anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
AIMS: The association and co-isolation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been shown in blood plasma. Here we explore this relationship to better understand the role of EVs in atherogenesis.
METHODS AND RESULTS: Wild type (WT), PCSK9-/-, and LDLR-/- C57BL/6 mice were used in this study. Eleven week-old male mice were fed high-fat diet (HFD) for 12 weeks or kept on normal diet until old age (22-months). Cardiac function was assessed by ultrasound, cholesterol was quantified with a colorimetric kit and circulating EVs were measured using flow cytometry. Plaques were analysed post-mortem using Oil-Red-O staining of the aortic arch. EVs were measured from platelet free blood plasma samples of normal and hypercholesterolaemic clinical patients. Based on annexin V and CD63 staining, we found a significant increase in EV levels in LDLR-/- and PCSK9-/- mice after HFD, but CD81 showed no significant change in either group. There was no significant change in plaque formation after HFD. PCSK9-/- mice show a favourable cardiac function after HFD. Blood cholesterol levels progressively increased during HFD, with LDLR-/- mice showing high levels while PCSK9-/- were significantly lowered compared to WT animals. In mice at old age, similar cholesterol levels were observed as in young mice. In old age, LDLR-/- mice showed significantly increased plaques. At old age, ejection fraction was decreased in all groups of mice, as were CD63+ EVs. Similarly to mice, in patients with hypercholesterolaemia, CD63+ EVs were significantly depleted.
CONCLUSIONS: This research demonstrates an inverse relationship between circulating EVs and cholesterol, making EVs a potential marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD). HFD causes reduced cardiac function, but atherosclerotic development is slowly progressing in hypercholesterolaemic models and only observed with old animals. These results also bring further evidence for the benefit of using of PCSK9 inhibitors as therapeutic agents in CVD.
Anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (MDA5) antibody-positive dermatomyositis (DM) is characterized by amyopathic DM with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Patients with anti-MDA5 antibody-associated ILD frequently develop rapidly progression and present high mortality rate in the acute phase. Here, we established a murine model of ILD mediated by autoimmunity against MDA5. Mice immunized with recombinant murine MDA5 whole protein, accompanied with complete Freund's adjuvant once a week for four times, developed MDA5-reactive T cells and anti-MDA5 antibodies. After acute lung injury induced by intranasal administration of polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid [poly (I:C)] mimicking viral infection, the MDA5-immunized mice developed fibrotic ILD representing prolonged respiratory inflammation accompanied by fibrotic changes 2 wk after poly (I:C)-administration, while the control mice had quickly and completely recovered from the respiratory inflammation. Treatment with anti-CD4 depleting antibody, but not anti-CD8 depleting antibody, suppressed the severity of MDA5-induced fibrotic ILD. Upregulation of interleukin (IL)-6 mRNA, which was temporarily observed in poly (I:C)-treated mice, was prolonged in MDA5-immunized mice. Treatment with anti-IL-6 receptor antibody ameliorated the MDA5-induced fibrotic ILD. These results suggested that autoimmunity against MDA5 exacerbates toll-like receptor 3-mediated acute lung injury, and prolongs inflammation resulting in the development of fibrotic ILD. IL-6 may play a key role initiating ILD in this model.
Patients who received breast MRI will be evaluated for a variety of indications including ? # each indication : 1) known cancer staging for local exent, 2)high risk, 3)high suspicion clinical finding, 4)questionable mammo finding, 5)silicone leak The number of incidental lesions not detected by any other method that were subsequently subjected to biopsy with the following BIRADS categories 3-# reasons for bx 4-# 5-# Of the lesions detected % of each BIRADS category were postive histologies-ductal, lobular, DCIS, etc. and negative (fibrosis, hyperplasia, etc.) Criteria for classification: morphology, dynamics, clinical significance will be evaluated and a predictive value established. This study is limited to retrospective chart review with the only foreseeable risk being that of disclosure of PHI. To minimize this risk, data collection forms will be identified by subject ID number. A master list of these ID numbers linked to subject medical record number will be maintained in the investigator's file and kept in a secure location accessible only to the study team for purposes of verification of data and validation of results. The medical record number will not be recorded on any other form containing subject PHI. The only foreseeable breach of confidentiality would be for the security of the investigator's files to be compromised
Patient without evidence of hypoxia will receive 30Gy in 2Gy per fraction. Concurrent chemotherapy will be given as per guidelines. After completion of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, a 4 month (+/- 4 weeks) posttreatment standard FDG PET/CT scan will be performed and if there is persistent disease, standard neck dissection will be performed. Further standard of care will be given pending pathologic findings.1. Hypoxia negative: The entire target volume which includes GTV and CTV will receive 30Gy in 2 Gy per fraction over 15 days (PTV30). 2. Hypoxia positive (same as the standard of care): The CTV will receive 50Gy in 2Gy per fraction over 25 days. This is name PTV50 and will receive 50Gy in 2Gy per fraction over 25 days. The GTV will receive an additional boost of 20Gy in 2 Gy per fraction so that the total PTV70 dose is 70Gy.
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients, below age 16, have not been established. Serious skin rashes, including erythema multiforme major (EMM) and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) have been associated with modafinil use in pediatric patients (see WARNINGS, Serious Rash, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome). 

In a controlled 6-week study, 165 pediatric patients (aged 5-17 years) with narcolepsy were treated with modafinil (n=123), or placebo (n=42). There were no statistically significant differences favoring modafinil over placebo in prolonging sleep latency as measured by MSLT, or in perceptions of sleepiness as determined by the clinical global impression-clinician scale (CGI-C). 

In the controlled and open-label clinical studies, treatment emergent adverse events of the psychiatric and nervous system included Tourette's syndrome, insomnia, hostility, increased cataplexy, increased hypnagogic hallucinations and suicidal ideation. Transient leukopenia, which resolved without medical intervention, was also observed. In the controlled clinical study, 3 of 38 girls, ages 12 or older, treated with modafinil experienced dysmenorrhea compared to 0 of 10 girls who received placebo.
The RECOS program (COgnitive REmediation for Schizophrenia) was designed by SBT Company and adapted by Vianin et al (2007) for specific use in schizophrenia. It includes computer based and paper and pencil exercises that target 6 main cognitive functions (selective attention; verbal memory; visuo-spatiale attention and memory, working memory, reasoning, and speed of execution) which have been recommended by the MATRICS consensus. Each exercise has 10 difficulty levels. Allocation of the training modules in RECOS is determined according to the standard scores obtained in the comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. Each patient participates in the module corresponding to his/her most altered cognitive area.
The research is an open, randomized, single-center study. Patients with high-risk recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent liver transplantation are included according to the criteria of admission. After operation, the regimen of calcineurin inhibitors, mycophenolate mofetil, sirolimus or everolimus with glucocorticoids removed at an early stage are used. Patients enrolled in the study were randomly allocated in the lenvatinib group (54 patients) and the control group (54 patients) after stable condition. Patients in the control group are given supportive treatment and regular follow-up. Patients in the lenvatinib group are given lenvatinib within 1-2 months after operation (dose: body weight \< 60 kg: 8 mg/day, body weight ≥ 60 kg 12 mg/day). The baseline data of patients are collected before allocation. Serum and imaging examination are checked regularly every month to monitor the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma and the side effects of lenvatinib. The efficacy and safety of lenvatinib in patients of high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma are observed, and the clinicopathological factors affecting the efficacy of lenvatinib are analyzed. When side effects of lenvatinib occur, the dosage can be reduced according to the patients' condition until discontinuation. When tumor recurrence occurs, a multidisciplinary team will draw up specific treatment plans according to the patients' condition, including surgical resection, interventional therapy, radiofrequency therapy, radiotherapy and targeted therapy (Patients in the control group can add lenvatinib, and patients in the lenvatinib group can decide whether to continue using it according to the patients' condition).
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia from deficiencies in insulin secretion, action, or both. It reduces the quality of life and life expectancy of patients26. Research shows that adequate nutritional knowledge and good nutritional status have a huge role in reducing its risk. The nutritional status of an individual is influenced by food intake and physical health8.
OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the nutritional knowledge among diabetics in secondary health facilities (SHF), Kaduna metropolis. 2. To assess the nutritional status among diabetic patients in SHF, Kaduna metropolis.
METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out with a multistage sampling technique among 184 respondents. Nutritional knowledge and Body mass index (BMI) were assessed. IBM SPSS (Version 26) was used for data analysis. Results were presented using frequency tables and charts; Chi-square/ Fisher's exact test were used to assess the relationship between dependent and independent variables (level of significance set at p<0.05).
RESULT: The mean age was 57.3 ± 12.67 years. Only 25.5% had good nutritional knowledge while 73.9% had fair knowledge. Normal BMI was found in 36.1%, and overweight and obesity were found in 39.1% and 19.5% respectively. There was no statistically significant relationship between the BMI and the nutritional knowledge. (p = 0.876).
CONCLUSION: Only about a quarter of the respondents had good nutritional knowledge; more than half of the respondents were found to be either overweight or obese. Thus, there should be concerted efforts to address the gap in the nutritional knowledge of diabetic patients.
This study aimed to describe a novel endovascular strategy to help control blood flow used successfully to treat an infant with highflow pial arteriovenous fistula (AVF). Here, a single-hole high-flow nongalenic pial AVF was diagnosed in a 2.5 year-old infant is presented. After coil packing failure despite temporal balloon occlusion, we deployed a SolitaireTM stent in the fistula. By twisting with detachable coils, we achieved satisfactory blood flow control, and obliteration of the fistula was achieved with Onyx injection. In conclusion, SolitaireTM stent deployment in the high-flow pial AVF can help stabilize the coils in the fistula, leading to satisfactory blood control. This strategy may be a valuable addition to currently available options.
Respiratory diseases represent a significant global burden, necessitating efficient diagnostic methods for timely intervention. Digital biomarkers based on audio, acoustics, and sound from the upper and lower respiratory system, as well as the voice, have emerged as valuable indicators of respiratory functionality. Recent advancements in machine learning (ML) algorithms offer promising avenues for the identification and diagnosis of respiratory diseases through the analysis and processing of such audio-based biomarkers. An ever-increasing number of studies employ ML techniques to extract meaningful information from audio biomarkers. Beyond disease identification, these studies explore diverse aspects such as the recognition of cough sounds amidst environmental noise, the analysis of respiratory sounds to detect respiratory symptoms like wheezes and crackles, as well as the analysis of the voice/speech for the evaluation of human voice abnormalities. To provide a more in-depth analysis, this review examines 75 relevant audio analysis studies across three distinct areas of concern based on respiratory diseases' symptoms: (a) cough detection, (b) lower respiratory symptoms identification, and (c) diagnostics from the voice and speech. Furthermore, publicly available datasets commonly utilized in this domain are presented. It is observed that research trends are influenced by the pandemic, with a surge in studies on COVID-19 diagnosis, mobile data acquisition, and remote diagnosis systems.
The early detection of vulnerable plaques is clinically important for risk stratification and also to provide early treatment.Inflammation is important in the both pathogenesis and outcome of atherosclerosis. Plaques containing numerous inflammatory cells, particular macrophages, have a high risk of rupture. Diabetes is a major risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis. The discovery of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) gene led to the hope of favorably influencing the insulin resistance syndrome. The administration of PPARγ agonists have been shown to reduce insulin resistance, to reduce the expression of leptin, to lower plasma free fatty acid level and to lower blood pressure. Moreover, beyond the glucose effect, PPARγ agonists may theoretically affect atherosclerosis also through the inhibition of inflammatory cytokines secreted from the macrophage, such as IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, etc. These evidences highlight the possibility of PPARγ agonists could be have great impact on plaque regression.

18FDG is a glucose analogue that is taken up by cells in proportion to their metabolic activity. Several papers have reported the potential roles of metabolic imaging in the assessment of inflammatory vascular diseases, especially in large vessels. However, PET has limited spatial resolution. Recently, a combined PET/CT is emerged as a promising modality which could provide both anatomical and functional information. We hypothesize that PPARγ agonists-induced plaque regression could be monitored clinically by use of 18FDG PET/CT approach, and providing information of early efficacy PPARγ treatment caused by stabilization of vulnerable plaque without affecting the lumen size.
Hippotherapy is a therapeutic method in which a real horse is used for therapeutic purposes. It is widely used in many countries in the treatment of neuromuscular diseases (Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, Cerebral Palsy, etc.). Although the use of hippotherapy is widespread, many people can not reach and use this method effectively because of many reasons such as the high cost of caring, feeding, and sheltering horses or fear of people from horses. In recent years, hippotherapy simulation devices (mechanic and robotic horses) have been developed to overcome these problems. These devices aim to create the effects of hippotherapy on people by simulating a real horse's movement. The aim of this project is to develop and produce a simulated hippotherapy system, which can be controlled by electromyography (EMG) signals coming from the rider, movements programmable (for different musculoskeletal problems), rehabilitation-specific, providing evaluation during therapy, integrating virtual reality system and therapy games and investigate its effectiveness in children with cerebral palsy.
FIELD: medicine, ophthalmology, pharmacology, pharmacy. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to preparing interferon-containing compositions that can be used in ophthalmology. Eye drops containing recombinant interferon have additionally a stabilizing agent of biological, physicochemical properties and/or resistance to microbial contamination and a buffer mixture at the following ratio of components in 1 ml of the solution: recombinant interferon up to 100 000 IU; stabilizing agent 0.00005-0.2 g and buffer mixture - the rest, ml. Drops have polyvinylpyrrolidone or polyvinyl alcohol, or derivative of methylcellulose as a stabilizing agent and nipagin or quaternary ammonium compounds or chlorhexidine. Alpha-, beta- or gamma-interferon is used. Eye drops have additionally an antioxidant and dimedrol. EFFECT: good penetrating capability of eye drops, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, local anesthetic, antihistaminic and regenerating effects. 7 cl, 7 ex
FIELD: medicine, gastroenterology. SUBSTANCE: it is suggested to introduce intraarterially, into area of affected colonic wall, microcrystalline suspension of hydrocortisone. Simultaneously, one should introduce disaggregants and heparin. The present method provides local deposition of preparation along with prolonged curative action. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 1 ex, 3 dwg
Patients receive the apheresis product (collected day -1): purified for NK cells using the CliniMACS® CD3 Reagent System (Miltenyi Biotec) in combination with the large-scale tubing set to deplete CD3+ cells and then use the CliniMACS® CD56 Reagent System to enrich CD56+ NK cells (CD3-CD56+ natural killer cells). Patients will also receive Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine and Aldesleukin.
INTRODUCTION: Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a progressive, segmental, abdominal aortic dilation associated with a high mortality rate. Abdominal aortic aneurysms with diameters larger than 55 mm are associated with a high risk of rupture, and the most effective treatment options are surgical repair. Close observation and lifestyle adjustments are recommended for smaller abdominal aortic aneurysms with lower rupture risk. The development of medical therapies that limit or prevent the progression, expansion, and eventual rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms remains an unmet clinical need.
AREAS COVERED: This review provides an overview of completed and ongoing clinical trials examining the efficacies of various drug classes, including antibiotics, antihypertensive drugs, hypolipidemic drugs, hypoglycemic drugs, and other potential therapies for abdominal aortic aneurysms. A search of PubMed, Web of Science, Clinical Trials, and another six clinical trial registries was conducted in January 2024.
EXPERT OPINION: None of the drugs have enough evidence to indicate that they can effectively inhibit the dilation of abdominal aortic aneurysm. More clinical trial data is required to support the efficacy of propranolol. Future research should also explore different drug delivery mechanisms, such as nanoparticles, to elevate drug concentration at the aneurysm wall.
VISUDYNE (verteporfin for injection) therapy is a two-stage process requiring administration of both verteporfin for injection and nonthermal red light.

Verteporfin is transported in the plasma primarily by lipoproteins. Once verteporfin is activated by light in the presence of oxygen, highly reactive, short-lived singlet oxygen and reactive oxygen radicals are generated. Light activation of verteporfin results in local damage to neovascular endothelium, resulting in vessel occlusion. Damaged endothelium is known to release procoagulant and vasoactive factors through the lipoxygenase (leukotriene) and cyclooxygenase (eicosanoids such as thromboxane) pathways, resulting in platelet aggregation, fibrin clot formation and vasoconstriction. Verteporfin appears to somewhat preferentially accumulate in neovasculature, including choroidal neovasculature. However, animal models indicate that the drug is also present in the retina. Therefore, there may be collateral damage to retinal structures following photoactivation including the retinal pigmented epithelium and outer nuclear layer of the retina. The temporary occlusion of the CNV following VISUDYNE therapy has been confirmed in humans by fluorescein angiography.
A method of upgrading a medical device (32) having a controller (48) that controls operation of the medical devices according to an operating routine executed by the controller (48). Upgrading the medical device (32) includes communicating an external device (34), such as a conventional computer, with the controller. An external access key is provided to the external device and compared to an internal access key provided by the medical device (32).  Upgrading of the medical device (32) is enabled if the two access keys match.  Upgrading includes modifying or rewriting the operating routine stored in the medical device (32). A medical device (32) manufacturer, supplier, or seller controls the distribution of the external access keys, thereby providing the ability to track the medical devices (32) being upgraded and the upgrade provided to that device.
Non-fatal strangulation poses a significant concern in clinical forensic medicine. Indeed, surviving victims often present a diverse array of signs and symptoms. In rare instances, acute pathological events that manifest with symptoms similar to those secondary to neck compression (e.g., stroke with subsequent neurological symptoms, etc.) can lead to loss of consciousness, inadvertently resulting in strangulation. Therefore, in this context, forensic investigation plays a crucial role in interpreting the signs and symptoms presented by the victim and determining whether they are the cause or consequence of neck compression. This report presents a case of a middle-aged previously healthy woman who was found by her husband on the bathroom floor and then brought to the medical attention exhibiting signs of neck compression in combination with neurological symptoms. Since a previous episode of domestic violence involving the husband has been recorded in the hospital database, a medico-legal investigation was initiated at the behest of the prosecutor. The integration of all clinical, radiological, forensic pathological findings and circumstantial data allowed the exclusion of homicidal strangulation by ligature perpetrated by the husband, as well as suicidal hanging; instead, it classified the case as an accidental hanging, with a stroke being the underlying cause of the accident. The case provides valuable insights into the complexity of interpreting injuries associated with neck compression and emphasizes the need for comprehensive investigative approach in such cases.
Participants received 3, 6, or 9 mg cariprazine orally once a day for 6 weeks; the dose could be modified during this time. The cariprazine dose was fixed at 3, 6, or 9 mg for the last 14 weeks of this 20 week Open-label Phase.
The present disclosure provides a method and system for providing medical services to a user. The method may include acquiring first information of a medical process including a plurality of sub-processes to be allocated with medical resources. The method may also include obtaining second information on medical resources, and the second information may include available time slots and locations of the medical resources. The method may further include allocating the medical resources for the medical process based on the first information and the second information. The method may also include determining, for at least one sub-process of the plurality of sub-processes of the medical process, appointment information of the at least one sub-process based on at least a portion of the second information corresponding to the medical resource allocated to the at least one sub-process. The method may further include notifying, by the one or more servers via a network, the user with the appointment information of the at least one sub-process of the plurality of sub-processes in a designated manner.