anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Introduction-This report illuminates the distinctive features of a successfully managed Retzius space infection arising from a complex perirectal abscess. It adds novel insights to the scientific literature by addressing the rarity of such occurrences, highlighting the diagnostic complexities associated with extraperitoneal spread, and underscoring the crucial role of a nuanced understanding of anatomy in navigating clinical scenarios involving anorectal abscesses. Patient's Main Concerns and Important Clinical Findings-A 68-year-old male presented with dizziness and diffuse lower abdominal pain, accompanied by intermittent perianal pain for one month. Regardless of an initial misdiagnosis as hemorrhoids, the patient presented sepsis status with fever, hypotension, and tachycardia upon admission. Clinical examinations, including a digital rectal examination, laboratory findings, and imaging studies, revealed a substantial perianal abscess extending into the space of Retzius. Primary Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes-The primary diagnosis involved a heterogeneous fluid-filled perianal abscess extending into the Retzius space, confirmed by abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT). Immediate initiation of broad-spectrum antibiotics and subsequent incision and drainage in the 8 o'clock region was performed. Post-operatively, the patient experienced rectal bleeding, necessitating suturing ligation. A follow-up CT scan revealed an extraperitoneal abscess around the bladder, leading to CT-guided drainage and identification of microbial pathogens. Antibiotic treatment with piperacillin-tazobactam was administered. With two weeks of antibiotics and post-operative care, the patient's symptoms improved, and he was discharged with no signs of recurrence or complications. Conclusions-This case report emphasizes the importance of early consideration and identification of extraperitoneal abscesses for timely intervention. The complexity of anatomical planes in extraperitoneal spaces poses diagnostic challenges, necessitating a strategic treatment. The successful management of this case underscores the significance of a multidisciplinary approach, including prompt diagnosis, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and timely surgical interventions, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in cases involving complex anorectal abscesses.
The extract and its use for cosmetic purposes are new.  The patent refers to extract of marine plant Cakile maritima, belonging to Cruciferae family, and growing on sand dunes close to sea-shore. The extract is obtained from the upper (above ground) parts of plant, dried and milled, by subjecting them to extraction with polar solvent, at wt. ratio of starting plant material to solvent as 1/4 to 1/20. The extract contains 0.5-5 wt.% of glucosinolate (per dry wt.). An Independent claim is also included for cosmetic composition, especially the composition for skin hydration, containing 0.1-10 (especially 0.5-5) wt.% of plant extract as claimed.
Patients in Group Clinic arm will meet every 3rd week for 12 weeks, for a total of 4 visits. At each visit, BP will be measured, home BP and glucose measurements collected. Each visit will include group-based education and feedback sessions, with an individualized process of selecting and modifying process of care goals for systolic BP, H1C, and LDL cholesterol. Short-term health behavior change goals will also be discussed.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE     Hybridoma for production of monoclonal antibody to an antigen found on the peptide fragment of the B.beta. chain of human fibrinogen or fibrin I containing amino acid residues 1-42.  The hybridoma is formed by fusing an animal myeloma cell, e.g., a mouse myeloma cell, with a splenocyte from an animal, e.g., a mouse, immunized with an NH2-terminal of human fibrinogen or fibrin.I. Hybridoma for production of monoclonal antibody to an antigen found on the peptide fragment of the B.beta. chain of human fibrin I1 containing amino acid residues 15-42.  The hybridoma is formed by fusing an animal, e.g., mouse myeloma cell with a splenocyte from an animal, e.g., mouse, immunized with a NH2-terminal of human fibrin II.  Diagnostic and therapeutic uses of the monoclonal antibodies are also disclosed.
Intervention with Over the Wire (OTW) peripheral balloon catheter. The balloon surface is coated with a formulation of 3μg/mm2 paclitaxel and urea as carrier substance.
The present disclosure provides for characterization of normal flora and identifying biomarkers in the gut of healthy, neurotypical subjects. Aspect of the disclosure provide for the characterization of the gut microbiome in ADS subjects, characterized by reduced richness and significant loss of the ‘ Prevotella -like enterotype’ compared to neurotypical subjects. The relative abundance of genera  Prevotella, Coprococcus, Prevotellaceae  and  Veillonellaceae  are significantly lower in autistic children than in neurotypical children. Further,  Prevotella , is one of the three main classifiers for the human enterotypes, along with Bacteroides and  Ruminococcus . These three core genera are among main contributors in the principle component analysis. ‘ Prevotella -like enterotype’ was absent in the autistic group, while neurotypical samples showed an even distribution among the three enterotypes. The present disclosure provides for an understanding the association between gut microbiota, health, and disease states, and provides for potential diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
FIELD: medicine, pharmaceutics. ^ SUBSTANCE: invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions of nanoparticles. Compositions contain poorly soluble medicinal agent with average size of particles below 1000 nm, solid or semi-solid dispersion carrier and, if required, non-surface-modifying excipient. Specified composition does not contain surface modifier or stabiliser. Also method of compositions production and their application are described. ^ EFFECT: compositions are characterised with stability in absence of modifier or stabiliser of surface absorbed on surface of medicine particles. ^ 29 cl, 4 tbl, 7 ex
At baseline, subjects will perform the selected exercise challenge followed by blood samples collected at rest and 0, 2, 4, 24 hours and 4 days after end of exercise. Muscle soreness will be measured by asking the participant how sore their muscles in their thighs are on a visual-analog scale (1-10) at the same timepoints. After 4 weeks (+/- 3 days) of normal daily activity, the same test will be performed including blood samples.
Psoriasis Studies: In 2 vehicle-controlled studies, Fluticasone Propionate Cream applied twice daily was significantly more effective than the vehicle in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis. The investigator’s global evaluation after 28 days of treatment is shown in Table 3.

The clinical signs of psoriasis were scored on a scale of 0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe. The mean improvements over baseline in the clinical signs at the end of treatment are shown in Table 4.

Atopic Dermatitis Studies: In 2 controlled 28-day studies, Fluticasone Propionate Cream once daily was equivalent to Fluticasone Propionate Cream twice daily in the treatment of moderate to severe eczema. The investigator’s global evaluation after 28 days of treatment is shown in Table 5.

The clinical signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis were scored on a scale of 0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe. The mean improvements over baseline at the end of treatment are shown in Table 6.
The invention discloses a Dendrobium candidum composite tablet and its preparation method. The tablet provided by the invention is prepared from the following raw materials, by weight, 20-75 parts of Dendrobium candidum submicron powder, 2-18 parts of radix ophiopogonis, 1-15 parts of cistanche, 1-10 parts of sharpleaf galangal fruit and 1-13 parts of cassia seed. By compatibility of Dendrobium candidum and multiple health-care Chinese herbal medicines with homology of medicine and food, the formula of the composite tablet is reasonable, the preparation technology is simple, and the composite tablet is safe, stable and effective. The patent emphasizes the principle of yin-yang balance of Chinese medicine, appropriate ingredients and mild properties. The raw materials can fully perform efficacy, have no defect of opposite or inter-restriction conditions but have synergism. The formula of the composite tablet is more reasonable. The composite tablet has a dosage form of tablets, is convenient to eat and carry, and is suitable for mass consumption. The invention also discloses an application of the Dendrobium candidum composite tablet in aspects of promoting production of body fluid, nourishing the stomach, nourishing yin and clearing heat.
Previous infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is assessed by HBV core antibody (HBcAb) or surface antibody (HBsAb) titres, has reportedly been associated with an increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We investigated the influence of previous HBV infection on the incidence of HCC in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who achieved eradication of HCV, that is sustained virologic response (SVR). Both HBcAb and HBsAb were measured in a total of 1214 patients with HCV infection who had not been coinfected with HBV, as determined by both negative HBs antigen and HBV DNA, and in whom SVR was confirmed. Patients were followed up for a median of 5.7 years, and the incidence of post-SVR HCC was compared based on HBcAb and/or HBsAb. In both univariate and multivariate analyses, the incidence of post-SVR HCC did not differ based on the presence of HBcAb or HBsAb. In conclusion, previous HBV infection has no impact on the incidence of HCC in patients with HCV after SVR.
This study explores 15-year urological complications in chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) patients and investigates the predictive factors from video-urodynamic study (VUDS) and bladder management. Analyzing 864 SCI patients with a mean 15.6-year follow-up, we assessed complications and utilized multivariate logistic regression for risk evaluation. VUDS factors such as autonomic dysreflexia, detrusor sphincter dyssynergia, vesicourethral reflux (VUR), contracted bladder, and high voiding detrusor pressure significantly increased the likelihood of recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI). Low bladder compliance, VUR, and contracted bladder notably raised the risk of hydronephrosis, while contracted bladder and detrusor overactivity with detrusor underactivity heightened chronic kidney disease risk. Volitional voiding reduced rUTI and VUR risk, whereas Valsalva maneuver-assisted voiding increased hydronephrosis risk. In conclusion, a contracted bladder identified in VUDS is associated with long-term urological complications in SCI, we propose that patients already experiencing a contracted bladder should prioritize volitional voiding as their preferred bladder management strategy to minimize the risk of additional complications such as rUTI and VUR. These findings unveil previously unexplored aspects in research, emphasizing the need for proactive management strategies in this patient population.
Hiltonol is a poly-ICLC developed by the Oncovir, Inc. A phase I study of hiltonol monotherapy in solid tumors was completed (NCT01984892). Clinical trials of hiltonol plus ICIs are undergone in various type cancers (NCT03721679, NCT02834052).
Men who have sex with men and identify as persons of color (MSM of color) are significantly impacted by HIV in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic may have disproportionately exacerbated HIV-related disparities among MSM of color by affecting sexual networking behaviors and disrupting access to sexual health care. The current study explored the impact of COVID-19 on sexual networking and HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention behaviors among MSM of color in Boston, MA. Eighteen semi-structured interviews were conducted via the 2020-2021 Boston sample of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) project. Eligible participants were at least 18 years old, identified as a man or non-binary person assigned male at birth and as a person of color, and endorsed ever having sex with men. Interviews were coded using inductive and deductive approaches, and themes were extracted using thematic analysis. When participants were asked about the impact of COVID-19 on sexual networking and HIV/STI prevention, the following themes emerged: (1) differing interpretations of COVID-19 public health guidance, (2) behavior change to meet social and sexual needs, (3) limited or changed access to HIV/STI prevention services; and (4) avoidance of healthcare appointments. Overall, the pandemic affected sexual networking and HIV/STI prevention behaviors among MSM of color. Though changes in sexual networking varied, most participants decreased in-person networking, increased dating app use, and prioritized longer-term relationships. Despite loosening of restrictions, these impacts may persist and should inform the adaptation of sexual networking guidance and interventions to mitigate HIV-related disparities in communities of color.
An additional 5 patients will receive antibiotics prior to receiving the investigational agent, which consists of screened-donor inoculum of a biologically active human substance (FMT). We will give oral frozen FMT over 2 days.
Steatotic donor livers are becoming more and more common in liver transplantation. However, the current use of steatotic grafts is less acceptable than normal grafts due to their higher susceptibility to ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. To investigate the mechanism underlying the susceptibility of steatotic liver to I/R injury, we detected cell death markers and inflammation in clinical donor livers and animal models. We found that caspase-8-mediated hepatic apoptosis is activated in steatotic liver I/R injury. However, ablation of caspase-8 only slightly mitigated steatotic liver I/R injury without affecting inflammation. We further demonstrated that RIPK1 kinase induces both caspase-8-mediated apoptosis and cell death-independent inflammation. Inhibition of RIPK1 kinase significantly protects against steatotic liver I/R injury by alleviating both hepatic apoptosis and inflammation. Additionally, we found that RIPK1 activation is induced by Z-DNA binding protein 1 (ZBP1) but not the canonical TNF-α pathway during steatotic liver I/R injury. Deletion of ZBP1 substantially decreases the steatotic liver I/R injury. Mechanistically, ZBP1 is amplified by palmitic acid-activated JNK pathway in steatotic livers. Upon I/R injury, excessive reactive oxygen species trigger ZBP1 activation by inducing its aggregation independent of the Z-nucleic acids sensing action in steatotic livers, leading to the kinase activation of RIPK1 and the subsequent aggravation of liver injury. Thus, ZBP1-mediated RIPK1-driven apoptosis and inflammation exacerbate steatotic liver I/R injury, which could be targeted to protect steatotic donor livers during transplantation.
The subject will have to complete 6 fetal echocardiograms. A fetal echocardiogram is picture of the unborn baby's heart in motion made by bouncing sound waves off the heart and recording the echo. The procedure will be very similar to the ultrasounds that the subject is already receiving as part of her prenatal care.

The scans will start at week 20 of the subject's pregnancy and repeat every 3 weeks until week 38 of birth (whichever occurs first). The appointments will last approximately 30 minutes each and will be performed by one of two sonographers trained specifically in fetal echocardiography. One additional echocardiogram will be performed on the infant after birth, within the first two months of life. In addition to the scans, study staff will access the subject's medical record to collect information such as: age, ethnicity, race, medical history and health insurance status.
Hepatic resection is a popular curative treatment for patients with early-stage HCC and well-preserved liver function. Although overall survival after resection has been increasing, the median 5-year disease-free survival rate after resection remains at only about 37% for early-stage HCC. In fact, the 5-year recurrence rate is as high as 74% for intermediate and advanced HCC. Postoperative recurrence may be due to intrahepatic metastasis arising from the primary tumor or it may be de novo metastasis (multicentric) that arises spontaneously in the residual liver. Intrahepatic metastasis is the primary mechanism of early recurrence, which occurs \<2 years after resection; multicentric metastasis is the principal mechanism behind late recurrence, which occurs at least 2 years after resection.

In the past few years, some observational studies with small sample size found metformin and celebrex (selective cyclic oxidase-2 inhibitors) may reduce the rate of HCC after surgery. However, no prospective study compare their efficacy in preventing HCC recurrence. This trial aims to compare the role of celebrex alone, metformin alone, and celebrex plus metformin in preventing HCC recurrence after hepatic resection.
LID015385 contact lenses worn in both eyes during waking hours only for at least 8 hours per day and 5 days per week over a 3-month exposure period. Lenses will be removed nightly for cleaning with CLEAR CARE.
PURPOSE:To obtain a liposome water suspension which is stable for six months without precipitation, flocculation and change in particle size and with little production of lyso-body even under 40 deg.C storage condition by adding taurine or taurine and quaternary ammonium salt to the suspension. CONSTITUTION:The membrane component is dissolved in an org. solvent and then the org. solvent is removed to obtain a lipid membrane, to which taurine (and quaternary ammonium salt as necessary) is added after neutralization with distilled water. Or, the produced lipid membrane is hydrated with an aq. soln. containing taurine (and quaternary ammonium salt as necessary). As for the quaternary ammonium salt, benzalconium chloride, benzetonium chloride, and the like can be used. Thereby, the liposome water suspension is stable for a long time even under high temp. storage condition without producing lyso-body due to hydrolysis of liposome.
This project will examine the effect of vitamin A supplementation (50,000 IU) or placebo given with BCG and oral polio virus (OPV) immunization within 48 h of birth on immune function in 300 Bangladeshi infants (150 in each group) at risk of vitamin A deficiency recruited in a poor community of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Infants will be followed from birth through 15 wk of age. Current evidence from community-based mortality trials is not conclusive but suggests that such supplementation will decrease infant mortality from infectious disease through 6 m of age. The biological mechanism underlying this potential benefit is unclear but is presumed to include improving immune function. The investigators hypothesize that vitamin A supplementation at birth prevents vitamin A deficiency during a critical window of a few days to weeks when the immune system is first exposed to both normal, non-pathogenic organisms (e.g., commensal gut flora) and to potential pathogens. During this period the investigators propose that vitamin A supplementation will improve three aspects of immune function that will have sustained benefits throughout infancy: (1) normal thymus maturation and function; (2) development and mucosal targeting of adaptive immune responses, including regulatory T-cells (Treg), T-helper type 2 (Th2) cells, and IgA-secreting plasma cells and memory B-cells; and (3) mucosal barrier function. The three specific objectives of our project are: (1) Determine if vitamin A supplementation improves thymus maturation and function as indicated by ultrasonic analysis of thymus size and by analysis of thymic output of naïve T-cells using flow cytometric analysis of peripheral blood T-cells and by quantification of T-cell-receptor excision circles (TRECs) in peripheral blood. (2) Determine if vitamin A supplementation at birth alters (2.1) the T-cell response to BCG and OPV immunization assessed at 6 and 15 wk of age; (2.2) the T- and B-cell response to OPV immunization, assessed at 15 wk of age, and the secretory IgA response to OPV assessed at 6, 11 and 15 wk of age; and (2.3) the B-cell response to tetanus toxoid (TT) immunization, assessed at 15 wk of age. (3) Determine if vitamin A supplementation at birth will decrease bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) concentrations in capillary blood, a marker of bacterial translocation.
The invention belongs to the field of biological medicine, and particularly relates to an aluminum hydroxide gel-sodium chloride composite immunologic adjuvant, and a preparation method and application thereof. The invention aims to solve the technical problem of providing a novel immunologic adjuvant with good performance. The technical scheme for solving the technical problem is to provide a compound immunologic adjuvant. The composite immunologic adjuvant mainly contains aluminum hydroxide gel and chemically pure sodium chloride. The aluminum hydroxide gel-sodium chloride composite immunologic adjuvant has the advantages of simple and convenient method, low cost, strong immunocompetence, high clinical safety and the like, and is an excellent composite immunologic adjuvant aiming at various antigens. The hepatitis vaccine and the tumor vaccine prepared by using the aluminum hydroxide gel-sodium chloride compound as the adjuvant have stronger immune effect and anti-tumor effect, particularly promote the activation and proliferation of CD8 positive T cells, specifically kill tumor cells, and provide a new choice for the development and application of the vaccine.
Community-based meningitis and meningo-encephalitis are defined by the presence of more than 10 leukocytes per mL of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), eventually reported to the number of red blood cells. They can be associated with encephalitis, defined by cerebral or cerebellar dysfunction in the case of the transmission. The evolution includes death, what makes the seriousness of this clinical situation. However the diagnostic performance of meningitis and meningo-encephalitis in a patient without contact with a care structure is less than 25% resulting in empirical support in half of the patients. Indeed, the microbiological diagnosis of meningitis and transmission target currently only five pathogens including HIV positive resulted in a significant change to support the patient in three areas, decision of hospitalization, decision of isolation and antibiotic or antiviral treatment decision. A weekly epidemiological monitoring of the microbiological diagnosis of meningitis and meningo-encephalitis has enabled us to see a mismatch between a curve of requests for analyses and a flat curve of produced diagnoses. This discrepancy is interpreted as indicating a community outbreak of meningitis or meningo-encephalitis non-diagnosed by routine methods, called orphan meningitis or orphan meningo-encephalitis. On this observation, our research project is to improve the performance of the etiological diagnosis of community-based meningitis or meningo-encephalitis. To do this, we will evaluate the diagnostic performance of an advanced technique, using a non-invasive sample, the pharyngeal swab from the patient, to find micro-organisms that are not part of the commensal flora of the pharynx and who are responsible for undetected in routine meningitis. Indeed the main pathogens and meningitis (enterovirus, pneumococcus, meningococcus) transmission give a pharyngeal carriage before being responsible for meningitis or meningo-encephalitis. These bacteria are Coxiella burnetii, Bartonella spp., Tropheryma whipplei, Leptospira spp. and Borrelia spp.