anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Abnormal visual experience during the critical period can cause deficits in visual function, such as amblyopia. High magnesium (Mg2+) supplementary can restore ocular dominance (OD) plasticity, which promotes the recovery of amblyopic eye acuity in adults. However, it remains unsolved whether Mg2+ could recover binocular vision in amblyopic adults and what the molecular mechanism is for the recovery. We found that in addition to the recovery of OD plasticity, binocular integration can be restored under the treatment of high Mg2+ in amblyopic mice. Behaviorally, Mg2+-treated amblyopic mice showed better depth perception. Moreover, the effect of high Mg2+ can be suppressed with transient receptor potential melastatin-like 7 (TRPM7) knockdown. Collectively, our results demonstrate that high Mg2+ could restore binocular visual functions from amblyopia. TRPM7 is required for the restoration of plasticity in the visual cortex after high Mg2+ treatment, which can provide possible clinical applications for future research and treatment of amblyopia.
Primary skin infections: Impetigo contagiosa, superficial folliculitis, ecthyma, furunculosis, sycosis barbae, and pyoderma gangrenosum. Secondary skin infections: Infectious eczematoid dermatitis, pustular acne, pustular psoriasis, infected seborrheic dermatitis, infected contact dermatitis (including poison ivy), infected excoriations, and bacterial superinfections of fungal or viral infections. Please Note: Gentamicin Sulfate is a bactericidal agent that is not effective against viruses or fungi in skin infections. It is useful in the treatment of infected skin cysts and certain other skin abscesses when preceded by incision and drainage to permit adequate contact between the antibiotic and the infecting bacteria. Good results have been obtained in the treatment of infected stasis and other skin ulcers, infected superficial burns, paronychia, infected insect bites and stings, infected lacerations and abrasions, and wounds from minor surgery. Patients sensitive to neomycin can be treated with Gentamicin Sulfate, although regular observation of patients sensitive to topical antibiotics is advisable when such patients are treated with any topical antibiotic. Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% is recommended for wet, oozing primary infections, and greasy, secondary infections, such as pustular acne or infected seborrheic dermatitis. Gentamicin sulfate ointment helps retain moisture and has been useful in infection on dry eczematous or psoriatic skin. If a water-washable preparation is desired, the cream is preferable. Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% has been used successfully in infants over one year of age, as well as in adults and children.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the perspectives of a group of COPD patients during the first outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and narrate the emotions and polarity (acceptance-rejection) regarding living with COPD during the pandemic.
DESIGN/METHODS: We used a novel application of lemmatization and thematic analysis of participants' narratives. A study was carried out with eight patients with moderate-severe-very severe COPD during the first outbreak of COVID-19 using purposive sampling. In-depth interviews and field notes from the researchers were used to collect data. A statistical content analysis (lemmatization) of the patients' narratives was performed. Additionally, inductive thematic analysis was used to identify emerging themes. This study was conducted following the guidelines of Consolidated Criteria/Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research. The study was conducted in accordance with the principles articulated in the WMA Declaration of Helsinki. Participants provided verbal informed consent prior to their inclusion as previously described.
RESULTS: The average age of our sample was 65 years, and 75% of the patients suffered from moderate COPD, 12.5% from severe COPD, and 12.5% from very severe COPD according to GOLD criteria. The lemmatized and sentiment analysis showed a predominance of positive emotions, and the polarity of the interviews indicated a very slight positive trend towards acceptance of the experience lived during the pandemic. Additionally, three main themes were identified: (1) Confinement and restriction measures, (2) COVID-19 and protective measures, and (3) Clinical care during the first outbreak of the pandemic.
CONCLUSION: Patients experienced confinement with a feeling of security and protection. They strictly respect social distancing. They used masks, but these caused them to feel short of breath and fatigue, especially FFP2 masks. Half of the patients rejected the possibility of being vaccinated. Finally, they were very satisfied with the clinical care they received in the COPD unit of their hospital. Our results show that COPD patients have not experienced a negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Participants will be randomly placed into 6 sequences within Group 1. All participants in Group 1 will receive TAK-994 as Treatment A1 (T1 Formulation) and Treatment B (T2 Formulation) under fasted conditions and Treatment C (T2 Formulation) under fed conditions at different times within three periods.
An improved polyurethane is prepared by reacting a diol, an organic diisocyanate and a carboxylic acid with a critical selection of the amount of water in the reaction mixture. The polyurethane has improved adhesion, hydrophilicity and strength. The polymer has improved feel, and washability. Solutions of the polymer have low viscosity in aqueous solutions. An active agent can be included to the polymer such as an antithrombogenic agent, anti-cancer agent, cellular growth agent and anticoagulant agent. An article of manufacture can be formed of a layer of the polymer over a substitute. The article of manufacture can be used in a body implant of a suture, venous graft, vascular graft, synthetic vein, and synthetic artery.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem driven by myofibroblast accumulation, leading to interstitial fibrosis. Heterogeneity is a recently recognized characteristic in kidney fibroblasts in CKD, but the role of different populations is still unclear. Here, we characterize a proinflammatory fibroblast population (named CXCL-iFibro), which corresponds to an early state of myofibroblast differentiation in CKD. We demonstrate that CXCL-iFibro co-localize with macrophages in the kidney and participate in their attraction, accumulation, and switch into FOLR2+ macrophages from early CKD stages on. In vitro, macrophages promote the switch of CXCL-iFibro into ECM-secreting myofibroblasts through a WNT/β-catenin-dependent pathway, thereby suggesting a reciprocal crosstalk between these populations of fibroblasts and macrophages. Finally, the detection of CXCL-iFibro at early stages of CKD is predictive of poor patient prognosis, which shows that the CXCL-iFibro population is an early player in CKD progression and demonstrates the clinical relevance of our findings.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While colonoscopy is an effective screening technique, navigating an endoscope through the colon to detect polyps is challenging. A 3D map of the observed surfaces could enhance the identification of unscreened colon tissue and serve as a training platform. However, reconstructing the colon from video footage remains difficult. Learning-based approaches hold promise as robust alternatives, but necessitate extensive datasets. Establishing a benchmark dataset, the 2022 EndoVis sub-challenge SimCol3D aimed to facilitate data-driven depth and pose prediction during colonoscopy. The challenge was hosted as part of MICCAI 2022 in Singapore. Six teams from around the world and representatives from academia and industry participated in the three sub-challenges: synthetic depth prediction, synthetic pose prediction, and real pose prediction. This paper describes the challenge, the submitted methods, and their results. We show that depth prediction from synthetic colonoscopy images is robustly solvable, while pose estimation remains an open research question.
Enhanced REP begins with the same activities as Foundational REP. Sites randomized to receive Enhanced REP will continue with Foundational REP and also receive higher intensity support for a period of approximately 4 months. The higher intensity support will consist of facilitation, a process of interactive problem solving and support that occurs in a context of a supportive interpersonal relationship and CONNECT, a complexity science-based bundle of interaction-oriented activities designed to supplement implementation efforts by promoting team function and readiness for change. Facilitation will be provided by Function QUERI team members.
Naive cohort participants (n=180) receive 0.25 mLTrivalent Inactivated Vaccine (TIV) in two intramuscular doses 28-42 days apart. Fully Primed cohort participants (previously vaccinated) (n=40) will receive 0.5 mL Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (TIV) in one intramuscular dose.
Participants will have study visits at study entry, 2 weeks after changing medications, then every 4 weeks until the amount of HIV in the blood and genital tract are undetectable. Drug levels in the blood and genital tract will also be measured at the first visit and after changing medications. Once the level of HIV is undetectable, women will be seen every 3 months for 36 months. Participants in Group 1 will be followed no more than 42 months.
Mindful Courage is a digital intervention including mindfulness and cognitive behavioral elements for individuals with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Mindful Courage will consist of 8-weeks of self-guided modules which will be completed over the course of 8 weeks. Elements included in the intervention include psychoeducation, self-monitoring, regular eating, body image, values clarification, and mindful awareness and acceptance. Participants learn a range mindfulness skills and practice a range of mindfulness meditations. Participants will also receive phone coaching. Homework consists of meditation practices.
Tendons are hierarchical fibrous tissues. The speckle signals of ultrasonic images have parallel stripes arranged along the long axis of the tendon, reflecting the arrangement of collagen fiber bundles in the tendon. The micro-structure of tendons can be quantified by analyzing the speckle pattern of ultrasonic images. A research team used fast Fourier transform to convert ultrasound images of tendons into two-dimensional spatial frequency spectra, and used linear discriminate analysis to calculate multiple spatial frequency parameters. The results indicated that there were 5 parameters with the highest accuracy in discriminating Achilles tendinopathy. There is a significant difference in the spectrum frequency parameters of whether the tendon was loaded and whether there was a tendinopathy tendon. Past studies using spatial frequency analysis in patients with shoulder pain, and they found that there was no significant difference between the asymptomatic control group and shoulder pain patients. The risk factors of rotator cuff tendon injury is related advanced age, dominant hand, and repeated overhead activities. Therefore, in this study, we will recruit participants of different ages and investigate the results of spatial frequency analysis of bilateral shoulders ultrasound images. The aim of this study is to know whether these factors may affect the micro-structure of the rotator cuff tendons and establish the reference norm of spatial frequency analysis parameters in those without obvious tendon degeneration or injury. In addition, we aim to compare the differences between spectrum analysis parameters with several instruments by using different ultrasonic equipment. This study could provide a reference for the clinical application of spatial frequency analysis in tendon ultrasound images.
Previously untreated patients (PUPs) or minimally treated patients (MTPs, patients who had no more than 3 exposure days (EDs) with any FVIII product) received BAY81-8973 15-50 IU/kg at least 1x/week for at least 50 EDs or until inhibitor development in main study - Part B. Participants having reached at least 50 EDs in main study - Part B were offered participation in an open label extension study and received BAY81-8973 25-50 IU/kg at least 2x/week for at least 100 cumulative EDs (main study - Part B and extension study); participants who developed an inhibitor in main study - Part B were offered participation in open label extension study and received Immune Tolerance Induction (ITI) treatment with BAY81-8973 until successful eradication of the inhibitor, or until failure, for approximately 18 months.
Background: Oocyte non-activation (OAD) is the main cause of fertilization failure in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. Oocyte activation involves a series of consecutive events that take place in the oocyte during fertilization, triggered by the action of sperm-specific phospholipase C zeta (PLCz) that causes an increase in the amount of free Ca2+. This increase, as well as its transient elevations in space and time, is species-specific. Defects in this pattern of Ca2+ release and oscillation are attributed to most cases of OAD. Several strategies have been described and applied to achieve artificial oocyte activation (AOA), which use mechanical, electrical, or chemical stimuli, among which the use of calcium ionophores such as ionomycin and A23187 (calcimycin) predominates. Documented fertilization and pregnancy rates appear to be improved in patients with previous low fertilization rates or total fertilization failures after using ICSI-AOA compared to conventional ICSI. However, the lack of well-designed studies, the heterogeneity of the population undergoing AOA, and the scarcity of results comparing different AOA protocols make it difficult to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of the technique.

Study question: In patients with prior fertilization failure or low fertilization rates (30% or less), does AOA improve reproductive outcomes compared to conventional ICSI in patients with prior fertilization failure? and if it does, which protocol is more efficient?
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Inflammatory Prognostic Index (IPI) levels and Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) risk and postoperative clinical outcomes in patients undergoing coronary angiography (CAG) and/or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total of 3,340 consecutive patients who underwent CAG and/or PCI between May 2017 and December 2022 were enrolled in this study. Based on their baseline IPI levels, patients were categorized into four groups. Clinical characteristics and postoperative outcomes were compared among these groups. In-hospital outcomes focused on CIN risk, repeated revascularization, major bleeding, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), while the long-term outcome examined the all-cause readmission rate. Quartile analysis found a significant link between IPI levels and CIN risk, notably in the highest quartile (P < 0.001). Even after adjusting for baseline factors, this association remained significant, with an adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR) of 2.33 (95%CI 1.50-3.64; P = 0.001). Notably, baseline IPI level emerged as an independent predictor of severe arrhythmia, with aOR of 0.50 (95%CI 0.35-0.69; P < 0.001), particularly driven by the highest quartile. Furthermore, a significant correlation between IPI and acute myocardial infarction was observed (P < 0.001), which remained significant post-adjustment. For patients undergoing CAG and/or PCI, baseline IPI levels can independently predict clinical prognosis. As a comprehensive inflammation indicator, IPI effectively identifies high-risk patients post-procedure. This study underscores IPI's potential to assist medical professionals in making more precise clinical decisions, ultimately reducing mortality and readmission rates linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Patients were re-evaluated after 8 weeks of vestibular rehabilitation and the results were compared. The vestibular rehabilitation program was changed every two weeks. During the eight-week period, the patients performed the exercise program 3 times a day with 10 repetitions of each exercise. According to the evaluation results after the treatment, there was a statistically significant improvement in static posturography, especially in the modified-CTSIB test. There was a statistically significant improvement in dynamic visual acuity, head thrust test, bucket test, standing on one leg on firm and foam ground with eyes open/closed, tandem stance test with eyes closed, and Unterberger test. Statistically significant scores were obtained in VAS and DHI results.
Frequently encountered in clinical practice, in the last 30 years, the prevalence of AD has rapidly increased as a result of industrialization. Thus, a new wave of quests for the treatment and prevention of AD has pushed forward. For the randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled study this study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of AD. SCORAD positivity index of decline rates decline rates of the probiotic group of patients after treatment and skin prick tests were higher than that of the control group. While serum levels of IL-2-4-5-6-10, TNF-α, IFN-γ, ECP decreased in the probiotic group, only levels of IL-2-4-5, TNF-α decreased in the control group. The IgE decrease rate, the skin prick test, the serum total and specific of the probiotic group showed no difference from those of the control group. Probiotics in AD patients were effective in reducing SCORAD index levels, but not effective in skin prick test positivity, serum IL-2-4-5-6-10, TNF-α, IFN-γ, ECP, and serum total and specific IgE levels.
Methylphenidate is a racemic mixture comprised of the d- and l-threo enantiomers. The d-threo enantiomer is more pharmacologically active than the l-threo enantiomer.

Methylphenidate HCl is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant.

The mode of therapeutic action in humans is not completely understood, but methylphenidate presumably activates the brain stem arousal system and cortex to produce its stimulant effect. Methylphenidate is thought to block the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron and increase the release of these monoamines into the extraneuronal space.

There is neither specific evidence which clearly establishes the mechanism whereby Methylphenidate Hydrochloride produces its mental and behavioral effects in children, nor conclusive evidence regarding how these effects relate to the condition of the central nervous system.
BACKGROUND: Swallowable gastric balloons are available in the UK to treat severe obesity. Our hospital introduced this treatment in 2023, the first to do so in the National Health Service (NHS). The event was featured by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on regional television, in multiple radio interviews, and online by numerous news outlets in February 2024. Obesity and the treatment of obesity are often subject to stigma, prejudice and bias. The event gave an opportunity to observe public opinion in response to a new publicly available obesity treatment.
METHODS: Qualitative review of public comments in articles responding to the BBC story about the introduction of swallowable gastric balloon therapy in the NHS. Comments were categorized as positive, neutral, or negative.
RESULTS: Out of 2364 comments reviewed from all sources, 16.6% were positive, 48.9% were neutral and 34.8% were negative. Obesity stigma was highly prevalent in the responses and included many derogatory and abusive comments, including towards the patients featured in the BBC articles.
CONCLUSIONS: Obesity stigma is highly prevalent in those responding by social media and on news websites to a new treatment within the NHS. Negative stereotypes may be a barrier to obesity treatment within the NHS and need to be addressed.
Comparison of phenoxymethylpenicillin, doxycycline and amoxicillin for Erythema migrans in Norwegian general practice. Every patient receives 14 days of antibiotic treatment. There are blood samples for measurement of Borrelia antibody level at day 1, 14 and 90 and questionnaires on subjective health complaints (SHC) at day 1, 90 and 360. Side symptoms and side effects are registered. For volunteers there is an additional PCR-analysis on punch biopsy from the EM for subgrouping of the Borrelia bacteria. TBE-antibodies are measured on day 14. Antibody levels and SHC-scores are compared to healthy blood donors.
Fecal calprotectin is an established marker of gut inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Elevated levels of fecal calprotectin as well as gut microbial dysbiosis have also been observed in other clinical conditions. However, systemic and multi-omics alterations linked to elevated fecal calprotectin in older individuals remain unclear. This study comprehensively investigated the relationship between fecal calprotectin levels, gut microbiome composition, serum inflammation and targeted metabolomics markers, and relevant lifestyle and medical data in a large sample of older individuals (n = 735; mean age ± SD: 68.7 ± 6.3) from the TREND cohort study. Low (0-50 μg/g; n = 602), moderate (> 50-100 μg/g; n = 64) and high (> 100 μg/g; n = 62) fecal calprotectin groups were stratified. Several pro-inflammatory gut microbial genera were significantly increased and short-chain fatty acid producing genera were decreased in high vs. low calprotectin groups. In serum, IL-17C, CCL19 and the toxic metabolite indoxyl sulfate were increased in high vs. low fecal calprotectin groups. These changes were partially mediated by the gut microbiota. Moreover, the high fecal calprotectin group showed increased BMI and a higher disease prevalence of heart attack and obesity. Our findings contribute to the understanding of fecal calprotectin as a marker of gut dysbiosis and its broader systemic and clinical implications in older individuals.
The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating lipid-related metabolic diseases. The composition according to the present invention comprises D-psicose as an active ingredient. D-psicose has the ability to inhibit lipid absorption in the small intestine and considerably increase lipid levels in feces. Due to its ability, D-psicose is effective in inhibiting the formation of body fat. In addition, D-psicose reduces body weight, body fat mass, and plasma lipid to normal levels to normalize body weight, body fat mass, and plasma lipid profiles. Due to these advantages, D-psicose is expected to find application in pharmaceutical drugs, health functional foods, and functional foods suitable for preventing and/or treating lipid-related metabolic diseases.
Use the PHENIX USB4 Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Therapy Apparatus to enter the Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment Module. The frequency of electrical stimulation was 50Hz, the pulse width was 250μs, and the current intensity increased from 0mA, generally not exceeding 50mA. For the 1st to 3rd treatments, intermittent bioelectrical stimulation mode was given.For the 4th to 10th treatments, the biofeedback mode with intermittent bioelectrical stimulation was given, and for the 11th to 15th treatments, the simple biofeedback mode was given. 3 times a week, 30 minutes each time, a total of 15 treatments. Instruct the patient to go home to perform pelvic floor muscle training, focusing on anal contractions. Each anal contraction takes 3-5s and relaxes for 5-10s. so repeatedly. 20 minutes each time, 3 times a day in the morning, noon and evening, 5 days a week, until the end of the treatment.