anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
The present invention provides a method for altering a T cell mediated pathology in a patient. This method comprises administering a composition comprising at least one and/or two chimeric proteins. Each chimeric protein comprises at least a portion of either the V α  or V β  region of a TCR from particular T cells from a patient having a T cell mediated pathology, and an immunoglobulin constant region. The genes encoding V α  and/or V β  regions and the genes encoding immunoglobulin constant regions are isolated and inserted into an expression vector. The chimeric proteins are produced by introducing the expression vectors into insect cell lines. The chimeric proteins are purified using antibody affinity columns, and then chemically conjugated to an immunogenic carrier, keyhole-limpet hemocyanin (KLH). Since the conjugates comprises chimeric proteins made specifically from particular T cells from a patient having T cell mediated pathology, when it is administered to such a patient, with or without a cytokine, such as granulocyte-macrophage-CSF, or a chemokine, it can induce immune responses to alter such a T cell mediated pathology.
Education, stabilization and neurodynamic level one exercises will be provided to the intervention group within one to two weeks following a unilateral lumbar microdiscectomy L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1. Within 4-6 weeks, this group will be provided with education, stabilization and neurodynamic level two exercises and a pedometer to monitor step count between week 4 and week 10 following the surgery.
AG (anaplastic astrocytoma, anaplastic oligodendroglioma, anaplastic mixed oligoastrocytoma, and malignant astrocytoma NOS (not otherwise specified)) Tandutinib 500 mg by mouth daily dose twice a day. Bevacizumab 10 mg/kg dose intravenous repeated once every 2 weeks.
Atherosclerotic plaques at the origin of the internal carotid artery (ICA) can cause TIA/stroke, and are well-visualized with CT angiography (CTA). Those plaques associated with unstable free-floating thrombi (FFT) are at highest risk for embolization and stroke. Unfortunately, FFT have a similar appearance to stable ulcerated plaques on CTA: both appear as intraluminal filling defects of varying length and morphology. Distinguishing these entities is critical as it affects the choice and urgency of treatment (antithrombotics vs revascularization). Using a retrospective study, we have previously proposed a promising CTA imaging marker to distinguish FFT from stable ulcerated plaque. It is hoped that after the data is collected from this prospective study to one day initiate a multi-centre study.

In our prior research, we proposed a reasonable "gold standard" for FFT diagnosis. We followed patients presenting with circular filling defects on CTA (doughnut signs) suspicious for either FFT or ulcerated plaque with serial CTAs after medical therapy. Those that diminished or resolved with antithrombotic treatment (or those that unfortunately "resolved" by embolizing distally) were presumed to be "true FFT" in contrast to those that remained unchanged. We then assessed the performance of a variety of imaging parameters to differentiate FFT from ulcerated plaque: we tested linear measurements, morphology, degree of stenosis, as well as relevant clinical factors. These parameters were measured by neuroradiologists as well as an innovative semi-automated shape analysis. Using a retrospectively established cohort, we were able to derive 3.8 mm as an optimal cranial-caudal length threshold of the filling defect that can potentially help distinguish FFT from plaque, with 88% sensitivity and 86% specificity.

We will prospectively identify consecutive patients presenting with TIA/stroke within 72 hrs of symptom onset with an ICA intraluminal filling defect on CTA. We will review the imaging data and measure the cranial-caudal length of the filling defect. Patients will receive a follow-up CTA in one week as per the current clinical standard of care, and if the defect is still unresolved, a third CTA will be repeated after a second week if unresolved, and a fourth at one month (research). We will measure cranial-caudal length of the filling defect at each time interval, blind to the previous measurements. Resolution of the filling defect at any point is diagnostic of FFT, whereas its static appearance after 1 month is diagnostic of ulcerated plaque. For this pilot study, measure rate of enrolment, adherence to study protocols, attrition rates, and proportion of patients with FFT. For the exploratory objective, we will record treatment choice, dose, and duration.
Cilostazol and several of its metabolites are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase III. Several drugs with this pharmacologic effect have caused decreased survival compared to placebo in patients with class III-IV congestive heart failure. Cilostazol tablets are contraindicated in patients with congestive heart failure of any severity.

Cilostazol tablets are contraindicated in patients with haemostatic disorders or active pathologic bleeding, such as bleeding peptic ulcer and intracranial bleeding. Cilostazol tablets inhibit platelet aggregation in a reversible manner.

Cilostazol tablets are contraindicated in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of its components.
The present invention relates to a method for treating patients afflicted with cancer, wherein said patients are treated with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, mast cell inhibitor or c-Kit inhibitor, in particular masitinib, optionally in combination with at least one antineoplastic agent. The tyrosine kinase inhibitor, mast cell inhibitor or c-Kit inhibitor, and the optional at least one antineoplastic agent, are administered in a dosage regimen that comprises a therapeutically effective amount. The present invention also relates to methods for predicting therapeutic response to said treatment in a given patient and therefore identification of applicable patient subpopulations based upon these predictor factors; sometimes referred to as predictive biomarkers. One method is based upon the clinical marker of pain intensity. The second method is based upon gene expression predictive biomarkers assessed via RNA expression in peripheral blood cell samples collected prior to treatment with a compound of the invention (i.e. a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, mast cell inhibitor or c-Kit inhibitor, especially masitinib). Advantageously, the present invention relates to a method for treating patients afflicted with pancreatic cancer wherein said patients are treated with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, mast cell inhibitor or c-Kit inhibitor, and in particular masitinib, optionally in combination with at least one antineoplastic agent, and in particular gemcitabine.
The subjects stood on the flat ground, the upper body was upright, the distance between feet was same as width of shoulder, and tiptoes were towards the front. The trunk was adjusted forward according to the Angle of static squat. The specific method is to adjust the trunk position to the line of the shoulder joint and knee joint perpendicular to the ground. Knee joint can bend at a large angle.The center of gravity was between the feet, put hands in front of body.The angle was set at 30° for the first two weeks, increased to 45° after two weeks, and set at 60° for the last two weeks.
The anode will be placed over C3-C4 (EEG 10/20 system) to target M1 and the cathode over the contralateral supraorbital area. The stimulation will apply to the hemisphere which contralateral to the more painful hemi body. 2mA will be delivered over 20 min via neuroConn DC stimulator combined with video presenting walking legs. A total of 10 sessions (5 per week) will be administrated at the same manner.
All the patients receive paclitaxel/cisplatin chemotherapy and concurrent radiotherapy. Each patient receives radiation of 41.4 Gy / 23 fractions complied by intensity modulated radiotherapy or volumetric modulated arc therapy. Patients without disease progression after nCRT will be scheduled for surgery and patients with disease progression (PD) will continue to receive chemoradiation or additional treatments. Surgery will be performed 6 to 8 weeks after completion of chemoradiotherapy.
The invention discloses a moxa floss powder health bra and a manufacturing method thereof. Two bra bodies of the moxa floss powder health bra are manufactured from following raw materials in percentages by weight: 20-40% of moxa floss, 30-60% of moxa powder, 5-10% of safflower flowers, 5-10% of pangolin, 5-10% of peach kernel, 3-10% of corydalis tuber and 1-2% of tourmaline powder. The bra bodies adapts to the breasts in physiological structures and shapes; vent holes are formed in the bra bodies; convex points are arranged on the inner surfaces of the bra bodies, corresponding to human meridian spaces; and the bra bodies are coated with a cotton fabric and integrated. The manufacturing method comprises the following steps: mixing the raw materials, forming the bra bodies by heating and pressurizing, coating with the cotton fabric, and shaping, so as to obtain a bra end product. The bra manufactured by adopting the method is capable of preventing and treating breast diseases and is safe and sanitary; moreover, the bra has the breast-shaping function and is simple and convenient to use, and low in cost, and can be used in a recyclable or disposable manner. The bra can also directly adsorb onto the breasts to act as an invisible bra.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effect of electroacupuncture combined with pelvic floor muscle exercise in the treatment of female overactive bladder (OAB).
METHODS: The clinical data of 134 female patients with OAB admitted to our hospital from April 2022 to June 2023 were retrospectively analysed. The patients were divided into the combination group (n = 74) and the single group (n = 60). The general demographic data, total effective rate, pad weight, female sexual function index (FSFI) score, oxford muscle grading scale and incontinence impact questionnaire short form (IIQ-7) were collected. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to match the baseline data of the two groups at 1:1 ratio, and t test, chi-square test and analysis of variance were used for calculation.
RESULTS: A total of 90 patients were selected after PSM. No significant difference in baseline data was found between the two groups (p > 0.05). Before treatment, no significant difference in FSFI score, oxford muscle grading scale and IIQ-7 score was found between the two groups (p > 0.05). The total effective rate of the combination group was higher than that of the single group (p < 0.05). After 3 weeks and 1 month of treatment, in addition to orgasm and sexual desire, the scores of sexual excitement and sexual satisfaction in the combination group were higher than those in the single group (p < 0.05). The combination group displayed higher oxford muscle grading scale and lower IIQ-7 and pad weight than the single group, and the differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: The effect of electroacupuncture stimulation combined with pelvic floor muscle exercise is more significant, which can alleviate urinary symptoms, reduce urine leakage, enhance pelvic floor muscle strength and alleviate sexual dysfunction.
Total of 50 lupus nephritis and IgA nephropathy patients who met the inclusion criteria were included in this study. The information sheet and informed consent will be obtained before collecting the patient's data. All patients were interviewed for collecting demographic data and laboratory testing were reviewed from patient's record. Kidney tissue and urine sample were collected at the biopsy date from patients.Kidney tissue were stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H\&E), Masson's trichrome solution and immunohistochemistry for periostin. The location of periostin staining in kidney tissue were assessed by renal pathologist.

The total of 50 urine samples from patients and 50 urine samples from healthy controls were measured for periostin level by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The Mann-Whitney rank-sum test was used for comparing urine periostin level between patients and healthy controls and also other variables between patients with urine periostin detection and without urine periostin detection. Spearman correlation coefficients were used test correlations between urine periostin level in patients and other variables. Receiver operating characteristic curves was generated to calculate the area under the curve and find the best cutoff value of urine periostin level for distinguishing patients from healthy controls. P-values \< 0.05 were considered statistically significant.
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the literature on bariatric surgery for managing pediatric obesity, including intervention effects to improve patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), cardiometabolic risk factors, anthropometry, and assess adverse events (AEs).
METHODS: Eligible studies were published between January 2012 and January 2022 and included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational (controlled and uncontrolled) studies before and after surgery with a mean age <18 years old. Outcomes and subgroups were selected a priori by stakeholders; estimates of effect for outcomes were presented relative to minimal important differences (MIDs) and GRADE certainty of evidence. We examined data on PROMs, cardiometabolic risk factors, anthropometry, and AEs. Subgroup analyses examined outcomes by follow-up duration and surgical technique, when possible.
RESULTS: Overall, 63 publications (43 original studies) met our inclusion criteria (n = 6128 participants; 66% female). Studies reported six different surgical techniques that were evaluated using uncontrolled single arm observational (n = 49), controlled observational (n = 13), and RCT (n = 1) designs. Most studies included short-term follow-up (<18 months) only. PROMs were measured in 12 (28%) studies. Surgery led to large improvements in health-related quality of life compared to baseline and control groups, and moderate to very large improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors compared to baseline. Large to very large improvements in BMIz were noted compared to baseline across all follow-up periods. There was limited evidence of AEs with most reporting mild or non-specific AEs; serious AEs were uncommon.
CONCLUSION: Bariatric surgery demonstrated primarily moderate to very large improvements across diverse outcomes with limited evidence of AEs, albeit with low to moderate certainty of evidence.
BACKGROUND: France has the sixth highest incidence of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) in Europe, but the epidemiological impact of high-risk HPV (HR-HPV) remains poorly documented. The objective of our study was to assess the proportion of OPCs caused by HR-HPV in Paris, and its suburbs, over the four past decades. This area accounts for almost one-fifth of the total population of France.
METHODS: OPCs diagnosed in 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2020/2021 in two of the main referral cancer centers for HNCs in Paris and its suburbs were retrieved from the tumor biobanks. HPV status was determined by p16-staining and HPV-DNA detection. Samples were considered HPV-driven if both assays were positive. Results were compared to the French cancer registry data.
RESULTS: Samples from 697 OPC patients were assessed (including 82 % of all samples diagnosed in 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021). The proportion of HPV-driven cases rose from 2.7 % to 53 % between 1981 and 2021. HPV16 was the dominant genotype during the study period. Of patients with HPV-driven OPC, 81 % were male and 42 % were smokers versus 80 % and 92 % in their HPV-negative counterparts. The age of OPC patients increased significantly, during the study period, independent of their HPV status CONCLUSION: The proportion of HPV-driven OPCs has significantly increased in Paris and its suburbs, during the last four decades. OPCs has become the 2nd predominant type of head and neck cancer, in France. This may be linked to the rise in HPV-driven cases and the decrease of tobacco and alcohol consumption in men.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the clinical and pathologic characteristics of HPV-related primary thyroid squamous cell carcinoma (PSCCT), a rare tumor classified by WHO-5 as a subtype of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC).
METHODS: Clinical data, histomorphology, immunohistochemistry, HPV detection, and B-raf gene point mutations of 3 PSCCT cases were analyzed. Subsequent follow-up was conducted post-treatment.
RESULTS: All 3 cases involved female patients aged between 60 and 76. Microscopic examination revealed squamous cell carcinoma in cases 1 and 3, whereas case 2 exhibited both squamous cell carcinoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma components. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated CK19, PAX8, and TTF1 expression in the papillary thyroid carcinoma component, and CK5/6, p63, p40, and PAX8 expression in the squamous cell carcinoma component. P16 exhibited diffuse positivity in both squamous cell carcinoma and classic papillary carcinoma. HPV analysis identified low-risk type 6 positivity in cases 1 and 3, while both squamous cell carcinoma and papillary carcinoma areas in case 2 were positive for HPV-33. B-raf gene mutation was exclusive to case 2.
CONCLUSION: Diagnosis of PSCCT necessitates multidisciplinary assessment, incorporating clinical symptoms, imaging, histomorphology, and immunohistochemistry. This study, for the first time, reveals the presence of HPV DNA in both PTC and PSCCT, occurring concurrently but separately. Given the limited scope of 3 case reports, definitive conclusions cannot be drawn, warranting further investigation.
BACKGROUND: Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a small subpopulation of tumor cells with the capability of self-renewal and drug resistance, leading to tumor progression and disease relapse. Our study aimed to investigate the antitumor effect of berbamine, extracted from berberis amurensis, on prostate CSCs.
METHODS: Sphere formation was used to collect prostate CSCs. The viability, proliferation, invasion, migration, and apoptosis assays were used to evaluate the antitumor effect of berbamine on prostate CSCs. Prostate CSC markers were analyzed by flow cytometry and qRT-PCR. Small RNA sequencing analysis was conducted to analyse miRNAs. Exosomes were extracted using the ExoQuick-TC kit and verified by testing exosomal markers using western blot.
RESULTS: Berbamine targets prostate CSCs. Additionally, berbamine enhanced the antitumor effect of cabazitaxel, a second-line chemotherapeutic drug for advanced prostate cancer, and re-sensitized Cabazitaxel-resistant PCa cells (CabaR-DU145) to cabazitaxel by inhibiting ABCG2, CXCR4, IGF2BP1, and p-STAT3. Berbamine enhanced the expression of let-7 miRNA family and miR-26b and influenced the downstream targets IGF2BP1 and p-STAT3, respectively. Silencing CXCR4 and ABCG2 downregulated the expression of IGF2BP1 and p-STAT3, respectively. Importantly, berbamine enhanced also levels of exosomal let-7 family and miR-26b, suggesting that berbamine possibly influences the expression of let-7 family and miR-26b through exosome delivery. Exosomes derived from berbamine-treated CabaR-DU145 cells re-sensitized the cells to cabazitaxel.
CONCLUSION: Berbamine enhanced the toxic activity of cabazitaxel and reversed cabazitaxel resistance potentially through CXCR4/exosomal let-7/IGF2BP1 and ABCG2/exosomal miR-26b/p-STAT3 axes.
BACKGROUND Giant cell tumors of bone typically occur in early adulthood, when the growth plate has closed. The distal radius is the second most common location affected, accounting for 10% to 12% of cases. Complications of poor soft tissue healing are rare in the distal radius, owing to its rich blood supply. However, the curettage procedure and use of bone cement and external fixation can affect the local blood supply. CASE REPORT We present a rare case of a 24-year-old woman with no significant medical history who underwent surgery at a local hospital to treat a giant cell tumor of the radius. During postoperative wound dressing changes, a 4×3-cm area of flushed skin color with a small blister and reduced local sensation was found on the dorsal side of the wrist. The skin condition worsened despite treatment at the surgical outpatient clinic, leading to referral to scar specialist outpatient treatment. Examination revealed a well-healed surgical scar on the palmar side of the wrist, but a skin defect with necrotic tissue and tendon exposure on the dorsal side. The diagnosis was postoperative soft tissue necrosis of the skin with a giant cell tumor of the bone. CONCLUSIONS This case report discusses the management of chronic non-healing postoperative wounds in giant cell tumors of the distal radius. It emphasizes the importance of appropriate dressing changes, selecting suitable dressings, nutritional support, and effective nurse-patient communication. The case serves as an example of best practices for managing these types of wounds.
The present invention features a synthetic gene or region of a gene which has an amended codon usage compared with the wild-type gene and which is for the high level expression of a retroviral protein in eukaryotic cells, the expressed retroviral protein having enzymatic activity in the eukaryotic cell. In addition, the invention features a synthetic gene or region of a gene encoding a retroviral enzyme or part of a retroviral enzyme normally expressed in a mammalian or other eukaryotic cell wherein at least one non-preferred codon in the wild-type gene encoding the enzyme has been replaced by a preferred codon encoding the same amino acid. The retroviral protein may be a protease, reverse transcriptase, integrase protein or a polyprotein gag-pol precursor thereof. In one embodiment the retroviral protein with enzymatic activity is a lentiviral protein. In other embodiments the enzymatically active protein is a pol enzyme. In more preferred embodiments, the enzymatically active protein is a lentiviral integrase. In an even more preferred embodiment the enzyme is an HIV enzyme. In more preferred embodiments the enzymatically active protein is HIV integrase. The present invention also includes a detection method for intracellular integrase using a promoterless reporter gene.
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a composition for reducing a blood urate level and to provide a new use of biotin which has been mainly used in a dermatological field.  <P>SOLUTION: The composition comprises biotin effective for hyperuricemia or diseases (gout, renal disorder, urinary calculus, cardiovascular disturbance, arteriosclerotic disease, metabolic syndrome, etc.) caused by hyperuricemia. The composition comprises biotin for preventing or treating stiffness in the shoulders, neck stiffness, hand and foot numbness, hand and foot chill. The compositions are used for a medicine and/or a food.  <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Moderate noise exposure induces cochlear synaptopathy, the loss of afferent ribbon synapses between cochlear hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons, which is associated with functional hearing decline. Prior studies have demonstrated noise-induced changes in the distribution and number of synaptic components, but the dynamic changes that occur after noise exposure have not been directly visualized. Here, we describe a live imaging model using RIBEYE-tagRFP to enable direct observation of pre-synaptic ribbons in mature hearing mouse cochleae after synaptopathic noise exposure. Ribbon number does not change, but noise induces an increase in ribbon volume as well as movement suggesting unanchoring from synaptic tethers. A subgroup of basal ribbons displays concerted motion towards the cochlear nucleus with subsequent migration back to the cell membrane after noise cessation. Understanding the immediate dynamics of synaptic damage after noise exposure may facilitate identification of specific target pathways to treat cochlear synaptopathy.