anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Teratogenic Effects: Like other corticosteroids, beclomethasone dipropionate was teratogenic and embryocidal in the mouse and rabbit at a subcutaneous dose of 0.1 mg/kg in mice or 0.025 mg/kg in rabbits (approximately equal to the maximum recommended daily intranasal dose in adults on a mg/m2 basis). No teratogenicity or embryocidal effects were seen in rats when exposed to an inhalation dose of 0.1 mg/kg plus oral doses of up to 10 mg/kg per day for a combined dose of 10.1 mg/kg (approximately 240 times the maximum recommended daily intranasal dose in adults on a mg/m2 basis). 

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Beclomethasone dipropionate should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Nonteratogenic Effects: Hypoadrenalism may occur in infants born of mothers receiving corticosteroids during pregnancy. Such infants should be carefully observed.
Arm 1 is the control arm, which will undergo standard of care cytoreductive surgery (for the tumor). Participants in this arm will not receive peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT).
The present invention provides a skin tendering agent which comprises traditional Chinese medicines, fresh milk, fresh fruit juice, etc. Raw materials are pulverized, and are respectively put in a container for decoction. After particulate objects are discharged, raw materials are mixed, and are continuously heated. A paste form body which is formed by processing is packed, and is preserved in a freezing way. The skin tendering agent can solve the problems of skin aging, cutis laxa, etc. The skin is whitened, and tender, and wrinkle is removed. The present invention has no side effect.
Peripheral nerve impairments are highly prevalent in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and are associated with pain and poor mobility. While peripheral sensorimotor nerve function is implicated in neuropathy, the mechanism associated with both pain and mobility is not well understood. Even less understood is the interplay between, and responses to, sensory and motor fibers of the affected peripheral nerve. In our previous study, focal vibration (FV) was effective in reducing pain and improving mobility for only a subgroup of participants with DPN. Because FV stimulates both motor and sensory peripheral nerve fibers, when combined with nerve conduction testing, it offers a unique opportunity to study both the sensory and motor peripheral nerve performance and their contribution to pain and mobility in patients with DPN. We are proposing a single group, repeated measured study to: characterize the changes in sensory and motor peripheral nerve functions; examine the association(s) between these changes and changes in pain and mobility, using FV. If successful, this study will provide us with a better understanding of the role played by sensory and motor nerve impairments in pain and mobility for DPN, and support larger clinical studies to optimize nerve function performance and the FV parameters. We will also explore how changes in the peripheral nerve function associate with severity of DPN.
Each subject will undergo Screening (Day -28 to Day -2). Subjects will return to the clinical site on Day -1, be admitted to the unit, and eligibility will be reconfirmed. Eligible subjects will receive a single dose of investigational medicinal product (IMP, NSI-189 Phosphate or Placebo) on Day 1 and will be followed for safety and PK until discharge on Day 3. Subjects who are experiencing any significant AEs that are considered possibly related to study drug will be kept at the unit for an additional day (or longer) until the event resolves or it is considered medically safe for the subject to be discharged. Subjects will have a telephone Follow-up on Day 4 and return to the unit on Day 7 (± 1) for End-of-study. Participation of an individual subject may last up to 36 days from the time of Screening until the End-of-study.
Background: The global obesity issue is growing increasingly serious, impacting personal health, economic development, and the sustainability of medical systems. There is an urgent need for effective weight loss strategies that can be widely implemented. This study conducted a 90-day randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of meal replacement products on weight management and glycolipid metabolism in adults with obesity. Methods: Adults with obesity meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were divided into three groups: the meal replacement group (n = 19), the diet control group (n = 19), and the normal diet group (n = 22). The meal replacement group used specially formulated meal replacement products for dinner, and the diet control group reduced the intake of staple food at lunch, both controlling daily energy intake between 1200 kcal and 1300 kcal, while the normal diet group maintained their regular dietary habits. Relevant indicators were measured at baseline and after 45 and 90 days of intervention. Results: The results showed that both the meal replacement group and the diet control group experienced significant decreases in weight, BMI, and body fat percentage, with the meal replacement group showing a more pronounced weight loss effect. The weight loss of the meal replacement group at 45 and 90 days was 4.44 ± 1.84 kg and 7.38 ± 3.24 kg, the diet control group was 2.62 ± 2.28 kg and 4.08 ± 2.94 kg, and the normal diet group was 0.66 ± 1.73 kg and 0.97 ± 2.02 kg. The decrease in BMI at 45 and 90 days for the meal replacement group was 1.08 ± 0.78 kg/m2 and 2.17 ± 1.57 kg/m2, for the diet control group was 0.82 ± 0.80 kg/m2 and 1.39 ± 1.16 kg/m2, and for the normal diet group was 0.19 ± 0.71 kg/m2 and 0.21 ± 0.96 kg/m2. The decrease in body fat percentage at 45 and 90 days for the meal replacement group was 1.76 ± 0.68% and 3.67 ± 2.62%, for the diet control group was 1.02 ± 1.11% and 1.52 ± 1.79%, and for the normal diet group was 0.81 ± 1.09% and 0.53 ± 0.93%. In addition, the decrease in BMI and body fat percentage in the meal replacement group was also significantly higher than in the other two groups. In terms of metabolic indicators, there were no significant differences in the changes of blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar, and ALT levels among the three groups during the intervention period. Conclusions: In summary, the results indicate that meal replacement products can significantly reduce weight and body fat percentage without affecting metabolic health.
Ischaemic stroke is a common condition that can lead to cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury. Phillygenin (PHI), a natural bioactive compound derived from Forsythia suspensa, has been shown to play a crucial role in regulating inflammation across various diseases. However, its specific regulatory effects in ischaemic stroke progression remain unclear. In this study, we established a middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) rat model. Treatment with PHI (50 or 100 mg/kg) significantly reduced cerebral infarction in MCAO rats. PHI treatment also mitigated the increased inflammatory response observed in these rats. Additionally, PHI suppressed microglial activation by reducing iNOS expression, a marker of M1-type polarization of microglia, and attenuated increased brain tissue apoptosis in MCAO rats. Furthermore, PHI's anti-inflammatory effects in MCAO rats were abrogated upon co-administration with GW9662, a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) inhibitor. In summary, PHI attenuated microglial activation and apoptosis in cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury through PPARγ activation, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for mitigating cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury.
Emulsions contain (a) =4% carotenoids (e.g. bixin, crocetin, crocin, xanthophyll or zeaxanthin), (b) soaps of tris(hydroxymethyl)-amino-methane (I) with 9-20 C opt. satd. fatty acids and (c) a diluent. They are produced by heating the tris soap to between 30 degrees and its m.pt mixing with and carotenoid, and adding the diluent to the warm emulsion. The diluent is pref. a second emulsifier, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol ethyl ether and/or an aq. vitamin A dispersion. The emulsions can be used for parenteral administration of animals in order to provide a source of provitamin A.
Covid -19 infection has been a significant public health burden as it shifted the paradigm of infectious diseases aiming to control the spread and enhance public immune protection. The introduction of Covid -19 vaccination in December 2020 aimed to combat the infection, thus tremendously helping to flatten the disease worldwide. Channeling the vaccine for the obstetrics field is one of the hallmark strategies to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. The efficacy of vaccination for the pregnant lady has been established. However, fetus protection via transmission of the antibody during pregnancy is still uncertain. Therefore, this study aims to consolidate further evidence of transplacental antibody post-maternal vaccination aiming for fetal protection following delivery.
Mohs surgery offers significant benefits in excising NMSC tumors of the head and neck by precisely removing cancerous tissue while preserving the maximum amount of healthy tissue, a characteristic of particular advantage when dealing with NMSC in the highly cosmetic and functional cericofacial region. Despite this, few studies have explored the patient perspective on their experience with Mohs surgery. Futhermore, treatment for NMSC can result in scarring, disfigurement, and changes to function and appearance. Ramifications on identity and self, embodiment and aesthetics, interaction and relationships appear likely and consequences on function and quality of life might then follow. Using Grounded Theory, this project aims to explore the question "what is the experience of Mohs surgery for non-melanoma skin cancer patients who have lesions of the head and neck?" Potential patient participants are those diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer, who have undergone Mohs surgery or are scheduled to undergo Mohs surgery on skin located in any area above the shoulders, and are referred to the project by their surgeons. They will represent a range of disease, from those who have had a single Mohs surgery to those with recurrent NMSC and repeated Mohs. Patients will also read and speak English and be at least 18 years of age. Transcribed interviews and field notes will be analyzed using constant comparative technique to develop descriptive and theoretical understandings of how experience Mohs surgery for non-melanoma skin cancer of the head and nexk.
CaPE is a manualized intervention consisting of 12 one-to-one psychoeducation sessions, one session per week. Each session will last for 60 minutes. All sessions will be delivered by a trained therapist who will receive two months training from senior therapists before starting intervention.
Women with pre-diabetes randomized to usual care will be offered 30 minute appointments with a medical provider to review their diagnosis, risk for diabetes, and stress the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes, including weight loss and exercise and setting individual goals for these. Usual care participants will be encouraged to achieve goals equivalent to the ILI group: to reduce their weight by 7%, and to increase their physical activity to approximately 150 minutes moderate intensity exercise per week. They will be offered a consultation with an FHCHC nutritionist to achieve dietary/weight loss objectives. Participants are offered printed educational materials which are language and literacy-appropriate.
Myocardial infarction is a leading cause of death globally but is notoriously difficult to predict. We aimed to identify biomarkers of an imminent first myocardial infarction and design relevant prediction models. Here, we constructed a new case-cohort consortium of 2,018 persons without prior cardiovascular disease from six European cohorts, among whom 420 developed a first myocardial infarction within 6 months after the baseline blood draw. We analyzed 817 proteins and 1,025 metabolites in biobanked blood and 16 clinical variables. Forty-eight proteins, 43 metabolites, age, sex and systolic blood pressure were associated with the risk of an imminent first myocardial infarction. Brain natriuretic peptide was most consistently associated with the risk of imminent myocardial infarction. Using clinically readily available variables, we devised a prediction model for an imminent first myocardial infarction for clinical use in the general population, with good discriminatory performance and potential for motivating primary prevention efforts.
The invention discloses a natural antiseptic composition and a preparation method thereof. The composition is prepared from Arabic gum, hawthorn seed essential oil, grape seed essential oil, ginkgo essential oil, tea extract and water through emulsification. Sources of the composition are natural, so that the composition can meet consumers' demand for natural health and can be applied to food and cosmetic products. The composition has a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic effect, can obviously inhibit bacteria, such as escherichia coli, staphylococcus aureus, bacillus subtilis, yeast and mould, and is good in bacteriostatic capability. The bacteriostatic effect can be achieved by adding 0.001-0.05% of the composition to food or cosmetics. The composition is low in application cost and stable in quality, can be saved for no less than three years at the room temperature, and is suitable for industrial production and application.
Patients in the demonstration group will be given inhaler training (practically) by the researcher. The training will include steps compatible with the video. After the training, the patients will be asked to use inhaler drugs again, and their skill scores will be re-evaluated and the mistakes made by the patients will be shown by the researcher in the demonstration group. On the 7th day of the study, the patients will be called by the researcher with a video call, and the patients will be asked to use their MDI drugs again, and the MDI use skill chart will be filled again.
One third of patients diagnosed with heart failure demonstrate left ventricular reverse remodelling and recovery of cardiac function following a period of medical therapy. These patients have an excellent long-term prognosis. Whether they need to remain on long-term medical therapy is not clear. Current guideline directed treatment of patients with heart failure relies on a combination of (1) angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), (2) beta-blockers, (3) mineralocorticoid antagonists, and (4) sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i).

The TRED-HF trial, confirmed that complete withdrawal of beta-blockers, ACEi or ARBs, and MRAs resulted in relapse within 6 months in 40% of asymptomatic patients with a previous diagnosis of DCM and improved cardiac function. This confirmed that many patients have heart failure remission rather than sustained recovery and still benefit from at least some pharmacological therapy. Defining the therapies required to maintain heart failure remission is a priority for heart failure research, taking into account the changing therapeutic needs of many millions of patients following improvement in their cardiac function. In this follow-on study to the TRED-HF trial, the investigators will carry out an open-label, randomised clinical trial examining the safety and feasibility of sequential mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) and sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) withdrawal in 50 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy who are now in heart failure remission and taking angiotensin system inhibitors and beta-blockers. Patients will have serial cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) scans and circulating biomarkers after withdrawal of each therapy and will be followed for 8 months. The primary end-point will be relapse of heart failure defined by features of adverse remodelling.
A method for treating eye inflammation caused by herpes virus comprises the use of antiviral and immunomodulating drugs. Detoxifying therapy comprises lactulose (Dufalac) at a dose of 20 mL once a day. Donor immunoglobulin with increased titer of the specific antibodies is injected once intramuscularly in a volume of 9.0 mL. At the same time, immunoglobulin is instilled into the eyes, 2 drops every 2-3 hours for a day. The next day, Laferobion course is started at a dose of 1 million IU intramuscularly every 48 hours with the total dose of 10 million IU. Then in one week, Immunofan is injected intramuscularly in a volume of 1.0 mL of 0.005 % solution once a day every other day, 10 injections in total.
Experimental training will occur in the home. The experimental training will last 8 weeks, each week having up to 4 sessions of therapeutic game play (based on tolerance). Each session will start with vitals being measured and logged. Data will be uploaded on a secure cloud server to which clinicians will have access.
To stabilize the survival of transplanted hematopoietic stem cells by using HLA-matched activated lymphocytes. HLA-matched activated lymphocytes in mononuclear cells separated from peripheral blood or umbilical cord blood are proliferated and activated. After separating and collecting, the HLA-matched activated lymphocytes are employed as the main component of a composition for stabilizing the survival of transplanted hematopoietic stem cells. The obtained composition is widely usable in, for example, prevention of insufficient survival of transplanted hematopoietic stem cells and therapy for promoting the survival thereof. Although the dose of the composition varies depending on the age, conditions, etc. of a patient, a humanized antibody is administered in a dose of from 0.2 to 20 mg/kg/day to mammals including humans. The composition is administered by intravenous injection either once a day (single administration or continuous administration) or intermittently 1 to 3 times in a week or once in 2 or 3 weeks.
The distal region of the uterine (Fallopian) tube is commonly associated with high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC), the predominant and most aggressive form of ovarian or extra-uterine cancer. Specific cell states and lineage dynamics of the adult tubal epithelium (TE) remain insufficiently understood, hindering efforts to determine the cell of origin for HGSC. Here, we report a comprehensive census of cell types and states of the mouse uterine tube. We show that distal TE cells expressing the stem/progenitor cell marker Slc1a3 can differentiate into both secretory (Ovgp1+) and ciliated (Fam183b+) cells. Inactivation of Trp53 and Rb1, whose pathways are commonly altered in HGSC, leads to elimination of targeted Slc1a3+ cells by apoptosis, thereby preventing their malignant transformation. In contrast, pre-ciliated cells (Krt5+, Prom1+, Trp73+) remain cancer-prone and give rise to serous tubal intraepithelial carcinomas and overt HGSC. These findings identify transitional pre-ciliated cells as a cancer-prone cell state and point to pre-ciliation mechanisms as diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
This study aimed to determine whether the state of retinal vascularization after anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injection can help predict the risk of reactivated retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) requiring treatment and whether repeated ranibizumab injection will be effective in such cases. We retrospectively reviewed 24 infants (43 eyes) who received ranibizumab monotherapy between January 2021 and December 2022. All eyes were classified as having non-retreated ROP or retreated ROP. The state of ROP at the time of treatment, the time required for resolution of plus disease, and the extent of vascularization at 4 and 8 weeks after treatment were analyzed. Extent of temporal retinal vascularization was measured with serial fundus images using disc-fovea distance (DF) unit and disc diameter (DD). Reactivated ROP requiring treatment occurred in six infants (25.0%) and ten eyes (23.3%) after ranibizumab treatment. The mean retreatment interval was 9.0 ± 3.3 weeks (range 4-16). In the retreated ROP group, the time required for the resolution of plus disease after primary injection was longer compared to the control group (13.3 days vs 5.2 days), with a mean ROP regression time of 3.4 weeks. All eyes in the retreated ROP showed retinal vascularization < 0.5 DF from the original site at 4 weeks after injection. In 90% of cases with retreated ROP, the extent of vascularization at 8 weeks after injection was within 1 DF from the original ROP site, and all cases showed reactivation in the posterior Zone II area. The extent of retinal neovascularization in the retreated group was an average of 0.7 DD (vs 1.7 DD) and 1.3 DD (vs 3.3 DD) at 4 and 8 weeks after injection, respectively. After ranibizumab retreatment, only one reactivated case with vitreous traction progressed to focal retinal detachment, while all other cases regressed with peripheral vascular development. The continuation of delayed retinal blood vessel development after ≥ 8 weeks may indicate a high likelihood of reactivated ROP requiring treatment. In the absence of vitreous traction, ranibizumab reinjection is likely to be effective in treating reactivated ROP requiring treatment.
OBJECTIVE: Engagement in evidence-based psychological interventions for pain management is low. Identifying characteristics associated with interest in interventions can inform approaches to increase uptake and engagement. The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with interest in psychological interventions among persons with chronic noncancer pain receiving prescription opioids.
METHODS: Participants with chronic noncancer pain and a new 30 to 90 day opioid prescription were recruited from 2 health systems. Participants (N=845) completed measures regarding pain, opioid use, psychiatric symptoms, emotional support, and interest in psychological interventions for pain management.
RESULTS: There were 245 (29.0%) participants who reported a high interest in psychological interventions for pain management. In bivariate analyses, variables associated with interest included younger age, female sex, greater pain severity, greater pain interference, greater number of pain sites, lower emotional support, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder ( P <0.05). In a multivariate model, greater pain severity (odds ratio [OR]=1.17; CI: 1.04-1.32), depression (OR=2.10; CI: 1.39-3.16), post-traumatic stress disorder (OR=1.85; CI: 1.19-2.95), and lower emotional support (OR=0.69; CI: 0.5-0.97) remained statistically significant.
DISCUSSION: The rate of interest in psychological interventions for pain management was low, which may indicate that patients initiating opioid treatment of chronic noncancer pain have low interest in psychological interventions. Greater pain severity and psychiatric distress were related to interest, and patients with these characteristics may especially benefit from psychological interventions. Providers may want to refer to psychological interventions before or when opioids are initiated. Additional work is needed to determine whether this would reduce long-term opioid use.
Methods are disclosed for predicting family and individual genetic risk of disease through the analysis of very large families (VLFs). A predetermined founder is identified. The definition of family is broadened to include about  100  or more decedents from the founder. The VLF can then be linked to a disease registry to determine if there is a significant excess of disease. This method can further identify individuals at risk for disease. The identified individuals and their immediate family members can then provide DNA samples. These samples can be used to identify the susceptibility gene.