anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
PURPOSE: Persistent hyperparathyroidism (PTHPT) in kidney transplant recipients is associated with bone loss, graft dysfunction and cardiovascular mortality. There is no clear consensus on the management of PTHPT. Accurate risk prediction of the disease is needed to support individualized treatment decisions. We aim to develop a useful predictive model to provide early intervention for hyperparathyroidism in these patients.
METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 263 kidney transplantations in the urology department of China-Japan Friendship Hospital from January 2018 to December 2022. The overall cohort was randomly assigned 70% of the patients to the training cohort and 30% to the validation cohort. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify independent risk factors for PTHPT and to construct the predictive model. This model was assessed regarding discrimination, consistency, and clinical benefit.
RESULTS: The occurrence of PTHPT was 25.9% (68 out of 263 patients) in this study. Dialysis duration, postoperative 3-month intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH), 3-month corrected calcium (cCa), and 3-month phosphorus (P) are independent risk factors for the development of PTHPT. The nomogram showed good discrimination with the area under the curve (AUC) value of 0.926 in the training cohort and 0.903 in the validation cohort. The calibration curve and decision curve also showed that the model was well-evaluated.
CONCLUSION: We developed a validated nomogram model to predict PTHPT after kidney transplantation. This can help the clinic prevent and control PTHPT early and improve patients' prognosis.
In routine rheumatology practice, we noticed that a significant number of male ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients did not experience inflammatory back pain (IBP). Based on this observation, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of IBP in male AS patients and compare it to that in female patients. Patients with AS who fulfilled the modified New York criteria were subjected to a face-to-face interview with a standardized questionnaire that addressed the IBP components based on the Berlin criteria. The study also included 63 patients with chronic mechanical back pain (MBP). Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured, and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity, Function, and Metrology Indexes (BASDAI, BASFI, and BASMI) were evaluated in patients with AS. There were 181 patients with AS (124 males, mean age 41.2 years; 57 females, mean age 44.6 years) and 63 patients with MBP (28 males, mean age 47.2 years; 35 females, mean age 43.5 years). The prevalence of IBP was found to be 87.7% in female and 66.1% in male patients with AS (p = 0.002). The specificity of the criteria was determined to be high both in females (85.7%) and males (89.2%). Female patients with AS had higher BASDAI levels than males (p = 0.048), but no difference was found in BASFI, BASMI, or serum CRP levels between genders. A considerable proportion of male patients with AS did not experience IBP, although they had similar CRP levels compared with females.
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a prevalent medical condition that can contribute to an increased risk of developing serious comorbidities, leading to an increase in hospitalizations, morbidity, and mortality. Many of these medical conditions can be improved with weight loss.
OBJECTIVES: This project was designed to improve weight loss outcomes and assess the utilization of services provided by clinical pharmacists for collaborative weight loss management.
METHODS: The study design was a single-center, retrospective, and quality improvement study within 3 outpatient clinics at Tufts Medical Center. Patients referred to the pharmacist-led weight loss service from September 1 to October 31, 2022, and continued care for up to 6 months were included. Pharmacist services included selection of weight loss medication, assistance with medication access, device teaching and dose titration, lifestyle counseling, and follow-up. The primary outcome was percent weight loss from baseline.
RESULTS: Seventy-nine patients were referred to the pharmacist-led weight loss service. Mean age of patients was 51 years (SD ±13). Sixty-one patients were female (77.2%). Median baseline weight was 105.5 kg (IQR 93.1 to 120.5 kg) and body mass index 38.1 kg/m2 (IQR 33.9 to 43.5 kg/m2). The median percent weight loss from baseline through the end of the study duration was -8.0% (IQR -3.1 to -12.1%).
CONCLUSION: Pharmacists were able to effectively provide weight loss care through a pharmacist-led weight loss service by aiding in medication access, providing education on devices and lifestyle management, and engaging in frequent follow-up. Future directions of this study include expansion of the pharmacist-led weight loss service to other ambulatory care clinics within TMC.
Histidine-stabilized immunoglobulin preparations and a method for their manufacture are disclosed. The present invention is particularly well suited for stabilization of human gamma globulin (IgG) preparations having a relatively low protein content. Preferred stabilized human gamma globulin preparations comprise about 5 wt-% or less gamma globulin, histidine at a concentration of about 0.025M to about 0.2M, and optionally glycine at a concentration of about 0.05M to about 0.5M. The pH value of the preparations is at least 6.0 but not more than 7.0. A pH value of about 6.4 is most preferred. Conductivity of the preparations is about 2 to about 4 millisiemens at 5° C., preferably about 2.5 to about 3.5 millisiemens at 5° C., and most preferably about 2.7 millisiemens at 5° C.
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting protein aging. Accordingly, a composition is disclosed which comprises an agent or compound capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylation end products of target proteins by reacting with the carbonyl moiety of the early glycosylation product of such target proteins formed by their initial glycosylation. Suitable agents may contain an active nitrogen-containing group, such as a hydrazine group. Particular agents comprise aminoguanidine, α-hydrazinohistidine and mixtures thereof. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be tre 
     This invention was made in part with government support under Grant Number PHS AM 19655 awarded by the National Institutes of Health. The government has certain rights in the invention.
Subjects who have TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunts) have measurements taken to determine if someone has increased blood pressure in the portal vein of the liver (portal hypertension). Subjects who have a TIPS receive clinical ultrasounds every 3 months to determine if the TIPS is working properly.
Treatment includes a four month weight loss programme (10 weeks on a VLED and 17 weeks behavior modification visits). After that a maintenance programme starts with monthly sessions for one year. Weight loss, quality of life, and eating behavior will be assessed at the end of the maintenance program and one year later.
The invention relates to protein-protein interactions and methods for identifying interacting proteins and the amino acid sequence at the site of interaction. Using overlapping hexapeptides that encode for the entire amino acid sequences of the linker domains of human P-glycoprotein gene 1 and 3 (HP-gp1 and HP-gp3), a direct and specific binding between HP-gp1 and 3 linker domains and intracellular proteins was demonstrated. Three different stretches ( 617 EKGIYFKLVTM 627 , (SEQ ID NO: 1)  658 SRSSLIRKRSTRRSVRGSQA 677  (SEQ ID NO: 2) and  694 PVSFWRIMKLNLT 706  (SEQ ID NO: 3) for HP-gp1 and  618 LMKKEGVYFKLVNM 631  (SEQ ID NO: 4),  648 KAATRMAPNGWKSRLFRHSTQKNLKNS 674  (SEQ ID NO: 5), and  695 PVSFLKVLKLNKT 707  (SEQ ID NO: 6) for HP-gp3) in linker domains bound to proteins with apparent molecular masses of ˜80 kDa, 57 kDa and 30 kDa. The binding of the 57 kDa protein was further characterized. Purification and partial N-terminal amino acid sequencing of the 57 kDa protein showed that it encodes the N-terminal amino acids of alpha and beta-tubulins. The method of the present invention was further validated with Annexin. The present invention thus demonstrates a novel concept whereby the interactions between two proteins are mediated by strings of few amino acids with high and repulsive binding energies, enabling the identification of high affinity binding sites between any interacting proteins.
Part 1 is an open-label 3 + 3 + 3 dose-escalation design based on observing each dose level for a period of 42 days. Part 1 will also contain dose-expansion cohorts in previously treated NSCLC and MSS CRC. Part 2 will evaluate the recommended dose determined in Part 1.
FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves carrying out the general therapy, transdermal administration of collagenase with simultaneous administration of lydazum by intradermal route in therapeutic doses. Treatment course is 10-15 every day procedures. Method provides the enhancement of permeability of intercellular matrix for collagenase that results to reducing treatment time. Invention can be used for treatment and prophylaxis of development of hypertrophic and keloid scars. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of treatment and prophylaxis.
An optical source (10) for exciting a photosensitive drug that responds to light within a predetermined band of wavelengths. The optical source uses a chemiluminescent source in combination with at least one fluorescer selected to output light within the predetermined band of wavelengths. The chemiluminescent source can be flowed during use. In one embodiment the chemiluminescent source is stored in a heated reservoir, and is pumped from the reservoir through a conduit, such as a catheter. A patch can be used for spreading the chemiluminescent source over a wider area. An active feedback system can also be used for controlling the output light. In preferred embodiments a plurality of reactants are mixed for forming a chemiluminescent source in combination with at least one fluorescer selected to output light within the predetermined band of wavelengths. The mixing of the reactants causes an excitation of the at least one selected fluorescer by energy transfer from an energetic intermediate in a chemiluminescent reaction to provide a fluorescent emission in the predetermined band of wavelengths.
As chlorfenapyr is a commonly used insecticide in agriculture, the health risks of subchronic exposure to chlorfenapyr remained unclear. This study aimed to extensively probe the health risks from subchronic exposure to chlorfenapyr at the NOAEL and 10-fold NOAEL dose in mice. Through pathological and biochemical examinations, the body metabolism, hepatic toxicity, and intestinal homeostasis were systematically assessed. After 12 weeks, a 10-fold NOAEL dose of chlorfenapyr resulted in weight reduction, increased daily food intake, and blood lipid abnormalities. Concurrently, this dosage induced hepatotoxicity and amplified oxidative stress in hepatocytes, a finding further supported in HepG2 cells. Moreover, chlorfenapyr resulted in intestinal inflammation, evidenced by increased inflammatory factors (IL-17a, IL-10, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-22), disrupted immune cells (RORγt, Foxp3), and compromised intestinal barriers (ZO-1 and occludin). By contrast, the NOAEL dose presented less toxicity in most evaluations. Serum metabolomic analyses unveiled widespread disruptions in pathways related to hepatotoxicity and intestinal inflammation, including NF-κB signaling, Th cell differentiation, and bile acid metabolism. Microbiomic analysis showed an increase in Lactobacillus, a decrease in Muribaculaceae, and diminished anti-inflammatory microbes, which further propelled the inflammatory response and leaded to intestinal inflammation. These findings revealed the molecular mechanisms underlying chlorfenapyr-induced hepatotoxicity and intestinal inflammation, highlighting the significant role of the gut microbiota.
The differentiation of naive CD8+ T cells into effector cells is important for establishing immunity. However, the effect of heterogeneous naive CD8+ T cell populations is not fully understood. Here, we demonstrate that steady-state naive CD8+ T cells are composed of functionally heterogeneous subpopulations that differ in their ability to differentiate into type 17 cytotoxic effector cells (Tc17) in a context of murine inflammatory disease models, such as inflammatory bowel disease and graft-versus-host disease. The differential ability of Tc17 differentiation is not related to T-cell receptor (TCR) diversity and antigen specificity but is inversely correlated with self-reactivity acquired during development. Mechanistically, this phenomenon is linked to differential levels of intrinsic TCR sensitivity and basal Suppressor of Mothers Against Decapentaplegic 3 (SMAD3) expression, generating a wide spectrum of Tc17 differentiation potential within naive CD8+ T cell populations. These findings suggest that developmental self-reactivity can determine the fate of naive CD8+ T cells to generate functionally distinct effector populations and achieve immense diversity and complexity in antigen-specific T-cell immune responses.
The present work had as purpose to analyze estomy-individuals according to the feelings of their current situation. It is about a descriptive research of qualitative approach that took place in September, 2006. The population under study was composed by five estomy patients participants in a Grupo de Atenção dos Estomizados, which has multi-disciplinary character, at the Universidade da Região da Campanha (URCAMP) in the city of Bagé in South Brazil. The collection of data was given through not structuralized interviews and with the estomy-individuals, after the same ones read and signed the term of informed free ssent. The data form analyzed through the method of analysis of categories. Each one received a denomination with capital letters from the alphabet (A, B, D, and E) for their identification. The most significant categories in the answers from the ones being tested were manifestations and feelings of daptation, resignation and affective bond.The manifestation of anger and suffering shown by subjects D and E were only mentioned in this study, not being considered categories. The feeling shown by subjects A, B and C show an acceptance of their reality as rehabilitated from a surgical procedure, in the attempt of decreasing the psycho suffering caused by the mutilation and adaptation to the new status quo, fact which was observed for not appearing in the answers feeling such as revolt and guilty, which are mentioned in the review of literature as characteristics of subjects who suffered a surgical intervention. It is noticed that family support is a determinant fact to accept the new reality. The study contributed to know the subjectivity of the estomated, opening possibilities to improve the attention to health by the multi-professional staff.

Descriptors: Perception; emotions; Adaptation; estomia
The recommended dose of Tranexamic Acid in Sodium Chloride Injection is 10 mg/kg actual body weight intravenously administered as a single dose, immediately before tooth extractions. Infuse no more than 10 mL/minute to avoid hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Following tooth extraction, Tranexamic Acid in Sodium Chloride Injection may be administered for 2 to 8 days at a dose of 10 mg/kg actual body weight three to four times daily, intravenously. 

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Tranexamic Acid in Sodium Chloride Injection should NOT be mixed with blood. The drug is a synthetic amino acid and should NOT be mixed with solutions containing penicillin. 

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OBJECTIVE: Herein, we present a case of mosaic trisomy 6 detected by amniocentesis.
CASE REPORT: Amniocentesis (G-banding) was performed at 17 weeks of gestation; the results were 47,XY,+6[3]/46,XY[12]. Fetal screening ultrasonography showed no morphological abnormalities, and the parents desired to continue the pregnancy. The infant was delivered vaginally at 39 weeks' gestation. The male infant weighed 3002 g at birth with no morphological abnormalities. G-banding karyotype analysis performed on the infant's peripheral blood revealed 46,XY[20]. FISH analysis revealed trisomy signals on chromosome 6 in 1-4 out of 100 cells from the placenta. The single nucleotide polymorphism microarray of the umbilical cord blood revealed no abnormalities. Methylation analysis of umbilical cord blood revealed no abnormalities in PLAGL1. No disorders were observed at one year of age.
CONCLUSION: When amniocentesis reveals chromosomal mosaicism, it is essential to provide a thorough fetal ultrasound examination and careful genetic counseling to support the couples' decision-making.
Most people have problems with their hair, and perhaps the most worrying, is the hair loss. After some investigations, the main causes of this problem were detected. Fortunately, these undesirable ingredients were removed in the new test formulations. By doing so, a novel formula of a shampoo/conditioner was developed; this formulation qualified in a perfect way in all the tests established in this study. Using the same technique, a test was repeated with a formula containing beer as a special ingredient, an ingredient that has been used since ancient times for this purpose. Surprisingly, a shampoo/conditioner was found, with novel, unexpected qualities, greatly overcoming the existing products in the market. In addition to novelty, obtaining a formula that prevents excessive hair loss was achieved remarkably.
For ES-SCLC patients who completed first-line four-cycle chemo-immunotherapy, and was evaluated to have any response to treatment. Thoracic radiotherapy is administered to treat residual thoracic lesions during immunotherapy maintenance phase. Thoracic radiotherapy should begin within 42 days after the end of the last chemotherapy at an initial dose of 30 Gy in 10 fractions (3 patients).
OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the 5-year survival rate, in terms of clinical and biological remission, in patients with localized prostate cancer treated with two different radiotherapy regimens using different doses and number of fractions. II. Compare the nadir of PSA and the delay in obtaining the nadir in patients treated with these two regimens. III. Compare acute and long-term toxicity of these two regimens in these patients. IV. Compare overall survival and quality of life in patients treated with these two regimens.

OUTLINE: This is a randomized, multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to participating center. Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms. Arm I: Patients receive radiotherapy to the seminal vesicles at 46 Gy in 23 fractions and to the prostate at 70 Gy in 35 fractions, with 5 fractions per week. Arm II: Patients receive radiotherapy to the seminal vesicles as in arm I and to the prostate at 80 Gy in 40 fractions, with 5 fractions per week. Treatment continues in both arms in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Quality of life is assessed annually. Patients are followed every 4 months for a minimum of 5 years.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 306 patients (153 per arm) will be accrued for this study within 2.5 years.
Following oral administration of ivermectin, plasma concentrations are approximately proportional to the dose. In two studies, after single 12-mg doses of ivermectin in fasting healthy volunteers (representing a mean dose of 165 mcg/kg), the mean peak plasma concentrations of the major component (H2B1a) were 46.6 (±21.9) (range: 16.4 to 101.1) and 30.6 (±15.6) (range: 13.9 to 68.4) ng/mL, respectively, at approximately 4 hours after dosing. Ivermectin is metabolized in the liver, and ivermectin and/or its metabolites are excreted almost exclusively in the feces over an estimated 12 days, with less than 1% of the administered dose excreted in the urine. The plasma half-life of ivermectin in man is approximately 18 hours following oral administration.

The safety and pharmacokinetic properties of ivermectin were further assessed in a multiple-dose clinical pharmacokinetic study involving healthy volunteers. Subjects received oral doses of 30 to 120 mg (333 to 2000 mcg/kg) ivermectin in a fasted state or 30 mg (333 to 600 mcg/kg) ivermectin following a standard high-fat (48.6 g of fat) meal. Administration of 30 mg ivermectin following a high-fat meal resulted in an approximate 2.5-fold increase in bioavailability relative to administration of 30 mg ivermectin in the fasted state.

In vitro studies using human liver microsomes and recombinant CYP450 enzymes have shown that ivermectin is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4. Depending on the in vitro method used, CYP2D6 and CYP2E1 were also shown to be involved in the metabolism of ivermectin but to a significantly lower extent compared to CYP3A4. The findings of in vitro studies using human liver microsomes suggest that clinically relevant concentrations of ivermectin do not significantly inhibit the metabolizing activities of CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP1A2, and CYP2E1.

Microbiology

Ivermectin is a member of the avermectin class of broad-spectrum antiparasitic agents which have a unique mode of action. Compounds of the class bind selectively and with high affinity to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels which occur in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells. This leads to an increase in the permeability of the cell membrane to chloride ions with hyperpolarization of the nerve or muscle cell, resulting in paralysis and death of the parasite. Compounds of this class may also interact with other ligand-gated chloride channels, such as those gated by the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

The selective activity of compounds of this class is attributable to the facts that some mammals do not have glutamate-gated chloride channels and that the avermectins have a low affinity for mammalian ligand-gated chloride channels. In addition, ivermectin does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier in humans.

Ivermectin is active against various life-cycle stages of many but not all nematodes. It is active against the tissue microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus but not against the adult form. Its activity against Strongyloides stercoralis is limited to the intestinal stages.