anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Transition-age youth (TAY) from ages 18-26 are especially vulnerable to substance use, misuse, and substance use disorder (SUD). This developmental period, termed the "age of instability" and "emerging adulthood" includes tasks such as leaving home, entering college; identifying vocational goals; working for the first time; body and sexuality changes; coalescing with a peer group; and for some, aging out of foster care or state custody, which end at age 18. The emerging-adulthood period is prime for experimentation with substances and the development of SUD, and associated problems such as binge drinking, driving under the influence, accidents, fighting and violence, HIV, gang involvement, suicide and self-harm, and vulnerability to date-rape and other sexual assault. A major challenge for TAY is the capacity to regulate their emotions, given the hormone changes and emotional intensity of this stage of life. Indeed, substance use is often described as a short-term way to regulate emotion and there is a long-standing literature documenting the association between emotion regulation (ER) problems and SUD. The importance of ER is also grounded in the developmental literature in which ER is identified as a core skill that is critical to the successful transition to adulthood. The initial component of ER, accurate identification of emotion, is itself a major challenge, especially for people with SUD as they are often not aware of their feelings or confused about them due to the nature of the disorder as well as mental health disorders that often co-occur with SUD. The phase 1 project developed and evaluated a mobile app that uses exciting new technology (automated emotion detection) to help TAY better recognize their emotions in relation to SUD variables. Highly positive results were found in the phase 1 feasibility / pilot study and are now proposing a phase 2 project to continue this work. In phase 2 the app will continue to be developed based on user experience based on end-user feedback and an expert consultant team. Phase 2 also includes a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the app among TAY with SUD. They will have six weeks to use the app in their natural environment, such as home, and will complete pre- and post-evaluation using validated instrumts to compare outcomes between two conditions: the app condition and a control-app condition. The primary outcomes are substance use and emotion regulation. End-user satisfaction with the app will also be obtained as well as app metrics. The app product could have major public health and clinical impact. It could help improve TAY's ability to become more aware of their emotions and understand them in relation to SUD via an exciting emotion-focused technology innovation. If the product is successful it could also be expanded to other populations. The collaborative team includes experts in SUD, TAY, clinical innovations, technology, and app development.
Participants in the comparison condition will also complete 10 in person sessions. The first session will consist of a session on healthy living with HIV. The remaining 9 sessions will consist of neutral (daily events) writing. Participants will be in this group for a total of up to 1.5 years.
The invention provides an antihypertensive active rapeseed peptide and a preparation method and application thereof. The preparation method of the antihypertensive active rapeseed peptide includes obtaining crude extract of the antihypertensive active rapeseed peptide by pepsin and pancreatic enzymatic hydrolyzed rapeseed protein, and obtaining the antihypertensive active rapeseed peptide by refining. The invention further provides the antihypertensive active rapeseed peptide prepared by the method and application thereof. Sources of rapeseed meal for preparing the antihypertensive active rapeseed peptide are extensive, production process is simple, low in cost and environment-friendly, and the method is suitable for industrialization. The antihypertensive active rapeseed peptide causes low gastrointestinal reaction, is capable of resisting hydrolysis of human digestive enzymes, and has good antihypertensive effect by actively reacting to target organs. The antihypertensive active rapeseed peptide is capable of inhibiting not only ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) but also renin activity, is capable of avoiding alternative pathways of a RAS (renin angiotensin system) activated by taking antihypertensive drug, ACE inhibitor, for long, and has bright application prospect in terms of lowering blood pressure.
T2 Formulation Regimen A (T2-A) TAK-385, 120 mg tablet (80 mg + 40 mg tablets), orally, under fasted conditions, T4 Formulation B Regimen B (T4B-B) TAK-385, 120 mg tablet, orally, under fasted conditions, and T4 Formulation B Regimen C (T4B-C) TAK-385, 120 mg tablet, orally, under fed conditions. There were 6 randomized sequences. Study medication was administered as a single dose on Days 1, 11 and 21. There was a 10-day washout period between each dose.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common illness, affecting over 14 million American adults each year. MDD is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is responsible for huge workplace and healthcare costs. The several week delay between onset of treatment and improvement in MDD symptoms with currently available treatments further increases the burden of the disorder. Shortening this delay is a major unmet challenge in the treatment of MDD. Studies report that a single intravenous low dose of a drug called ketamine can bring about substantial improvement in depression in hours, even in patients that have not improved with other antidepressant treatments. Certain aspects of ketamine's drug action are fairly well understood, but the question remains of how these properties relate to antidepressant effect.

Preliminary data support the rapid antidepressant benefit from ketamine but do not show a relationship between clinical improvement and the amount of ketamine, norketamine or dehydronorketamine (DHNK)(two of ketamine's metabolites) in the blood. The investigators hypothesize that a different metabolite of ketamine, hydroxynorketamine (HNK), produces the antidepressant effect of ketamine. The investigators have also used a scanner to measure the effects of ketamine on two major brain chemical transmitters and found that it causes a significant increase (more than 60%) in glutamate (Glu) and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels in the front of the brain. The investigators hypothesize that this increase in Glu and GABA levels is responsible for the antidepressant action of the drug. Knowing how ketamine works could help to develop better medications that can be used orally and used for maintenance of the improvement seen with ketamine.
With the enormous progress in the field of cardiovascular imaging in recent years, computed tomography (CT) has become readily available to phenotype atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. New analytical methods using artificial intelligence (AI) enable the analysis of complex phenotypic information of atherosclerotic plaques. In particular, deep learning-based approaches using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) facilitate tasks such as lesion detection, segmentation, and classification. New radiotranscriptomic techniques even capture underlying bio-histochemical processes through higher-order structural analysis of voxels on CT images. In the near future, the international large-scale Oxford Risk Factors And Non-invasive Imaging (ORFAN) study will provide a powerful platform for testing and validating prognostic AI-based models. The goal is the transition of these new approaches from research settings into a clinical workflow. In this review, we present an overview of existing AI-based techniques with focus on imaging biomarkers to determine the degree of coronary inflammation, coronary plaques, and the associated risk. Further, current limitations using AI-based approaches as well as the priorities to address these challenges will be discussed. This will pave the way for an AI-enabled risk assessment tool to detect vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques and to guide treatment strategies for patients.
The invention concerns a cell support comprising an RGD-enriched gelatine that has a more even distribution of RGD sequences than occurring in a natural gelatine and with a minimum level of RGD sequences. More precise the percentage of RGD sequences related to the total number of amino acids is at least 0.4 and if the RGD-enriched gelatine comprises 350 amino acids or more, each stretch of 350 amino acids contains at least one RGD motif. Preferably the RGD-enriched gelatines are prepared by recombinant technology, and have a sequence that is derived from a human gelatine or collagen amino acid sequence. The invention also relates to RGD-enriched gelatines that are used for attachment to integrins. In particular The RGD-enriched gelatines of the invention are suitable for coating a cell culture support for growing anchor-dependant cell types. Further, the RGD-enriched gelatines of the invention may find use in medical applications, in particular as a coating on implant or transplant material or as a component of drug delivery systems.
FIELD: medicine. ^ SUBSTANCE: invention refers to a strain of human immunodeficiency virus, type one, recombinant subtype 02_AG, and can be used in virology, medicine and biotechnology. The presented strain of human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1 02AG.RU.09RU2273 is deposited in the Collection of Microorganisms of Federal State Research Institution State Science Centre Vector of Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights and Human Welfare, No. V-392. ^ EFFECT: strain can be used for developing and improving HIV diagnostic techniques, studying the efficacy of therapeutic and preventive chemotherapeutic and vaccine preparations, and for creating a national panel of HIV-1 strains. ^ 4 dwg, 3 ex
N 6-Methyladenosine (m6A) is the most prevalent RNA modification and is associated with various biological processes. Proteins that function as readers and writers of m6A modifications have been shown to play critical roles in human malignancies. Here, we identified KH-type splicing regulatory protein (KHSRP) as an m6A binding protein that contributes to the progression of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). High KHSRP levels were detected in PDAC and predicted poor patient survival. KHSRP deficiency suppressed PDAC growth and metastasis in vivo. Mechanistically, KHSRP recognized and stabilized FAK pathway mRNAs, including MET, ITGAV, and ITGB1, in an m6A-dependent manner, which led to activation of downstream FAK signaling that promoted PDAC progression. Targeting KHSRP with a PROTAC showed promising tumor suppressive effects in mouse models, leading to prolonged survival. Together, these findings indicate that KHSRP mediates FAK pathway activation in an m6A-dependent manner to support PDAC growth and metastasis, highlighting the potential of KHSRP as a therapeutic target in pancreatic cancer. Significance: KHSRP is a m6A-binding protein that stabilizes expression of FAK pathway mRNAs and that can be targeted to suppress FAK signaling and curb pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma progression.
Standard of Care (cefepime 2 g IV infusion every 8 hours or meropenem 1 g IV infusion every 8 hours or piperacillin/tazobactam 4.5 g IV infusion every 6 hours for 5 to 14 days, duration determined by the investigator) plus vancomycin 15 mg/kg IV or linezolid 600 mg IV every 12 hours. A switch to open-label oral or IV therapy (IV therapy for outpatient or home administration per local SOC) may be allowed after at least 72 hours (ie, minimum of 9 doses for SOC therapies, except piperacillin/tazobactam, which is a minimum of 12 doses) of inpatient IV study drug.
The control group will be given the standard post-op packet that includes detailed instructions on proper wound care and signs and symptoms of infection. They will not receive text messages. The same outcomes will be assessed in both groups through a 30-day post-operative phone call.
Patients receive a personalized clinician-led self-management telehealth session at baseline and 2 months. Patients with poor response at 3 months are randomized to Arm 2 or 4, otherwise patients receive the same telehealth session at months 4 and 6. Patients may receive 2 additional telehealth sessions after 12 months.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for cultivating Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. by which the amount of developed spores can be minimized even when a large amount of the Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. is cultivated with scarcely any effects of the spores on human bodies and the pollution of a cultivation facility, the corrosion, deterioration or lowering of ability of a machine can be avoided. SOLUTION: This method for cultivating Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. 3 comprises carrying out the cultivation by passing through a step of inoculating a sterilized culture medium for cultivating the Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. 3 with fungi of the Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. 3, a culturing step of spreading the fungi of the Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. 3 in the culture medium for the cultivation, a germinating step of developing the Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. 3 and a step of growing the developed Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. 3 in a cultivation environment containing >=1,500 ppm gaseous carbon dioxide concentration.  In the growing step, a cylindrical enclosure 2a is provided around the culture medium for cultivating the Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. 3 to thereby provide the interior of the enclosure 2a with a cultivation environment at >=1,500 ppm gaseous carbon dioxide concentration and the Cordyceps sinensis Sacc. 3 is developed and grown in the enclosure 2a.
The placenta stands out as a unique, transitory, and multifaceted organ, essential to the optimal growth and maturation of the fetus. Functioning as a vital nexus between the maternal and fetal circulatory systems, it oversees the critical exchange of nutrients and waste. This exchange is facilitated by placental cells, known as trophoblasts, which adeptly invade and remodel uterine blood vessels. Deviations in placental development underpin a slew of pregnancy complications, notably fetal growth restriction (FGR), preeclampsia (PE), recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSA), and preterm birth. Central to placental function and development is epigenetic regulation. Despite its importance, the intricate mechanisms by which epigenetics influence the placenta are not entirely elucidated. Recently, the scientific community has turned its focus to parsing out the epigenetic alterations during placental development, such as variations in promoter DNA methylation, genomic imprints, and shifts in non-coding RNA expression. By establishing correlations between epigenetic shifts in the placenta and pregnancy complications, researchers are unearthing invaluable insights into the biology and pathophysiology of these conditions. This review seeks to synthesize the latest findings on placental epigenetic regulation, spotlighting its crucial role in shaping fetal growth trajectories and development. Through this lens, we underscore the overarching significance of the placenta in the larger narrative of gestational health.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of computed tomography (CT)-guided minimally invasive puncture and drainage (MIPD) and craniotomy for hematoma evacuation in the treatment of cerebellar hemorrhage.
METHODS: This single-center prospective cohort study was conducted from January 2020 to February 2023. During the study period, 40 patients with cerebellar hemorrhage who underwent CT-guided MIPD treatment were enrolled in the CT-guided MIPD (CTGMIPD) group, and 40 patients with the cerebellar hemorrhage who had a propensity score matching that of the CTGMIPD group and who underwent craniotomy for hematoma evacuation were enrolled in the standard craniotomy (SC) group. The primary outcome indicators were the 6-month mortality of the patients and the proportion of survivors with a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores of 1 or 2. The secondary outcome indicators were the cerebellar hematoma volume, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, incidence of postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, and medical costs. In addition, data concerning the patients who died during the study period were further analyzed.
RESULTS: At the 6-month follow-up, there was no significant difference in mortality between the two groups, although the proportion of patients with an mRS scores of 1 or 2 was significantly higher in the CTGMIPD group when compared with the SC group (P = 0.015). No significant differences were observed in the hematoma volume, NIHSS score, and GCS score between the two groups. By contrast, the incidence of postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, and medical costs were significantly lower in the CTGMIPD group than in the SC group (all P < 0.05). When compared with the SC group, the proportion of dead patients with a hematoma volume greater than 30 ml was higher in the CTGMIPD group (P = 0.03). Moreover, after stratification of the patients with a preoperative GCS score ≤8, the CTGMIPD group had a significantly higher mortality rate than the SC group (P = 0.04).
CONCLUSION: The efficacy of CT-guided MIPD in the treatment of cerebellar hemorrhage is close to that of craniotomy for hematoma excavation, although the complication and disability rates of the former are significantly lower than those of the latter. When the preoperative hematoma volume is less than 30 mL or the preoperative GCS score is greater than 8, CT-guided MIPD represents a better choice for the treatment of cerebellar hemorrhage than craniotomy for hematoma evacuation.
A microfluidic radiopharmaceutical production system and process for synthesizing per run approximately one (1) to four (4) unit dose of a radiopharmaceutical biomarker for use in positron emission tomography (PET). The system includes a reaction vessel that receives a radioisotope from an accelerator or other radioisotope generator. Organic and aqueous reagents are introduced into the reaction vessel, and the mixture is heated to synthesize a solution of a pre-selected radiopharmaceutical. The radiopharmaceutical solution is passed through a solid phase extraction column and a filter for purification. The synthesis process reduces waste and allows for the production of radiopharmaceutical on an as-needed basis. The synthesis process allows for production on-site and close to the location where the unit dose will be administered to the patient, which reduces time between synthesis and administration, thereby minimizing the loss of active isotopes through decay and allowing the production of lesser amounts of radioisotopes overall.
In minimally invasive surgery, the surgeon makes a shorter incision (about 10 cm or less) along the side of the thigh and replaces the hip through this smaller incision. The surgeon is able to do the surgery through a shorter incision by using special instruments which can guide him or her.
The FASTER (First and Second Trimester Evaluation of Risk) Trial is a multicenter prospective study comparing the accuracy of first and second trimester non-invasive screening methods for Down syndrome and other aneuploidies to diagnosis at delivery or miscarriage/fetal loss). All women will receive the two non-invasive test batteries in both the first and second trimesters. The accuracy of the results of different combinations of non-invasive tests will be compared with diagnosis at delivery or at miscarriage or later fetal loss.

First trimester screening will involve ultrasound measurement of fetal nuchal translucency (NT) thickness at 10-14 weeks gestation, together with maternal age, and serum levels of pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PPAP-A) and free-beta human chorionic gonadotropin (FbhCG). Second trimester screening will be based on the current standard of care serum "triple screen", which consists of alpha fetoprotein (AFP), unconjugated estriol (uE3), and hCG, performed at 15-18 weeks gestation, together with maternal age and the new serum marker inhibin-A. If patients screen positive (risk \>/= 1 in 380), the patients are notified and offered invasive testing at 15 weeks (a serum "quad" test, an additional tube of blood for analysis of the presence of fetal nucleated erythrocytes in maternal blood \[NIFTY: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Fetal Cell Study\]), and amniocentesis on those who accept). True positive cases receive counseling. True negative cases, those who decline invasive testing, and those who screen negative after the serum "quad" test, receive routine care with final pediatric outcome. Patients with an a priori risk for Down Syndrome may elect to have invasive fetal testing at 15 weeks after quad testing. For all fetuses with a NT measurement greater than 3 mm, and where karyotype is found to be normal after amniocentesis, will be followed with a repeat ultrasound examination at 18 to 20 weeks gestation, to evaluate fetal anatomy, particularly fetal cardiac structure. Final pediatric examination information will be obtained following delivery. If pregnancy results in miscarriage or later fetal loss, attempts will be made to karyotype any fetal tissue. This is especially important for those pregnancies that abort spontaneously between the time of the first and second trimester methods of screening. Pregnancy outcome data will be obtained in all cases.
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the immunologic and the clinical response to granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF, Filgrastim, Neupogen) administered to patients with Crohn's Disease. Crohn's disease, an incurable, chronic, relapsing inflammation of the small and large intestine, affects approximately 500,000 people in the United States. The disease is characterized by full-thickness involvement of the gut wall leading to episodes of abdominal pain, diarrhea, hematochezia, weight loss and complications such as bowel obstruction, fistula formation and extraintestinal manifestations. The rationale for this study is based on several observations. First, it has been shown that effector T cells and dendritic cells harvested following G-CSF administration display a Th2 phenotype. Second, Crohn's disease in animal models has been characterized as a Th1 inflammatory disease that is susceptible to Th2 counter-regulation. Lastly, G-CSF has been an effective treatment in Crohn's disease as well as other colitides with resemblance to Crohn's disease according to published case reports. Despite the standard therapeutic use of steroids, aminosalicylates, antibiotics, antimetabolite immunosuppressants (6-MP, methotrexate), and early agents of the emerging biologics class of drugs (anti-TNFalpha antibodies, e.g.), the treatment of Crohn's disease is still troubled by loss of effectiveness of standard therapy over time, outright nonresponsiveness, and serious medication side effects. For these reasons newer agents and strategies for the treatment of Crohn's disease need to be developed and tested.

This pilot study proposes to measure the immunologic and clinical effect of two dose levels of G-CSF administered subcutaneously to patients with active Crohn's disease. The primary outcomes include documenting changes in immune parameters by measuring peripheral and lamina propria CD4 T cell cytokine release, dendritic cell phenotype and cytokine release, and changes in clinical parameters such as the Crohn's Disease Activity Index and endoscopic and histologic scores. Secondary endpoints include the rate and severity of adverse events. Our short-term goal is to document production of effector cells that have a Th2-cytokine profile and associate clinical improvement with these changes. The long-term goal of this study is to establish G-CSF as an effective alternative or adjunctive therapy with a low risk profile for the treatment of Crohn's disease.