anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) may manifest as large masses in the abdominopelvic region that exhibit mobility and shifting, potentially leading to diagnostic uncertainty both before and after treatment. A meticulous analysis of PET/CT scans is advantageous in accurately identifying the precise location of large abdominopelvic masses. Tumor heterogeneity may be present in NETs with large abdominopelvic masses and may be easily identified on dual-tracer (68Ga-DOTATATE and 18F-FDG) PET/CT scans. In this scenario, the combined use of chemotherapy and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy is a more effective treatment option than monotherapy. Here, we present a case of a NET with wandering, large, heterogeneous masses in the abdominopelvic regions that were identified using dual-tracer PET/CT. After the administration of temozolomide chemotherapy in a combined chemotherapy-peptide receptor radionuclide therapy approach, we observed an upregulation in the expression of somatostatin receptor in the abdominopelvic masses.
The present invention is directed to methods of identifying target nucleic acid sequences which are predictive of preselected disease states or biological conditions in cells containing the nucleic acid sequence. Members of a set of mRNA molecules from a common gene, but containing different sequences and structures, are compared. The gene is predictive of the disease state or biological condition in cells containing the gene. At least one molecular interaction site from among those pressent in the members of the set are identified. The molecular interaction site is present in cells likely to have the disease state or biological condition. At least one nucleic acid sequence from the molecular interaction site is ascertained. Figure 2 illustrates alternative initiation of mdm2 gene in cancer and in normal cells results in unique RNA structures.
PURPOSE: To evaluate biopsy-related complications and detection rates of any PCa and clinically significant PCa (csPCa, intended as grade group ≥ 2) between MRI-targeted TP fusion biopsies (TPBx) and TR ones (TRBx).
METHODS: We performed a multicentric study on 4841 patients who underwent fusion biopsy between 2016 and 2023. A case-control matching was performed to find comparable cohorts of 646 TPBx and 646 TRBx. Mean T test and Pearson chi-square tests were used to compare continuous and categorical variables.
RESULTS: Baseline characteristics were comparable between the cohorts, except for target location with a higher rate of anterior lesions in TPBx group. Complications were rare and no difference was found between the groups, with similar rates of infections after TRBx and TPBx (N = 5 (0.8%) vs N = 2 (0.3%), p 0.45). All patients in TRBx and 90.1% in TPBx group received antibiotic prophylaxis. A higher csPCa detection rate was found in TPBx over the group (50.5% vs 36.2%, p < 0.001). On average, positive targeted cores were increased in TPBx group, for any PCa (1.6 vs 1.4, p 0.04) and csPCa (1.0 vs 0.8, p 0.02). Among the limitations of study, we acknowledge the retrospective design and the possible under-reporting of complications.
CONCLUSIONS: MRI-targeted fusion TPBx achieves a significantly higher csPCa detection than TRBx, with a diagnostic advantage for apical and anterior lesions. No significant differences were found in terms of complications that were rare in both groups, considering a widespread adoption of antibiotic prophylaxis.
OBJECTIVES: To observe the effect of electro-scalp acupuncture (ESA) on the expression of cytochrome P450a1/b1 (CYP27a1/b1), cytochrome P45024a (CYP24a), signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)4, STAT6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-4 in ischemic cerebral cortex of rats with acute ischemic stroke, so as to explore its mechanism in alleviating inflammatory reaction of ischemic stroke.
METHODS: Sixty SD rats were randomly divided into sham-operation, model, vitamin D3 and ESA groups, with 15 rats in each group. The middle cerebral artery occlusion rat model was established with thread ligation according to Zea-Longa's method. Rats in the vitamin D3 group were given 1, 25-VitD3 solution (3 ng·100 g-1·d-1) by gavage, once daily for 7 days. Rats in the ESA group were treated at bilateral anterior parietotemporal slash (MS6) with ESA (2 Hz/100 Hz, 1 mA), 30 min a day for 7 days. Before and after interventions, the neurological deficit score and neurobehavioral score were evaluated. TTC staining was used to detect the volume of cerebral infarction in rats. The positive expressions of CYP24a, CYP27a1 and CYP27b1 in the cerebral cortex of ischemic area were detected by immunofluorescence. The mRNA expressions of STAT4 and STAT6 in the cerebral cortex of ischemic area were detected by quantitative real-time PCR. The protein expression levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-4 in the cerebral cortex of ischemic area were detected by Western blot.
RESULTS: Compared with the sham-operation group, the neurological deficit score, neurobehavioral score, the percentage of cerebral infarction volume, the positive expression level of CYP24a and mRNA expression level of STAT4, protein expression levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in cerebral cortex were increased (P<0.01), while the positive expression levels of CYP27a1/b1 and STAT6 mRNA, protein expression level of IL-4 were decreased (P<0.01) in the model group. After the treatment and compared with the model group, the neurological deficit score, neurobehavioral score, the percentage of cerebral infarction volume, the positive expression level of CYP24a and mRNA expression level of STAT4, protein expression levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in cerebral cortex were decreased (P<0.01), while the positive expression levels of CYP27a1/b1 and STAT6 mRNA expression level, protein expression level of IL-4 were increased (P<0.01) in the ESA and vitamin D3 groups.
CONCLUSIONS: ESA can alleviate the inflammatory response in ischemic stroke, which maybe related to its function in regulating the balance between CYP27a1/b1 and CYP24a, converting vitamin D into active vitamin D3, inhibiting vitamin D3 degradation, and regulating Th1/Th2 balance.
In the broadest sense an inventive conjugate includes a macrocyclic scaffold moiety incorporating at least one nitrogen atom. Through linkages to the ring, nitrogen atoms are bonded to at least one therapeutic species, or one cellular trafficking species, and preferably two or more types of trafficking species. The linkages between ring nitrogen atoms and agents are formed through N—C, N—S, N—O or N—N bonds. It is appreciated that more than one agent or agent species are coupled to a ring nitrogen atom through the inclusion of a branched carbon atom or secondary amine nitrogen within the intermediate between the agent and ring nitrogen atom. A disulfide bond intermediate between an agent and a linkage to the ring nitrogen is preferred in instances where intracellular release of the agent or trafficking species is desired. An optional metal ion is coordinated by the scaffolding moiety.
Both genders aged 20 to 80 years and living in private households in the city of São Paulo. Pregnant or lactating women, people with physical or mental impairment and workers in night shifts are not part of the population of interest.
This is a prospective cohort study of 30 older women ages 65 and older with urinary incontinence (UI) who will under go a standardized 12-week hip muscle exercises (isometric strengthening of hip external rotators with progressive resistance training). Participants will take part in a 12-week hip muscle exercise program (weekly supervised hip exercises with resistance progression) plus a home program with the same exercises 3 days per week. the exercise program will be administered by the licensed physical therapist with special focus in hip strength. The change in pelvic floor muscle strength (peak pelvic floor muscle squeeze pressures) pre- to post hip muscle exercises. Changes in UI symptom severity, and impact of UI symptoms on quality of life will be assessed. Objective measurement of pelvic floor muscle strength will be obtained using a perineometer. UI symptom severity and quality of life will be measured using validated questionnaires (PFDI and PFIQ, respectively).
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a tablet for oral administration capable of readily reducing the swelling hardness and easily swallowable even by the aged, etc. due to the existence of water or saliva therebetween by including a water-soluble azulene, L-glutamine, a disintegrating agent, a metal carbonate and an organic acid. SOLUTION: This tablet for oral administration is obtained by including (A) a water-soluble azulene, (B) L-glutamine, (C) a disintegrating agent (e.g. crospovidone), (D) a metal carbonate (e.g. sodium carbonate) and (E) an organic acid (citric acid, malic acid, etc.). The formulating ratio of the respective ingredients of the tablet is preferably 0.05-0.5 wt.% of the ingredient A, 40-97 wt.% of the ingredient B, 1-35 wt.% of the ingredient C, 0.33-26.6 wt.% of the ingredient D and 0.33-26.6 wt.% of the ingredient E when the crospovidone is used as the ingredient C. The ingredients D and E are preferably formulated so as to provide (1:0.5) to (1:2) formulating ratio expressed in terms of the ingredient E as 1 and the ratio of the formulation of the ingredients D and E is preferably regulated to 1-40 wt.% as the whole preparation.
The study team plans to recruit 45 subjects from the autoimmune blistering disease clinic at Emory Dermatology Clinic. The plan is to improve the quality of future clinical trials in bullous pemphigoid (BP), the team will monitor repeated measurement data from patients with BP on standard-of-care treatments at four week intervals for four months. This time frame will allow completion of both aims in the three year time period. Aim 1 will evaluate the BPDAI scoring over time with specific reductions in the activity score as future outcomes for therapeutic response and assess changes in patient reported outcomes particularly related to pruritus for future clinical trial endpoints. Aim 2 will focus on the development of teledermatology platform for improving patient recruitment and retention. The data from this proposal will be critical for future BP clinical trials and clarify gaps in the current knowledge related to the natural disease history of BP patients on standard-of-care therapies, changes in BPDAI scores over time, and pruritus specific outcome measures to define the quality of life impact.
UNLABELLED: Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD); however, a significant proportion of patients do not respond. Recent transcriptomic studies to understand determinants of immunotherapy response have pinpointed stromal-mediated resistance mechanisms. To gain a better understanding of stromal biology at the cellular and molecular level in LUAD, we performed single-cell RNA sequencing of 256,379 cells, including 13,857 mesenchymal cells, from 9 treatment-naïve patients. Among the mesenchymal cell subsets, FAP+PDPN+ cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF) and ACTA2+MCAM+ pericytes were enriched in tumors and differentiated from lung-resident fibroblasts. Imaging mass cytometry revealed that both subsets were topographically adjacent to the perivascular niche and had close spatial interactions with endothelial cells (EC). Modeling of ligand and receptor interactomes between mesenchymal and ECs identified that NOTCH signaling drives these cell-to-cell interactions in tumors, with pericytes and CAFs as the signal receivers and arterial and PLVAPhigh immature neovascular ECs as the signal senders. Either pharmacologically blocking NOTCH signaling or genetically depleting NOTCH3 levels in mesenchymal cells significantly reduced collagen production and suppressed cell invasion. Bulk RNA sequencing data demonstrated that NOTCH3 expression correlated with poor survival in stroma-rich patients and that a T cell-inflamed gene signature only predicted survival in patients with low NOTCH3. Collectively, this study provides valuable insights into the role of NOTCH3 in regulating tumor stroma biology, warranting further studies to elucidate the clinical implications of targeting NOTCH3 signaling.
SIGNIFICANCE: NOTCH3 signaling activates tumor-associated mesenchymal cells, increases collagen production, and augments cell invasion in lung adenocarcinoma, suggesting its critical role in remodeling tumor stroma.
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a liver-protecting agent which can quickly detoxify and metabolize active oxygen species to prevent their production and accumulation to protect the liver, and has an anti-oxidation activity, especially to provide a liver-protecting agent whose side effects are less than those of conventional agents, and which contains a naturally originated substance, and can especially orally be administered.  <P>SOLUTION: The liver-protecting agent of the present invention is characterized by containing the endocarp-containing kernel of walnut or an extract thereof. The other liver-protecting agent of the present invention is characterized by containing the endocarp of walnut kernel or an extract thereof. The further other liver-protecting agent of the present invention is characterized by containing a polyphenol contained in the endocarp of walnut kernel. The liver-protecting agent of the present invention may be contained in foods, quasi-drugs, medicines, or external preparations for skins.  <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
This study aimed to investigate the cause of a foodborne disease outbreak in Huzhou on August 14, 2023. Multiple enteropathogens were detected using FilmArray, and the pathogen was subsequently isolated and cultured from anal swabs of the cases and stream water. The isolated strains were identified using VITEK MS, and antimicrobial susceptibility test, pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) molecular typing, and whole genome sequencing (WGS) were performed on the isolates of Plesiomonas shigelloides. Gene annotation and sequence alignment were used to analyze the virulence genes and drug resistance genes of the strains. A phylogenetic tree was constructed based on single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), and homology analysis was conducted to trace the origin of P. shigelloides. A total of 7 strains of P.shigelloides were isolated, with 3 from stream water and 4 from anal swabs. All 7 strains exhibited the same PFGE pattern and showed resistance to amikacin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, cefazolin, streptomycin, and florfenicol. The isolated strains carried the same resistance genes and virulence factors. In the sequences of the isolated strains from this outbreak, 11 mutation sites were detected. The phylogenetic tree based on SNP sites showed that these strains were homologous. This foodborne disease outbreak caused by P.shigelloides was the first reported in Huzhou. WGS can be used as a complementary method to PFGE for epidemiological investigations of disease outbreaks.
FIELD: food industry. SUBSTANCE: dry mixture constituent - sweetener is wetted with eleutherococcus extract with solids content 13.5-26.0% at solids-to-wetting agent ratio (9.5-10.5):1, level of eleutherasides in final product ranging from 0.32 to 1.37 mg/g. Mixture is stirred, dried, and granulated. Additive can also be prepared in the form of tablets, for which, before tableting, granules are mixed with calcium or magnesium stearate powder in amount 0.9-1.0 kg per 100 kg of final product. Sweetener can be sugar powder, xylitol, sorbite, and glucose. During wetting operation, 0.18 to 0.24 kg of methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, or carboxymethylcellulose or its sodium salt can be added. Final products contains 0.18 to 0.24 mg/g of eleutherasides. EFFECT: increased level of biologically active ingredient and minimized power expenses. 10 cl, 11 ex
The invention concerns a suspension of biocompatible particles for carrying active principles. Said carrier particles are based on a double-block hydrophilic neutral polyaminoacid/hydrophobic neutral polyaminoacid copolymer. Said hydrophilic neutral polyaminoacid/hydrophobic neutral polyaminoacid particles are capable of combining in colloidal suspension in non-dissolved state, at least an active principle and of releasing same, in particular in vivo, in prolonged and/or delayed delivery. The invention also concerns a powdery solid from which are derived the carrier particles and the preparation of said solid and of said suspension of active principle based on hydrophilic neutral polyaminoacids/hydrophobic neutral polyaminoacids. Said carrier particles form spontaneously and in the absence of surfactants or organic solvents, stable aqueous suspensions. The invention also concerns the carrier particles in dry form, the method for preparing them, and pharmaceutical compositions (in dry form or suspension) comprising said carrier particles associated with an active principle.
The invention belongs to the technical field of pharmaceutical chemicals and discloses segmented copolymer - docetaxel combination, a preparation thereof and a preparation method thereof. The combination is combined by bonding polyoxyethylene - polypropylene oxide - polyoxyethylene (PEO- b - PPO - b - PEO with a product name as Pluronics (BASF company)) triblock copolymer and docetaxel through ester bond, and the Pluronics - docetaxel combination is obtained. By utilizing amphipathy of the combination and adopting physical methods to prepare micelle aqueous solution, a freeze-dried preparation can also be prepared. Nanomicelle is capable of gathering at tumor parts through 'enhanced permeation and retention effects (EPR effects)', and tumor targeting of docetaxel is enhanced. Besides, an active targeting factor is connected on Pluronics polymer so as to have the function of active targeting. The segmented copolymer - docetaxel combination overcomes the defects that existing docetaxel injection is poor in water-solubility and severe in allergic reaction and the like.
Normal saline infusion was prepared to match the appearance of Exendin 9-39. Lipid infusion 66.7 mL Microlipid (0.5 gm/mL diluted in water to 222 ml).
A sperm immotility and anti-fertility agent is provided. The agent comprises coelomic fluid extract which is obtained from an Indian earthworm,  Pheretima posthuma,  belonging to the phylum, Annelida. The agent may further comprise pharmaceutically acceptable additives and can be in the form of a solution, gel, powder, capsules, tablets or cream. The agent is a non-steroid and also can be used externally. Upon further purification a protein can be isolated having a molecular weight of 20 kilodaltons. This protein is anionic and non-toxic and also is without hemolytic activity. Also the protein as well as the extract can provide 100% sperm immotility within 2 minutes. In addition, methods of isolation of an active factor of the coelomic fluid, determination of toxicity and hemolytic activity of the agent as well as preparing a sperm suspension from male rats and mice useful for bio-assay are disclosed.
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, a functional health food, and a feed composition, for innate immune-boosting and antiviral purposes, containing a Dianthi Herba extract as an active ingredient. The present invention further relates to a method for boosting innate immunity and increasing antiviral activities in animals, including a step of injecting the Dianthi Herba extract into animals requiring enhancement of innate immunity, not including human. According to the present invention, the Dianthi Herba composition for innate immune-boosting and antiviral purposes shows effectiveness in boosting innate immunity and antiviral activities, and thus the composition can be used for preventing and treating infectious disease caused by bacteria and virus. In addition, the Dianthi Herba composition can be widely used as drugs or functional health foods for boosting and regulating immunity in a patient with weakened or suppressed immunity, and also as feeds for innate immune-boosting and antiviral purposes for strengthening an anti-disease immune system in animals. Furthermore, the composition for innate immune-boosting and antiviral purposes, according to the present invention, barely causes toxicity or side effects. Thus, the composition can be used with ease even for a long period of time in order to prevent disease.
An increase in daytime anxiety has been reported for triazolam after as few as 10 days of continuous use. In some patients this may be a manifestation of interdose withdrawal (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY). If increased daytime anxiety is observed during treatment, discontinuation of treatment may be advisable.

A variety of abnormal thinking and behavior changes have been reported to occur in association with the use of benzodiazepine hypnotics including triazolam. Some of these changes may be characterized by decreased inhibition, e.g., aggressiveness and extroversion that seem excessive, similar to that seen with alcohol and other CNS depressants (e.g., sedative/hypnotics). Other kinds of behavioral changes have also been reported, for example, bizarre behavior, agitation, hallucinations, depersonalization. In primarily depressed patients, the worsening of depression, including suicidal thinking, has been reported in association with the use of benzodiazepines.

It can rarely be determined with certainty whether a particular instance of the abnormal behaviors listed above is drug induced, spontaneous in origin, or a result of an underlying psychiatric or physical disorder. Nonetheless, the emergence of any new behavioral sign or symptom of concern requires careful and immediate evaluation.

Because of its depressant CNS effects, patients receiving triazolam should be cautioned against engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. For the same reason, patients should be cautioned about the concomitant ingestion of alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs during treatment with triazolam tablets.

As with some, but not all benzodiazepines, anterograde amnesia of varying severity and paradoxical reactions have been reported following therapeutic doses of triazolam. Data from several sources suggest that anterograde amnesia may occur at a higher rate with triazolam than with other benzodiazepine hypnotics.
Functionalized phages having customized host specificity and unique plasmonic properties. The phages are modified to target selected bacterial types, such as antibiotic resistant bacteria. The phages are functionalized with plasmonic nanoparticles, such as gold or silver nanorods, wherein the aggregation of these functionalized phages results in useful plasmonic resonance emissions that can be exploited for therapeutic, clinical, research, and analytical uses. In cell killing applications, excitation of phages adsorbed on target bacteria results in plasmonic resonance-mediated localized thermal effects, killing the target bacteria to which the phage are targeted and adsorbed, while sparing the surrounding host cells. This also destroys the phage, obviating potential complications from escaped phage. In detection applications, excitation of the functionalized phages results in plasmonic responses that strongly affect optical emissions. Functionalized phages selectively aggregate on target bacterial cells are excited, creating plasmonic resonance that enables detection and quantification.