anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
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Influenza infections are a significant concern for the clinical management of transplant recipients, a highly vulnerable immunocompromised patient group. Early Influenza detection has major benefits for the successful treatment in that crucial early infection time window and allows for more timely mitigation measures to be employed. Xofluza® (Baloxavir Marboxil), FDA approved in 2018 for the treatment of acute Influenza, has been shown to have improved outcome characteristics versus Tamiflu® (Oseltamivir), as well as compliance (a single pill given once, versus 10 pills taken over 5 days for Oseltamivir). The timing of the influenza diagnoses and intervention greatly impacts the outcomes in both antiviral medications though. Smartwatch devices have demonstrated clear utility to detect early infection using physiological signatures such as sub-symptomatic increases in heart rate (HR) and body temperature. Detection of Influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) have been shown to be robustly detectable several days prior to clinical symptoms onset in large well-powered smartwatch studies.

This is a sub-study of the existing Institutional Review Board (IRB) # 20-017872 protocol: "Early Detection of SARS-CoV-2 \& other Infections using Wearable Devices in Pediatric Transplant Patients and Household Members". This is a prospective, interventional, single-center study at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia comprising kidney, heart, liver and lung transplant recipients, waitlisted patients, and their household members. Subjects will wear smartwatch devices to monitor biometrics including HR, HR variation (HRV) and proxies of body temperature. A smartwatch alert generated from a validated early infection detection algorithm and alerting platform, precipitates subjects to use an at-home collection kit for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) A/B which is then sent to a central clinical lab for polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnoses. If the transplant recipient is positive for Influenza A/B the local clinical care team will be informed to determine if Baloxavir and/or any other medication is warranted. Genentech will make the Baloxavir medication available via the CHOP transplant pharmacist through the recipients' regular pharmacy. If the non-transplanted household members are positive for Influenza or exposed to Influenza positive infected subject(s) their treatment will be determined by their own primary-care. All CHOP transplant recipients will have their medical records reviewed for relevant covariates and confounders after Baloxavir treatment. Study subjects will complete short daily REDCap symptom forms for the pre-, peri- and post-infection periods.
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Bacteremia refers to the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, which can lead to a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. In oncology patients, individuals undergoing cancer treatment have a higher risk of developing bacteremia due to a weakened immune system resulting from the disease itself or the treatments they receive. Prompt and accurate detection of bacterial infections and monitoring the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy are essential for enhancing patient outcomes and preventing the development and dissemination of multidrug-resistant bacteria. Traditional methods of infection monitoring, such as blood cultures and clinical observations, are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and often subject to limitations. This manuscript presents an innovative application of infrared spectroscopy of leucocytes of pediatric oncology patients with bacteremia combined with machine learning to diagnose the etiology of infection as bacterial and simultaneously monitor the efficacy of the antibiotic therapy in febrile pediatric oncology patients with bacteremia infections. Through the implementation of effective monitoring, it becomes possible to promptly identify any indications of treatment failure. This, in turn, indirectly serves to limit the progression of antibiotic resistance. The logistic regression (LR) classifier was able to differentiate the samples as bacterial or control within an hour, after receiving the blood samples with a success rate of over 95 %. Additionally, initial findings indicate that employing infrared spectroscopy of white blood cells (WBCs) along with machine learning is viable for monitoring the success of antibiotic therapy. Our follow up results demonstrate an accuracy of 87.5 % in assessing the effectiveness of the antibiotic treatment.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject cosmetic such as a milky lotion, having strong tyrosinase activity inhibitory action, capable of inhibiting or reducing pigmentation to the skin such as fleckles, having slight irritancy to the skin, and also having high safety to the skin, by including an extract obtained by subjecting rice bran to extraction with an acidic aqueous midium. SOLUTION: This bleaching cosmetic is obtained by including an extract from rice bran subjected to extraction using an acidic aqueous medium adjusted to pH 1 to 4 by lactic acid or the like. The above-mentioned aqueous medium is desirable to be water or a mixture of water with a water-miscible organic solvent. The amount of the above-mentioned extract to be compounded is pref. 0.01 to 0.5 wt.% on a solid basis, when normal rice bran is used.  The above- mentioned extract, when normal rice bran is to be used as an object for extraction, is obtained, for example, by the following process comprising first, if necessary, conducting enzyme deactivation treatment such as heating on rice bran, and then, adding pref. 2 to 5 wt. times of the above-mentioned acidic aqueous medium based on the weight of the dried rice bran and conducting an extraction normally at 4 to 40 deg.C for about 6 h to 7 days.
Heterotopic ossification (HO), often arising in response to traumatic challenges, results from the aberrant osteochondral differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Nevertheless, the impact of trauma-induced inflammatory exposure on MSC fate determination remains ambiguous. In this study, the cellular diversity within inflammatory lesions is elucidated, comprising MSCs and several innate and adaptive immune cells. It is observed that quiescent MSCs transition into cycling MSCs, subsequently giving rise to chondrogenic (cMSC) and/or osteogenic (oMSC) lineages within the inflammatory microenvironment following muscle or tendon injuries, as revealed through single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), spatial transcriptome and lineage tracing analysis. Moreover, these investigations demonstrate that neutrophils and natural killer (NK) cells enhance transition of quiescent MSCs into cycling MSCs, which is also controlled by M1 macrophages, a subpopulation of macrophages can also stimulate cMSC and oMSC production from cycling MSCs. Additionally, M2 macrophages, CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes are found to promote chondrogenesis. Further analysis demonstrates that immune cells promotes the activation of signaling transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) pathway and phosphoinositide 3 (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) pathway in MSC proliferation and osteochondral progenitors' production, respectively. These findings highlight the dynamics of MSC fate within the inflammatory lesion and unveil the molecular landscape of osteoimmunological interactions, which holds promise for advancing HO treatment.
210,762. Mulford Co., H. K., (Assignees of Reichel, J., and Huntoon, F. M.). Feb. 1, 1923, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Immunizing and like serums.-Bacterial antibodies are separated from antibacterial serum by adding living or dead bacteria to form with the antibodies a combination which is separated from the serum and then treated to recover the antibodies. A polyvalent antibody for pneumococci is prepared by injecting horses with pneumococci of three different types, obtaining the serum after antibodies have developed, and adding thereto an emulsion of living bacteria of the same types. The mixture is kept at a temperature of 37‹ C. for one hour, or at 20‹ C. for twelve hours, and then centrifuged. The sediment obtained is washed with salt solution, emulsified with salt solution containing 0.25 per cent sodium bicarbonate, and heated to 55‹ C. for thirty minutes to one hour to split off the antibody from the bacteria. The mixture is centrifuged and the liquid obtained is cooled, again centrifuged, and filtered through a filter candle. The solution of antibody is stated to be prophylactic and curative. A suspension of the antibody in distilled water is also referred to.
The pre-operative liquid diet will be started two weeks before surgery date for both groups. During the first week patients in group B (Control) will be allowed to have two meals a day and one protein shake (Control) of 16 oz. Each meal will consist of 3-5 oz of lean protein (Chicken, turkey or fish) and one cup of vegetables or salad. During the second week, patients will drink one protein shake of 16 oz (Control) as a meal replacement, three times per day and will not be allowed to eat solid food. Patients will also be allowed to Drink clear liquids in between protein shakes.
This study aims to explore the relationship between the circadian rhythms of critically ill patients and the incidence of Status Epilepticus (SE), and to develop a predictive model based on circadian rhythm indicators and clinical factors. We conducted a diurnal rhythm analysis of vital sign data from 4413 patients, discovering significant differences in the circadian rhythms of body temperature, blood oxygen saturation, and heart rate between the SE and non-SE groups, which were correlated with the incidence of SE. We also employed various machine learning algorithms to identify the ten most significant variables and developed a predictive model with strong performance and clinical applicability. Our research provides a new perspective and methodology for the study of biological rhythms in critically ill patients, offering new evidence and tools for the prevention and treatment of SE. Our findings are consistent or similar to some in the literature, while differing from or supplementing others. We observed significant differences in the vital signs of epileptic patients at different times of the day across various diagnostic time groups, reflecting the regulatory effects of circadian rhythms. We suggest heightened monitoring and intervention of vital signs in critically ill patients, especially during late night to early morning hours, to reduce the risk of SE and provide more personalized treatment plans.
Pancarpal arthrodesis was performed in 21 dogs, using orthogonal (cranial/dorsal and medial) plates without postoperative rigid external coaptation. Short-term and long-term outcomes, arthrodesis progression, and complications were assessed using a retrospective review of case records and radiographs. Three of 21 (14.2%) dogs required a revision surgery: 2 had total implant explantation and 1 had a screw removed. Other complications were managed successfully medically. One of 21 (4.8%) dogs had confirmed deep surgical site infection requiring implant removal, and 4 of 21 (19%) had suspected (not confirmed on microbiology) superficial surgical site infections that resolved with medical management. Long-term outcomes were assessed via owner questionnaire (Canine Brief Pain Inventory) and were available for nine dogs at a mean of 26.78 mo after surgery. The mean score for the first part (assessment of pain) was 7.83/40, which is classified as no pain to mild pain. The mean score for the second part (assessment of function) was 12.67/60, which is classified as very good. The last part (overall impression) was defined as excellent in four dogs (44.44%), very good in one dog (11.11%), and good in the other four dogs (44.44%). This retrospective study documents a suitable technique for pancarpal arthrodesis in dogs with carpal injuries.
Participants will receive IntelliCare apps with phone coaching for 7 weeks. In this arm, participants will pick two IntelliCare apps to use every week. Participants will receive a phone coaching call before they use the apps, for approximately 30 minutes, as well as 3 weeks after initiating app use (10 minute call).
BACKGROUND AIMS: Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) from colorectal cancer (CRC) is a highly challenging disease to treat. Systemic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have shown impressive efficacy in hematologic malignancies but have been less effective in solid tumors. We explored whether intraperitoneal (i.p.) administration of CAR T cells could provide an effective and robust route of treatment for PC from CRC.
METHODS: We generated second-generation carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)-specific CAR T cells. Various animal models of PC with i.p. and extraperitoneal metastasis were treated by i.p. or intravenous (i.v.) administration of CEA CAR T cells.
RESULTS: Intraperitoneally administered CAR T cells exhibited superior anti-tumor activity compared with systemic i.v. cell infusion in an animal model of PC. In addition, i.p. administration conferred a durable effect and protection against tumor recurrence and exerted strong anti-tumor activity in an animal model of PC with metastasis in i.p. or extraperitoneal organs. Moreover, compared with systemic delivery, i.p. transfer of CAR T cells provided increased anti-tumor activity in extraperitoneal tumors without PC. This phenomenon was further confirmed in an animal model of pancreatic carcinoma after i.p. administration of our newly constructed prostate stem cell antigen-directed CAR T cells.
CONCLUSIONS: Taken together, our data suggest that i.p. administration of CAR T cells may be a robust delivery route for effective treatment of cancer.
Participants were randomly allocated into two groups, one received Hepatitis E vaccine and the other received hepatitis B vaccine. The study was carried out with two stages. In the first stage (phase 3a), 2 645 subjects was enrolled and actively monitored for solicited adverse events for 1 month after each injection. Serum samples from all the subjects were collected on day 0, 7m, 13m, 19m and timely after then to evaluate the immunogenicity and immuno-persistency. In the second stage (phase 3b), another 109 959 subjects was enrolled and monitored for solicited adverse events for 1 month after each injection. Serum samples from 9764 subjects among the phase 3b participants were collected on day 0, 7m, 19m and timely after then to evaluate the immunogenicity and immuno-persistency. Serious adverse events during the trial were followed up.

Suspected hepatitis cases were identified through an established active hepatitis surveillance system. The sentinels of the system comprised all the healthcare facilities in the field. Suspected hepatitis was defined as when patients presented with systemic symptoms such as fatigue and/or loss of appetite for more than 3 days with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) exceeding 2.5 fold upper limit of normal range (ULN). Paired sera were obtained from these patients at the time of presentation and 2-6 weeks later. Sera were tested for the HEV antibodies and HEV-RNA.
In the literature, distraction techniques are generally used in invasive procedures. On the other hand, it is possible that studies on the effects of inhalation therapy and non-pharmacological methods, which are among the common non-invasive interventions in children, can still continue. Durak et al. (2021) stated that the developments in experimental groups, in which they were made to watch cartoons during inhalation treatment, were lower in adults than in control groups and in children. A similar study was published by Ozsamuri (2020), and children receiving mask and inhaler treatment consisted of watching cartoons, listening to music, and a control group. As a result of the study, intra-group comparisons show that the fear and anxiety scores of people in cartoon and music groups decreased compared to before the procedure . However, arranging emergency services for children and selling them with treatment materials have been shown to be effective in reducing children's fears. Negative reactions to the growth mask and nebulizer during inhaler therapy, causing incorrect inhalation patterns, and deterioration are reduced. Yanık and Ayyıldız (2019) conducted a study on the effectiveness of the training given with a toy-type nebulizer for children aged 3-6 years who received nebulizer therapy. During the therapy inhaler treatment, the scores of the people in the experimental group decreased, while the scores of the control group increased. Kırkan (2023) stated that the therapeutic play method applied with toy nebulizers and toy nebulizers in the activities he conducted with 3-8 year old children who received nebulizers is an effective method treatment in reducing fear and anxiety in the children's hospital. Distracting methods during inhaler treatment for children are beneficial for patients to have positive hospital experiences. This will reduce patients' fear of the hospital, prevent providers from experiencing stress, and ensure that people are satisfied. Adequate information during treatment procedures in children will improve fear, pain and anxiety management and increase the positive hospital experience. Rapid healing is important because of the reduced use of treatment materials, the effectiveness of human resources, and the increase in health knowledge.
PURPOSE:To obtain an active oxygen eliminating agent sufficiently having an eliminating action on active oxygen generated in an organism and further high safety, being blended with a cosmetic, a medicine, a food, etc., and used. CONSTITUTION:This active oxygen eliminating agent comprises a hydrolyzate of lignin. A method for optionally subjecting a lignin-containing plant (e.g. a needle-leaf tree, a deciduous broad-leaf tree or lauan) to pretreatment such as grinding, heat-treating the plant in an aqueous solution of an alkali by using the alkali as a catalyst or in a mixed solution of water and dioxane to hydrolyze lignin in the plant and eluting the hydrolyzate of lignin in the solution may be cited as the method for obtaining the hydrolyzate of lignin. The amount of the active oxygen eliminating agent added to a cosmetic is 0.01-10wt.%, especially 0.1-1wt.%. In the case of administering the active oxygen eliminating agent as a medicine, a dose is 10-1,000mg per adult daily and orally medicated or 5-500mg is properly applied by an injection. The amount of the active oxygen eliminating agent added to a food is 0.01-10wt.%, preferably 0.1-10wt.%.
Thirty-nine boys and girls aged 6-12 with rigorously diagnosed DSM-IV ADHD not currently taking medication will be twice-randomized: first to active neurofeedback (n=26) vs. sham neurofeedback (n=13), and simultaneously to 2 vs. 3 times a week treatment frequency (at least 18 in each frequency, 12 active and 6 sham) for 40 treatments. At treatment 24, major assessments will include measures of satisfaction and blinding, and subjects will be given the option of switching to the opposite treatment frequency for the remaining 16 treatments to generate a practical measure of schedule palatability. Major assessments (at baseline, treatment 12, treatment 24, treatment 40, and follow-up) will include measures of symptoms, functional impairment, academic performance/achievement, and neuropsychological tests of attention, vigilance, and executive functioning. Every 3 treatments parents will rate ADHD symptoms and every 6 treatments teachers will rate, to track the response curve over time. Baseline EEG arousal and ADHD subtype will be examined as possible moderators. By determining the optimal frequency and number of treatments and demonstrating feasibility of double blinding, this pilot study should pave the way for a definitive large RCT of neurofeedback.
Youth with type 1 diabetes (ages 10-13) and their parents or legal guardians who are receiving care from enrolled diabetes care providers will be randomized to either the T1DW Program or the EUC Program. After being randomized to the T1DW Program at the orientation session, parents and youth will receive an overview of the web-based mobile application and intervention activities that they will engage with for 6 months. The app-based intervention activities include brief daily use of the app for parents to recognize and reinforce their child's positive diabetes-related behaviors, brief weekly activities for parents and youth to reflect on and discuss what the child has done well for diabetes, family diabetes goal-setting, and videos for parents and youth about living well with T1D. Parents and youth will also engage in a brief strengths-based conversation with their diabetes care provider at one medical appointment during the study period.
BACKGROUND Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a significant cause of perinatal and postnatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Catalase (CAT) activity detection is used to determine levels of inflammation and oxidative stress. Glutathione (GSH) is the most critical non-enzymatic endogenous antioxidant. Lipid peroxidation levels marked after hypoxia can be detected based on the level of malondialdehyde (MDA). Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) is considered a biomarker for cardiac ischemia and is known to increase in the liver, brain, and kidney in states of insufficient oxygenation. We aimed to explain the results and relations between the oxidant and antioxidants to detail oxidant-antioxidant balance and cellular mechanisms. MATERIAL AND METHODS Serum levels of IMA and MDA, as an oxidative stress marker, and CAT and GSH, as antioxidant enzymes, were measured in first blood samples of 59 neonates diagnosed with HIE, with pH <7, base excess >12, and APGAR scores. RESULTS Neonates who were ≥37 weeks of gestation and had hypoxia were included. Compared with healthy newborns (n=32), CAT was statistically significantly lower in the hypoxia group (P=0.0001), while MDA serum levels were significantly higher in neonates with hypoxia (P=0.01). There was no difference between hypoxic and healthy neonates in GSH and IMA measurements (P=0.054, P=0.19 respectively). CONCLUSIONS HIE pathophysiology involves oxidative stress and mitochondrial energy production failure. Explaining the pathways between oxidant-antioxidant balance and cell death, which explains the pathophysiology of HIE, is essential to develop treatment strategies that will minimize the effects of oxygen deprivation on other body organs, especially the brain.