anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
BACKGROUND: Atherosclerosis (AS) is a pathology factor for cardiovascular diseases and instability of atherosclerotic plaques contributes to acute coronary events. This study identified a hub gene VCL for atherosclerotic plaques and discovered its potential therapeutic targets for atherosclerotic plaques.
METHODS: Differential expressed genes (DEGs) were screened between unstable and stable plaques from GSE120521 dataset and then used for construction of a protein-protein interactions (PPI) network. Through topological analysis, hub genes were identified within this PPI network, followed by construction of a diagnostic model. GSE41571 dataset was utilized to validate the diagnostic model. A key hub gene was identified and its association with immune characteristics and pathways were further investigated. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation were employed to discover potential therapeutic targets.
RESULTS: According to the PPI network, 3 tightly connected protein clusters were found. Topological analysis identified the top 5 hub genes, Vinculin (VCL), Dystrophin (DMD), Actin alpha 2 (ACTA2), Filamin A (FLNA), and transgelin (TAGLN). Among these hub genes, VCL had the highest diagnostic value. VCL was selected for further analysis and we found that VCL was negatively correlated with immune score and AS-related inflammatory pathways. Next, we identified 408 genes that were highly correlated with VCL and determined potential drug candidates. The results from molecular docking and MD simulation showed compound DB07117 combined with VCL protein stably, the binding energy is -7.7 kcal/mol, indicating that compound DB07117 was a potential inhibitor of VCL protein.
CONCLUSION: This study identified VCL as a key gene for atherosclerotic plaques and provides a potential therapeutic target of VCL for the treatment of atherosclerotic plaques.
Coronavirus disease 2019 is known to cause severe acute respiratory syndrome, and serious cases need to be treated with corticosteroids. Herein, we report an 87-year-old woman who developed bilateral osteonecrosis of the femoral head after corticosteroid treatment for coronavirus disease 2019-related pneumonia. Sixteen months after treatment, she developed right hip pain without any evidence of trauma. A diagnosis of bilateral osteonecrosis of the femoral head was made based on sclerotic bands on plain radiographs and low-signal bands on T1-weighted magnetic resonance images. The patient underwent right total hip arthroplasty 4 months after symptom onset. Histological examination of the resected femoral head revealed pathological evidence of osteonecrosis. The postoperative course was good, and the patient can now walk unassisted. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of histologically proven osteonecrosis after corticosteroid therapy for coronavirus disease 2019-related disease.
PURPOSE: Post prostatectomy PSA kinetics and General Grade Groups (GGG) are the strongest prognostic markers of biochemical recurrence (BCR) and prostate cancer (PCa)-specific mortality after radical prostatectomy. Despite having low-risk PCa, some patients will experience BCR, for some, clinically significant BCR. There is a need for an objective prognostic marker at the time of prostatectomy to improve risk stratification within this population. In this study, we investigated the prognostic potential of DNA ploidy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prostatectomy samples from 97 patients with GGG1 and GGG2 with a low-risk CAPRA-S score were included in this study. PCa tissue with the worst Gleason pattern underwent tissue disaggregation, cell isolation and staining with a DNA stoichiometric stain. Using image cytometry, DNA ploidy was measured and a Ploidy Score (PS) was generated.
RESULTS: Among the 97 patients, 79 had no BCR, 18 experienced BCR, of which 14 had a PSA doubling time (PSA-DT) >1 year (low-risk group) and 4 had a PSA-DT of <1 year (high-risk group). Using Logistic regression analysis, only pathological T stage (pT) and PS independently predicted BCR with PS being the most significant (p = 0.001). The number of aneuploid cells was significantly higher in the high-risk group compared to the other groups (p = 1.7x10-11). PS combined with GGG diagnosis further stratified risk groups of biochemical recurrence free survival within CAPRA-S low-risk cohort.
CONCLUSION: DNA ploidy is an independent prognostic marker of BCR in low-risk PCa after radical prostatectomy, which could early on identify potentially aggressive PCa recurrences and introduce a more personalized approach to salvage treatments.
Patient hands (right versus left) were randomized to treatment with topical sildenafil or nifedipine cream. The thumbs of both hands didn't receive any cream so that each subject served as her own control. Subjects were instructed to apply 5 grams of topical10% nifedipine cream in one hand and 5 grams of topical 5% sildenafil cream to the opposite hand. Vinyl gloves were supplied to improve the absorption of the cream into the hand, leaving the thumb of both hands out of the glove without any cream.
Trauma is the leading cause of death among middle-aged and young people in China, with over 25% of patients dying from chest trauma. The incidence of pulmonary contusion in severe chest trauma is over 70%, and it is an important cause of respiratory failure and even death in patients. The occurrence of pulmonary contusion and respiratory failure in patients with chest contusion is a dynamic process, and Regional inhomogeneities of the damaged lung should be taken into consideration to develop improved ventilation strategies. Currently, there is no ideal monitoring method to evaluate the severity of injury, and guide the ventilation strategies. Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a non-invasive, radiation-free imaging technique. It measures regional lung ventilation and aeration distribution by means of changes in electrical potentials at the skin surface of the chest wall during breathing cycles, which has been proven to have good practicality in patients with non-invasive ARDS and pulmonary embolism. In this study, we aim to characterize the physiologic effects of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) on key mechanisms of regional lung protection, namely: recruitment, reduced atelectrauma, and improved ventilation-perfusion matching, by CT scan and EIT
Salivary stones, known as sialoliths, form within the salivary ducts due to abnormal salivary composition and cause painful symptoms, for which surgical removal is the primary treatment. This study explored the role of the salivary microbial communities in the formation of sialoliths. We conducted a comparative analysis of microbial communities present in the saliva and salivary stones, and sequenced the 16S rRNA gene in samples obtained from patients with sialoliths and from healthy individuals. Although the diversity in the saliva was high, the essential features of the microbial environment in sialoliths were low diversity and evenness. The association of microbial abundance between stones and saliva revealed a positive correlation between Peptostreptococcus and Porphyromonas, and a negative correlation for Pseudomonas in saliva. The functional potential differences between saliva and stones Bacterial chemotaxis and the citrate cycle were negatively correlated with most genera found in salivary stone samples. However, the functions required for organic compound degradation did not differ between the saliva samples. Although some microbes were shared between the sialoliths and saliva, their compositions differed significantly. Our study presents a novel comparison between salivary stones and salivary microbiomes, suggesting potential preventive strategies against sialolithiasis.
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic reduced the general accessibility of health services. Many sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment sites modified services (e.g., reduced hours, limited walk-in availability, decreased testing capacity), changes that may result in permanent change in STI service availability. At the same time, systems were driven to innovate in ways that could benefit patients. This study aimed to describe how the COVID-19 pandemic changed STI clinical services, with a focus on long-term impacts.
METHODS: In July 2022, a phone survey was designed to assess services for STIs at the 105 STI testing and treatment providers in the St. Louis metropolitan statistical area. Sexually transmitted infection testing providers included STI clinics, primary care clinics that cater to a broad population, and community-based organizations, and excluded emergency departments and urgent care centers. In most cases, the survey was completed by a clinic manager, medical director, or nursing staff member.
RESULTS: Of the 75 locations that were interviewed, 12 (16%) had not returned to prepandemic capacity and operations as of July 2022. Five sites had closed completely since the pandemic began, 3 of which are in the northwestern region of the metropolitan statistical area. Most (58.6%) of the open clinics had added telehealth appointments.
CONCLUSIONS: Sexually transmitted infection testing sites decreased during the pandemic with lasting impact in one area of the Midwest. Resources to support STI infrastructure should be expanded. Maintaining updated information on STI care providers in the region can aid future assessments.
Subjects will have a preoperative flexible sigmoidoscopy where they will receive an endoscopic injection of 99mTc-sulfur colloid (up to 0.5 mCi) and 3 to 5 cc of circumferential endoscopic injections of Spot. A SPECT/CT will be performed prior to surgery to identify lymph nodes in the rectum. Subjects will proceed to their standard surgery. Intraoperative mobile gamma camera imaging of the rectum will occur before and after resection in attempt to identify sentinel lymph nodes.
This is a single institution phase I trial of LDE225 combined with etoposide and cisplatin in patients with untreated, newly diagnosed extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). LDE225 is an oral drug, which will be taken daily by patients. Patient self-reporting via STAR will be used in an evaluation of the extent to which patient-reported toxicity influences dose finding in phase I clinical trials. Specifically, STAR reports will be presented to clinicians in real-time at clinic visits, \& clinicians will have an opportunity to either agree or modify the patient self-assessments \& use this information in their grading \& attribution of toxicities.
Non-canonical lipolysis induced by inflammatory cytokines or Toll-like receptor ligands is required for the regulation of inflammation during endotoxemia and sepsis. Canonical lipolysis induced by catecholamines declines during aging due to factors including an expansion of lymphocytes, pro-inflammatory macrophage polarization, and an increase in chronic low-grade inflammation; however, the extent to which the non-canonical pathway of lipolysis is active and impacted by immune cells during aging remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to define the extent to which immune cells from old mice influence non-canonical lipolysis during sepsis. We identified age-associated impairments of non-canonical lipolysis and an accumulation of dysfunctional B1 B cells in the visceral white adipose tissue (vWAT) of old mice. Lifelong deficiency of B cells results in restored non-canonical lipolysis and reductions in pro-inflammatory macrophage populations. Our study suggests that targeting the B cell-macrophage signaling axis may resolve metabolic dysfunction in aged vWAT and attenuate septic severity in older individuals.
Individual will receive an intranasal dose of BPZE1 via the VaxINator atomization device and a dose of intramuscular (I.M.) placebo. Individuals will receive a boost dose of intranasal placebo via the VaxINator™ atomization device.
Subjects in this group received 1 dose of Priorix at Day 0 (Visit 1) and 1 dose of Varilrix at Day 42 (Visit 2). Both vaccines were administered subcutaneously in the deltoid region of the left arm.
This study, which will be conducted in Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, was diagnosed with COVID-19 from an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal swab sample more than 90 days ago with polymerase chain reaction, whose symptoms have continued since the diagnosis of COVID-19, and inpatient treatment. 63 adult female and male post-COVID syndrome patients who did not develop pneumonia or organ failure findings will be included. Those who have had acute myocardial infarction in the last 6 months, have cardiovascular system disease such as uncontrolled hypertension, arrhythmia, aneurysm, cardiac failure, have undergone fracture or orthopedic surgery in the last 3 months, have a known chronic respiratory system disease, cause widespread pain such as fibromyalgia syndrome Those who have a disease or cannot be mobilized independently will not be included in the study. The sample size was determined as d=0.80 α=0.05 p=0.80410 n=54 using the G\*Power 3.1.9.4 program. Considering the 15% drop-out risk, 63 patients were planned to be included.

Demographic data of all participants, including age, gender, height, weight and body mass index, and the time elapsed since the diagnosis of COVID-19 will be recorded. In addition, participants' pain intensity, functional capacity, general health status, mood, and fatigue levels will be evaluated.
Compositions of depilatory waxes which are disposable, can be pulled off and are self-detaching. They contain, as novel and effective constituents, polyvinylpyrrolidone and/or homopolymeric or copolymeric PVP derivatives. At about 50 DEG C, these waxes spread perfectly and show excellent clinging and adherent power. On cooling, at 30 DEG C and below, they set and rapidly become solid and adherent to the skin. They detach readily therefrom, carrying the hairs with them, without pain or irritation. They permit safe, rapid and economical depilation.
Two rituximab infusions will be administered once every week at standard dose (Intravenous infusion of rituximab 375mg/mt2). Circulating B cells will be measured 24 hours after rituximab administration. If \>5 B cells per mm3 , it will be measured again after 1 week. If count is still \>5 B cells per mm3, third \& fourth doses of rituximab will be given.
This research was carried out to examine the effect of group practice based on interpersonal relations supported by the designed SIA instrument on psychological well-being and creativity.

In a single-blind randomized controlled trial, a 3x4 split-plot design was used. The sample group was determined in two stages. The target group consisted of those who had scores lower than the mean scores of the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWS) total score obtained from the nursing students who accepted to participate in the study. A stratified randomization was carried out according to gender with 30 students who met the criteria for inclusion in the sample from the determined target group. The study was conducted with a total of 30 students, 10 of whom were in the intervention group, 10 in the placebo control group, and 10 in the control group. Research data were collected with Descriptive Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWS) and Creativity Scale (CS). A group application based on Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory, supported by the SIA instrument, was applied to the individuals in the intervention group. It is a rhythm instrument with a water effect sound, designed by SIA researchers and has a national utility model registration certificate. Music therapy techniques were also used in practice. The application was completed in a total of six weeks, one session per week. The placebo control group application was carried out simultaneously with the intervention group application, and the group application without active curative content was applied. No intervention was applied to the control group. In order to evaluate the data, PWS and SR were applied at time series points (pretest, posttest, 1st month follow-up and 3rd month follow-up).

In the analysis of the data, Descriptive statistics, Normal distribution of the data related to continuous variables were evaluated with the Shapiro Wilk test of normality. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) or Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare the variances of more than two independent groups when the assumption of normality of continuous variables was met. Repeated measures ANOVA (repeated measure ANOVA) was used when the assumption of normality was provided in the in-group and between-group comparisons for repeated measures. In the absence of normality, the nonparametric test (Nonparametric Tests for the F1-LD-F1 Design) was used for repeated measurements. In cases where the group\*time interaction was significant, evaluations independent of the time effect were made and repeated measures ANOVA and Friedman tests were used. A value of p\<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
A prescription of general physical activity will be provided at a dose of 60 minutes per day. Instructions will be delivered during a 1 hour session.
The invention relates to the technical field of medicine, and particularly discloses an active peptide, an active peptide composition and application thereof in preparation of products with an anti-aging effect. The active peptide has an amino acid sequence shown as SEQ ID NO. 1, SEQ ID NO. 2 or SEQ ID NO. 3; wherein, the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 1 is: gly-Phe-Glu-Tyr; the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 2 is: ala-Glu-Phe-Gly; the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 3 is: val-Glu-Phe-Ala-His. The composition comprises any two or three of active peptides with amino acid sequences shown in SEQ ID NO. 1, SEQ ID NO. 2 and SEQ ID NO. 3. The active peptide and the active peptide composition have anti-aging effect; therefore, the active peptide or the active peptide composition provided by the invention has important application value when being used as an active ingredient for preparing a product with an anti-aging effect.
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women, and over 180,000 women will be diagnosed with this disease in 2008. Last year, over 57,000 breast reconstructive procedures were performed, of which prosthetic reconstruction constituted 76%. Immediate reconstruction has been favored over delayed procedures for psychological and technical reasons. However, immediate breast reconstruction is associated with significantly higher complication rates (50-52%) than delayed procedures (32-36%), especially when a prosthetic technique is used. For prosthetic reconstructions, the most significant early complications include necrosis of the mastectomy skin flaps, infection, delayed wound healing and exposure of the implant. The published incidence of these complications ranges between 10% and 40% and is predominantly associated with malperfusion of mastectomy skin flaps. Thus, evaluation of skin perfusion and elimination of poorly vascularized areas could help reduce the high rate of complications in immediate breast reconstruction.
PURPOSE: The tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP2), a natural inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), regulates inflammation, fibrosis, and cell proliferation. Chronic renal allograft dysfunction (CRAD) is a primary factor affecting the long-term survival of renal allografts. We assessed whether up-regulation of TIMP2 expression may affect the ERK1/2-NF-κB signaling pathway and CRAD development.
METHODS: Lewis rats received orthotopic F344 kidney allografts to establish the classical CRAD model. The treatment group was injected with a lentivirus encoding a TIMP2-targeting small hairpin (sh)RNA (LTS) at 5 × 108 TU/ml monthly after kidney transplantation. A second CRAD group was injected with a lentivirus TIMP2-control vector (LTC). After 12 weeks, blood, urine, and kidney tissue were harvested to evaluate renal function and pathological examinations. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, Masson staining, and Periodic acid-Schiff staining were performed for renal histopathological evaluation according to the Banff criteria. TIMP2, phospho (p)-ERK1/2, p-p65 (NF-κB) expression levels were measured via immunohistochemical and Western blot analyses.
RESULTS: Compared to the F344 and Lewis control groups, the expression of TIMP2, p-ERK1/2, and p-p65 were significantly higher in the CRAD and CRAD+LTC renal tissues (p < 0.05). There were also increased levels of serum creatinine, nitrogen, and 24 h urinary protein in these two groups (p < 0.05). Typical histopathological changes of CRAD were observed in the CRAD and CRAD+LTC groups. Administration of LTS effectively decreased the expression of TIMP2, p-ERK1/2, and p-P65, and reduced interstitial fibrosis and macrophage infiltration in the treatment group (p < 0.05). Additionally, MCP1 and ICAM-1, which are downstream cytokines of the NF-κB pathway, were also inhibited in the renal rat kidney from the LTS group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, renal function was well preserved in the LTS group compared to the CRAD group and CRAD+LTC group.
CONCLUSION: A decrease of TIMP2 can alleviate the progression of inflammation in CRAD via inhibition of the ERK1/2-NF-κB signaling pathway.
This is a multiple site, prospective, non-randomized single arm observational study. It has been designed to document the treatment of serial rib fractures with MatrixRIB implants in a registry. A flail chest is an injury in which three or more consecutive ribs are broken. This injury causes a segment of the chest wall to become unstable und prevents effective respiration. Non-operative management requires long-term mechanical ventilation and is associated with a mortality rate of 17-47%. Surgical stabilization of the rib fractures has shown to decrease this mortality by 38% - 72%. Surgical stabilization is typically performed with generic plates that require extensive bending during surgery to conform the plate to the rib in a difficult and time-consuming procedure.

The MatrixRIB system is the first implant system that has been specifically designed for fixation of flail chest injuries. It has been developed at Legacy Health System, has been extensively tested in biomechanical studies, and has been approved by the FDA. It provides anatomically contoured rib plates that can reduce the time and complexity of intra-operative plate contouring. These plates will be used in the present study in place of generic plates. It furthermore provides intramedullary rib splints that enable less invasive fixation of posterior rib fractures that are difficult to access for plate fixation.

The primary objective of this study is to document stabilization of flail chest injuries with MatrixRIB implants in a registry. Twenty consecutive patients with flail chest injury that receive surgical stabilization of rib fractures with MatrixRIB implants will be documented in the registry. Data collected will include baseline patient demographics, and information related to injury severity, surgical procedures, and post-operative recovery. The patients' functional outcome will be assessed up to the standard follow-up visit 3 months after surgery.
A method includes receiving genomics data into a personal health record stored on a server, and storing the genomics data at the server. The method may further include analyzing the genomics data. The method may further include reporting the genomics data. The method may further include providing a user interface on a personal health record system allowing a user to access genomics data of the individual. The genomics data may be stored within a password protected file. The method may further include providing the user with access information for the user to access a user account of the user on the personal health record system, the genomics data stored within the user account.