anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
BACKGROUND: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in older men are associated with an increased risk of mobility limitations. Lower extremity muscle quality may represent a novel shared mechanism of both LUTS and mobility limitations.
METHODS: We evaluated associations of thigh skeletal muscle measures (strength, area, and specific force) with total LUTS severity (American Urologic Association Symptom Index; AUASI) and voiding and storage subscores among 352 men aged ≥60 years enrolled in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. Thigh muscle strength (Nm) was defined as maximum concentric 30°/s knee extensor torque, area (cm2), and specific force (Nm/cm2) defined as strength/area. Associations with AUASI score were estimated using multivariable linear regression and linear mixed models.
RESULTS: Mean thigh muscle strength at baseline was 139.7Nm. In cross-sectional multivariable models, each 39Nm increment in thigh muscle strength and 0.28Nm/cm2 increment in specific force was associated with -1.17 point (95% CI: -1.93 to -.41) and -0.95 point (95% CI: -1.63 to -0.27) lower AUASI score, respectively. Similar associations were observed for voiding and storage subscores, although somewhat attenuated. In longitudinal analyses, baseline muscle measures were not associated with annual change in AUASI, and current changes in muscle measures and AUASI were unrelated.
CONCLUSIONS: Cross-sectionally, higher thigh muscle strength and specific force were associated with decreased LUTS severity in older men. However, we did not observe concurrent worsening LUTS severity with declining thigh muscle strength, area, or specific force in longitudinal analyses.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject medicinal compound having a definite size of granulated material and good administration feeling by using magnesium metasilicate aluminate as a compounding component and granulating the compound by a vacuum granulating method. SOLUTION: Crude medicines are mixed with magnesium metasilicate aluminate, saccharides and additive such as binder by a mixer and a solvent such as water or alcohol is added thereto while stirring under reduced pressure in a vacuum granulating machine such as VG coater to produce the objective solid composition. In the crude medicines, >=70% critical relative humidity is preferable for development of effect and the crude medicines are used in a form of crude medicine powder or extract. In this time, these crude medicines are compounded in an amount of 1-95wt.%, preferably 50-90wt.% based on total of solid composition. Metasilicate aluminate magnesium preferably has 200-400m<2> /g specific surface area, 1.5-4.0 ml/g oil absorption and 1.0-4.0ml/g water absorption and the compounding amount is 0. 1-30%, preferably 2-596 based on total solid composition.
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the prevalence of menstrual irregularities, energy intake, and sleep deprivation among female athletes.
METHODS: A total of 128 female athletes, with an average age of 19.2 ± 1.2 years, participated in the study and tracked their food intake over a three-day period. Menstrual status and sleep duration were assessed using a questionnaire, and psychological anxiety was evaluated using the State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). These were measured once during the investigation. The impact of sleep status on state anxiety and daily energy intake was examined using the T-test. A generalized linear model (GLM) with a log link function was employed to investigate the effects of sleep deprivation on the presence of menstrual irregularities.
RESULTS: As the results of the present study, sleep deprivation significant increased both state and trait anxiety (p < 0.05), as well as affecting energy intake (p < 0.05), particularly protein and carbohydrate intakes (p < 0.05). However, GLM analysis indicated that while sleep deprivation did not directly influence the prevalence of menstrual irregularities (p > 0.05), state anxiety emerged as a significant factor impacting the prevalence of menstrual irregularities (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present study suggest a potential pathway wherein sleep deprivation might elevate state anxiety levels, consequently indirectly contributing to an increase the probability of menstrual irregularities. In conclusion, the results of the presents study provide novels insights suggesting that sleep deprivation might directly increase state anxiety and indirectly affect the prevalence of menstrual irregularities. Hence, decreased sleep duration might be related to mental health issues and the prevalence of menstrual irregularities both significant concerns among female athletes. Future studies will play a crucial role in further elucidating how sleep patterns impact the health and well-being of female athletes.
Riluzole 50 mg twice daily for 12 months in the treated group. In pre-pubertal subjects the dosage will be adjusted on a mg/m2 basis according to the recommended human daily dose (RHDD; 100 mg).
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including circular RNAs (circRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), are unique RNA molecules widely identified in the eukaryotic genome. Their dysregulation has been discovered and played key roles in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases, including various cancers. Previously considered devoid of protein-coding ability, recent research has revealed that a small number of open reading frames (ORFs) within these ncRNAs endow them with the potential for protein coding. These ncRNAs-derived peptides or proteins have been proven to regulate various physiological and pathological processes through diverse mechanisms. Their emerging roles in disease diagnosis and targeted therapy underscore their potential utility in clinical settings. This comprehensive review aims to provide a systematic overview of proteins or peptides encoded by lncRNAs and circRNAs, elucidate their production and functional mechanisms, and explore their promising applications in cancer diagnosis, disease prediction, and targeted therapy.
In this randomized, placebo-controlled, 5-period crossover trial participants were randomized to one of 15 possible treatment sequences based on a balanced, Prescott triple Latin square design. Treatments administered were 50 mg BI 409306 administered orally as a single dose (1 film-coated tablet plus 4 film-coated placebo tablets), 250 mg BI 409306 administered orally as a single dose (5 film-coated tablets), 400 mg moxifloxacin administered orally as a single dose (1 film-coated tablet), Placebo 1 and Placebo 2 both administered orally as a single dose (5 film-coated tablets). In all treatment periods tablets were taken with 240 milliliter of water after an overnight fast of at least 10 hours on day 1 of the treatment period. The trial was double-blind for placebo and BI 409306, but open-label for moxifloxacin. A washout period of least 6 days was adhered to between drug administrations. L=50 mg BI 409306, H=250 mg BI 409306, M= 400 mg moxifloxacin, P=Placebo 1/Placebo 2.
The present invention discloses a stilbene capsule for increasing leukocytes for curing diseases caused by leucopenia. The capsule as a finished product is prepared from Chinese herbal medicines including jujube, donkey hide glue, burger lespedeza root, epimedium herb, lightyellow sophora root, astragalus root and angelica. The capsule is prepared by refining common natural Chinese herbal medicines as raw materials. The capsule has the advantages of good therapeutic effect, no toxic effect, no side effect, safe and convenient taking, and low cost. The capsule has the functions of replenishing blood, supplementing vital energy, nourishing yin and strengthening yang, and has obvious therapeutic effects on dizziness, short breath, weakness, common cold susceptibility, spontaneous perspiration, night sweat, leucopenia, etc. caused by vital energy deficiency, blood deficiency, yin deficiency, yang deficiency, etc. The capsule can also be used for curing leucopenia caused by postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy of a cancer patient. The capsule has no toxic side effect for being taken for a long time.
Provided herein are compositions, methods, systems, and kits for wound healing. As shown herein, CCN2/CTGF stimulated mesenchymal progenitor cells can form αSMA −  fibroblasts. Further, TGFβ was shown to stimulate further differentiation of αSMA −  fibroblasts to myofibroblasts associated with fibrosis. One aspect provides a composition including CCN2/CTGF and a TGFβ inhibitor, a P38 inhibitor, or a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Another aspect provides a method of treating tissue wounds with CCN2/CTGF-containing compositions. Also provided are systems and kits for wound healing. Also provided are methods for forming αSMA −  fibroblasts mesenchymal progenitor cells.
Liver fibrosis, as an excess deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) components, results from chronic liver injury as well as persistent activation of inflammatory response and of fibrogenesis. Liver fibrosis is a major determinant for chronic liver disease (CLD) progression and in the last two decades our understanding on the major molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the fibrogenic progression of CLD has dramatically improved, boosting pre-clinical studies and clinical trials designed to find novel therapeutic approaches. From these studies several critical concepts have emerged, starting to reveal the complexity of the pro-fibrotic microenvironment which involves very complex, dynamic and interrelated interactions between different hepatic and extrahepatic cell populations. This review will offer first a recapitulation of established and novel pathophysiological basic principles and concepts by intentionally focus the attention on NAFLD/NASH, a metabolic-related form of CLD with a high impact on the general population and emerging as a leading cause of CLD worldwide. NAFLD/NASH-related pro-inflammatory and profibrogenic mechanisms will be analysed as well as novel information on cells, mediators and signalling pathways which have taken advantage from novel methodological approaches and techniques (single cell genomics, imaging mass cytometry, novel in vitro two- and three-dimensional models, etc.). We will next offer an overview on recent advancement in diagnostic and prognostic tools, including serum biomarkers and polygenic scores, to support the analysis of liver biopsies. Finally, this review will provide an analysis of current and emerging therapies for the treatment of NAFLD/NASH patients.
INTRODUCTION: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an organ support whose use is increasing in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) cases where adequate gas exchange cannot be achieved despite mechanical ventilation. Patients who were followed up on ECMO are at risk for developing nosocomial infections. In this study, we aimed to investigate the incidence of nosocomial infection and define isolated pathogens from microbiological samples in a single center in Turkey.
METHODS: Patients who were followed up on ECMO due to ARDS between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2021, were included in the study. Nosocomial infections that were diagnosed after the first 48 h of ECMO cannulation and after 48 h of ECMO decannulation were accepted as ECMO-related infections.
RESULTS: A total of 50 patients with ARDS were followed up with ECMO. Mean age of patients was 46,8 ± 15,4 and 38 (78%) patients were male. A total of 30 patients (60%) had at least one nosocomial infection, for a rate of 37.6 per 1000 ECMO days. COVID-19, steroid treatment, and ECMO duration were found to be associated with nosocomial infections in patients who underwent ECMO support. In multivariate analysis, antibiotic use was found to be protective against nosocomial infection (OR:0.14, 95% CI: 0.03 - 0.70, p = .017). In addition, prolonged ECMO duration was associated with an increased risk of nosocomial infection in multivariate analysis (OR:1.13, 95% CI: 1.03 - 1.23, p = .010). Gram-negative pathogens were isolated dominantly in blood cultures and tracheal secretion samples, followed by fungi and Gram-positive bacteria.
CONCLUSION: Patients are prone to nosocomial infections during ECMO. Microorganisms causing nosocomial infections in ECMO patients seem similar to the flora of each center, and this should be taken into account in the choice of empirical antibiotics.
A multi-component compound for the simultaneous treatment of nicotine addiction and the side effects of nicotine withdrawal, such as excessive appetite. The first component is a bivalent negative sulfur compound in an amount effective to control nicotine craving or the withdrawal symptoms resulting from nicotine withdrawal. The bivalent negative sulfur is selected from a group that includes, but is not limited to, alkyl sulfides, colloidal sulfur, hydropersulfides, organic thio compounds or their salts. The second component is a serotonin precursor, such as tryptophan or its derivative 5-HTP, which is used to assist the body in producing more serotonin which in turn suppresses appetite. The appetite suppressant(s) are combined with the bivalent negative sulfur compound(s) to provide a single compound that reduces nicotine craving and simultaneously suppresses increased appetite resulting from nicotine withdrawal. The compound alters the perceived taste of tobacco smoke such that it is no longer enjoyable.
INTRODUCTION: The longitudinal course of bipolar disorder (BD) is associated with an active process of neuroprogression, characterized by structural brain alterations and progressive functional impairment. In the last decades, a growing need of a standardized staging model for BD arose, with the aim of a more appropriate definition of stage-specific clinical manifestations and the identification of more customized therapeutic tools.
AREAS COVERED: The authors review the literature on clinical aspects, neurobiological correlates and treatment issues related to BD progression. Thereafter, they address the definition, constructs, and evolution of the staging concept, focusing on the clinical applications of BD staging models available in literature.
EXPERT OPINION: Although several staging models for BD have been proposed to date, their application in clinical practice is still relatively scant. This may have a detrimental impact on the clinical and therapeutic management of BD, in terms of early and proper diagnosis as well as tailored treatment interventions according to the different stages of illness. Future research efforts should tend to the integration of recent insights on neuroimaging and epigenetic markers, toward a standardized and multidimensional staging model.
PURPOSE: Household air pollution is one of the leading causes of death and disease globally. Emerging evidence of elevated risk of neonatal death has been reported in Africa and South Asia. However, evidence on the extent of the problem in Latin America is limited despite the persistent use of highly polluting cooking fuels. We assessed whether the use of high-polluting household cooking fuels increases the risk of neonatal death compared to low-polluting fuels in Colombia.
METHODS: We used cross-sectional data from the 2005-2015 Colombian Demographic Health Survey and performed a survey-featured multivariate logistic regression. We selected adjustment covariates based on a causal diagram, addressed missing data through multiple imputation, and conducted several sensitivity analysis, such as propensity score matching.
RESULT: We found evidence suggesting an increased risk of neonatal death in households using high-polluting fuels (OR: 1.48; 95% CI: 0.91, 2.39). The sensitivity analyses were consistent with the main analysis.
CONCLUSION: We observed increased odds of neonatal death associated with using high-polluting household cooking fuels compared to low-polluting fuels, although this association was not statistically significant. This study contributes evidence to a region where the issue is not yet a priority and should be included in national-level discussions and interventions that impact cooking fuel use patterns.
A medical herb composition is disclosed. The herb composition includes: Schizandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. material; Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer material; Ophiopogon japonicus KER-GAWLER material; and saliva miltiorrhiza BUNGE material. The herb composition including the materials above is proved that it is efficient in enhancing cardiopulmonary function of a patient without heart disease, enforcing one's energy and raising one's strength. The herb composition is also capable for reducing the symptoms of breathing difficulties and depression of liver-energy as well.
PURPOSE:To stably produce a multiphase type emulsion of superior rate of growth and texture by dispersing an water-in-oil type emulsion prepd. by a specific lipophilic surfactant in an aqueous soln. added with a specific hydrophilic surfactant. CONSTITUTION:A water-in-oil type emulsion prepd. beforehand by using a lipophilic surfactant is dispersed into an aqueous soln. added with a hydrophilic surfactant, whereby a multiphase emulsion of water-in-oil-in-water type is produced. In this case, triglycerol fatty acid ester or sorbitan diglycerol fatty acid ester is used as the lipophilic surfactant, and polyoxyethylene curing caster oil fatty acid ester, or cane sugar fatty acid ester is used as the hydrophilic surfactant. The multiphase type emulsion which is high in rate of growth, is difficult to receive the influence of humectants, antiseptics, etc. and has excellent texture is produced stably.
The present invention relates to dry scorpion venom powder and a preparing method thereof. Firstly, healthy scorpions with good quality are selected and then preheated at 25 to 35 DEG C, and before extraction, physiological saline is used for moistening. Secondly, the scorpions are arranged on venom extracting devices in order in an aseptic constant temperature room, electricity is supplied to make the scorpions discharge venom, and the venom is collected and then treated. Finally, post-treatment is carried out in an aseptic room, crystals in the shape of a needle cylinder are formed and then are tested, and after split charging in vacuum according to bottom/gram, the crystals are lyophilized. The dry scorpion venom powder is refrigerated at the constant temperature of-5 DEG C for spare use and can be stored for a long term. The present invention provides dry scorpion venom powder with the advantages of extraction of pure original venom, large extraction quantity and long-stem storage and also provides a method for preparing the dry scorpion venom powder.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most frequent causes of motor disability in children. CP is a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitations that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain. The risk factors for CP can be divided into pre-conception, prenatal, perinatal and postnatal ones. Twenty five percent of children with CP have spastic hemiplegia. Hemiplegic cerebral palsy falls in anatomic classification of cerebral palsy which affects only one side of body. Children who have hemiplegic cerebral palsy have absolutely no use of one side of the body. This means their shoulder; arm, hand, leg and foot are all completely paralyzed. So, in order to improve strength in upper extremity and hand, resistance exercises are used.

The study will be a randomized control trial. Patients will be recruited into two groups using simple random assignment. Non probability convenient sampling will be used. Data will be collected from patients with hemiplegic cerebral palsy by using Jamar dynamometer which is consider as a gold standard in measuring repetitive gripping, goniometer for range of motion and Finger to nose test to access the upper extremity function in stroke patient Those who will meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited. Group A will receive imaginary resisted exercise therapy Five types of different resistances will be imagined by patients by watching their own videos in VR box, which will be recorded on day one to make them familiar with the resistive objects and the resistance experienced from them by asking patients to perform 15-15 repetitions of each object. Group B will receive physical resisted exercise therapy in which 5 different types of resistances will be given to patients for making themselves familiarize themselves with the type of resistance applied by each object, that they will experience in further sessions, by asking them to perform 15-15 repetitions of each object. Every physical resistance exercise will have 15 repetitions. At the end of each session patient will perform finger to nose test and Purdue peg board test. After collecting data from the defined setting, it will be entered and analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) for Windows Software, version 21.
The Investigational New Drug SM-001 is formulated as a hot water decoction of two clonal cultivars of the Peruvian plants, Banisteriopsis caapi (BC) and Psychotria viridis (PV). It represents a modern formulation of an ancient Amazonian botanical medicine, "ayahuasca" ("vine of the soul") that is used by many native South American indigenous and mestizo groups for both religious and medicinal purposes.

This initial Phase 1 study is to be conducted as an open label, dose-ranging safety assessment of a single dose of SM-001 taken orally by healthy adult volunteers. Twelve adult men and women, ages 25-65 years, will be consecutively assigned to one of three dose levels, 4 subjects per group (2 M; 2 F). In the presence of the Clinical Investigator(s), each subject will receive a single dose of SM-001, administered at the Clinical Study Site as a liquid at one of three dose levels: 0.25, 0.5, or1.5 ml SM-001 per kg body weight. To assess systemic exposure to SM-001, plasma levels of the four biomarkers, dimethyltryptamine, harmine, tetrahydroharmine, and harmaline will be measured. Blood samples will be drawn at baseline, HR 0 (pre-Study Drug dose), and then at HR 1, 2, 4, 8, and 24 post dose. Subjects will return to the Clinical Study Site at Study Day 28 for a final in-person assessment.