hair, and excellent frothing power and detergency.
Eligible subjects will be stratified at Baseline by disease site (skeletal, lung, or soft tissue) and by immune status (immunocompromised or non-immunocompromised) and will then be randomly assigned to receive Fluconazole 400 mg PO (given as two 200-mg oral encapsulated tablets) administered once daily for 12 months. Fluconazole treatment or placebo only occurred during Period A.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to discuss the musculoskeletal consequences of cancer, including those that occur in the absence of bone metastases.
RECENT FINDINGS: Cancer patients frequently develop cachexia, a debilitating condition reflected by weight loss and skeletal muscle wasting. The negative effects that tumors exert on bone health represents a growing interest amongst cachexia researchers. Recent clinical and pre-clinical evidence demonstrates cancer-induced bone loss, even in the absence of skeletal metastases. Together with muscle wasting, losses in bone demonstrates the impact of cancer on the musculoskeletal system. Identifying therapeutic targets that comprehensively protect musculoskeletal health is essential to improve the quality of life in cancer patients and survivors. IL-6, RANKL, PTHrP, sclerostin, and TGF-β superfamily members represent potential targets to counteract cachexia. However, more research is needed to determine the efficacy of these targets in protecting both skeletal muscle and bone.
Participants randomized to the Healthy Diet group will be prescribed a traditional food-based diet that contains the same number of kilocalories (1200/day) as the MicroDiet. The Healthy Diet will consist of the same foods that are used in the meal plans for the MicroDiet group. The Healthy Diet group will be instructed not to use meal replacements such as shakes (e.g., Slim Fast®), nutrition bars (e.g., Balance Bar®), or portion-controlled meals (e.g., Healthy Choice entrees).