anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Strong monochromatic point light sources such as Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or Lasers have been increasingly used in recent decades. This also raises the risk of misuse resulting in glare phenomena and associated visual impairment. The objective of this prospective and partially blinded study was the visualization and characterization of glare-induced scotomas in visual field by dazzling with monochromatic point light sources in terms of disability and discomfort glare. Automated threshold perimetry under dazzling by LED exposure at three different wavelengths (470, 530 and 625 nm) and four different intensities (25, 50, 75, and 100%) was performed in 31 healthy subjects resulting in 434 visual field examinations. Visual disability was measured by sensitivity loss in the central 30°as compared to unexposed controls and visualized by reconstruction of mean visual fields for each group via backward-calculation. Psychological glare was assessed by subsequent questionnaire and evaluated based on the de Boer rating scale of discomfort. Increasing glare intensities resulted in a significant decrease in mean sensitivity for all wavelengths tested, paralleled by an increase of discomfort glare. The loss of sensitivity was scattered over all quadrants with accentuation of the corresponding mean exposure area. Reconstructed visual fields confirmed visual impairment in all quadrants at an extent of at least 30°. We conclude that even off-axis light exposure may affect central visual field perception. Our results extend previous research on directed light interaction and contribute in explaining its incapacitating impact on human performance.
Aim 4. To determine whether treatment with PPAR-Alpha agonist fibrate derivatives suppresses the normal gene expression response to acute exercise. We will test the hypothesis that Gemfibrozil treatment inhibits the normal transcriptional response to exercise.
An electrical stimulation apparatus and an electrical stimulation system are provided. The system includes an unlock apparatus and the electrical stimulation apparatus. The unlock apparatus stores operation configuration different from the default configuration. The electrical stimulation apparatus includes a transmission interface, a storage and a controller. The transmission interface receives the operation configuration from the unlock apparatus or an input operation from users. The storage is coupled to the transmission interface and stores the operation configuration. The controller is coupled to the transmission interface and the storage. In response to an unlock behavior of the unlock apparatus conforming to an unlock condition, the controller provides a stimulation signal according to the operation configuration. In response to the unlock behavior not conforming to the unlock condition, the provision of the stimulation signal would be blocked. Accordingly, an appropriate strength, frequency, number, and period can be provided, and user can prevent over-stimulation.
PCT No. PCT/EP95/00609 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 27, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 27, 1995 PCT Filed Feb. 20, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/22590 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 24, 1995An ultrapure egg oil is prepared starting from dried and powdered avian or reptilian egg yolk by means of extraction with the aid of fat solvents, followed by two-step ageing, first at ambient temperature and then at a lowered temperature, separating off and centrifuging off the less viscous phase formed and again separating off the less viscous component. This component is, if appropriate repeatedly, mixed with demineralized water and heated, and, after cooling, the less viscous phase is separated off and again centrifuged, the less viscous component is again separated off and held at a lower temperature, the phases are again separated, and the less viscous component which has been separated off is recentrifuged. This again results in phase separation, the less viscous component which has been separated off being the end product which is a yellow to reddish, fluid oil which can be stored without preservatives. The ultrapure egg oil prepared by this process can be used for the treatment of skin burns, including sunburn, and for regenerating the skin in cosmetic products.
In this two-year prospective study, low myopic children, aged 6-8 years, who have no prior experience in contact lens wear and myopia control treatment will be recruited. They will be prescribed with monthly replacement orthokeratology lenses for a period of one year. Axial elongation and ocular conditions during the study will be determined. Subjects will be randomly assigned to normal cleaning and intensive cleaning groups. Subjects in normal cleaning group will be provided with complimentary contact lenses solutions for daily cleaning and disinfection. In addition to the daily procedures for lens case, subjects in the intensive cleaning group will be required to perform weekly protein removal.
Budesonide inhalation suspension should be administered via jet nebulizer connected to an air compressor with an adequate air flow, equipped with a mouthpiece or suitable face mask. Ultrasonic nebulizers are not suitable for the adequate administration of budesonide inhalation suspension and, therefore, are NOT recommended. 

The effects of mixing budesonide inhalation suspension with other nebulizable medications have not been adequately assessed. Budesonide inhalation suspension should be administered separately in the nebulizer [see Patient Counseling Information (17.1)]. 

A Pari-LC-Jet Plus® Nebulizer (with face mask or mouthpiece) connected to a Pari Master® compressor was used to deliver budesonide inhalation suspension to each patient in 3 U.S. controlled clinical studies. The safety and efficacy of budesonide inhalation suspension delivered by other nebulizers and compressors have not been established.
Participants will observe actions whose referent has been selected by themselves based on perceived similarity. A total of 16 different videos will be used, with 4 new videos each week. The videos will gradually increase in difficulty as the study progresses. All exercises are exercises used to improve balance.
Echocardiography has been used clinically to assess regional myocardial wall motion for the diagnosis of acute myocardial ischemia or stress-induced ischemia, but it is often difficult to distinguish hypokinetic motion from normal motion. Myocardial wall motion is affected by loading conditions as well as intrinsic contractility, making it challenging to define a normal range of wall motion. Therefore, hypokinesis is usually diagnosed by comparing target areas with other areas of myocardium considered normal (relative hypokinesis). Myocardial strain analysis by tissue Doppler echocardiography and speckle-tracking echocardiography has enabled objective and quantitative evaluation of regional myocardial wall motion. Peak systolic strain decreases during acute ischemia, but subtle and invisible myocardial motion, such as early systolic lengthening (ESL) and postsystolic shortening (PSS), also occurs, and the analysis of these subtle motions can improve the diagnostic accuracy of ischemia. However, the diagnosis of ischemic myocardium by strain analysis is not widely performed in clinical practice at this time due to several limitations. This article reviews the features of myocardial motion during acute ischemia, the mechanisms of ESL and PSS, the diagnosis of ischemic myocardium using strain analysis, and current approaches and future challenges to overcome the limitations in the detection of relative hypokinesis. This article also explains the use of ESL and PSS to detect myocardial ischemic memory that remains after brief ischemia.
A composition for administration to a subject with dry eye or a dry eye-associated ocular condition is disclosed. The composition includes a botanical active agent in an amount effective for treating, preventing, and/or ameliorating dry eye or a dry eye-associated ocular condition in a subject upon administration of the composition thereto. The botanical active agent comprises a Zingiber officinale extract, an Eriobotrya japonica extract, or combinations thereof. The composition may be adapted for oral administration to the subject, and formulated as a nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or supplement, e.g. in a single dosage form of a capsule or softgel. A method of treating, preventing, and/or ameliorating dry eye or a dry eye-associated ocular condition in a subject is also disclosed. The method comprises administering an effective amount of the composition to a subject.
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) directly affects oral health. Yet data about halitosis in young CKD patients and the impact of dental prophylaxis is limited. Therefore, as part of this randomized clinical trial, halitosis in young CKD patients undergoing intensive or standard oral preventive procedures was to be explored.
METHODS: Three volatile sulfur compounds (hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan and dimethyl sulfide) were measured in 30 young patients with CKD (mean age 14.2 years; 16 males, 14 females). Breath samples were taken after 3 and 6 months and analyzed with selective gas chromatography (OralChroma). Tongue coating (Winkel Index) and clinical indices to determine local inflammation or oral hygiene (Papillary Bleeding Index and Quigley-Hein Index) were assessed. Within an extended anamnesis, patients and their mothers and nurses were questioned about the perceived halitosis. Corresponding quotes were noted verbatim. Patients were randomized to either intensive need-related oral health care measures (oral preventative program, OPP) or a one-stage standard prevention (treatment as usual, TAU).
RESULTS: While there were no differences in volatile sulfur compound levels between TAU and OPP at the three time points of measurements (p > 0.05), there was a tendency towards a reduction in dimethyl sulfide and hydrogen sulfide of affected patients within the OPP group over time. Looking at potential differences between both groups with regard to tongue coating, significant differences were observed between baseline and 3 months after study start in the OPP group, and between baseline and 6 months after study start in the TAU group (p < 0.05). The burden of halitosis was frequently reported by patients' mothers and nurses.
CONCLUSIONS: Young CKD patients regularly suffered from halitosis and dimethyl sulfide was its main source. Preventive measures mainly resulted in a reduction of tongue coating.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: The German Clinical Trial Register (# DRKS00010580).
A 3-year-old neutered male standard poodle mix dog was presented because of acute onset vomiting, increased respiratory effort, hyporexia, and progressive lethargy. On physical examination, intermittent tachycardia, tachypnea with mildly increased respiratory effort, and bilateral ventral muffled lung sounds were noted. Thoracic and abdominal computed tomography with contrast revealed a peritoneal pericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH) with herniation of the liver and gallbladder, moderate abdominal lymphadenopathy, and mild pleural effusion. The dog underwent an emergency laparotomy and median sternotomy. Right ventral PPDH with a herniated, necrosed, and nonviable quadrate liver lobe and gallbladder; 2 suspected right ventricular (RV) aneurysms; and generalized mesenteric and portal lymphadenopathy were present. The affected liver lobe and gallbladder were removed; suspected aneurysms were managed by placing 2 purse-string sutures around the lesions and anchoring a pericardial flap over the aneurysms. The dog developed a ventricular arrhythmia postoperatively. Due to the arrhythmia and intraoperative findings of suspected aneurysms, echocardiography was performed and revealed focal RV systolic dysfunction, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, mild left ventricular dilation, and a hyperechoic area on the RV free wall, consistent with the purse string. An angiotensin-convertingenzyme (ACE) inhibitor was prescribed for left ventricular dilation. The dog was discharged 4 d postoperatively and was doing well 12 mo postoperatively. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a PPDH and suspected concurrent RV wall aneurysm in a dog successfully treated with a purse string and pericardial flap. Key clinical message: An RV aneurysm is extremely rare yet can be life-threatening in small animals. Early detection and treatment may minimize the risk of aneurysm rupture and sudden death.
FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves emulsifying essential oil, star anise, mint, fennel or their mixture with gum-tree or Salvia officinalis L. or anise or orange or turpentine oil in proportion of 75-85% to 25-15% with distilled water. Emulsion is put into electric air moistener and a treatment procedure can be taken inhaling air enriched in phyto-air ions. Treatment course is 25-30 treatment procedures long, each procedure duration being 10-15 min. The course is to be repeated 3 times a year. EFFECT: improved resistance of infantile organism; reduced general disease incidence. 8 cl, 8 tbl
PURPOSE: Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) is a diverse group of environmental bacteria associated with opportunistic infections. The identification of Bcc using conventional methods poses challenges. Bcc infections are difficult to treat due to intrinsic antibiotic resistance. The study aimed to investigate the species distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of clinical Bcc isolates.
METHODS: A total of 153 Bcc isolates obtained from clinical samples were analysed. Species identification was carried out using automated methods, including MALDI-TOF MS and VITEK2. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the disc diffusion method.
RESULTS: Burkholderia cenocepacia (70.5%) emerged as the most prevalent species, followed by Burkholderia contaminans (9.8%) and Burkholderia cepacia (7.2%). Ventilator-associated pneumonia (38.6%) was the most common infection, followed by sepsis (28.1%). Co-existence of Bcc with other pathogens in many cases suggested potential co-infection scenarios. Antimicrobial susceptibility revealed that ceftazidime, co-trimoxazole and meropenem were the most effective drugs, while levofloxacin proved to be the least effective. Moderate susceptibility was noted to minocycline, with 4.6% of isolates exhibiting multi-drug resistance.
CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence, clinical associations, and antibiotic susceptibility of Bcc in India. It highlights the importance of Bcc as a nosocomial pathogen, especially in vulnerable patient populations. The findings contribute to understanding Bcc infections, their distribution, and emphasize the necessity for accurate identification methods in clinical settings.
Participants with MF who were tolerating a ruxolitinib dose of less than 20 milligrams (mg) daily with no dose increase or no dose modification in the 8 weeks before screening visit received a combination of the itacitinib at the dose of 200 mg, orally, once daily (QD) and ruxolitinib, orally, twice daily (BID) at their previous stable dose (must had been \< 20 mg daily). Participants continued study treatment until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal of consent, or other Protocol-specified criteria to stop treatment are met.
Systems and methods for action plan optimization for multiple stakeholders. A user interface receives data comprising at least one of patient, physician and care team characteristics. A scenario manager organizes the received data into multiple categories of information. A scenario simulator: identifies possible scenarios and combinations of interactions between the patient, physician and care team with a respect to a predefined healthcare outcome, based on the multiple categories of information, and defines a set of potential outcomes among the possible scenarios and combinations via simulation according to statistical algorithms, based on the predefined healthcare outcome. An analysis engine determines an optimized clinical pathway based on the set of potential outcomes, according to further statistical algorithms. A role-based planner determines an electronic action plan based on the optimized clinical pathway. The electronic action plan identifies roles and actions for each of the patient, the physician and the care team.
Patients with intrabony defects are randomly assigned to receive either FormaAid collagen membrane or Geistlich Bio-Gide (control)before the GTR. And then treated with GTR surgery, the surgical procedure involves a full-thickness flap, the affected area is cleaned, and the damaged or diseased tissue may be removed. The allograft will be then placed into the defect and the collagen membrane is then trimmed and adapted over the defect. After all the treatment is done, 5-0 nylon suture will be used for the flap closure.
Introduction: Hiatal hernia (HH) is a common disorder of the upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract that general surgeons encounter. Giant paraesophageal is a subtype of HH in which more than 30% of the stomach is located in the chest. It can cause symptoms such as dysphagia, UGI bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and vomiting. As the life expectancy of the general population increases, the incidence of giant HH increases and can cause morbidity, including recurrent admissions and prolonged length of hospitalization. In this article, we describe a cohort of nonagenarian patients with HH who were admitted to our institution and were treated either surgically or medically. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed our prospectively maintained database of all nonagenarians who were admitted to our center between 2018 and 2022 with the diagnosis of HH. We compared the demographic data, clinical data, and outcomes between patients undergoing operative and nonoperative management. Results: Twenty patients of age over 90 years were hospitalized with HH-related symptoms. Six underwent surgery, whereas 14 received medical management. Surgical patients had fewer overall hospitalization days, shorter length of stay, and less blood product requirements. Notably two cases of in-hospital mortality occurred in the nonoperative group, whereas none occurred in the operative group. All surgical procedures were performed laparoscopically, with two minor perioperative complications. Conclusion: In selected nonagenarian patients, laparoscopic HH repair is safe and should be considered favorably. It can reduce hospitalization time and can mitigate morbidity.
You are invited to participate in a research study which evaluates the effectiveness of mifepristone (RU 486) in rapidly reducing the symptoms associated with schizoaffective disorder. Our group believes that the cognitive deficits (a decline in the ability to think clearly) and psychosis (hallucinations or delusions) exhibited in some affective disorders are driven by an excess of stress hormone effects (hypercortisolemia). Often the origin of this hormonal imbalance is unknown. Current treatment for schizoaffective disorder (characterized by mood swings and hallucinations and/or delusions) involves using a combination of antidepressant medication (for mood elevation), mood stabilizing medications (to prevent extreme high and low moods) and antipsychotic medication (for the correction of altered thinking). While these therapies are often effective, they can take several weeks or longer to work. We hope to uncover a quick, effective, safe therapy for the treatment of individuals with your condition.
The present invention relates to powder medicine for eliminating wind cold and stagnant heat, which is Chinese patent medicine for treating vascular headache. The traditional Chinese medicine of pueraria root, centipede, ginger insect, uncaria, ledebouriella root, chrysanthemum, caulis polygoni multiflori, hemlock parsley and licorice root are ground into fine powder in a formula into a capsule. The powder medicine for eliminating wind cold and stagnant heat of the present invention is formed by continuous sieving from the clinical application for many years, and can improve brain microcirculation, improve the metabolism of brain cells, prevent and delay the contabescence process of the brain cells, prompt the development again of neurons, and also avoid and reduce the toxic and side effect of the medicine according to the pharmacology confirmation of modern traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacy. The present invention has obvious effect on vascular headaches, brain trauma, pulmonary embolism, cerebral arteriosclerosis, cerebrovascular atrophy, cerebral anoxia and hemiplegia according to the clinical observation of more than 100 examples. Besides, the present invention has the advantages of convenient use and easy medicine taking. Therefore, patients are satisfactory.
BACKGROUND: Parents play a key role in constructing children' behaviours. We studies maternal-child overweight relationship and compared maternal perception of child weight status and feeding behaviours between groups of normal-weight and overweight children.
METHODS: The cross-sectional study was conducted on 192 girls aged 10-13 years and their mothers. They were divided to two groups of overweight (n = 94) and normal-weight (n = 98) children. Anthropometric characteristics were measured for children and mothers. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between child overweight and tertiles of maternal body mass index (BMI). Maternal perception of child's weight status and her engagement in promoting child's healthy behaviours was assessed.
RESULTS: BMI and waist circumference was significantly higher in children (P < 0.001) and mothers (P < 0.01) of overweight compared to normal-weight group. There was a significant relationship between children's overweight and tertiles of maternal BMI, which remained significant after adjusting for potential confounders. Mothers of overweight children were more concerned for their child's overeating and overweight, and for compelling the child to diet to maintain a desirable weight (P < 0.001). In contrast, mothers of normal-weight children restricted sugar-sweetened drinks (P = 0.008), offered fruit and vegetables (P = 0.035), and helped their children to get enough physical activity (P = 0.022) and night sleep (P = 0.001) more than mothers in other group.
CONCLUSIONS: This study showed a strong relationship between children and mothers' overweight. Despite being more concerned about their child weight status, mothers of overweight children reported behaviours which were less encouraging the children for healthy eating and lifestyle than mothers of normal-weight children.
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is characterized by excruciating facial pain usually caused by neurovascular compression of the trigeminal nerve roots. TN can be treated medically or invasively. Microvascular decompression is the procedure of choice and usually results in complete symptom relief. During surgical decompression, Teflon can be placed between the offending vessel and the nerve root entry zone. In some cases, chronic Teflon-related inflammation can cause recurrent TN, which might lead to additional surgical intervention. We present imaging and histopathological correlation of a patient presenting with intractable recurrent TN approximately 2 years after microvascular decompression with Teflon implant.