anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
PURPOSE: Remimazolam is often used for perioperative sedation due to its rapid onset and offset. However, the possible association between remimazolam and postoperative delirium (POD) remains undetermined. The present study evaluated whether remimazolam increased the incidence of POD compared with dexmedetomidine in elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery of the lower extremities.
METHODS: This retrospective study included patients aged ≥ 65 years who had undergone orthopedic surgery of the lower extremities under spinal anesthesia from January 2020 to November 2022 and were sedated with continuous intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine or remimazolam. The incidence of POD was assessed through a validated comprehensive review process of each patient's medical records. The effect of remimazolam on the occurrence of POD compared with dexmedetomidine was evaluated by propensity score weighted multivariable logistic models.
RESULTS: A total of 447 patients were included in the final analysis. The crude incidence of POD within 3 days after surgery was 7.5% (17/226) in the dexmedetomidine group and 11.8% (26/221) in the remimazolam group, increasing to 9.7% (22/226) and 15.8% (35/221), respectively (p = 0.073), within 5 days. The multivariable models showed that, compared with dexmedetomidine, intraoperative sedation with remimazolam significantly increased the occurrence of POD within 3 days (odds ratio [OR] 2.21, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.31 to 3.82, p = 0.003) and 5 days (OR 2.10, 95% CI 1.32 to 3.40, p = 0.002).
CONCLUSION: Compared with dexmedetomidine, remimazolam infusion may be associated with a higher risk of POD in elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery of the lower extremities under spinal anesthesia.
There are two major mechanisms for mucus clearance in the airway, both of which are dependent upon optimal mucus viscosity and elasticity. These mechanisms are severely impaired in cystic fibrosis. The physical properties of sputum can be measured using rheological methods, enabling comparison between mucus in health and in disease. Therapies which enhance mucus clearance from the airway and decrease the volume of airway secretions are collectively called "mucoactive agents." Therapies which specifically disrupt innate mucus architecture by breaking intermolecular entanglements and bonds are called mucolytic agents. Mucolytic drugs can be considered in three general categories: classic mucolytics (n-acetylcysteine), peptide mucolytics (Pulmozyme®), and non-destructive mucolytics (hypertonic saline). Using state-of-the-art rheological methods, we can characterize the physical properties of CF mucus and measure the rheologic effects of mucoactive drugs more accurately and reproducibly than what has been previously done in the literature. In this way, we will determine which of the current mucoactive agents are most effective in normalizing sputum rheology in CF, and we will gain important insights about the limitations of current mucoactive drugs.
Warfarin sodium is an anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Chemically, it is 3-(α-acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin and is a racemic mixture of the R\- and S-enantiomers. Crystalline warfarin sodium is an isopropanol clathrate. Its molecular formula is C19H15NaO4, and its structural formula is represented by the following: 

Warfarin sodium, USP is a white crystalline powder. It is very soluble in water.

Each warfarin sodium tablet intended for oral administration contains warfarin sodium clathrates equivalent to 1 mg or 2 mg or 2.5 mg or 3 mg or 4 mg or 5 mg or 6 mg or 7.5 mg or 10 mg of warfarin sodium. In addition each tablet contains the inactive ingredients hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch. Additionally each 1 mg tablet contains D&C red no. 6 barium lake, 2 mg tablet contains FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake and FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, 2.5 mg tablet contains D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake and FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, 3 mg tablet contains FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake and FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, 4 mg tablet contains FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, 5 mg tablet contains FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, 6 mg tablet contains FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake and FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, 7.5 mg tablet contains D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake and FD&C yellow no.6 aluminum lake and 10 mg tablet is dye free.
The invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy, and relates to application of iridoid compound pedicularin A or pedicularin B in preparation of anticomplement medicines. The invention is prepared from Scrophulariaceae plant Merremia indica (A. Merrill. ex Fr.) Merr (A. Merrill.) Pedicularis verticilata L.) drying the ethyl acetate extraction part of the whole plant ethanol extract to obtain iridoid compounds of the marcescensin A and the marcfortin B, and confirming that the iridoid compounds have stronger inhibition effect on both the classical pathway and the alternative pathway of a complement system through an in-vitro anticomplement activity evaluation experiment. The iridoid compound of the present invention, the semiaquilegin A or the semiaquilegin B, can be further used for preparing drugs for treating diseases related to complement, wherein the diseases related to complement comprise systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis or acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Participants who have been receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for at least six months at the time of study entry, with two HIV-1 RNA plasma viral loads \< 400 copies/ml on two previous clinical visits within the 6 months prior to study entry. All subjects will receive three doses of the HPV-6, -11, -16, -18 vaccine at the recommended dose and schedule (Day 0, Week 8, and Week 24).
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject solid preparation which shows improved adhesion and possesses no obstruction in the compression tabletting and is excellent even in disintegration and dissolution by mixing loxoprofen-sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose and magnesium stearate. SOLUTION: The objective solid preparation is obtained by mixing essential ingredients of (A) 100 pts.wt. of loxoprofen-sodium (it is usually used as crystalline dihydrate powder and favorable pulverized to an average grain size of about 20-50 μm is in the pharmaceutical manufacturing) calculated as the anhydride, (B) 5-20 pts.wt. of hydroxypropyl cellulose (the substitution degree of hydroxy groups in cellulose with hydroxypropyl group is 53.4-77.5 %) and (C) 5-15 pts.wt. of magnesium stearate with other additives (vehicle, binder, disintegrant, surfactant, antioxidant, tablet lubricant, colorant, etc.), and then granulating the mixture.
Idiopathic orbital inflammation, formerly known as NSOI (nonspecific orbital inflammation), is characterized as a spectrum disorder distinguished by the polymorphic infiltration of lymphoid tissue, presenting a complex and poorly understood etiology. Recent advancements have shed light on the HLF (Human lactoferrin), proposing its critical involvement in the regulation of hematopoiesis and the maintenance of innate mucosal immunity. This revelation has generated significant interest in exploring HLF's utility as a biomarker for NSOI, despite the existing gaps in our understanding of its biosynthetic pathways and operational mechanisms. Intersecting multi-omic datasets-specifically, common differentially expressed genes between GSE58331 and GSE105149 from the Gene Expression Omnibus and immune-related gene compendiums from the ImmPort database-we employed sophisticated analytical methodologies, including Lasso regression and support vector machine-recursive feature elimination, to identify HLF. Gene set enrichment analysis and gene set variation analysis disclosed significant immune pathway enrichment within gene sets linked to HLF. The intricate relationship between HLF expression and immunological processes was further dissected through the utilization of CIBERSORT and ESTIMATE algorithms, which assess characteristics of the immune microenvironment, highlighting a noteworthy association between increased HLF expression and enhanced immune cell infiltration. The expression levels of HLF were corroborated using data from the GSE58331 dataset, reinforcing the validity of our findings. Analysis of 218 HLF-related differentially expressed genes revealed statistically significant discrepancies. Fifteen hub genes were distilled using LASSO and SVM-RFE algorithms. Biological functions connected with HLF, such as leukocyte migration, ossification, and the negative regulation of immune processes, were illuminated. Immune cell analysis depicted a positive correlation between HLF and various cells, including resting mast cells, activated NK cells, plasma cells, and CD8 T cells. Conversely, a negative association was observed with gamma delta T cells, naive B cells, M0 and M1 macrophages, and activated mast cells. Diagnostic assessments of HLF in distinguishing NSOI showed promising accuracy. Our investigation delineates HLF as intricately associated with NSOI, casting light on novel biomarkers for diagnosis and progression monitoring of this perplexing condition.
BACKGROUND: Sacroiliac joints are affected by mechanical environments; the joints are formed under mechanical stimulation, receive impact of walking between the upper and lower parts of the bodies and can be a cause of pain due to non-physiological loads. However, there are so far very few studies that reviewed biomechanics of physiological and pathological sacroiliac joints. This review article aims to describe the current sacroiliac joint biomechanics.
METHODS: Previous original papers have been summarized based on three categories: articular surface structure, sacroiliac joint motion and sacroiliac joint dysfunction and treatments.
FINDINGS: Although the articular surface morphologies vary greatly from individual to individual, many researchers have tried to classify the joints into several types. It has been suggested that the surface morphologies may not change regardless of joint dysfunction, however, the relationship between the joint structure and pain are still unclear. The range of sacroiliac joint motion is demonstrated to be less than 1 mm and there is no difference between physiological and pathological joints. The sacroiliac joint absorbs shock within the pelvis by the joint structures of pelvic morphology, ligaments and fat tissues. The morphology and motion of the sacroiliac joints may be optimized for upright bipedal walking.
INTERPRETATION: There is no doubt that pelvic mechanical environments affect pain induction and treatment; however, no one has yet provided a concrete explanation. Future research could help develop treatments based on sacroiliac joint biomechanics to support joint function.
This study is a prospective single-arm clinical study. 30 patients with rNENs undergoing TME are planned to be included in the study. The purpose of this study is to investigate the metastatic status of lateral pelvic lymph nodes in (rNENs) undergoing laparoscopic TME. The primary endpoint is the rate of lateral pelvic lymph nodes metastasis. The primary hypothesis was the rate of lateral lymph node metastasis is underestimated in rNENs undergoing TME, necessitating concurrent lateral Pelvic lymph node dissection.

This study seeks to report for the first time the true status of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis in these patients. In addition, the proportion of patients with radical resection (R0), surgical complication profile, and quality of life (QoL) are also secondary endpoints.
The present invention describes the production of interferon-.tau. proteins and polypeptides derived therefrom. The antiviral and anticellular proliferation properties of these proteins and polypeptides are disclosed. One advantage of the proteins of the present invention is that they do not have cytotoxic side-effects when used to treat cells. Structure/function relationships for the interferon-.tau. protein are also described.
Cognitive interventions are helpful in the non-pharmacological management of Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and other neurodegenerative disorders of cognition, by helping patients to compensate for their cognitive deficits and improve their functional independence. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation based on the use of mobile device technology in PPA. The aim of this research study was to determine if BL, a patient with semantic variant PPA (svPPA) and severe anomia, was able to learn using specific smartphone functions and an application to reduce her word finding difficulties. She was trained during the intervention sessions on a list of target pictures to measure changes in picture naming performance. Errorless learning was applied during learning. BL quickly learned to use smartphone functions and the application over the course of the intervention. She significantly improved her anomia for trained pictures, and to a lesser extent for untrained semantically related pictures. Picture naming performance was maintained six months after the intervention, and she continued to use her smartphone regularly to communicate with family members and friends. This study confirms that smartphone use can be learned in PPA, which can help reduce the symptoms of anomia and improve communication skills.
The efficacy of TERLIVAZ was assessed in a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study (CONFIRM) (NCT02770716). Patients with cirrhosis, ascites, and a diagnosis of HRS-1 with a rapidly progressive worsening in renal function to a serum creatinine (SCr) ≥2.25 mg/dL and meeting a trajectory for SCr to double over two weeks, and without sustained improvement in renal function (<20% decrease in SCr and SCr ≥2.25 mg/dL) 48 hours after both diuretic withdrawal and the beginning of plasma volume expansion with albumin were eligible to participate. All patients underwent fluid challenge with intravenous albumin (1 g/kg on the first day (maximum 100 g) and 20 g/day to 40 g/day thereafter as clinically indicated). Patients with a baseline serum creatinine level >7.0 mg/dL, shock, sepsis, and/or uncontrolled bacterial infection were excluded from the study. Use of vasopressors was prohibited during the treatment period.

A total of 300 patients were enrolled; the median age was 55 years (range: 23 to 82), 60% were male, and 90% were White. At baseline, 40% had alcoholic hepatitis and 19% had ACLF Grade 3; the mean serum creatinine was 3.5 mg/dL, and the mean MELD score was 33.

Patients were randomized 2:1 to treatment with TERLIVAZ (N=199) or placebo (N=101). Patients received 1 mg terlipressin acetate (equivalent to TERLIVAZ 0.85 mg) or placebo every 6 hours administered as an IV bolus injection over 2 minutes for a maximum of 14 days. On Day 4 of therapy, if SCr decreased by less than 30% from the baseline value, the dose was increased to 2 mg terlipressin acetate (equivalent to TERLIVAZ 1.7 mg) every 6 hours. If SCr was at or above the baseline value on Day 4, then treatment was discontinued. Both treatment groups received albumin therapy during the study (median dose 50 g/day). Concomitant diuretics were used in 26% of patients treated with TERLIVAZ and 13% of patients treated with placebo. Median treatment duration was 5 days for TERLIVAZ-treated patients and 4 days for placebo-treated patients.

The primary efficacy endpoint was the incidence of Verified HRS Reversal, defined as the percentage of patients with 2 consecutive SCr values of ≤1.5 mg/dL, obtained at least 2 hours apart while on treatment by Day 14 or discharge. To be included in the primary efficacy endpoint analysis, patients had to be alive and without intervening renal replacement therapy (e.g., dialysis) at least 10 days after achieving Verified HRS Reversal.

A greater proportion of patients achieved Verified HRS Reversal in the TERLIVAZ arm compared to the placebo arm (Table 2).
Phenytoin sodium is related to the barbiturates in chemical structure, but has a five-membered ring. The chemical name is sodium 5,5-diphenyl-2, 4-imidazolidinedione, having the following structural formula:

Each 30 mg Dilantin- (extended phenytoin sodium capsule, USP)-contains 30 mg phenytoin sodium, USP. Also contains lactose monohydrate, NF; confectioner's sugar, NF; talc, USP; and magnesium stearate, NF. The capsule shell cap and body components contain titanium dioxide (cap and body); gelatin (cap and body); D&C yellow No. 10 (cap); FD&C red No. 3 (cap). Product in vivo performance is characterized by a slow and extended rate of absorption with peak blood concentrations expected in 4 to 12 hours as contrasted to Prompt Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP with a rapid rate of absorption with peak blood concentration expected in 1½ to 3 hours.

Each 100 mg Dilantin- 100 mg (extended phenytoin sodium capsule, USP) -contains 100 mg phenytoin sodium. Also contains lactose monohydrate, NF; confectioner's sugar, NF; talc, USP; and magnesium stearate, NF. The capsule body contains titanium dioxide, USP and gelatin, NF. The capsule cap contains FD&C red No. 28; FD&C yellow No. 6; and gelatin NF. Product in vivo performance is characterized by a slow and extended rate of absorption with peak blood concentrations expected in 4 to 12 hours as contrasted to Prompt Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP with a rapid rate of absorption with peak blood concentration expected in 1½ to 3 hours.
Carcinogenicity studies have not been conducted with lazertinib.

Lazertinib was not genotoxic in an in vitro bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay, an in vitro chromosomal aberration assay, or an in vivo micronucleus assay in rats.

In a dedicated fertility and early embryonic development study, male and female rats received oral doses of 7.5, 15, or 30 mg/kg/day of lazertinib. Males were dosed for 10 weeks (29 days prior to pairing, during mating period and continuing post-pairing). Females were dosed for 15 days prior to pairing, during mating period and up to Gestation Day 7. Lazertinib did not have clear effects on estrous cyclicity, mating, fertility, or sperm parameters, but induced an increase in post-implantation loss and decreased number of live fetuses at 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.2 times the recommended human dose of 240 mg based on body surface area). In repeat-dose oral general toxicology studies up to 13-weeks duration, lazertinib induced histologic tubular degeneration in the testis; cellular lumen debris, degeneration/necrosis, and reduced sperm in the epididymis; decreased corpora lutea in the ovary; and atrophy in the uterus and vagina. These effects were observed at exposures approximately equivalent to the human exposure at the recommended dose of 240 mg in males, and at exposures approximately 2 times the human exposure at the recommended dose of 240 mg dose in females. Findings in female reproductive organs were reversible. The tubular degeneration in the testis observed in rats at exposures approximately 4 times the human exposure at the recommended dose was not reversible within a 2-week recovery period.
The invention provides an external traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating scapulohumeral periarthritis, which is prepared from the following components in parts by mass: 3 parts of hemlock parsley, 4 parts of angelica, 4 parts of himalayan teasel root, 4 parts of catechu, 5 parts of rhubarb, 1 part of borneol, 2 parts of radix curcumae, 2 parts of curcuma and 3 parts of boneset. The traditional Chinese medicine composition uses the monarch, minister, assistant and guide components. The rhubarb is used as the monarch drug to activate blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis; the angelica, himalayan teasel root and catechu are used as minister drugs to tonify qi and blood, strengthen the bones and muscles and remove stasis; the hemlock parsley and boneset are used as adjuvant drugs to restore menstrual flow, activate the collaterals and activate blood circulation to dissipate blood stasis; and the radix curcumae, borneol and curcuma are used as guide drugs to promote the circulation of qi and remove stasis. The external traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating scapulohumeral periarthritis has the effects of promoting blood circulation, nourishing the blood, eliminating stasis, dredging collaterals and promoting circulation of qi and to relieve pain. By using the traditional Chinese medicine acupoint therapy and modern pharmaceutical transdermal absorption theory and adopting the traditional Chinese medicine composition acupoint application for treating scapulohumeral periarthritis, the invention has the advantages of convenient application method, enduring drug effect, less adverse reaction and definite curative effect. The recovery rate is 52.5%, the improvement rate is 36.1, and the total effective rate is 88.6%; and thus, the invention provides an effective medicine for treating scapulohumeral periarthritis.
The subject will then be positioned in the PET scanner . After optimal positioning of the left ventricle within the field of view, a transmission scan will be performed with either a germanium-68 or CT source for subsequent attenuation correction.
Participants are instructed to maintain their regular activities. Upon completion of the 16-week intervention, participants receive the "Jawbone UP2" activity monitor, education materials, and one session of tech support/health coaching.
A substantially pure protein that is a member of the apoptotic Ced-3/Ice cysteine protease gene family, Mch2.alpha., and an inactive isoform of it, Mch2.beta., are disclosed. Isolated nucleic acid molecules that encode Mch2.alpha. and Mch2.beta., respectively, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in combination with the protein or the nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. Fragments of nucleic acid molecules that encode Mch2.alpha. and Mch2.beta. having at least 10 nucleotides and oligonucleotide molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence complementary to a nucleotide sequence of at least 10 nucleotides are disclosed. Recombinant expression vectors that comprise the nucleic acid molecule that encode Mch2.alpha. or Mch2.beta., and host cells that comprise such recombinant vectors are disclosed. Antibodies that bind to an epitope on Mch2.alpha. and/or Mch2.beta. are disclosed. Methods of identifying inhibitors, activators and substrates of Mch2.alpha. are disclosed. Antisense compounds and methods of using the same are disclosed.
A high-fat (approximately 50 percent of total caloric content of the meal) and high-calorie (approximately 800 to 1000 calories) meal will be used as a test meal for food-effect evaluation. Following an overnight fast of at least 10 hours, participants will start the recommended meal 30 minutes prior to administration of the drug product. Participants will eat this entire meal in 30 minutes or less. 100 mg midomafetamine (equivalent to 120 mg midomafetamine HCl) will be administered 30 minutes after start of the meal with 240 mL of water.