anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Visually inspect LEVOPHED for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration (the solution is colorless). Do not use the solution if its color is pinkish or darker than slightly yellow or if it contains a precipitate.

Add the content of one LEVOPHED vial (4 mg in 4 mL) to 1,000 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection, USP or Sodium Chloride Injection solutions that contain 5% dextrose to produce a 4 mcg per mL dilution. Dextrose reduces loss of potency due to oxidation. Administration in saline solution alone is not recommended.

Use higher concentration solutions in patients requiring fluid restriction. Prior to use, store the diluted LEVOPHED solution for up to 24 hours at room temperature [20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)] and protect from light.
Participants with alpha or beta thalassemia received AG-348 50 mg twice daily (BID), orally up to Week 6. Following Week 6, depending on the participants' safety and hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations, they could undergo one potential dose-level increase from 50 to 100 mg BID. After completion of the Core Period of 24 weeks, participants were eligible to continue to receive AG-348 in the Extension Period which is up to 10 years.
The sample size of the study was calculated using the G\*Power Software (ver. 3.1.9.2) program. For the smallest sample size of the study, 85% power and medium effect size (f:0.25) at the 95% confidence interval, 110 individuals were found, with at least 55 individuals in each group. The intervention group consisted of students enrolled in the intensive care nursing course, which is one of the third year elective courses, and the control group consisted of the students enrolled in the perinatology course from the third year elective courses. The study was completed on a voluntary basis. After the losses, a sample of 64 from the intervention group and 54 from the control group was created, and the data of a total of 118 students were evaluated. The students in the intervention group were given theoretical training for the first 4 weeks, followed by theoretical and case presentations in the following weeks. It is aimed to increase the critical thinking disposition of the students by using critical thinking techniques during the trainings. A total of 8 weeks of training was given. For the first 5 weeks, training was given with a two-week break for the next three weeks. The control group was given a booklet for critical thinking. Pre-test and post-test were applied simultaneously to both groups. Critical thinking disposition scale was applied in the pre-test and post-test.
The invention is directed to fetal globin inducing factor (FGIF), and to nucleic acids encoding FGIF. FGIF controls the expression of fetal globin gene products. An FGIF polypeptide is shown in FIG. 3 and nucleotide sequences that encode FGIF polypeptides are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The invention is also directed to therapeutic methods employing FGIF polypeptides, encoding nucleic acids and functional fragments thereof for the treatment of globin disorders and to methods for screening compounds that modulate fetal globin gene expression as well as compounds identified by these methods.
Hypertensive disorders are frequent during the course of pregnancy-puerperal cycle and an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, fetal and perinatal. The high frequency of maternal death can be explained by the presence of numerous complications such as eclampsia. Eclampsia is an obstetric emergency capable of prophylaxis. To prevent and control seizures, there is no doubt that the magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is the ideal drug. However, there are still questions regarding its use and dose. The scheme and the optimal time of administration remain to be elucidated. Currently, allows the use of either 1 g / h to 2 g / h of magnesium sulphate during the maintenance phase to prevent eclamptic convulsions. However, there is no report in the literature of randomized controlled trials comparing different doses of magnesium sulfate in the maintenance phase to prevent eclampsia.

The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of intravenous magnesium sulfate in the maintenance phase 1g / h versus 2 g / h to prevent eclampsia in pregnant and postpartum women with severe preeclampsia (pure or superimposed).There will be a trial randomized and triple blind in the Integrative Medicine Institute Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP) from March 2015 to April 2017, and will be included 2000 women randomized into two groups: MgSO4 maintenance dose of 1 g / h or 2 g / h. Patients who had eclampsia before loading dose, with use of other medications or illicit drugs that may interfere with maternal hemodynamics or with contraindications to the use of magnesium sulfate will be excluded. The primary endpoint will be the incidence of eclampsia. Other complications such as oliguria, bleeding, recurrence of seizures, disseminated intravascular coagulation, maternal death, presence of side effects related to the use of MgSO, neonatal outcome and other variables will be considered secondary outcomes. Randomization for preventive treatment of eclamptic seizures with MgSO4 1g / h or MgSO4 2g / h will be held according to a table of sequential numbers from one to 2000, using the letters A and B and not knowing its meaning. The analysis will be performed with the groups identified as A or B, breaking the secrecy only after the results obtained and prepared the tables, or by resolution of the External Monitoring Committee.
Provided is a voice assistance system with proactive routines that couples a remote server and respective user voice interactive devices to deliver a complete experience to the end user of the device. The voice assistance system can also provide a platform to connect remote users to customize commands (e.g., proactive or reactive) to improve day-to-day operation across groups of devices and/or users. For example, routines can be built for an organization and made available to voice interactive devices distributed by or on behalf of the organization. Administrators can select features for the device and pre-configure voice assistance devices with groups of pre-selected routines to deliver a device that is ready to go out of the box. Updates to a device or routines can be based on such groups. Additionally, primary routine instances can be linked to groups where changes to the primary instance are propagated to any linked users.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by the inheritance of two mutant cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) alleles, one from each parent. Autosomal recessive disorders are rarely associated with germline mutations or mosaicism. Here, we propose a case of paternal germline mutation causing CF. The subject also had an identifiable maternal mutant allele. We identified the compound heterozygous variants in the proband through Sanger sequencing, and in silico studies predicted functional effects on the protein. Also, short tandem repeat markers revealed the de novo nature of the mutation. The maternal mutation in the CFTR gene was c.1000C > T. The de novo mutation was c.178G > A, p.Glu60Lys. This mutation is located in the lasso motif of the CFTR protein and, according to in silico structural analysis, disrupts the interaction of the lasso motif and R-domain, thus influencing protein function. This first reported case of de novo mutation in Asia has notable implications for molecular diagnostics, genetic counseling, and understanding the genetic etiology of recessive disorders in the Iranian population.
First phase. 97 participants. This group will continue standard procedure regarding side effect registration and handling. When the 97 patients have been included and have finished their radiotherapy the second phase will be initiated.
Patients were treated with everolimus and cyclosporine for 3 months post-transplantation. Everolimus (Certican) was administered orally, in two divided doses (b.i.d), and at the same time as Cyclosporine (Neoral). Everolimus (Certican) dose was adjusted in order to maintain a trough level between 3 and 8 ng/mL until randomization. After randomization the target trough range remained at 3 - 8 ng/mL in the cyclosporine (Neoral) continuation groups for a period of 9 months. Each patient was administered i.v. prednisone (or equivalent) pre- or intra-operatively according to center practice.
Malignant cardiac tachyarrhythmias are associated with complex spatiotemporal excitation of the heart. The termination of these life-threatening arrhythmias requires high-energy electrical shocks that have significant side effects, including tissue damage, excruciating pain, and worsening prognosis. This significant medical need has motivated the search for alternative approaches that mitigate the side effects, based on a comprehensive understanding of the nonlinear dynamics of the heart. Cardiac optogenetics enables the manipulation of cellular function using light, enhancing our understanding of nonlinear cardiac function and control. Here, we investigate the efficacy of optically resonant feedback pacing (ORFP) to terminate ventricular tachyarrhythmias using numerical simulations and experiments in transgenic Langendorff-perfused mouse hearts. We show that ORFP outperforms the termination efficacy of the optical single-pulse (OSP) approach. When using ORFP, the total energy required for arrhythmia termination, i.e., the energy summed over all pulses in the sequence, is 1 mJ. With a success rate of 50%, the energy per pulse is 40 times lower than with OSP with a pulse duration of 10 ms. We demonstrate that even at light intensities below the excitation threshold, ORFP enables the termination of arrhythmias by spatiotemporal modulation of excitability inducing spiral wave drift.
Fluticasone furoate, the active component of VERAMYST Nasal Spray, is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid having the chemical name (6α,11β,16α,17α)-6,9-difluoro-17-{[(fluoro-methyl)thio]carbonyl}-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-dien-17-yl 2-furancarboxylate and the following chemical structure: 

Fluticasone furoate is a white powder with a molecular weight of 538.6, and the empirical formula is C27H29F3O6S. It is practically insoluble in water. 

VERAMYST Nasal Spray is an aqueous suspension of micronized fluticasone furoate for topical administration to the nasal mucosa by means of a metering (50 microliters), atomizing spray pump. After initial priming [see Dosage and Administration (2)], each actuation delivers 27.5 mcg of fluticasone furoate in a volume of 50 microliters of nasal spray suspension. VERAMYST Nasal Spray also contains 0.015% w/w benzalkonium chloride, dextrose anhydrous, edetate disodium, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, polysorbate 80, and purified water. It has a pH of approximately 6.
Patients receive alvocidib IV over 30 minutes (loading dose), followed by alvocidib IV over 4 hours on days 1, 8, and 15. Treatment repeats every 5 weeks for up to 2 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Encouraging clinical data emerging in the field of tumor immunotherapy have demonstrated that therapies focused on enhancing T cell responses against cancer can result in a significant survival benefit in patients with Stage IV cancer. PD-L1 is an extracellular protein that downregulates immune responses primarily in peripheral tissues through binding to its two receptors PD-1 and B7-1. Interruption of the PD L1/PD-1 pathway by the PD-L1 targeting antibody MPDL3280A, represents an attractive strategy to reinvigorate tumor-specific T cell immunity. For PD1/PD-L1 pathway inhibition PD-L1 tumor surface expression was proposed as a potential biomarker. In early clinical trials, PD-L1 expression has been associated with response to PD1/PD-L1 inhibition. However, other clinical trials reported response to PD1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitors in a big patient groups who were PD-L1-negative assessed by a single biopsy. Another obstacle to using PD-L1 expression as predictive biomarker might be its potential heterogeneous expression and fast dynamics PD-L1 tumor expression and whole body distribution, as well as baseline activation status of the immune system are being assessed in three investigational imaging trials MPDL3280A-img-042015, 89Zr-CD8 imaging or IL2-img--UMCG-2015.

To be able to evaluate the investigational imaging - 89Zr-MPDL3280A-PET, 89Zr-CD8 imaging and 18F-FB-IL2-PET - as complementary tools for selection of patients to be treated with MPDL3280A, within this treatment trial we will assess safety, tolerability and anti-tumor activity of MPDL3280A in cancer patients, who have undergone investigational imaging. Acquired data could lead to improved, more patient friendly, more easily accessible and possibly less expensive procedures for patient selection. Subsequently, the efficacy of (combinations of) checkpoint inhibition could also be improved, thus preventing unnecessary toxicity and reducing health care costs.
The invention relates to a base gel formulation into which nutritional or pharmaceutical ingredients can be incorporated. The base formulation has been designed for people who are dysphagic. The base formulation comprises three different gelling agents, the amounts of which are varied, such that the formulated gel conforms with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDS) 2019, being characterises as a type 1 to type 4 product. It comprises, as a primary gelling agent, an alginate, which is cross linked by way of divalent cations to provide it's structural integrity and the gelling properties are further modified by the inclusion of a secondary and tertiary gelling agent, respectively a low methoxy pectin and an agar. The gel comprises significant amounts of water (hence the type 1 to 4 products are classified as drinks), although the class 3 and 4 products may also be classed as foods. The gels also comprise a pH modifying agent and a preservative, and may additionally comprise a flavouring.
Patients receive placebo PO QD on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. At the time of progressive disease, patients may cross-over to Arm I. Patients undergo ECHO or MUGA during screening. Patients also undergo CT, MRI, and chest x-ray throughout the trial. Patients may optionally undergo blood sample collection during screening and on study.
After receiving succinylcholine 1.0 mg/kg RBW for intubation, participants will receive cisatracurium administered at dosage adequate to have a moderate NMB (defined as a target of TOF ratio = 10% with a range: 2-3 twitches to TOF ratio of 20%) for the duration of surgery, until the end of the procedure. Neostigmine/Atropine will be administered to participants once at respective dosage of 0.05 mg/kg RBW and 0.01 mg/kg RBW at least after the reappearance of T2 after surgery completion. The maximum allowed dosage for Neostigmine is 5 mg. Neostigmine will be used as only reversal drug in all participants who received Cisatracurium as neuromuscular blocker.
Colorectal cancer is common in China. Most colorectal cancers happen when an adenoma becomes cancerous. Doctors use colonoscopy to look inside the colon and rectum and find adenomas and remove them. Removing adenomas is known to reduce the chances of a person developing colorectal cancers. The ability of colonoscopists finding adenomas varies, and there is a lot of researches into how to improve "adenoma detection rates".

A new device, called the Endocuff Vision has been shown to improve the rate of polyp detection at colonoscopy, and to make polyp removal easier. Previous studies have shown that there is a significant improvement in detection of adenomas when an Endocuff Vision is used (with the rate of detection of adenomas rising from 49% to 66%). Colonoscopists who have used the Endocuff Vision before also feel that polyp removal is easier when it is on the colonoscope. This study will randomise patients coming for colonoscopy to have their procedure performed as usual or as an Endocuff Vision-assisted colonoscopy. The investigators will record polyp and adenoma detection rates, duration of procedure, participant comfort levels, and complications. All patients referred for colonoscopy will be invited in 5 centres, recruiting a total of 1200 participants.
A composition comprising at least one carotenoid selected from the group consisting of lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin; and a composition comprising at least one omega-3 fatty acid; for use in the prevention and/or treatment of dementia in a human subject is provided. The omega-3 fatty acid is preferably docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). A further omega-3 fatty acid, preferably eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may be present. The omega-3 fatty acid is preferably provided as a component of fish oil. The composition comprising at least one carotenoid may contain each of lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin. The compositions may be formulated for oral consumption, preferably in the form of a capsule or tablet. The form of dementia is preferably Alzheimer’s disease.
Tongue coating affects cognition, and cognitive decline at early stage also showed relations to functional and structural remodeling of superior temporal sulcus (STS) in amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). The potential correlation between disparate cognitive manifestations in aMCI patients with different tongue coatings, and corresponding mechanisms of STS remodeling remains uncharted. In this case-control study, aMCI patients were divided into thin coating (n = 18) and thick coating (n = 21) groups. All participants underwent neuropsychological evaluations and multimodal magnetic resonance imaging. Group comparisons were conducted in clinical assessments and neuroimaging measures of banks of the STS (bankssts). Generalized linear models were constructed to explore relationships between neuroimaging measures and cognition. aMCI patients in the thick coating group exhibited significantly poorer immediate and delayed recall and slower information processing speed (IPS) (P < 0.05), and decreased functional connectivity (FC) of bilateral bankssts with frontoparietal cortices (P < 0.05, AlphaSim corrected) compared to the thin coating group. It was found notable correlations between cognition encompassing recall and IPS, and FC of bilateral bankssts with frontoparietal cortices (P < 0.05, Bonferroni's correction), as well as interaction effects of group × regional homogeneity (ReHo) of right bankssts on the first immediate recall (P < 0.05, Bonferroni's correction). aMCI patients with thick coating exhibited poor cognitive performance, which might be attributed to decreased FC seeding from bankssts. Our findings strengthen the understanding of brain reorganization of STS via which tongue coating status impacts cognition in patients with aMCI.
An 8-week, randomized, study was designed to compare gabapentin (900 mg/day) (n = 8 patients) with OMM (n = 11 patients) with Combined treatment of gabapentin (900 mg/day) plus OMM (n = 7 patients) for efficacy and safety in treating pain, fatigue, depression and function associated with fibromyalgia.

The primary outcome measures were measured during week 2 and week 8 to evaluate efficacy of each arm and compare efficacy between each arm at improving structure, function and pain. The Baker Wong Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) was evaluated weekly for average pain severity score (range 0-10, where 0 = no pain and 10 = pain as bad as you can imagine). Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) a tool that evaluates function and health status was administered at week 2 and week 8 for comparison of functioning at the baseline and end of the study. The total number of Tender Points (0-18) as determined by the American College of Rheumatology was counted at week 2 and week 8 to compare number of tender points from the baseline to the end. Dolorimetry in Kg/cm2 as measured by the Fischer Dolorimeter were measured on the 4 most severe tender points at week 2 and week 8 to compare severity of tender points from baseline to end of study. The Osteopathic Structural Examination which measures free range of motion of joints in degrees was measured with goniometry at week 2 and week 8 to evaluate degrees of free range of motion improved from baseline. The Clinical Global Impression which is a likert scale of 1-5 asking patients to evaluate how they feel about their overall health was taken at week 2 and week 8 to see if overall subjective thoughts of health were improved from baseline.
DENTAL PRACTITIONERS WHO EMPLOY LOCAL ANESTHETIC AGENTS SHOULD BE WELL VERSED IN DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCIES WHICH MAY ARISE FROM THEIR USE. RESUSCITATIVE EQUIPMENT, OXYGEN AND OTHER RESUSCITATIVE DRUGS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE.

To minimize the likelihood of intravascular injection, aspiration should be performed before the local anesthetic solution is injected. If blood is aspirated, the needle must be repositioned until no return of blood can be elicited by aspiration. Note, however, that the absence of blood in the syringe does not assure that intravascular injection will be avoided.

Local anesthetic procedures should be used with caution when there is inflammation and/or sepsis in the region of the proposed injection.

Lidocaine and Epinephrine Injections contain potassium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in nonasthmatic people.

The American Heart Association has made the following recommendations regarding the use of local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors in patients with ischemic heart disease: "Vasoconstrictor agents should be used in local anesthesia solutions during dental practice only when it is clear that the procedure will be shortened or the analgesia rendered more profound. When a vasoconstrictor is indicated, extreme care should be taken to avoid intravascular injection. The minimum possible amount of vasoconstrictor should be used." (Kaplan, EL, editor: Cardiovascular disease in dental practice, Dallas 1986, American Heart Association.)

Methemoglobinemia: Cases of methemoglobinemia have been reported in association with local anesthetic use. Although all patients are at risk for methemoglobinemia, patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia, cardiac or pulmonary compromise, infants under 6 months of age, and concurrent exposure to oxidizing agents or their metabolites are more susceptible to developing clinical manifestations of the condition. If local anesthetics must be used in these patients, close monitoring for symptoms and signs of methemoglobinemia is recommended.  
Signs of methemoglobinemia may occur immediately or may be delayed some hours after exposure and are characterized by a cyanotic skin discoloration and/or abnormal coloration of the blood. Methemoglobin levels may continue to rise; therefore, immediate treatment is required to avert more serious central nervous system and cardiovascular adverse effects, including seizures, coma, arrhythmias, and death. Discontinue LIDOCAINE and any other oxidizing agents. Depending on the severity of the signs and symptoms, patients may respond to supportive care, i.e., oxygen therapy, hydration. A more severe clinical presentation may require treatment with methylene blue, exchange transfusion, or hyperbaric oxygen.