anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
An oral hygiene chewing gum that is operable to provide a user detoxification and pH balancing of their mouth resulting in reduction of bacteria, control of halitosis and adsorption of harmful contaminants. The gum of the present invention is provided in a first embodiment and a second embodiment. Both the first embodiment and the second embodiment include a gum base, a sugar free sweetener and a flavoring agent. The first embodiment of the present invention is comprised of a composition that includes bentonite and charcoal. The second embodiment of the present invention includes a composition that further includes iodine and chlorophyll wherein the iodine and chlorophyll can be either liquid or powder when introduced into the manufacturing process. The first embodiment and the second embodiment of the present invention are both provided in unique flavors.
Previous observational and experimental research suggests that increased eating frequency is related to lower weight, body mass index (BMI)and body fatness. It is proposed that eating frequently during the day reduces overall energy consumed by preventing the development of excessive hunger. As elevated hunger increases the reinforcing value of food, and greater intake occurs when the reinforcing value of food increases, eating frequently during the day may be a dietary strategy that can aid with reducing energy intake and improving weight loss during a behavioral weight control program. Therefore, the purpose of this proposed research is to test the effect of manipulating eating frequency on hunger and the reinforcing value of food in 50 overweight/obese adults participating in a 6-month behavioral weight loss intervention. Participants will be randomized to 1 of 2 conditions: 1) a condition in which participants will be given an eating frequency prescription to eat every 2 to 3 hours (Grazing); or 2) a condition in which participants will be given an eating frequency prescription of eating 3 meals per day (Three Meals). Both conditions will receive an identical dietary prescription, a low-calorie (1200 to 1500 kcals/d), low-fat (≤ 30% kcals from fat) diet and an identical physical activity goal of 200 minutes of moderate-intense physical activity per week. Additionally, both conditions will receive an identical state-of-the-art, 6-month, behavioral weight loss program.
Molybdenum (Mo) is an essential nutrient in living organisms. Although numerous researchers have noticed the health damage caused by excessive Mo, the underlying mechanism of excessive Mo-induced nephrotoxicity remains poorly understood. A gene crosstalk called competitive endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) can interpret many regulatory mechanisms molecularly. But there are few researches have tried to explain the damage mechanism of excess Mo to organisms through ceRNAs network. To clarify this, the study explored the changes in lncRNAs and miRNAs expression profiles in the kidney of ducks exposed to excess Mo for 16 weeks. The sequencing results showed that Mo exposure caused differential expression of 144 lncRNAs and 14 miRNAs. The occurrence of inflammation through the JAK/STAT axis was observed and the lncRNA-00072124/miR-308/OSMR axis was verified by a double luciferase reporter assay. Overexpression of miR-308 and RNA interference of OSMR reduced Mo-induced inflammatory factors, while miR-308 knockdown showed the opposite effect. Simultaneously, lncRNA-00072124 affected OSMR function as a ceRNA. Taken together, these results concluded that Mo exposure activated the JAK/STAT axis and induced inflammation mediated by the lncRNA-00072124/miR-308/OSMR crosstalk. The results might provide new views for revealing the toxic effects of excess Mo in duck kidneys.
Patients receive tipifarnib PO BID on weeks 1, 3, 5, and 7. Treatment repeats every 8 weeks for up to 2 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
A prod. is manufactured from coffee beans, the raw beans being dried at 55-56 deg. C and cooled immediately afterwards. After the necessary cleaning the beans are ground between vertically-mounted millstones. The ground product can then be sifted several times until final products result having an appearance varying from flour to gritty meal. This can then be processed into drinks or solid foodstuffs, or for external use.
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene exon 19 in-frame deletion (19del) and exon 21 L858R point mutation (21L858R mutation) are prevalent mutations in lung adenocarcinoma. Lung adenocarcinoma patients with 19del presented with a better prognosis than the 21L858R mutation under the same epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment. Our study aimed to uncover the expression of long non-coding RNA LOC105376794 between 19del and 21L858R mutation, and explore the mechanism that regulates cells' biological behavior and gefitinib sensitivity in lung adenocarcinoma cells with 19del. Transcriptome sequencing was conducted to identify differentially expressed lncRNAs between EGFR 19del and 21L858R mutation in serum through the DNBSEQ Platform. Protein-protein interaction network and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway were conducted to analyze the relationship between lncRNAs and mRNAs through STRING and Dr. TOM. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to measure the expression of lncRNA LOC105376794 in serum and cells. Loss-of-function experiments were used to validate the biological function and gefitinib sensitivity of LOC105376794 in lung adenocarcinoma cells. Protein levels were detected by western blotting. Through transcriptome resequencing and RT-qPCR, we found the expression levels of LOC105376794 in serum were increased in the 19del group compared with the 21L858R mutation group. Inhibition of LOC105376794 promoted proliferation, migration and invasion, and reduced apoptosis of HCC827 and PC-9 cells. The low expression of LOC105376794 reduced gefitinib sensitivity in PC-9 cells. Mechanistically, we found that the knockdown of LOC105376794 suppressed activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)/C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) signaling pathway and facilitated the expression of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK) phosphorylation. LOC105376794 altered cell biological behavior and gefitinib sensitivity of lung adenocarcinoma cells with 19del through the ATF4/CHOP signaling pathway and the expression of ERK phosphorylation. The results further illustrated the fact that lung adenocarcinoma patients with 19del presented with a more favorable clinical outcome and provided a theoretical basis for treatment strategy for lung adenocarcinoma patients with 19del.
The effect of AMONDYS 45 on dystrophin production was evaluated in one study in male DMD patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 45 skipping (Study 1; NCT02500381). 

Study 1 is an ongoing, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of AMONDYS 45 in ambulatory patients. The study is planned to enroll a total of 111 patients, age 7 to 13 years, randomized to AMONDYS 45 or placebo in a 2 to 1 ratio. Patients were required to have been on a stable dose of oral corticosteroids for at least 24 weeks prior to dosing with AMONDYS 45 or placebo. Following the 96-week double-blind period, all patients began or are to begin an additional 48 week open-label treatment period. Interim efficacy was assessed based on change from baseline in the dystrophin protein level (measured as % of the dystrophin level in healthy subjects, i.e., % of normal) at Week 48 of Study 1. Interim results from 43 evaluable patients (n = 27, AMONDYS 45; n = 16, placebo) who had a muscle biopsy at Week 48 of the double-blind period are presented in Table 2. Patients who provided muscle biopsy data had a median age of 9 years and were 86% White.
FIELD: pharmaceutical industry. SUBSTANCE: described is phosphonomethylated chitosan containing units of formula I: wherein R 1  is hydrogen or radical of formula Ia, R 2  is radical of formula Ia; X 1  and X 2  are each independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 5 - alkyl or alkali metal ion or ammonium ion and n is 50-4000. Compounds have various uses as sequestering complexing agents and moisteners in cosmetic compositions. Also described is method of preparation and use of above-indicated compounds. EFFECT: improved properties of the title compounds. 7 cl, 3 ex
Traditional heart failure research often uses daytime population parameter estimates to assess hypoxia and arrhythmias. This approach might not accurately represent heart failure patients as nighttime cardiac behaviors offer crucial insights into their health, especially regarding oxygen levels and heart rhythms. We conducted a prospective study on nocturnal oxygen saturation and heart rate in home-dwelling heart failure patients over 6 nights. Patients were recruited from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center heart failure clinic. Criteria included a clinical diagnosis of heart failure, a New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification of I to III, ages between 21 to 90, cognitive intactness, capability to use the wearable device, and willingness to use the device for 6 consecutive nights. Average oxygen saturation was 92% with individual readings ranging from 40% to 100%. The mean heart rate was 72 beats per minute (bpm), but individual rates ranged from 18 bpm to a high of 296 bpm. A significant drop in oxygen levels and sleep arrhythmias were consistently observed among participants. Heart failure patients demonstrate notable and variable desaturations and arrhythmias across multiple nights. A single-night sleep study or a 24-hour heart rate monitor may not comprehensively depict patients' oxygenation and heart rate irregularities. Our research highlights wearable devices' potency in medical research for capturing essential nocturnal data. In only 6 nights, we gleaned invaluable clinical insights for optimizing patient care. This study is pioneering, being the first to intensively examine nighttime oxygen levels and heart rates in home-based heart failure patients.
The present invention relates to a nitrogen oxide delivery composite in which the surface of a base material such as nano-particles or the like is modified by a polymer having a secondary amine group. A secondary amine forms a diazeniumdiolate functional group through a high pressure reaction with nitrogen monoxide, and the functional group can function as a nitrogen oxide provider. According to the present invention, the surface of a base material can be modified by a polymer to be single layer or multilayer through a layer-by-layer (LbL) coating method. The production technique involves simple processes, is economical, and can be applied in a wide range of fields. In addition, the emission speed and emission amount of nitrogen monoxide can be easily adjusted, and the distribution of a base material such as nano-particles or the like can be increased. The nitrogen oxide delivery composite produced according to the present invention is not cytotoxic, and thus is expected to be usable for medical purposes, such as for enlarging blood vessels, treating wounds, or killing bacteria and the like, in vivo, through adjustment of the emission amount and emission speed of nitrogen monoxide.
The study has only single arm, wherein, patients will receive two doses of PP-007 (24 ± 6 hours apart), along with the Standard-of-care (SOC) as per the site's medical practice. SOC is defined as Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) or Mechanical Thrombectomy (MT) or both (IVT+MT).
Orally administered iptacopan 50 mg b.i.d. for a minimum of 2 weeks in addition to SoC; this could be increased to iptacopan 200 mg b.i.d. at study day 15 or at any time later in the study if LDH was not within limit of normal or reduced by at least 60% as compared to baseline values.
OBJECTIVES: There's paucity of longitudinal studies assessing the role of adolescent growth on adult body composition in developing countries. The aims of this study were to assess the association between adolescent change in height, weight and BMI and early adult height, weight, body fat and lean mass.
METHODS: Magnitude, timing and intensity of height, weight and BMI growth were modelled for participants from the Birth to Thirty (Bt30) cohort (7-23 years). Early adult height, weight, BMI and DXA-derived body composition were obtained 1881 black participants (21-24 years). Linear regression analyses were used to assess associations.
RESULTS: Adolescents with an earlier onset of puberty were heavier in childhood and had an earlier timing and faster weight gain velocity in late adolescence. The intensity of adolescent weight gain was positively associated with adult BMI and fat mass index (FMI) in females. Early timing of adolescent BMI gain was associated with increased weight and BMI in adult females and FMI in adult males. Achieving peak weight velocity around age at peak height velocity was associated with lower BMI and fat mass in both sexes.
CONCLUSION: This study confirms the adverse consequences of excessive weight gain prior to puberty, which is associated with an earlier and faster resurgence in weight gain velocity in early adulthood. Factors that contribute to an asynchronous timing of ages of peak weight and peak height velocities may accentuate the risk of adult obesity.
The most used vasopressors in critically ill patients are exogenous catecholamines, mainly norepinephrine. Their use can be associated with serious adverse events and even increased mortality, especially if administered at high doses. In recent years, the addition of vasopressin has been proposed to counteract the deleterious effects of high doses of catecholamines (decatecholaminization) with the intention of improving the prognosis of these patients. Currently, vasopressin has two main indications: septic shock and vasoplegic shock in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery. In septic shock, current evidence favors its early initiation before reaching high doses of norepinephrine. In the postoperative period of cardiac surgery, the different benefits of the use of vasopressin have been studied, especially in patients with atrial fibrillation and pulmonary hypertension. When used properly, vasopressin is a safe an effective drug for the indications described above.
BACKGROUND: Insufficient evidence existed about the prognostic role of the advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) for gastric cancer patients who underwent curative resection. The aim of this study was to identify the predictive ability of ALI for survival after curative gastrectomy.
METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 328 gastric cancer patients who received curative gastrectomy from the database of Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, and investigated the prognostic role of the preoperative ALI compared with clinicopathological variables and other serum biomarkers, such as preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and Lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR). To minimize intergroup differences, propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was employed. Additionally, we performed a meta-analysis of four cohort studies published up to October 2023 following the PRISMA guidelines.
RESULTS: In the overall cohort, patients in the low ALI group had a significantly worse overall survival compared to those in the high ALI group (P < 0.0001). Subgroup analysis identified that ALI maintained its prognostic significance across different subgroups. In addition, ROC analysis showed that ALI had a higher AUC value for 3-year overall survival compared to NLR, PLR, and LMR (0.576 vs. 0.573 vs. 0.557 vs. 0.557). Multivariate analysis indicated that ALI, other than other serum biomarkers, was an independent risk factor for decreased overall survival in GC patients following curative surgery (HR = 1.449; 95%CI: 1.028-2.045; P = 0.034). Consistently, PSM analysis supported all of these findings. The meta-analysis including 4 studies evaluating 2542 patients, confirmed the association between the low ALI and poor survival outcomes.
CONCLUSION: The preoperative ALI was an independent prognostic factor for survival in gastric cancer patients who underwent curative gastrectomy.
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an extract of a wild rose (Rosa multiflora) having antioxidation activity, a process for producing the extract of the wild rose and a composition comprising the extract of the wild rose, especially the extract of the wild rose having antioxidation activity by incorporating procyanidin B3, the process for producing the extract of the wild rose by subjecting the underground portion of the wild rose to extraction with an organic solvent and separating/purifying by a chromatography, and the composition having antioxidation activity by incorporating the extract of the wild rose.  <P>SOLUTION: The extract of a wild rose having antioxidation activity is produced by subjecting the underground portion of the wild rose to extraction with the organic solvent. The process for producing the extract of the wild rose having antioxidation activity comprises (a) a step of precipitating the underground portion of the wild rose in the organic solvent to produce an extract and (b) a step of separating/purifying the extract in the step (a) by a chromatography. The composition having antioxidation activity is a composition comprising the extract of the wild rose. The extract of the wild rose and the composition comprising the same can be very effectively used in the treatment and prevention of diseases induced by active oxygen, the maintenance of the food quality and the prevention of damage to the human skin from oxidation.  <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Classical clinical triad of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury associated with endothelial cell injury. Several situations, including infections, medications, malignancies, and transplantation can trigger endothelial damage. On the HUS spectrum, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) deserves special attention in pediatric patients, as it can cause endstage kidney disease and mortality. A dysfunction in the alternative complement pathway, either acquired or genetic, has been shown to be the main underlying cause. In the last decades, breathtaking advances have been made in understanding the pathophysiology of this rare disease, which has led to more efficient treatment. Recent studies have implicated genes in pathways beyond the alternative complement system, such as DGKE, TSEN2, and INF2 highlighting the importance of personalized management. Eculizumab has brought about dramatic improvements in the treatment of aHUS. Beyond eculizumab, there are many alternative therapeutics in the pipeline that target the complement system. Because of the rarity of aHUS, data from multiple patient registries are very important. The present report aimed to summarize the most important aspects of diagnosing and treating aHUS based on the Turkish national registry and the literature so as to improve clinical practice.
This study aimed to enhance the histopathological diagnosis of necrotic lymph node specimens. A chart review was conducted, revealing that the most common causes of lymph node necrosis were Kikuchi disease (33%), granulomatous inflammation (25%), metastasis (17%), and lymphomas (12%). Histological analysis of necrotic tissue in 333 specimens demonstrated significant differences between the four diseases. The necrotic tissue of Kikuchi disease was amorphous, and hypercellular, and exhibited karyorrhexis and congestion. Granulomatous inflammation presented amorphous necrotic tissue with a nodular-like pattern. Metastasis exhibited heterogeneous morphology that varied between cancer types. Lymphomas displayed extensive necrosis with ghost cells, congestion, and bubbles. Reticulin staining patterns also differed between diseases. Kikuchi disease and lymphomas exhibited preserved reticular fiber networks in the necrotic tissue, resembling the viable tissue. Granulomatous inflammation and metastasis showed disrupted reticular fiber networks in the necrotic tissue. Based on these findings, histological features and reticulin staining patterns can aid in diagnosing Kikuchi disease, granulomatous inflammation, metastasis, and lymphomas in necrotic lymph node specimens.
PURPOSE: A skin cleansing composition containing soap ingredients and calendula extract, damask rose extract, or lavender extract is provided to relieve skin trouble or inflammation. CONSTITUTION: A skin cleansing composition contains 10-35 weight% of soap ingredient, and 0.4-4% of calendula extract, 0.3-3 % of damask rose extract, or 0.3-3% of lavender extract. The composition contains the all extract. The soap ingredient is fatty acid soap ingredient. The fatty acid is lauryl acid, myristate, palmitic acid, or stearyl acid. The composition suppresses skin inflammation by suppressing the expression of prostaglandin E2.
MicroRNAs are single-stranded non-coding RNAs that participate in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression, it is involved in the regulation of apoptosis after myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. For example, the alteration of mitochondrial structure is facilitated by MicroRNA-1 through the regulation of apoptosis-related proteins, such as Bax and Bcl-2, thereby mitigating cardiomyocyte apoptosis. MicroRNA-21 not only modulates the expression of NF-κB to suppress inflammatory signals but also activates the PI3K/AKT pathway to mitigate ischemia-reperfusion injury. Overexpression of MicroRNA-133 attenuates reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and suppressed the oxidative stress response, thereby mitigating cellular apoptosis. MicroRNA-139 modulates the extrinsic death signal of Fas, while MicroRNA-145 regulates endoplasmic reticulum calcium overload, both of which exert regulatory effects on cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Therefore, the article categorizes the molecular mechanisms based on the three classical pathways and multiple signaling pathways of apoptosis. It summarizes the targets and pathways of MicroRNA therapy for ischemia-reperfusion injury and analyzes future research directions.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a time-efficiency exercise mode that has been shown to reduce body fat, fasting blood insulin levels, arterial stiffness, and aerobic capacity, helping to prevent and improve chronic diseases. Probiotics, on the other hand, have been found to have similar effects, including improving insulin sensitivity and endurance exercise performance, as well as reducing body fat. However, the additive effects of HIIT combined with probiotic supplements are unclear. In addition, on average, the life expectancy of women is longer than that of men. Middle-aged women are at high-risk for obesity and metabolic-related problems that threaten their long-term health. Therefore, whether the combination of HIIT and probiotics can be utilized to enhance the wellness of middle-aged women is the objective of this study.