anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
According to the latest data from the China National Cancer Center, prostate cancer has become the most common tumor in the urinary system since 2008. However, conventional imaging techniques including transrectal ultrasound , computed tomography and bone scintigraphy are not sensitive or specific. About 40% of resectable lesions cannot be detected by these techniques. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) provides a valuable tool for the diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer. Recently, prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) as a new novel positron tracer has shown to be effective to detect primary lesions, recurrence and metastatic lesions of prostate cancer. In this prospective study, the investigators will use the most advanced imaging equipment, integrated PET/MR, and PET/CT with prostate cancer-specific imaging agent 68Ga-PSMA and conventional imaging agent \[F-18\]fluorodeoxyglucose to image patients. For patients suspected of or diagnosed with prostate cancer, the investigators aim to evaluate the roles of integrated PET/MR and PET/CT in differential diagnosis, detecting primary and metastatic lesions, guilding biopsy, staging and determining treatment plan prior to treatment; for the patients with a history of prostate cancer, the aim is to evaluate the value of integrated PET/MR and PET/CT for treatment response assessment, detection of recurrences and metastatic lesions.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject agent with excellent lipid peroxide production inhibitory effect and high safety, useful in e.g. cosmetics, foods, medicaments by including an extract derived from Trichilia cuneata. SOLUTION: This agent (inhibitor) is obtained by including pref. 0.01-10 wt.%, on a dry basis, of an extract derived from Trichilia cuneata. The extract is afforded by subjecting the dried leaves, stems and/or the like of Trichilia cuneata to extraction with a solvent such as water at normal temperatures or under heating pref. for one hour to one week; wherein the amount of the extraction solvent to be used is pref. 100 pts.wt. based on 5-50 pts.wt. of Trichilia cuneata on a dry basis. It is preferable that this agent is formulated in preparations for external use for skin such as cream and ointment.
A critical need exists to refine and test brief interventions (BI) for Emergency Department (ED) populations with hazardous and harmful (HH) drinking that can be translated into real-world settings; and to enhance the effects of these BIs so they can be maintained over time. The ED is an ideal setting for BIs, as many ED patients who exceed low-risk recommendations do not have contact with either alcohol treatment specialists or visit primary care medical practitioners. This includes a large segment of young adults ages 18-30 whose only contact with the health care system is often an ED visit. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an enhanced Emergency Practitioner (EP) performed BI, namely, the Enhanced Brief Negotiation Interview (E-BNI). This includes a basic BNI performed in the ED with referral to a primary care provider, followed by a telephone booster intervention performed by trained nurses 1-month post ED visit. The E-BNI will be compared to the basic BNI (without booster), and standard care with assessments (SC-A) and without (SC-NA). In a randomized, controlled clinical trial 900 HH drinkers will be randomly assigned to one of the 4 conditions. We will conduct cost benefit analysis of the interventions. Follow-up assessments, at 6 and 12-months, will be obtained via interactive voice response (IVR).
A two-year carcinogenicity study was conducted in male and female rats at oral doses up to 63 mg/kg (approximately 14 times the maximum recommended human oral dose of 45 mg based on mg/ m2). Drug-induced tumors were not observed in any organ except for the urinary bladder of male rats. Benign and/or malignant transitional cell neoplasms were observed in male rats at 4 mg/kg/day and above (approximately equal to the maximum recommended human oral dose based on mg/m2). Urinary calculi with subsequent irritation and hyperplasia were postulated as the mechanism for bladder tumors observed in male rats. A two-year mechanistic study in male rats utilizing dietary acidification to reduce calculi formation was completed in 2009. Dietary acidification decreased but did not abolish the hyperplastic changes in the bladder. The presence of calculi exacerbated the hyperplastic response to pioglitazone but was not considered the primary cause of the hyperplastic changes.

The relevance to humans of the bladder findings in the male rat cannot be excluded.

A two-year carcinogenicity study was also conducted in male and female mice at oral doses up to 100 mg/kg/day (approximately 11 times the maximum recommended human oral dose based on mg/ m2). No drug-induced tumors were observed in any organ. 

Pioglitazone hydrochloride was not mutagenic in a battery of genetic toxicology studies, including the Ames bacterial assay, a mammalian cell forward gene mutation assay (CHO/HPRT and AS52/XPRT), an in vitro cytogenetics assay using CHL cells, an unscheduled DNA synthesis assay, and an in vivo micronucleus assay.

No adverse effects upon fertility were observed in male and female rats at oral doses up to 40 mg/kg pioglitazone hydrochloride daily prior to and throughout mating and gestation (approximately nine times the maximum recommended human oral dose based on mg/m2).
This study aims to develop and evaluate a deep learning framework that can automatically extract imaging features of the left atrial appendage in patients with atrial fibrillation and combine them with clinical features to predict the risk of ischemic stroke in these patients. The study intends to retrospectively collect clinical data (including patients\' general information, medical history, laboratory tests, etc.) and chest CT images, as well as pulmonary vein CTV images (if available), from patients diagnosed with non-valvular atrial fibrillation between January 2018 and June 2024. The patients will be divided into stroke and non-stroke groups based on whether they have experienced an ischemic stroke, and a data analysis repository will be established. The dataset will be split into training and validation sets. Missing data will be handled, and data labeling will be performed on the pulmonary vein CTV sequence images and virtual non-contrast (VNC) sequence images. The left atrial morphology will be delineated, and a deep learning-based image segmentation network model will be developed to extract and select radiomic features for the prediction system.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a management system capable of preventing unexpectedly high communication charge resulting from data transmission to a management server.SOLUTION: The management system is provided with a blood glucose level measuring apparatus 1 for measuring a blood glucose level, a management server, and a communication apparatus for communication with the management server via a network line. A controller 18 in the blood glucose level measuring apparatus 1 is provided with a data transmission unit 18f, a transmission instruction unit 18g, a forbidding condition determination unit 18c, and a transmission forbidding unit 18h. The data transmission unit 18f transmits data such as a blood glucose level to the communication apparatus. The transmission instruction unit 18g instructs the communication apparatus to transmit the data such as a blood glucose level to the management server. A forbidding condition determination unit 18c determines whether a forbidding condition is satisfied or not. If it is determined that the forbidding condition is satisfied, the transmission forbidding unit 18h forbids transmission by the data transmission part 18f or forbids transmission instruction by the transmission instruction unit 18g, thereby preventing the data such as a blood glucose level from being transmitted to the management server.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an alginate impression material capable of providing homoge neous paste without producing powder lumps when an impression material powder is mixed with water by making the impression material include a prelimi nary mixture of an alginate with a hydrophobic substance and a gelling agent. SOLUTION: This alginate impression material comprises a preliminary mixture obtained by preliminarily mixing (A) an alginate (e.g. sodium alginate) with (B) a hydrophobic substance (e.g. liquid paraffin) having preferably a >=45 deg., more preferably >=60 deg. contact angle with water in an amount of 1-90 wt.% based on the component A, as necessary, in the presence of (C) a surfactant (e.g. polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether) having preferably 6-12 HLB value, (D) a gelling agent (e.g. calcium sulfate) and (E) as necessary, a filler (e.g. diatomaceous earth), a gelation controlling agent, a strain controlling material, a compatibility-improving material, a dust preventing agent, a coloring agent, a flavoring agent, etc. In the impression material, the component A content is preferably 3-25 wt.% and the component D content is preferably 4-30 wt.%.
BACKGROUND: Congenital inguinal hernia, hydrocele and undescended testis (UDT) are associated with patent processus vaginalis. The smooth muscles present in the processus vaginalis aid in the descent of the testis and undergo programmed cell death after testicular descent leading to obliteration. The persisting amount of smooth muscle in the processus vaginalis influences the clinical outcome as inguinal hernia, hydrocele or UDT. Therefore, a study was conducted to evaluate the processus vaginalis in these three conditions to observe the presence and phenotype of smooth muscle cells and the presence of myofibroblasts.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The processus vaginalis sacs in patients with inguinal hernia, hydrocele and UDT were examined using light microscopy for the presence and distribution of smooth muscle cells and immunohistochemical staining for vimentin, desmin, and α-smooth muscle actin (SMA) to identify the smooth muscle phenotype. Transmission electron microscopy was also performed in all the sacs to observe the presence of myofibroblasts.
RESULTS: Seventy-eight specimens of processus vaginalis (from seventy-four patients), distributed as 47%, 27%, and 26% as inguinal hernia, hydrocele and UDT respectively, were included in the study. The sacs from inguinal hernia and hydrocele had significantly more presence of smooth muscles distributed as multiple smooth muscle bundles (p < 0.001). Desmin and SMA staining of smooth muscle cells was observed in significantly more sacs from hydrocele, followed by inguinal hernia and UDT (p < 0.001). The sacs from UDT had a significant presence of striated muscles (p = 0.028). The sacs from inguinal hernia had a significant presence of myofibroblasts, followed by hydrocele and UDT (p < 0.001) and this significantly correlated with the light microscopy and immunohistochemical features. The processus vaginalis sacs from four female patients did not differ statistically from the male inguinal hernia sacs in any of the above parameters.
CONCLUSION: The processus vaginalis sacs in pediatric inguinal hernia, hydrocele and undescended testis differ in the presence, distribution and phenotype of smooth muscles and the presence of myofibroblasts. The clinical presentations in these entities reflect these differences.
The aim of the study is the examination of endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress markers in adolescent and adult patients with phenylketonuria (PKU), in correlation to phenylalanine values und phenylalanine-restricted diet. 25-50 patients with PKU aged ≥16 years of age and a control group of 25 age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers will be included in the study.

Endothelial dysfunction will be measured by venous occlusion plethysmography on the lower legs in the PKU patients and in the control group. Wave velocity, aortic stiffness, and intima media thickness of the common carotid artery will be measured by vicorder and duplex ultrasound scanner in the PKU patients and in the control group. Analyses of phenylalanine metabolites and renal function will be performed only in the PKU patients, analyses of oxidative stress markers in the PKU patients and in the control group. Dietary protocols of the patients with PKU will be calculated for their daily phenylalanine, total protein, and calorie intake. Results of the study will be kept in the medical records and paper case report forms. Data will be analyzed only in pseudonymized form.
OBJECTIVE: Ischaemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is a severe post-operative complication that triggers an inflammatory response and causes severe damage. Hydrogen gas has anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic properties and has been shown to be safe in humans. The study aimed to investigate whether hydrogen gas protects against skeletal muscle I/R injury.
METHODS: Experimental basic research using mice. A total of 160 eight to 10 week old albino laboratory bred strain of house mice (25.8 ± 0.68 g) were used in this study. The mice were cable tied to the hindlimb under anaesthesia and then placed in an anaesthesia box filled with air and 2% isoflurane (control group); 80 mice were additionally subjected to 1.3% hydrogen gas in this mix (hydrogen group). After two hours, the cable ties were removed to initiate reperfusion, and hydrogen inhalation lasted for six hours in the hydrogen group. After six hours, the mice were taken out of the box and kept in cages under standard conditions until time for observation at 16 different time points after reperfusion: zero, two, four, six, eight, and 10 hours and one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, 14, 21, and 28 days. Five mice were sacrificed using excess anaesthesia at each time point, and the bilateral hindlimb tissues were harvested. The inflammatory effects of the I/R injury were assessed by evaluating serum interleukin-6 concentrations using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, as well as histological and immunohistochemical analyses. Untreated mice with I/R injury were used as controls.
RESULTS: Hydrogen gas showed protective effects associated with a reduction in inflammatory cell infiltration (neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes), a reduced area of damaged muscle, maintenance of normal muscle cells, and replacement of damaged muscle cells with neoplastic myocytes.
CONCLUSION: Inhalation of hydrogen gas had a protective effect against hindlimb I/R injury in mice, in part by reducing inflammatory cell infiltration and in part by preserving normal muscle cells.
Changes in the cerebral cortex begins soon after peripheral nerve injury resulting in overlapping cortical areas on adjacent as a result of the absence of stimuli in the area of cortical representation of the injured nerve. Sensibility reeducation is a process of reprogramming the brain through a progressive learning proposing feed the somatosensory cortex with alternative stimulus to preserve the cortical map of the hand and facilitate the sensory recovery. This study is based on the hypothesis that sensory reeducation starting in the first days after surgery by training with the mirror promotes greater preservation of the cortical map of the original hand, with better functional results. We also believe that sensory reeducation performed early with the mirror will enhance the return of sensibility, emphasizing functional reorganization with less alteration of the cortical map of the hand. Metodology: Will be included patients over 18 with injury of the median and/or ulnar nerve at the first week after surgery. Patients will be randomized into an early group with the use of mirror and a classic group of sensory reeducation. In evaluating the Rosen score will be used with motor, sensory and pain/discomfort components. The assessment instruments used were: Semmes Weinstein monofilaments, Jamar® and Pinch Gauge® dynamometer, goniometry, shape and texture identification (STI), Sollerman test, Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand questionnaire (DASH), two points discriminator and numeric pain scale.
This study was intended to evaluate the pathological outcome of cardiopulmonary bypass whilst considering socio-demographic variables and surgical technique on early postoperative results following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in patients at a tertiary level hospital in Bangladesh. This observational study evaluated a total of 880 patients with ischemic heart disease in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Bangladesh from 2011 to 2019 who were undergoing an isolated CABG surgery. In this current study, the population divided into two groups- Group A: Off-pump CABG (n=440) and Group B: On-pump CABG (n=440). The mean age of the patients was 55.25±5.0 years in off-pump and 50.75±5.2 years in the on-pump group. Risk factors, including smoking, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, were predominant in both study groups. Total operative time was notably higher in the on-pump CABG group. However, grafting time was more in the off-pump CABG procedures. Postoperative neurological deficits were higher amongst the on-pump CABG population. The mean time of mechanical ventilation, intensive care unit (ICU) stay, total hospital stay, and mortality was notably higher in the on-pump CABG group. Moreover, the number of mortalities in on-pump CABG patients was primarily due to the low output syndrome, failure of weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and sudden cardiac arrest. Off-pump CABG is now more acceptable due to its potentiality to avoid CPB induced complications, aortic cannulation, and cross-clamping. Cardiac arrest in on-pump CABG induces global ischemia and reperfusion injury to the cardiac muscle. Besides, the Off-pump CABG provides a conspicuous survival advantage compared to the on-pump CABG, in association with a notable reduction in postoperative morbidity and mortality.
A composition for treating diseases related to psoriasis is provided to selectively inhibit a cytokine secreted from a Th1 cell using Phellodendri Cortex or Coptidis Rhizoma extract. A composition for treating diseases related to psoriasis is selected from Phellodendri Cortex or Coptidis Rhizoma as an active ingredient. The Phellodendri Cortex or Coptidis Rhizoma is contained in extract form. The extract of Phellodendri Cortex or Coptidis Rhizoma is isolated with water, ethanol, butanol, ethylacetate, hexan and their mixture. The composition is administered through oral or applied on the skin. The composition is used in a form of medicinal pharmaceutical product, food, or cosmetic product.
A method of inducing lymphangiogenesis in the brain or central nervous system of a subject is provided in which an effective amount of a lymphangiogenesis inducer is administered. A method of inducing lymphangiogenesis in a tumor in the brain or central nervous system of a subject is provided in which an effective amount of a lymphangiogenesis inducer is administered. A method of treating a cancer of the brain or central nervous system is also provided in which an effective amount of a lymphangiogenesis inducer is administered. An example of a lymphangiogenesis inducer is VEGFC. The lymphangiogenesis inducer can be in the form of a protein or a polynucleotide encoding the protein, such as an mRNA or AAV. The lymphangiogenesis inducer can be administered to the cistema magna or directly into the lymphatic system. An immunotherapeutic agent, such as a checkpoint inhibitor, may also be administered.
The invention discloses the application of sinomenine in the preparation process of drugs inhibiting invasion and metastasis of tumors. The application has the benefits as follows: sinomenine can inhibit adhesion, migration, invasion and proliferation of tumor cell lines of the digestive system of people. The results also partially hint that the mechanism for direct inhibition of sinomenine for proliferation and metastatic behavior of the tumor cell lines of the digestive system of people can be the same as the action on epithelial cells. Sinomenine is one of active ingredients in caulis sinomenii that is natural drugs, is rich in source, has very broad medical value, and confirms small side effect, low toxicity, low teratogenic property and the like through research. In the present stage, the drugs effectively resisting metastatic behavior of tumors are lacked at home and abroad. In clinic practice, a great number of patients are doubtless sentenced to death once the patients are diagnosed with the tumors and are complicated with metastasis. Therefore, the application fills a big gap in the field, and can benefit more cancer patients.
By using the training room of the family health center specified for the individuals in the Face to face group, training content covering the subjects of reproductive and health and family planning methods will be prepared, and the days when women are suitable will be determined, and each training will be given for 40 minutes with face-to-face classical training method. Educational subjects will be continued in parallel with Virtual Reality group by using Ministry of Health hand brochures and training materials for Face to face group.
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide host cells having modified lipid-linked oligosaccharide.  <P>SOLUTION: The host cells having modified lipid-linked oligosaccharides are provided. The lipid-linked oligosaccharides are further modified by heterologous expression of a set of glycosyltransferases, sugar transporters and mannosidases to be able to become host-strains for producing mammalian (e.g., human) therapeutic glycoproteins. The process provides an engineered host cell, and any desirable gene(s) involved in glycosylation can be expressed and targeted by using the host cell. The host cells with modified lipid-linked oligosaccharides are created or selected.  <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the skies have become a battleground against time in a world where every second counts. Since its inception in 1978, a revolution has occurred in emergency medical services, with LifeFlight Helicopters soaring to new heights in emergency treatment and transport. This article will explore the transformation of helicopter emergency medical services through the decades, where every rotor blade spins with a mission to save lives and rewrite the rules of survival. Allegheny Health Network's LifeFlight is a rotor-wing (helicopter) aeromedical transport service that provides rapid emergent transport for critically ill and injured persons. The program hub of operations is primarily in Western Pennsylvania. Since its inception in 1978, the program has grown and transformed into the sophisticated, highly technical, expanded scope of practice, critical care transport service it is today. The crews spend a significant portion of clinical care focusing on preparing the patient to survive the transport and ensure stability during transit; this phase of transport is equally crucial as the patient care during the actual flight. This article introduces the evolution and innovations that LifeFlight's medical crews and aviation practices have undergone since the program started.