anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Portal hypertension contributed to the main complications of liver cirrhosis. Currently, hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) was the reference standard for evaluating portal pressure in patients with cirrhosis. However, the practice of HVPG is limited to require the extensive experience and highly specialized centers. In recent years, non-invasive methods were proposed to predict the degree of cirrhotic portal hypertension. Liver stiffness is currently the most widely used method for noninvasive assessment of portal hypertension. The renewing Baveno VII recommended that liver stiffness ≥ 25 kPa by transient elastography is sufficient to identify clinically significant portal hypertension (specificity and positive predictive value \> 90%). Although liver stiffness has a good predictive value for evaluation of clinically significant portal hypertension, it is difficult to apply in primary hospitals due to expensive equipment.

Recently, a multicenter study has shown that artificial intelligence analysis based on ocular images can aid to screening and diagnosis hepatobiliary diseases. The patented technology of collecting and analyzing diagnostic images of Traditional Chinese Medicine based on mobile phone terminals has been realized. This technology mainly includes image acquisition, quality control and analysis, and clinical information collection. Liver cirrhosis belongs to the diseases of bulging and accumulation in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the most common symptoms are the liver and gallbladder damp-heat and liver stagnation and spleen deficiency. The main contents of inspection diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine for liver disease include the images of the tongue, eye and palms. In our study, the patented technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine based on artificial intelligence is applied to establish a precise evaluation model of traditional Chinese and western medicine for portal hypertension with cirrhosis by combining the macroscopic characteristics of images and microscopic pathological indicators.
Intervention: Change of dialysate \[Na+\] from 142 mmol/l to 135 mmol/l The dialysate \[Na+\] will be decreased by 2 mmol/l per week for 3 weeks and by 1mmol/l for 1 further week. Afterwards the dialysate \[Na+\] will be kept constant for 5 weeks (altogether 8 weeks). Before and after intervention tissue \[Na+\] will be determined by sodium MRI. Additionally body fluid distribution (by bioimpedance spectroscopy) and central arterial pressure wave form, pulse wave velocity as well as flow-mediated vasodilatation will be assessed.
Positioning markers are placed on the patient's surface and the first CT scan is performed. The needle insertion point and needle insertion depth are designed based on the two-dimensional CT scan image and the positioning marks. The location of the needle entry point was traced with the laser assistance of the CT gantry. Disinfect and puncture around the needle point, and use 2% lidocaine for local infiltration anesthesia. According to the designed needle path angle, the needle is first inserted under the skin, and a second CT scan is performed to confirm that the extension line of the puncture needle is within the nodule range. Then the needle is inserted to the target depth, and the third CT scan is performed. After confirming that the puncture needle is positioned at a reasonable position, the positioning hook wire is released and the puncture needle sheath is withdrawn.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of joint injury, which can induce the activation of inflammatory factors and polarization of tissue macrophages. Total phenolics from Laggera alata (TPLA) has been reported to exhibit anti-inflammatory effect in various diseases. However, its specific function in RA is still unknown. Here, the protective properties of TPLA were studied in collagen-induced arthritis (CIA)-induced RA mice. RA mouse model was established through the CIA induction. Arthritis score, hind paw thickness, and the body weight of the RA mice were evaluated in each group. H&E staining was conducted in hind paw and joint tissues for histopathological staining. The distal femur was analyzed by microCT, and bone loss-related indicators were assessed. The expression of macrophage polarization markers was detected by immunofluorescence staining in RA mice. The serum levels of inflammatory markers were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). TPLA reduced the CIA-induced arthritis score and hind paw thickness in mice. The body weight of the CIA mouse was significantly increased by TPLA treatment. TPLA improved the CIA-induced histopathological changes in the hind paw and joint tissues from the mice. TPLA inhibited the bone loss and alleviated bone destruction in CIA mouse model. TPLA altered the macrophage phenotype from M1 macrophages into M2 in CIA mice. TPLA suppressed the levels of inflammatory markers both in the serum and joint tissues of the CIA mice. TPLA mitigated RA development by suppressing inflammatory reaction through the inhibition of M1 microphage polarization.
This study is an open-label, multicenter, Phase 1 dose escalation and Phase 2 dose expansion study of 1A46 in adult patients with advanced relapsed/refractory (r/r) CD20 and/or CD19positive B-cell NHL for whom there is not available effective standard treatment . This study is the FIH study of 1A46 in China. This FIH study will include a dose escalation (Phase 1 part) and a dose expansion in 3 cohorts (Phase 2 part). If specific criteria for efficacy are met in one or more of the Phase 2 cohorts, a statistically validated number of additional patients will be enrolled with the goal of accelerated approval The starting dose for phase I is C1D1 1μg，C1D8 1μg，C1D15 and C2D1 afterwards 1 μg, followed by 10 dose cohorts. Duration of dose limiting toxicity (DLT) observation is 28 days.One cycle is defined as 21 days. Patients will be scheduled to receive weekly injection of 1A46 for the first cycles (3 weeks) and then for the remaining 15 cycles, the study patients will receive a single injection of 1A46 per cycle (every 3 weeks \[Q3W\]).
This invention provides an isolated vertebrate nucleic acid molecule which encodes dorsalin-1. This invention also provides a nucleic acid probe capable of specially hybridizing with a sequence included within the sequence of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a dorsalin-1 . The invention also provides a vector and host vector system for the production of a polypeptide having the biological activity of dorsalin-1 which comprises the above-described vector in a suitable host. This invention also provides a purified vertebrate dorsalin-1. This invention provides a method for stimulating neural crest cell differentiation, a method for regenerating nerve cells, a method for promoting bone growth, a method for promoting wound healing and a method for treating neural tumor using purified dorsalin-1. This invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising purified dorsalin-1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier/ Finally, this invention provides an antibody capable of binding to dorsalin-1.
The invention discloses a lung cancer stem cell vaccine, a preparation method and an application thereof. The lung cancer stem cell vaccine includes inactivated lung cancer stem cells, mannatide and a fat emulsion according to a volume ratio of 3:1:1. The preparation method includes following steps: (1) obtaining the lung cancer stem cells; (2) inactivating the lung cancer stem cells; and (3) freeze-thawing the inactivated lung cancer stem cells in normal saline, uniformly mixing the adjuvants, including the mannatide and the fat emulsion, to obtain the lung cancer stem cell vaccine. The invention provides the application of the lung cancer stem cell vaccine prepared through the preparation method in preparation of a drug for treating lung cancer. The invention provides a new approach in treatment of the lung cancer and preparation of the vaccine of the lung cancer. The lung cancer stem cell vaccine has an actively treating effect on lung cancer patients, can enhance immune function of the patients and has an active effect for prolonging survival time of the patients.
INTRODUCTION: Malnutrition and sarcopenia are common and impact the prognosis in patients with liver cirrhosis. The etiology is multifactorial and includes periods of reduced caloric intake, increased catabolism and direct molecular mechanisms that inhibit muscle synthesis. Although these conditions are widely acknowledged, and there is a growing interest in their diagnosis, robust evidence regarding the treatment and reversibility of these conditions is still lacking.
AREAS COVERED: We have explored the current evidence on the pharmacological treatment of sarcopenia in patients with cirrhosis. Additionally, we have searched for drugs already in use and ongoing trials for other chronic diseases.
EXPERT OPINION: The current guidelines recommend the use of a protein-adequate diet and moderate physical activity for treating sarcopenia in patients with cirrhosis. Currently, robust evidence is derived only from the supplementation of Branched-Chain Amino Acids, capable of increasing muscle mass and function. There are many drugs targeting various pathways that contribute to sarcopenia. However, evidence is sporadic and insufficient to suggest their use in clinical practice.Novel drugs specifically designed to enhance muscle mass and function should be developed. Finally, gender significantly influences the type of muscle alteration and therapeutic mechanisms; therefore, future studies should be designed taking gender differences into consideration.
Malignant tumors are characterized by a hypoxic microenvironment, and metabolic reprogramming is necessary to ensure energy production and oxidative stress resistance. Although the microenvironmental properties of tumors vary under acute and chronic hypoxia, studies on chronic hypoxia-induced metabolic changes are limited. In the present study, we performed a comprehensive metabolic analysis in a chronic hypoxia model using colorectal cancer (CRC) organoids, and identified an amino acid supply system through the γ-glutamyl cycle, a glutathione recycling pathway. We analyzed the metabolic changes caused by hypoxia over time and observed that chronic hypoxia resulted in an increase in 5-oxoproline and a decrease in oxidized glutathione (GSSG) compared to acute hypoxia. These findings suggest that chronic hypoxia induces metabolic changes in the γ-glutamyl cycle. Moreover, inhibition of the γ-glutamyl cycle via γ-glutamyl cyclotransferase (GGCT) and γ-glutamyl transferase 1 (GGT1) knockdown significantly reversed chronic hypoxia-induced upregulation of 5-oxoproline and several amino acids. Notably, GGT1 knockdown downregulated the intracellular levels of γ-glutamyl amino acids. Conclusively, these results indicate that the γ-glutamyl cycle serves as an amino acid supply system in CRC under chronic hypoxia, which provides fresh insight into cancer metabolism under chronic hypoxia.
Adult healthy volunteers in 4 cohorts of 12 will receive CMP-CPS-001 or placebo. Four dose levels will be evaluated.
The patients first received 2-4 weeks of oral isotretinoin medication (1mg/kg/d), followed by 1565nm M22-ResurFx NAFL treatment. Subjects were then given isotretinoin with a dosage of 0.5 mg/kg/d for the next 12-14 weeks. Laser treatment parameters and procedures were as same as in the group one above.
A quantitatively-driven evaluation of existing clinical data and associated knowledge to accelerate drug discovery and development is a highly valuable approach across therapeutic areas, but remains underutilized. This is especially the case for rare diseases for which development is particularly challenging. The current work outlines an organizational framework to support a quantitatively-based reverse translation approach to clinical development. This approach was applied to characterize predictors of the trajectory of cognition in Hunter syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II; MPS-II), a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder, highly heterogeneous in its course. Specifically, we considered ways to refine target populations based on age, cognitive status, and biomarkers, that is, cerebrospinal fluid glycosaminoglycans (GAG), at trial entry. Data from a total of 138 subjects (age range 2.5 to 10.1 years) from Takeda-sponsored internal studies and external natural history studies in MPS-II were included. Quantitative analyses using mixed-effects models were performed to characterize the relationships between neurocognitive outcomes and potential indicators of disease progression. Results revealed a specific trajectory in cognitive development across age with an initial progressive phase, followed by a plateau between 4 and 8 years and then a variable declining phase. Additionally, results suggest a faster decline in cognition among subjects with lower cognitive scores or with higher cerebrospinal fluid GAG at enrollment. These results support differences in the neurocognitive course of MPS-II between distinct groups of patients based on age, cognitive function, and biomarker status at enrollment. These differences should be considered when designing future clinical trials.
The safety and effectiveness of phytonadione injectable emulsion for prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin K deficiency have been established in neonates. Use of phytonadione injection for prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin K deficiency is based on published clinical studies.

Serious adverse reactions including fatal reactions and the "gasping syndrome" occurred in premature neonates and infants in the intensive care unit who received drugs containing benzyl alcohol as a preservative. In these cases, benzyl alcohol dosages of 99 to 234 mg/kg/day produced high levels of benzyl alcohol and its metabolites in the blood and urine (blood levels of benzyl alcohol were 0.61 to 1.378 mmol/L). Additional adverse reactions included gradual neurological deterioration, seizures, intracranial hemorrhage, hematologic abnormalities, skin breakdown, hepatic and renal failure, hypotension, bradycardia, and cardiovascular collapse. Preterm, low-birth weight infants may be more likely to develop these reactions because they may be less able to metabolize benzyl alcohol.

When prescribing phytonadione injectable emulsion in infants consider the combined daily metabolic load of benzyl alcohol from all sources including phytonadione injectable emulsion (phytonadione injectable emulsion contains 9 mg of benzyl alcohol per mL) and other drugs containing benzyl alcohol. The minimum amount of benzyl alcohol at which serious adverse reactions may occur is not known [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Whenever possible, use preservative-free phytonadione formulations in neonates. The preservative benzyl alcohol has been associated with serious adverse events and death in pediatric patients. Premature and low-birth weight infants may be more likely to develop toxicity.
Extensive, long-term exposure to cigarette smoke (CS) was recently suggested to be a risk factor for pulmonary hypertension, although further validation is required. The vascular effects of CS share similarities with the etiology of pulmonary hypertension, including vascular inflammation and remodeling. Thus, we examined the influence of CS exposure on the pathogenesis of monocrotaline (MCT)-induced pulmonary hypertension, hypothesizing that smoking might accelerate the development of primed pulmonary hypertension. CS was generated from 3R4F reference cigarettes, and rats were exposed to CS by inhalation at total particulate matter concentrations of 100-300 μg/L for 4 h/day, 7 days/week for 4 weeks. Following 1 week of initial exposure, rats received 60 mg/kg MCT and were sacrificed and analyzed after an additional 3 weeks of exposure. MCT induced hypertrophy in pulmonary arterioles and increased the Fulton index, a measure of right ventricular hypertrophy. Additional CS exposure exacerbated arteriolar hypertrophy but did not further elevate the Fulton index. No significant alterations were observed in levels of endothelin-1 and vascular endothelial growth factor, or in hematological and serum biochemical parameters. Short-term inhalation exposure to CS exacerbated arteriolar hypertrophy in the lung, although this effect did not directly aggravate the overworked heart under the current experimental conditions.
The uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) has been slow for young Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) living in the Southern United States. This is a significant issue because eight of the ten states with the highest rates of new HIV infections are located in the South. Jackson, Mississippi (MS) (the site of this project) has the second highest AIDS diagnosis rate in the nation, and the highest rate of HIV infection for young urban Black men who have sex with men. This study will develop and test an engaging, interactive, and cost effective mobile messaging intervention to improve linkage to PrEP care for BMSM (18-35 yrs) living in Jackson, MS. BMSM eligible for PrEP, receiving care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center sexually-transmitted infections (STI)/HIV testing clinics, will be texted interactive links to publicly available, online content about PrEP and HIV prevention. Links will be sent to PrEP eligible BMSM by 8-16 interactive text messages over 4 weeks. The material used in the intervention will be consistent with the Information Motivation Behavior (IMB) Model and will address cultural and structural barriers to initiating PrEP care. A small randomized controlled study among 66 new participants in the clinics will examine the preliminary efficacy of the intervention compared to enhanced standard of care on attendance at a PrEP Services Appointment (the first step in initiating PrEP care). It is hypothesized that, compared to BMSM receiving enhanced standard of care, BMSM receiving the PrEP Mobile Messaging Intervention will show greater attendance at a PrEP Services Appointment and decreased HIV risk behavior at 4 and 16 weeks.
The invention relates to Chinese medicinal extract pieces with a geometrical shape, and belongs to the technical field of Chinese medical science and medicaments. The Chinese medicinal extract pieces are tablets or blocks prepared by pressing powder which is prepared by processing Chinese medicinal materials. The Chinese medicinal materials undergo finer processing procedures such as washing, crushing, shaping and the like, so the Chinese medicinal materials are extracted more easily; and the quality difference between extraction batches is reduced when the extraction effect is improved so as to standardize the extraction effect. Because the Chinese medicinal extract pieces have standardized weight and different weight specifications, the Chinese medicinal extract pieces are convenient to use and accurate in dosage, guarantee safe dosage and ensure treatment effect of the medicaments simultaneously. Because integrated and standardized processing technology is adopted, the Chinese medicinal extract pieces have standardized form and standardized weight, are more favorable for packaging the Chinese medicaments, are convenient to store and carry, and prolong the quality guarantee period of the Chinese medicaments. The problem of difficult formulation of a standardized product standard for Chinese medicinal drinking tablets, which troubles people for a long term, is solved. A quality standard is easily made, so the use of the Chinese medicaments is more standardized, scientific, civilized and reasonable.
FIELD: medicine.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to medicine, namely urology. 7 days prior to operation and after it complex medical therapy is conducted. Lithotripsy is performed with ultrasonic probe 1.5 mm at an ultrasound power of 80–100 % with a working cycle of 100 % on a fixed stone in a Hachin's 4x16 "blown" basket, with diameter of 20 mm, 5 Fr. Ureteric stent Ch No. 4.8 is inserted. If it is impossible to fix the stone in the basket due to its size of 2–3 cm, lithotripsy is performed in the centre of the stone with subsequent capture of the fragments into the basket and lithotripsy according to the method described above.EFFECT: method enables reducing a risk of kidney parenchyma damage, hematuria, ureteral trophism disorder, postoperative dysuria, kidney ischemia; avoiding a repeated lithotripsy session, achieving fine fragmentation of the stone, reducing the stent length to 3–5 days and eliminating the risk of stone formation on it.1 cl, 3 ex
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hepatoprotector exerting antioxidation activity while protecting the liver to rapidly detox and metabolize and metabolize active oxygen species and to prevent its production and accumulation, especially a hepatoprotector which has a low adverse effect in comparison with a conventional medicine, contain a naturally occurring substance and is especially orally administered.  <P>SOLUTION: The hepatoprotector comprises kernel containing seed coat of walnut or its extract. The other hepatoprotector comprises the seed coat of kernel of walnut or its extract. The other hepatoprotector comprises a polyphenol contained in the seed coat of kernel of walnut. The hepatoprotector can also be added to a food, a quasi-medicine, a medicine and a skin care preparation.  <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
BACKGROUND: Depression and chronic constipation often co-occur, but the reciprocal influence between the two remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore the potential association between depression and chronic constipation.
METHODS: This study initially utilized data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2010 to explore the correlation between depression scores and chronic constipation, assessing the non-linear relationship between the two. Subsequently, we conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to evaluate the causal relationship between depression and major depression with chronic constipation. The Inverse Variance Weighting (IVW) method served as the primary reference, supplemented by sensitivity tests. Finally, a reverse MR analysis was performed to assess the presence of any reverse causation. The STROBE-MR checklist for the reporting of MR studies was used in this study.
RESULTS: In the NHANES analysis, survey-weighted logistic regression revealed a significantly positive correlation between depression scores and chronic constipation (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.02-1.07, p = 0.002), even after adjusting for the included covariates. The nonlinear analysis using Restricted Cubic Splines (RCS) enhanced the robustness of the association (P-non-liner = 0.01). The MR analysis also confirmed the causal relationship between depression (OR = 11.43, 95% CI = 1.85-70.67, p = 0.008) and major depression (OR = 1.12, 95% CI = 1.03-1.22, p = 0.007) with chronic constipation, passing rigorous sensitivity tests. No evidence of reverse causation was observed in the reverse MR analysis (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: Depression is positively correlated with the risk of chronic constipation. Therefore, enhancing attention to chronic constipation in patients with depression may be effective in clinical practice.