anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) of the lower back is considered a surrogate for acute low back pain (aLBP) in experimental studies. Of note, it is often unquestioningly assumed to be muscle pain. To date, there has not been a study analyzing lumbar DOMS in terms of its pain origin, which was the aim of this study. Sixteen healthy individuals (L-DOMS) were enrolled for the present study and matched to participants from a previous study (n = 16, L-PAIN) who had undergone selective electrical stimulation of the thoracolumbar fascia and the multifidus muscle. DOMS was induced in the lower back of the L-DOMS group using eccentric trunk extensions performed until exhaustion. On subsequent days, pain on palpation (100-mm analogue scale), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and the Pain Sensation Scale (SES) were used to examine the sensory characteristics of DOMS. Pain on palpation showed a significant increase 24 and 48 h after eccentric training, whereas PPT was not affected (p > 0.05). Factor analysis of L-DOMS and L-PAIN sensory descriptors (SES) yielded a stable three-factor solution distinguishing superficial thermal ("heat pain ") from superficial mechanical pain ("sharp pain") and "deep pain." "Heat pain " and "deep pain" in L-DOMS were almost identical to sensory descriptors from electrical stimulation of fascial tissue (L-PAIN, all p > 0.679) but significantly different from muscle pain (all p < 0.029). The differences in sensory description patterns as well as in PPT and self-reported DOMS for palpation pain scores suggest that DOMS has a fascial rather than a muscular origin.
Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular disease and the second most common indication for cardiac surgery in Western countries. AS has long been considered as a passive and degenerative process. Recent data challenged this concept, showing that AS is an active and highly regulated process with some similarities to atherosclerosis. However, pathophysiology of AS remains poorly understood and preliminary data suggest that genetic factors may be involved. The aim of the present study is to identify genetic factors involved in this disease using a case control trial design (1000 patients with AS and 1500 controls with no evidence of valve disease). For all patients and controls, blood samples including DNA and echocardiography will be performed.
OBJECTIVE: The gut virome is a dense community of viruses inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract and an integral part of the microbiota. The virome coexists with the other components of the microbiota and with the host in a dynamic equilibrium, serving as a key contributor to the maintenance of intestinal homeostasis and functions. However, this equilibrium can be interrupted in certain pathological states, including inflammatory bowel disease, causing dysbiosis that may participate in disease pathogenesis. Nevertheless, whether virome dysbiosis is a causal or bystander event requires further clarification.
DESIGN: This review seeks to summarise the latest advancements in the study of the gut virome, highlighting its cross-talk with the mucosal microenvironment. It explores how cutting-edge technologies may build upon current knowledge to advance research in this field. An overview of virome transplantation in diseased gastrointestinal tracts is provided along with insights into the development of innovative virome-based therapeutics to improve clinical management.
RESULTS: Gut virome dysbiosis, primarily driven by the expansion of Caudovirales, has been shown to impact intestinal immunity and barrier functions, influencing overall intestinal homeostasis. Although emerging innovative technologies still need further implementation, they display the unprecedented potential to better characterise virome composition and delineate its role in intestinal diseases.
CONCLUSIONS: The field of gut virome is progressively expanding, thanks to the advancements of sequencing technologies and bioinformatic pipelines. These have contributed to a better understanding of how virome dysbiosis is linked to intestinal disease pathogenesis and how the modulation of virome composition may help the clinical intervention to ameliorate gut disease management.
Various analysis systems are disclosed. An analysis system is configured to be communicatively coupled to a plurality of surgical hubs controlled by a control program. The analysis system includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the analysis system to: receiving perioperative data indicative of operational behavior of a surgical hub; analyzing the perioperative data to determine whether an update condition is satisfied; generating a control program update according to whether an update condition is satisfied; and transmitting the control program update to the surgical hub. The perioperative data includes data detected by the surgical hub during the surgical procedure. The control program update is configured to change, for the operational behavior, a manner in which the control program operates the surgical hub during the surgical procedure.
The invention provides an active compound in gastrodia elata, a preparation method and application thereof. Pulverizing dried rhizoma Gastrodiae, leaching in methanol water solution, filtering, concentrating, and separating and purifying the extract to obtain a phenolic glycoside active compound. The compound of the invention can obviously prolong the replicative life span and the time-series life span of yeast cells and has a potential anti-aging function. The research finds that the anti-aging effect is achieved by regulating the expression of Sod1, Sod2, Skn7, Sir2 and Uth1 genes and improving the antioxidant capacity of yeast, wherein the survival rate of the yeast under oxidative stress is improved, the levels of active oxygen and malondialdehyde in yeast cells are reduced, and the activities of catalase and total glutathione peroxidase are increased. Can be applied to the preparation of anti-aging drugs or health care products. The compound has the following structural formula:
Bulk composition of kidney stones, often analyzed with infrared spectroscopy, plays an essential role in determining the course of treatment for kidney stone disease. Though bulk analysis of kidney stones can hint at the general causes of stone formation, it is necessary to understand kidney stone microstructure to further advance potential treatments that rely on in vivo dissolution of stones rather than surgery. The utility of Raman microscopy is demonstrated for the purpose of studying kidney stone microstructure with chemical maps at ≤ 1 µm scales collected for calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, uric acid, and struvite stones. Observed microstructures are discussed with respect to kidney stone growth and dissolution with emphasis placed on < 5 µm features that would be difficult to identify using alternative techniques including micro computed tomography. These features include thin concentric rings of calcium oxalate monohydrate within uric acid stones and increased frequency of calcium oxalate crystals within regions of elongated crystal growth in a brushite stone. We relate these observations to potential concerns of clinical significance including dissolution of uric acid by raising urine pH and the higher rates of brushite stone recurrence compared to other non-infectious kidney stones.
INTRODUCTION: The town of Djibo in Burkina Faso has been facing a security and humanitarian crisis since 2015. The internally displaced populations who have taken refuge there have several needs, including health care. The establishment of advanced health posts is part of the health-nutrition service delivery strategy adopted to address these needs. We evaluated the contribution of these advanced health posts in terms of availability, access to care, and beneficiary satisfaction.
METHODOLOGY: We conducted a mixed descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study from May 1, 2021 to January 30, 2022 on the host population, internally displaced people, health workers, and selected health facilities in Djibo. It involved 422 people for the quantitative component. The quantitative data, including those from 2016 to 2020, were analyzed using Epi Info software, version 7.2.3.1, and completed by a qualitative component.
RESULTS: Of the nine peripheral structures studied, seven were advanced health posts offering basic care such as prenatal and postnatal consultations, infant monitoring, and vaccination. Nutritional interventions were inadequate in some of these advanced health posts. Geographic access was satisfactory, but financial access was not.
CONCLUSION: The strategy made it possible to meet basic health care needs in this crisis context, but financial access must be improved.
Participants will ride a stationary bike and maintain their target heart rate (according to the American Heart Association guidelines) for 30 minutes. For example, a 30 year old will have a target heart rate zone of 95-162 beats per minute. A baseline blood sample will be acquired before the participant begins exercising. In the following 30 minutes, participants will ride the exercise bike, and their heart rate and general status will be assessed continuously. Specifically, heart rate will be monitored using a chest strap heart rate monitor. Two additional lancet punctures will be performed after the exercise to measure the changes in neutrophil function: one immediately following the 30 minute exercise period and one 30 minutes after the exercise has been completed.
* Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs for patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7.1)].
  * The use of benzodiazepines, including VALTOCO, exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes. Before prescribing VALTOCO and throughout treatment, assess each patient's risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
  * The continued use of benzodiazepines may lead to clinically significant physical dependence. The risks of dependence and withdrawal increase with longer treatment duration and higher daily dose. Although VALTOCO is indicated only for intermittent use [see Indications and Usage (1) and Dosage and Administration (2)], if used more frequently than recommended, abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of VALTOCO may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening. For patients using VALTOCO more frequently than recommended, to reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue VALTOCO [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
The duration of these homeopathic drug provings are six week per subject (42 days). The central investigational tool of the homeopathic drug proving is the journal kept by each subject from DAY 1-35. The subject describes the symptoms they experience in their own words in the journal daily. During the 7 day run-in phase, the subject notes in their journal their current state of health, the daily rhythm of their life, and any other signs or symptoms that occur on a daily basis. This will also enhance familiarity with self-observation and the recording of signs and symptoms. After completion of this run-in phase an evaluation including journal check will occur on DAY 7. During the following 4 weeks (observation periods DAY 8-14, 22-28; wash-out period DAY 15-21 and 29 - 35) the subject documents all signs or symptoms that occur in his/her journal on a daily basis. During this period, subject interviews will take place on DAY 15, DAY 21. DAY 29 and DAY 36. During the 7 day follow up (post observation period, DAY 36-42) the subject will be contacted to check if any additional symptoms and/or adverse events occurred.
BACKGROUND: To predict the early recurrence of HCC patients who received radical resection using preoperative variables based on Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced MRI, followed by the comparison with the postoperative model and clinical staging systems.
METHODS: One hundred and twenty-nine HCC patients who received radical resection were categorized into the early recurrence group (n = 48) and the early recurrence-free group (n = 81). Through COX regression analysis, statistically significant variables of laboratory, pathologic, and Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced MRI results were identified. The preoperative and postoperative models were established to predict early recurrence, and the prognostic performances and differences were compared between the two models and clinical staging systems.
RESULTS: Six variables were incorporated into the preoperative model, including alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level, aspartate aminotransferase/platelet ratio index (APRI), rim arterial phase hyperenhancement (rim APHE), peritumoral hypointensity on hepatobiliary phase (HBP), CERHBP (tumor-to-liver SI ratio on hepatobiliary phase imaging), and ADC value. Moreover, the postoperative model was developed by adding microvascular invasion (MVI) and histological grade. The C-index of the preoperative model and postoperative model were 0.889 and 0.901 (p = 0.211) respectively. Using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis (ROC) and decision curve analysis (DCA), it was determined that the innovative models we developed had superior predictive capabilities for early recurrence in comparison to current clinical staging systems. HCC patients who received radical resection were stratified into low-, medium-, and high-risk groups on the basis of the preoperative and postoperative models.
CONCLUSION: The preoperative and postoperative MRI-based models built in this study were more competent compared with clinical staging systems to predict the early recurrence in hepatocellular carcinoma.
FIELD: microbiology, medicine. SUBSTANCE: new strain L interrogans No. 460 shows expressed antigenic and immunogenic properties providing use of it for vaccine preparing. Strain is isolated from blood of patient with leptospirosis. After heating at 56 C for 2 h strain shows high immunogenic activity and prevents death of experimental animals infected with high dose of virulent Leptospirae (above 1000 lethal doses). Serum obtained from animals immunized with vaccine specimens, which are prepared from isolated strain, shows high protective efficacy. EFFECT: preparing of vaccine with high efficacy.
Topiramate treatment was associated with changes in several clinical laboratory analytes in randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies. 

Topiramate treatment causes non-anion gap, hyperchloremic, metabolic acidosis manifested by a decrease in serum bicarbonate and increase in serum chloride. Measurement of baseline and periodic serum bicarbonate during topiramate treatment is recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. 

Controlled trials of adjunctive topiramate treatment of adults for partial onset seizures showed an increased incidence of markedly decreased serum phosphorus (6% topiramate, 2% placebo), markedly increased serum alkaline phosphatase (3% topiramate, 1% placebo), and decreased serum potassium (0.4 % topiramate, 0.1 % placebo). The clinical significance of these abnormalities has not been clearly established. 

Changes in several clinical laboratory laboratories (increased creatinine, BUN, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, total eosinophil count and decreased potassium) have been observed in a clinical investigational program in very young (<2 years) pediatric patients who were treated with adjunctive topiramate for partial onset seizures [see Pediatric Use (8.4)]. 

Topiramate treatment produced a dose-related increased shift in serum creatinine from normal at baseline to an increased value at the end of 4 months treatment in adolescent patients (ages 12-16 years) who were treated for another indication in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Topiramate treatment with or without concomitant valproic acid (VPA) can cause hyperammonemia with or without encephalopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].
Gralise® 3 x 600 mg tablets (1800 mg total dose) administered once daily at 7:00 pm on Day 1 and Day 2 with one placebo capsule matching the over-encapsulation of doses of Neurontin® and Lyrica®. At other dosing times, treatment consisted of 3 placebo tablets matching the appearance of Gralise® and 1 placebo capsule.
The invention discloses sustained-release tablet-shaped cachets used for treating toothache caused by excessive internal heat. The cachets comprise medicines sealed in the tablet-shaped cachets. The medicines are used for treating toothache. The medicines comprise: 10 to 20 parts of a traditional Chinese medicine extract extracted from dandelion and philippine violet herb, 1 to 5 parts of vitamin B, 1 to 3 parts of thymol, 1 to 5 parts of menthene, 1 to 5 parts of borneol, and 10 to 20 parts of alcohol. With the product provided by the invention, fast releasing and effective treating are combined, and symptoms and root causes can be treated simultaneously. The tablet-shaped cachets provided by the invention have good curative effect against toothache caused by excessive internal heat due to heat syndrome.
Eating diets high in salt has been associated with alterations in the immune system and the potential development of neuropsychiatric disorders. This area of research shows promise, but there is currently a limited amount of research on this topic. The present study investigated whether a high salt diet (HSD) affects anhedonia and stress-coping response behaviors in young male and female Wistar rats. In this study, male and female Wistar rats were fed an HSD (8 % NaCl w/w) from weaning to post-natal day (PND) 64. From PND 60 to 64, the rats underwent a spontaneous locomotor activity test (SLA), sucrose splash test (SST), sucrose preference test (SPT), and forced swim test (FST), followed by euthanasia at PND 65. Male and female rats consuming the HSD exhibited an increase in water intake compared to the corresponding control diet (CD) groups. Male rats had lower body weight despite having similar food intakes compared to the CD group. Male rats displayed an active stress-coping behavior in the FST, characterized by increased mobility. Additionally, HSD-fed males exhibited a greater preference for sucrose solution in the SPT. However, no effect of diet and sex were detected in the SST and the SLA, and hypothalamic levels of leptin and ghrelin receptors. On the other hand, female rats were less susceptible to the experimental conditions applied in this protocol than males.
BACKGROUND: Many phytopathogens secrete a large number of cell wall degrading enzymes (CWDEs) to decompose host cell walls in order to penetrate the host, obtain nutrients and accelerate colonization. There is a wide variety of CWDEs produced by plant pathogens, including glycoside hydrolases (GHs), which determine the virulence, pathogenicity, and host specificity of phytopathogens. The specific molecular mechanisms by which pathogens suppress host immunity remain obscure.
RESULT: In this study, we found that CgEC124 encodes a glycosyl hydrolase with a signal peptide and a conserved Glyco_hydro_cc domain which belongs to glycoside hydrolase 128 family. The expression of CgEC124 was significantly induced in the early stage of Colletotrichum graminicola infection, especially at 12 hpi. Furthermore, CgEC124 positively regulated the pathogenicity, but it did not impact the vegetative growth of mycelia. Ecotopic transient expression of CgEC124 decreased the disease resistance and callose deposition in maize. Moreover, CgEC124 exhibited the β-1,3-glucanase activity and suppresses glucan-induced ROS burst in maize leaves.
CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that CgEC124 is required for full virulence of C. graminicola but not for vegetative growth. CgEC124 increases maize susceptibility by inhibiting host reactive oxygen species burst as well as callose deposition. Meanwhile, our data suggests that CgEC124 explores its β-1,3-glucanase activity to prevent induction of host defenses.
The use of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) is an effective method that is controlled by the surgeon and does not require the involvement of other departments or preoperative invasive procedures. IOUS has been introduced into clinical practice as a tool for visualizing non-palpable tumors, demonstrating the detection of nearly 100% of lesions, and a rate of negative margins and re-excision similar to WGL. One of the challenges of the technique in ultrasound-guided surgery arises when the tumor is \<5mm, making it difficult to visualize by ultrasound, or when there are microcalcifications not visible by ultrasound.
An antacid composition comprises an antacid and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable gelation agent which is a waterdispersible colloidal anionic ether and/or ester of a polymer of a monosaccharide, wherein the gelation agent and the antacid are selected and the proportion thereof are such that: (1) the composition contains a major proportion of antacid and a minor proportion of gelation agent based on the combined total weight of the antacid and gelation agent in the composition, (2) the composition, when prepared in aqueous suspension so as to attain a viscosity of 300 cps. at 25 C, must be capable of containing a greater total antacid-solids concentration than that attainable without inclusion of gelation agents, and, (3) upon the progressive addition of less than 2 cc. increments of phosphate solution, having the composition defined below, per 100 grams of an aqueous suspension of fluid consistency of the formulation meeting the criteria 1 and 2, an increase in viscosity to a viscosity greater than the initial viscosity of the suspension of fluid consistency is obtained, said phosphate solution prepared by dissolving 41.6 gm. of Na 3 PO 4 .12H 2 O and 55.3 gm. NaH 2 PO 4 .H 2 O is approximately 25 ml. of hot distilled water and diluting the resulting solution to a 100 ml. volume. The composition may also contain other therapeutic substances such as anti-spasmodics, e.g. dicyclomine hydrochloride or atropine sulphate sedatives tranquillizers anti-depressants or topical anaesthetics such as xylocaine.