anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is one of the most common conditions managed by pediatricians. Although many infants are affected, most will experience complete resolution without complication. Acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus are rare yet debilitating sequelae of severe hyperbilirubinemia that can be avoided through careful monitoring and treatment with phototherapy. Appropriate management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia must balance the risks of these severe conditions with the effects of overtreatment. Released in 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics revised the clinical practice guideline for the management of hyperbilirubinemia, which aims to provide that balance through updates to the previous guideline. This article will provide the reader with (1) an evidence-based harm and benefit analysis of the guideline, (2) an overview of key changes and clarifications made in the new guideline, and (3) a practical summary of guideline updates. [Pediatr Ann. 2024;53(6):e208-e216.].
Iron deficiency is a common comorbidity associated with chronic heart failure (HF) in both, patients with preserved (HFpEF) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), which has unfavorable clinical and prognostic effects. Previous studies have confirmed that HF patients with iron deficiency have a lower exercise tolerance than those without iron deficiency. In iron deficient patients with HFrEF, treatment with intravenous ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) improved symptoms, exercise tolerance and quality of life (QoL). Since the latest guidelines published by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in 2016, iron substitution is an official class IIa recommendation in HFrEF, while it has not yet been endorsed in the treatment guidelines for HFpEF. To date, no evidence is available on iron supplementation in HFpEF. Therefore, a clear rationale exists for examining the effects of correcting iron deficiency in this high-risk and steadily growing patient group.

The proposed study will be a single-centre, prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in a primary care setting including 86 patients with stable HFpEF and iron deficiency. Participants will undergo three study visits: a baseline visit, a status control visit, and a post-intervention visit. At the baseline visit, measurements of exercise tolerance (using spiroergometry), laboratory parameters and disease-specific biomarkers (using blood samples), tHb-mass (using the carbon monoxide rebreathing method), cardiac and arterial vessel structure and function (using electrocardiogram, echocardiography and PVW), QoL (using 3 validated questionnaires), body composition (using BMI and WHR), and habitual physical activity (using a wrist-worn accelerometer) will be performed. Then, patients randomized to the treatment group will receive FCM (Vifor Pharma AG, Villars-sur-Glâne, Switzerland), whereas those in the control group will receive placebo. At week 6, iron deficiency status will be re-evaluated in all patients and, if necessary, another application of FCM or placebo will be administered, respectively. After the 12-week treatment period, the study measurements will be repeated in all patients (post-intervention visit) to investigate the effects of the intervention.
Subject received induction chemotherapy consisting of daunorubicin bolus IV infusion on Days 1-3 + cytarabine continuous IV infusion on Days 1-7 followed by matching placebo once daily oral dose starting on Day 4 of initial induction chemotherapy. If platelet count was not greater than 100 Gi/L after 7 days the matching placebo was given until a platelet count of at least 200 Gi/L was achieved/ until remission was assessed/ maximum of 42 days from the start of the chemotherapy induction. Subjects who were not aplastic after first cycle of induction chemotherapy received a second induction chemotherapy with a modified daunorubicin dose on Days 1-3 + cytarabine on Days 1-7.
Essential tremor (ET) is one of the most common adult movement disorders with a prevalence of 4% in the general population. Although several medications (primidone, beta-adrenergic blockers, benzodiazepines...) are commonly used, few of them are truly effective for controlling the severe forms of ET. Since 1987, an alternative has emerged with the development of high frequency deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the thalamic nucleus ventralis intermedius (VIM). This surgical technique now represents the gold standard treatment for tremor-disabled ET patients. Although VIM-DBS is clearly effective for treatment of essential tremor (ET) a partial loss of DBS effectiveness may occur over time in some patients. This loss of DBS effectiveness could be related to an adaptation of the local neuronal network to chronic stimulation (changes in synaptic plasticity). In order to avoid this problem, investigators plan to develop a intermittent mode of VIM stimulation using a new Medtronic device combining a DBS system with local field potential (LFPs) sensing capability. First, investigators propose to analyse VIM LFPs in order to define a tremor biomarker in 10 patients operated for severe ET. Thereafter, investigators will automatically detect this biomarker using a specific algorithm and use it to trigger stimulation at the onset of tremor only. Thus, this project will allow us to optimize DBS therapy in ET, by improving the longevity of implantable devices and avoiding the loss of efficacy previously reported
The ill effects of nitroglycerin overdose are generally the results of nitroglycerin’s capacity to induce vasodilatation, venous pooling, reduced cardiac output, and hypotension. These hemodynamic changes may have protean manifestations, including increased intracranial pressure, with any or all of persistent throbbing headache, confusion, and moderate fever; vertigo; palpitations; visual disturbances; nausea and vomiting (possibly with colic and even bloody diarrhea); syncope (especially in the upright posture); air hunger and dyspnea, later followed by reduced ventilatory effort; diaphoresis, with the skin either flushed or cold and clammy; heart block and bradycardia; paralysis; coma; seizures; and death.

Laboratory determinations of serum levels of nitroglycerin and its metabolites are not widely available, and such determinations have, in any event, no established role in the management of nitroglycerin overdose.

No data are available to suggest physiological maneuvers (e.g., maneuvers to change the pH of the urine) that might accelerate elimination of nitroglycerin and its active metabolites. Similarly, it is not known which — if any — of these substances can usefully be removed from the body by hemodialysis.

No specific antagonist to the vasodilator effects of nitroglycerin is known, and no intervention has been subject to controlled study as a therapy of nitroglycerin overdose. Because the hypotension associated with nitroglycerin overdose is the result of venodilatation and arterial hypovolemia, prudent therapy in this situation should be directed toward increase in central fluid volume. Passive elevation of the patient’s legs may be sufficient, but intravenous infusion of normal saline or similar fluid may also be necessary.

The use of epinephrine or other arterial vasoconstrictors in this setting is likely to do more harm than good.

In patients with renal disease or congestive heart failure, therapy resulting in central volume expansion is not without hazard. Treatment of nitroglycerin overdose in these patients may be subtle and difficult, and invasive monitoring may be required.
INTRODUCTION: The lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve (LACN) is a somatosensory nerve coursing in the lateral portion of the forearm. The nerve is located in a close proximity to the cephalic vein (CV) all along its course with a danger of being injured during venipuncture. The LACN also overlaps and communicates with the superficial branch of the radial nerve (SBRN) in the distal forearm and hand, making the awareness of their relationship of great importance in the treatment of neuroma. The aim of the study was to observe the relationship of the LACN to surrounding structures as well as its branching pattern and distribution.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ninety-three cadaveric forearms embalmed in formaldehyde were dissected. The relationship of the LACN to surrounding structures was noted and photographed, and distances between the structures were measured with a digital caliper. The cross-sectional relationships of the LACN and SBRN to the CV were described using heatmaps.
RESULTS: The emerging point of the LACN was found distally, proximally or at the level of the interepicondylar line (IEL). The LACN branched in 76 cases (81.7 %) into an anterior and posterior branch at mean distance of 47.8 ± 34.2 mm distal to the IEL. The sensory distribution was described according to the relationship of the LACN branches to the medial border of the brachioradialis muscle. The LACN supplying the dorsum of the hand was observed in 39.8 % of cases. The LACN and the SBRN intersected in 86 % of upper limbs with communications noticed in 71 % of forearms. The LACN was stated as the most frequent donor of the communicating branch resulting in neuroma located distal to the communication and being fed from the LACN. The relationship of the LACN and the CV showed that the IEL is the most appropriate place for the venipuncture due to maximal calibers of the CV and deep position of the LACN. The LACN was adjacent to the cubital perforating vein and the radial artery in all cases. The medial border of the brachioradialis muscle was observed less than 1.8 mm from the LACN.
CONCLUSION: The study provides morphological data on the LACN distribution, branching pattern and relationship to surrounding structures in a context of clinical use in different spheres of medicine. The branching pattern of the LACN appears to be more constant compared to data provided by previous authors. We emphasized the meaning of cross-sectional relationship of the LACN to the CV to avoid venipuncture outside the cubital fossa if possible. The posterior branch of the LACN was predicted as appropriate donor of the graft for a digital nerve. The LACN appeared to be in a close proximity within the whole length of the brachioradialis muscle what the orthopedic surgeons must be concerned of. The meaning of the donor-nerve of the communicating branch in neuroma treatment was also introduced.
BACKGROUND: Colorectal anastomotic leakage causes severe consequences for patients and healthcare system as it will lead to increased consumption of hospital resources and costs. Technological improvements in anastomotic devices could reduce the incidence of leakage and its economic impact. The aim of the present study was to assess if the use of a new powered circular stapler is cost-effective.
METHOD: This observational study included patients undergoing left-sided circular stapled colorectal anastomosis between January 2018 and December 2021. Propensity score matching was carried out to create two comparable groups depending on whether the anastomosis was performed using a manual or powered circular device. The rate of anastomotic leakage, its severity, the consumption of hospital resources, and its cost were the main outcome measures. A cost-effectiveness analysis comparing the powered circular stapler versus manual circular staplers was performed.
RESULTS: A total of 330 patients were included in the study, 165 in each group. Anastomotic leakage rates were significantly different (p = 0.012): 22 patients (13.3%) in the manual group versus 8 patients (4.8%) in the powered group. The effectiveness of the powered stapler and manual stapler was 98.27% and 93.69%, respectively. The average cost per patient in the powered group was €6238.38, compared with €9700.12 in the manual group. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was - €74,915.28 per patient without anastomotic complications.
CONCLUSION: The incremental cost of powered circular stapler compared with manual devices was offset by the savings from lowered incidence and cost of management of anastomotic leaks.
Patients receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes and bevacizumab IV over 30-90 minutes on day 1 and cyclophosphamide PO QD on days 1-21. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for up to 17 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients without evidence of disease progression may continue treatment in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by a state of multiorgan hypertensive disorders, with or without proteinuria and possible multiorgan dysfunction. Chronic kidney disease is an established risk factor for the development of pre-eclampsia, as angiogenic homeostasis is altered and the maternal circulation is already hypertensive. Facing pre-eclampsia in the context of chronic kidney disease is a challenging emergency for both the mother and the fetus. The clinical features and the management of this multi-organ disorder are clearly defined in the modern literature but the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms remain not fully elucidated. Understanding the pathophysiology that mediates the onset of pre-eclampsia itself and in synergy with chronic kidney disease is fundamental for developing prompt prevention strategies, treatment planning, and patient counseling. This review aims to summarize the main molecular mechanisms involved in the process of pre-eclampsia, with a particular focus on the role of the kidneys and hormonal pathways related to renal function in normal pregnancy and pre-eclamptic syndromes.
Dryvax® vaccine or placebo on Day 0. This arm was discontinued from original protocol. Subjects already enrolled in this group will continue follow-up per protocol.
Patient Reported Experience Measures (PREMS) are questionnaires developed to assess the patient experience1 and incorporate a vision of patient centered care as a new element of value in the quality of healthcare. The PREM-C9 was developed and tested recently in the United Kingdom (UK) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CODP). The aim of the current study was to test the validity and reliability of the PREM-C9 in Spanish and Catalan. 239 patients with COPD completed the PREM-C9 (male 68.9%; female 30.2%). Internal consistency was high for both the Spanish [Cronbach's alpha=0.802] and Catalan [Cronbach's alpha=0.875] versions. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) proved the item distribution and dimensional structure of the questionnaire except for item2 of the scale "My everyday life with COPD". Goodness-of-fit indices were very close to acceptable values for the CFI/TLI of 0.90. Two of the three hypotheses tested to assess known groups' validity were confirmed, with statistically significant differences found between response categories on the satisfaction (p < 0.001) and breathlessness (p = 0.023) scales. No statistically significant differences were observed between the different categories for the education variable. The finding that educational level was not associated with PREM-C9 scores was supported by the results of the multiple regression analysis, which also showed that overall lower levels of overall satisfaction with health services and a greater degree of breathlessness were associated with poorer scores on the PREM-C9. This study has provided evidence for good reliability and structural and construct validity of the Catalan and Spanish versions of the PREM-C9.
The invention discloses a preparation used for restraining enterovirus infection. The preparation is used for preparing products used for restraining enterovirus infection, and used for restraining enterovirus infection. The preparation is mainly prepared by mixing epigallocatechin gallate, tannin and astragalus polysaccharides. The mass ratio of epigallocatechin gallate to tannin to astragalus polysaccharides is (0.5-1.0):(0.5-1.0):(0.5-1.5). Cytotoxicity of the complex formula preparation is not higher than that of a control sample ribavirin obtaining security permission, and the preparation is safe. With the safe use concentration, the preparation is used preventively to restrain enterovirus infection effectively, and has commercial value of being further developed into an enterovirus infection inhibitor.
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide. Recurrent metastasis is associated with poor patient outcomes and poses a significant challenge in breast cancer therapies. Cancer cells adapting to a new tissue microenvironment is the key event in distant metastasis development, where the disseminating tumor cells are likely to acquire genetic and epigenetic alterations during the process of metastatic colonization. Despite several decades of research in this field, the exact mechanisms governing metastasis are not fully understood. However, emerging body of evidence indicates that in addition to genetic changes, epigenetic reprogramming of cancer cells and the metastatic niche are paramount toward successful metastasis. Here, we review and discuss the latest knowledge about the salient attributes of metastasis and epigenetic regulation in breast cancer and crucial research domains that need further investigation.
This clinical trial is a dose escalating design in three (3) cohorts. In the first cohort, subjects will be treated with ST266 delivered using a non-invasive trans-cribriform intranasal delivery device daily for 14 days, in alternating single nostrils. If there are no SAEs and no pattern of concern in the AE's, the Investigator may proceed to the second cohort. In Cohort Two, subjects will be administered ST266 to each nostril daily for 14 days. As with the first cohort, if there are no safety concerns, the investigator may move on to the third cohort. In Cohort Three, subjects will be administered ST266 to each nostril daily for 28 days. All subjects will be followed for 12 months after the last dose of study drug. ST266 will be administered by a health care professional trained to deliver ST266 intranasally. No efficacy data will be collected.
Pediatric Patients 3 Months of Age and Older

For pediatric patients 3 months of age and older, the Meropenem for Injection dose is 10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg or 40 mg/kg every 8 hours (maximum dose is 2 grams every 8 hours), depending on the type of infection (complicated skin and skin structure, intra-abdominal or meningitis). (See below.) Pediatric patients weighing over 50 kg should be administered Meropenem for Injection at a dose of 500 mg every 8 hours for complicated skin and skin structure infections, 1 gram every 8 hours for intra-abdominal infections and 2 grams every 8 hours for meningitis. Meropenem for Injection should be given as intravenous infusion over approximately 15 minutes to 30 minutes or as an intravenous bolus injection (5 mL to 20 mL) over approximately 3 minutes-5 minutes. For pediatric patients 3 months of age and older, the Meropenem for Injection dose is 10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg or 40 mg/kg every 8 hours (maximum dose is 2 grams every 8 hours), depending on the type of infection (complicated skin and skin structure, intra-abdominal or meningitis). (See dosing table below.) Pediatric patients weighing over 50 kg should be administered Meropenem for Injection at a dose of 500 mg every 8 hours for complicated skin and skin structure infections, 1 gram every 8 hours for intra-abdominal infections and 2 grams every 8 hours for meningitis. Meropenem for Injection should be given as intravenous infusion over approximately 15 minutes to 30 minutes or as an intravenous bolus injection (5 mL to 20 mL) over approximately 3 minutes-5 minutes.

There is limited safety data available to support the administration of a 40 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 2 grams) bolus dose.There is limited safety data available to support the administration of a 40 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 2 grams) bolus dose.

Pediatric Patients Less Than 3 Months of Age

For pediatric patients (with normal renal function) less than 3 months of age, with intra-abdominal infections, the Meropenem for Injection dose is based on gestational age (GA) and postnatal age (PNA). (See dosing table below). Meropenem for Injection should be given as intravenous infusion over 30 minutes.
Participants with CD38+ HM, received Isatuximab 20 mg/kg, as IV infusion QW, i.e. on Day 1 and 8 of each 14-day treatment cycle until occurrence of unacceptable toxicity, disease progression, death, consent withdrawal, investigator's decision, and/or availability of study drug (maximum exposure: 120 weeks).
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Adverse experiences following the administration of lidocaine are similar in nature to those observed with other amide local anesthetic agents. These adverse experiences are, in general, dose-related and may result from high plasma levels caused by excessive dosage or rapid absorption, or may result from a hypersensitivity, idiosyncrasy, or diminished tolerance on the part of the patient. Serious adverse experiences are generally systemic in nature. The following types are those most commonly reported:

There have been rare reports of endotracheal tube occlusion associated with the presence of dried jelly residue in the inner lumen of the tube. (See also WARNINGS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.)
Our work on BrS is dedicated to decipher the pathogenic mechanism and to ameliorate diagnostic approaches by developing a non-invasive test. Employing a multi-omic strategy, we've identified potential biomarkers across proteins, metabolites, and lipids, leading to a filed patent for a promising biomolecular signature. Additionally, we've discovered associated gene mutations. This grant proposal aims to enhance our preliminary findings by studying a larger BrS cohort, supported by a meticulously curated patient registry. By integrating advanced whole-exome sequencing (WES) and machine learning , we aim to identify a genetic signature for BrS diagnosis and uncover altered pathways integral to BrS etiology. This could refine risk stratification strategies, contributing to improved diagnostic accuracy and deeper understanding BrS molecular mechanisms.
Single dose of reference capsule GDC-0134 (Treatment A) during Period 1. Single dose of prototype capsule GDC-0134 (Treatment B) during Period 2. Single dose of GDC-0134 prototype capsule administered as GDC-0134-in-applesauce preparation under fasting conditions (Treatment C1) during Period 3. Single dose of GDC-0134 prototype capsule administered under fasting conditions in combination with 20 mg rabeprazole, and following prior administration of rabeprazole once daily for 3 days (Treatment D1) during Period 4. The washout period between doses will be a minimum of 21 days.