anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Chorea is a hyperkinetic movement disorder characterised by involuntary, brief, random and irregular contractions. Acquired chorea can present acutely or subacutely and may be asymmetrical or unilateral. A detailed history and examination are crucial to identify triggering factors and underlying cause. In this case, a woman in her late 70s presented with progressively increasing involuntary movements in her right upper and lower limbs, triggered by active movements but ceasing with rest. Her medical history included a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) 3 years prior. Examination revealed choreoathetoid movements on the right side, occasionally manifesting as ballismus, which disappeared with rest. MRI showed small areas of restricted diffusion in the left parietal lobe suggestive of a microbleed, and carotid duplex ultrasonography revealed significant stenosis in the left carotid artery. The differential diagnosis included secondary paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia and limb-shaking TIA/haemodynamic factors. In this report, we discuss both these differentials and how to approach.
INTRODUCTION: This study examines the relationship between location of the primary tumor and specific nodal metastases in clinical stage 1 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients undergoing lobectomy.
METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed all lobectomies performed at a single institution, between January 2005 and December 2019, for clinical stage I NSCLC patients. Patients selected for this study were clinically node negative (cN0) by positron emission tomography-computed tomography scan and selectively by endobronchial ultrasound or mediastinoscopy. Cases of postoperative pathologic nodal upstaging were identified among these patients. For each patient upstaged, the specific lymph node stations found to be positive were recorded. Descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, and Fisher's exact test were utilized to identify independent risk factors for upstaging to specific N1 and N2 lymph node stations. All clinical and pathologic staging information was retrospectively normalized to the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 8th Edition TNM Classification.
RESULTS: The research cohort included 645 patients. The mean age was 68 years (standard deviation ± 9.2), 54% were female, and 88% were White, 11% Black, and 1% other. Twelve percent (n = 75) were upstaged from cN0 to pN1 or pN2 upon final pathologic examination: 41 to pN1 (54.7%) and 34 to pN2 (45.3%). The primary tumor location with the highest rate of nodal upstaging was the left upper lobe (LUL) (12.8%). Tumors in the right middle lobe had the lowest rate of unsuspected nodal metastases (8.8%). Out of all upstaged patients, there were no positive level eight lymph nodes, and only 1 patient with a positive level nine lymph node. Lymph node levels five and six were only positive in LUL primary tumors, a relationship that approached statistical significance (P = 0.0797). No patients with a LUL primary tumor had a positive level seven lymph node. Upstaging at station 12 was significantly associated with the location of the primary tumor, occurring less often in tumors originating in the right upper lobe in comparison to other lobes (P = 0.0288).
CONCLUSIONS: We identified relationships between the location of a primary tumor and specific nodal upstaging in patients with clinical stage I NSCLC who undergo lobectomy. We found the following: 1) only 1 patient had a positive level eight or nine lymph node out of 645 patients; 2) only LUL primary tumors demonstrated upstaging to level five or six lymph nodes; and 3) right upper lobe tumors were significantly less likely to be associated with a positive level 12 lymph node.
Stroke in general is one of the leading causes for death and disability in the industrialized world. Cardiac thromboembolisms are a major contributor to ischemic infarction and the most frequent reason is atrial fibrillation \[afib\]. The prevalence of afib is constantly increasing within the ageing population and its established therapy (oral anticoagulation) increases alongside. Therefore, rates of OAC-ICH are expected to increase simultaneously. As compared to spontaneous ICH, OAC-ICH is associated with larger ICH-volumes, an increased mortality and poorer functional outcome. Nevertheless, only limited evidence is available for the treatment of such severely injured patients. The only sound benefit is reported for the strategy of "INR-reversal as soon as possible". More detailed therapeutic approaches and guidelines are not well established. Many questions regarding the acute treatment strategy remain to be investigated (modus of INR reversal, prevention of hematoma growth, operative procedures, aso).

Moreover, the most pressing questions that need to be answered relate to coagulation management after OAC-ICH. Would patients benefit from resumption of OAC? Which patients would benefit and when? What are the complication rates (thromboembolic versus bleedings) according to which treatment? How is outcome influenced by the different therapeutic strategies?

This observational cohort study will try to strengthen the therapeutic evidence for OAC-ICH treatment by retrospective data-pooling of 20 nation-wide tertiary hospitals in Germany. Patients will be identified from medical records by the diagnosis of ICH and concomitantly present intake OAC (INR\>1.4) during a time period from 2006-2010. Only patients with ICH associated to OAC will be included, other secondary cause i.e. tumors, trauma, vascular malformations etc. will be excluded.

Following parameters will be evaluated: + prior medical history (CHADS-VASC-Score, HAS-Bled Score, risk factors) functional status prior admission; + Timing of symptoms until - admission, - imaging, - therapy initiation; + acute therapy (INR reversal, blood pressure, hematoma growth); + complications and treatment (thrombosis-prophylaxis, infections, transfusions, etc.); + Mortality rates (discharge, 3 months and 1 year, overall long-term); + functional outcome mRS (discharge, 3 months and 1 year, overall long-term); + secondary prophylaxis (OAC vs. platelet inhibitors); + bleedings versus thromboembolic-events.
Participants in Part 2 (Pt. 2) receive MK-2206 (dosed either QOD or QW) taken orally at the Pt. 1 MTD. MK-2206 is administered in combination with trastuzumab (IV infusion at an initial dose of 8 mg/kg (loading dose) followed by 6 mg/kg q3wk) as well as lapatinib 1000 mg taken orally QD.
Background: Imbalances in gut microbiota and subsequent destabilization of intestinal barrier equilibrium have been related to the evolution of metabolic disorders. Goji berries (Lycium barbarum; GB) and their fermented counterpart (FGB) have been identified for their prebiotic capacity in managing intestinal barrier functions and inflammatory profiles Consequently, this research was designed to investigate the effects of supplementing GB and FGB on intestinal integrity, inflammation, and changes in the composition of gut microbiota in high-fat (HF)-fed rats. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats (6 weeks old, 8 per group) were divided into four categories based on their weight and provided with either respective diets over a 6-week period: low-fat (LF; 10% of calories from fat), HF (45% of calories from fat), and HF diets supplemented with either GB or FGB at a 2% (w/w). Results: Supplementation of GB and FGB resulted in compositional changes in the gut microbiota, denoted by a distinct abundance of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii with GB and Akkermansia muciniphila species with FGB, which have been linked to ameliorated obesity phenotypes and metabolic parameters. These alterations were correlated with enhancements in gut barrier integrity, thereby protecting against local and systemic inflammation induced by a HF diet. Supplementation with GB and FGB also mitigated lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation through inhibition of its downstream pathway. Conclusion: These findings indicate that both GB and FGB supplementation can improve gut barrier function and inflammatory profiles in HF-fed rats via modulation of the microbial composition of the gut, supporting the potential application of GB and FGB in improving gut barrier function and managing inflammation amid metabolic challenges.
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP, 40 mEq is administered intravenously only after dilution in a larger volume of fluid. The dose and rate of administration are dependent upon the individual needs of the patient. ECG and serum potassium should be monitored as a guide to dosage. Using aseptic technique, all or part of the contents of one or more vials may be added to other intravenous fluids to provide any desired number of milliequivalents (mEq) of potassium (K+) with an equal number of milliequivalents of acetate (CH3COO–).

Maximum infusion rate: The infusion rate should not exceed 1 mEq/kg/hr.

Normal daily requirements:

Intraosseous infusion can be an alternate route for drug administration when intravenous access is not readily available.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. (See PRECAUTIONS.)
During distributed maritime operations, individual components of the naval force are more geographically dispersed. As the U.S. Navy further develops this concept, smaller vessels may be operating at a significant time and distance away from more advanced medical capabilities. Therefore, during both current and future contested Distributed Maritime Operations, Role 1 maritime caregivers such as Independent Duty Corpsman will have to manage patients for prolonged periods of time. This manuscript presents an innovative approach to teaching complex operational medicine concepts (including Prolonged Casualty Care [PCC]) to austere Role 1 maritime caregivers using a hypothetical scenario involving a patient with sepsis and septic shock. The scenario incorporates the Joint Trauma System PCC Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and other standard references. The scenario includes a stem clinical vignette, expected clinical changes for the affected patient at specific time points (e.g., time 0, 1, 2, and 48h), and expected interventions based on the PCC CPG and available shipboard equipment. Epidemiology of sepsis in the deployed environment is also reviewed. This process also identifies opportunities to improve training, clinical skills sustainment, and standard shipboard medical supplies.
PURPOSE: A composition containing red ginseng, Angelica gigas, Aurantii nobilis pericarpium, and green tea for preventing or treating vascular diseases is provided to suppress platelet aggregation and to be used as a therapeutic agent for treating vascular diseases. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing or treating vascular diseases contains a crude drug extract containing red ginseng, Angelica gigas, Aurantii nobilis pericarpium, and green tea. Red ginseng, Angelica gigas, Aurantii nobilis pericarpium, and green tea are mixed in a ratio of 2-6:1-2:1:1. The crude drug extract is prepared using a solvent selected among water, an alcohol solution, and alcohol. The vascular diseases are selected among artherosclerosis, hypertension, angina pectrois, ischemic heart disease, complications after transluminal coronary angioplasty, cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, and stroke. [Reference numerals] (AA) Mixture, in which red ginseng, Angelica gigas, Aurantii nobilis pericarpium, and green tea are mixed in a ratio of 2-6:1-2:1:1, with an extract solvent of 5-15 times amount of the crude drug mixture; (BB) Step of obtaining a filtered solution by extracting and filtering the mixture of the crud drug mixture and the extract solvent at 40-120°C for 2-24 hours; (CC) Step of drying and performing confrication of the filtered solution
Infantile colic is one of the most common problems within the first three months of life. It consists of a behavioural syndrome characterised by paroxysmal, excessive and inconsolable crying without identifiable cause. Although infantile colic is commonly reported and causes appreciable distress for both parents and paediatricians, despite forty years of research, its aetiology still remains unclear. Recently the role of intestinal microflora has growing importance, and a lower count of intestinal lactobacilli has been observed in colicky infants compared to healthy ones. In a recent study we have observed that Lactobacillus reuteri improved colicky symptoms in breast-fed infants within one week of treatment compared to Simethicone, suggesting that probiotics may play a role in infantile colic (Savino F, Pelle E, Palumeri E, Oggero R, Miniero R.Lactobacillus reuteri (American Type Culture Collection Strain 55730) versus simethicone in the treatment of infantile colic: a prospective randomized study. Pediatrics 2007; 119:e124-30). The mechanism involved in such finding is only partially understood and, for this reason, we have planned this new study to evaluate not only the clinical improvement but also the microbiological data.
Endometriosis is a disease that affects 176 million women around the world, and it is present in about 60% of adolescent women with chronic pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea. Some researchers have investigated the antiproliferative effect of resveratrol in endometriosis using animal models and humans. The reduction in the size and activity of the endometriotic implants has been observed with the use of resveratrol. The reduction of pain in patients with endometriosis is an important aspect of the quality of life. The use of a medication with few side effects and the lack of clinical quality trials justify this study, which aims to verify whether the use of 40 mg of resveratrol per day associated with monophasic contraceptive pill reduces pelvic pain at the end of 2 months of treatment, compared to the use of the pill with placebo. This study will be randomized, prospective, double blind with two arms of 22 patients; the CONSORT parameters will be followed. The degree of pain by visual analog scale, prolactin levels (ng / mL) and the carcinoembryonic antigen levels (CA125) (IU / L) will be measured at the begging and at the end of trial. These parameters will be the outcomes.
For the assessment of signs and symptoms of TMD and parafunctional habits, 244 adolescents between 10 and 20 years of age and enrolled in a municipal school system were analyzed. The participants were submitted to the self-explanatory questionnaire for screening recommended by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain for the determination of orofacial pain and TMD. This questionnaire is made up of ten guided questions with yes or no responses to the most frequent signs and symptoms of orofacial pain and TMD. According to the Academy, three or more affirmative responses are an indication of TMD. Patient history and a detailed clinical exam were performed for the assessment of the presence or absence of parafunctional habits.

The frequency of signs and symptoms was analyzed and the data were described based on gender and age. The SPSS 12.0 program was used for the statistical analysis and the data were treated using the chi-square test.
This group (n = 20) will earn vouchers based only on team (n = 4) performance. Only if all members of the team submit a negative sample (CO ≤ 4 ppm), will they each earn a voucher.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the relative contributions of objective and subjective indicators of dry eye disease (DED) in individuals with chronic pain conditions compared with controls.
METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of studies that reported the signs and symptoms of DED and/or their prevalence in individuals with chronic pain compared with controls. International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11 codes for chronic pain conditions were applied, and outcomes defined as DED signs and symptoms. A search strategy utilised the EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and MEDLINE databases. Risk of bias assessment was performed with the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Random effects meta-analysis calculated mean differences (MD) and odds ratios (OR), while subgroup analysis of different chronic pain conditions explored their relative association with the signs and symptoms of DED. Evidence certainty was evaluated using Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE).
RESULTS: Fourteen observational studies comprising 3,281,882 individuals were included. Meta-analysis found high quality evidence that individuals with chronic pain were more likely to experience symptoms of DED than controls (OR = 3.51 [95 %CI: 3.45,3.57]). These symptoms were more severe (MD = 18.53 [95 %CI: 11.90, 25.15]) than controls with a clinically meaningful effect size. Individuals with chronic pain had more rapid tear film disruption (MD = -2.45 [95 %CI: -4.20, -0.70]) and reduced tear production (MD = -5.57 [95 %CI: -9.56, -1.57]) compared with controls (with moderate evidence quality). High quality evidence revealed individuals with chronic pain had lower basal tear production (anaesthetised) than controls (MD = -2.59 [95 %CI: -3.60, -1.58]). Tear film osmolarity showed no significant differences between the chronic pain and pain-free groups. Group differences for DED signs were not considered clinically meaningful.
CONCLUSION: More severe, clinically meaningful symptoms of DED were reported in individuals with chronic pain than controls, however group differences for the signs of DED were typically of limited or questionable clinical relevance. This ocular phenotype where DED is felt more than it is seen in chronic pain may reflect underlying sensory hypersensitivity, shared by both conditions and contributing to their frequent comorbidity. Advancing understanding of this potential pathophysiological mechanism may guide clinical management.
In the present invention there are disclosed liposome compositions containing as active component (-)-N-{alpha}-dimethyl-N-(2-propinylphenylethylamine), i.e. selegiline or a salt thereof. The composition contains 0.1 to 40 percent by weight selegiline and/or a salt thereof, 2 to 40 percent by weight lipids, preferably phospholipids, up to 10 percent by weight cholesterol, up to 20 percent by weight alcohol, 0 to 25 percent by weight glycol, up to 3 percent by weight antioxidants, 0 to 3 percent by weight preservative, up to 2 percent by weight viscosity-controlling agent, up to 30 percent by weight cyclodextrin or cyclodextrin derivative, and 30 to 90 percent by weight water. In the present invention there are also claimed pharmaceutical preparations, containing the above-described liposome compositions and -if need may be- ordinary filling agents, solvents and other auxiliary preparations, preferably in the form of suitable for oral, parenteral or transdermal administration. In the present invention there is further described a process for preparing the liposome compositions containing selegiline and/or a corresponding salt thereof. According to the present invention the liposome compositions can be administered when treating Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism, depressions, apoplectic states, movement disorder and myelitis.
Patients assigned to the PE group will receive different content on standard PE based on the Pregnancy and Postpartum Clinical Practice Guide, consisting of general information about pregnancy (visits and monitoring of pregnancy, diet, phases of delivery, lactation, etc.), as well as specific recommendations for lumbopelvic pain associated with pregnancy. These contents will be developed by midwives from the participating hospitals. Participants will receive 12 educational sessions, with an estimated duration of 10 minutes each.
Concomitant pain syndromes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and disorders are associated with significant morbidity, impaired quality of life, and neuropsychiatric disorders. There is an interplay between the mechanisms of pathophysiology of both CVD and pain syndromes. Patients with CVD (and/or disorders) as well as pain syndromes have an increased propensity for drug-drug/disease interactions. Therefore, an understanding of how to use pharmacotherapy to treat pain syndromes, in the context of patients who have diagnoses of CVD and/or disorders, is paramount to patients' success in achieving adequate pain control and appropriately managing CVD and/or disorders, all while decreasing the risk of adverse events (AEs) both from pharmacotherapy to treat pain and CVD (and/or disorders). Based on the appraisal of literature and authors' clinical expertise, it was determined that gabapentinoids, opioids, skeletal muscle relaxants, tricyclic antidepressants, clonidine, serotonin norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitors, dronabinol, carbamazepine, second-generation antipsychotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, corticosteroids, and topical anesthetics have the most evidence for use in patients with CVD and/or disorders. However, the literature surrounding the use of pharmacotherapy for pain management is limited to retrospective studies and there is a lack of well-designed, prospective, randomized trials; this also includes head-to-head comparator studies. Unlike many CVD-related pharmacotherapy studies, data studying pain management in patients with CVD lacks standardized outcomes that are consistent among the pool of data. Overall, the decision to prescribe specific pain management therapies in patients with CVD and/or disorders should include assessment of pain severity, type of pain, drug-drug/disease interactions, adjuvant therapies required, and the risk or presence of AEs.
Kinase-targeted covalent inhibitors are usually irreversibly targeting noncatalytic cysteines in the ATP-binding site. These compounds are designed by directly introducing an electrophile on a reversible-inhibitor scaffold. Our invention relates to novel triazine compounds, containing chemical reactive groups (warheads), targeting a solvent exposed cysteine at >10 Å from the core reversible inhibitor. A variety of novel linkers have been designed and used to link the warhead with the reversible scaffold. We disclose a novel chemical space for drug-like covalent modifiers of phosphoinositide 3-kinase alpha (PI3Kα), an enzyme frequently altered in human malignancies. The invention relates to novel covalent inhibitors showing higher in vitro affinity, cellular potency and improved metabolic stability (rat liver microsomes). The compounds of the invention could be exploited as therapeutic agents and chemical probes useful for modulating cellular activities such as signal transduction, proliferation, differentiation and cell death.
Various implementations described herein are directed to determining a multi-factor trust score. Data from one or more endpoint devices is received over a gateway. A trust score is determined based on a plurality of metrics. The plurality of metrics including at least: a first attestation process performed for the one or more endpoint devices, and a second attestation process performed for the gateway. The trust score is sent to an analytics server. The trust score is configured to be used by the analytics server to determine an alert and/or a command based on the trust score.
EQUIA Placing glass ionomer restorations, the dentin and enamel of cavities were conditioned with 20% polyacrylic acid for 20 seconds, washed, and briefly dried. Equia Fil was injected into the cavity. Isolation was maintained using cotton rolls and a saliva ejector. After the setting time of 2.5 minutes, the restoration was polished wet using high-speed fine diamonds. When the restoration was briefly dried, Equia Coat was applied and photocured for 20 seconds using a photo-curing light.