anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Subjects received 2 doses of 0.5 mL of quadrivalentinfluenza vaccine, 4 weeks apart. Each 0.5-ml dosecontained 15 μg of hemagglutinin per strain.
As might be predicted from its primary site of metabolism, liver impairment can affect the elimination of sertraline. In patients with chronic mild liver impairment (N=10, 8 patients with Child-Pugh scores of 5-6 and 2 patients with Child-Pugh scores of 7-8) who received 50 mg sertraline per day maintained for 21 days, sertraline clearance was reduced, resulting in approximately 3-fold greater exposure compared to age-matched volunteers with no hepatic impairment (N=10). The exposure to desmethylsertraline was approximately 2-fold greater compared to age-matched volunteers with no hepatic impairment. There were no significant differences in plasma protein binding observed between the two groups. The effects of sertraline in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment have not been studied. The results suggest that the use of sertraline in patients with liver disease must be approached with caution. If sertraline is administered to patients with liver impairment, a lower or less frequent dose should be used (see PRECAUTIONS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Sleep and circadian disruption (SCD) are associated with worse outcomes in the ICU population. We discuss sleep, circadian physiology, the role of light in circadian entrainment and its possible role in treating SCD, with special attention to the use of light therapies and ICU design.
RECENT FINDINGS: The American Thoracic Society recently published an official research statement highlighting key areas required to define and treat ICU SCD. Recent literature has been predominantly observational, describing how both critical illness and the ICU environment might impair normal sleep and impact circadian rhythm. Emerging consensus guidance outlines the need for standardized light metrics in clinical trials investigating effects of light therapies. A recent proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed improvement in delirium incidence and circadian alignment from ICU room redesign that included a dynamic lighting system (DLS).
SUMMARY: Further investigation is needed to define the optimal physical properties of light therapy in the ICU environment as well as timing and duration of light treatments. Work in this area will inform future circadian-promoting design, as well as multicomponent nonpharmacological protocols, to mitigate ICU SCD with the objective of improving patient outcomes.
This study will test a new medication strategy designed to help smokers quit. It will evaluate Baclofen, a drug currently approved and available in Canada as a myorelaxant. Forty five nicotine-dependent smokers will enroll in this study. Fifteen will receive placebo (inactive pill), fifteen will receive baclofen 30 mg/day, and fifteen will receive baclofen 60 mg/day. Once enrolled, subjects will visit CAMH on a weekly basis for assessment of smoking behaviour, a brief health check (vitals, BP and AE screening), delivery of brief individual smoking cessation counselling, and collection of breath, blood and urine samples (as scheduled) to a) measure levels of nicotine and its metabolites, b) conduct pregnancy and tox testing. The medication phase of this study lasts 12 weeks. Two follow-up visits will be scheduled at week 13 and at six months after trial completion.
Risk Summary

It is not known whether ledipasvir or sofosbuvir, the components of HARVONI, or their metabolites are present in human breast milk, affect human milk production or have effects on the breastfed infant. When administered to lactating rats, ledipasvir was detected in the plasma of nursing pups likely due to the presence of ledipasvir in milk, without clear effects on nursing pups [see Data]. The predominant circulating metabolite of sofosbuvir (GS-331007) was the primary component observed in the milk of lactating rats, without effect on nursing pups. 

The development and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for HARVONI and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from HARVONI or from the underlying maternal condition. 

If HARVONI is administered with ribavirin, the nursing mother's information for ribavirin also applies to this combination regimen. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for more information on use during lactation.

Data

Ledipasvir: No effects of ledipasvir on growth and postnatal development were observed in nursing pups at the highest dose tested in rats. Maternal systemic exposure (AUC) to ledipasvir was approximately 5 times the exposure in humans at the RHD. Although not measured directly, ledipasvir was likely present in the milk of lactating rats, since systemic exposure (AUC) to ledipasvir of approximately 25% that of maternal exposure was observed in nursing pups on lactation day 10.

Sofosbuvir: No effects of sofosbuvir on growth and postnatal development were observed in nursing pups at the highest dose tested in rats. Maternal systemic exposure (AUC) to the predominant circulating metabolite of sofosbuvir (GS-331007) was approximately 7 times the exposure in humans at the RHD, with exposure of approximately 2% that of maternal exposure observed in nursing pups on lactation day 10. In a lactation study, sofosbuvir metabolites (primarily GS-331007) were excreted into the milk of lactating rats following administration of a single oral dose of sofosbuvir (20 mg/kg) on lactation day 2, with milk concentrations of approximately 10% that of maternal plasma concentrations observed 1 hour post-dose.
BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding, formerly known as menometrorrhagia, is estimated to occur in up to one-third of women, commonly at menarche or perimenopause. Among many other causes, abnormal uterine bleeding is known to be caused by leiomyomas, and is itself a leading cause of severe iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in women. Rarely, abnormal uterine bleeding can lead to critically low hemoglobin values of less than 2 g/dL. We report here a case of a woman with abnormal uterine bleeding caused by leiomyomas presenting with severely low hemoglobin.
CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 42-year-old Asian American woman who presented to the emergency department with chronic abnormal uterine bleeding and symptoms of anemia, including multiple syncopal episodes and abnormally pale skin but otherwise alert and oriented. Laboratory tests found a record-low hemoglobin of 1.6 g/dL and hematocrit of 6%. Transabdominal pelvic ultrasound revealed a lower uterine segment/cervical fibroid measuring 7.5 × 5 × 7.8 cm (length × depth × width). Patient was diagnosed with abnormal uterine bleeding-leiomyoma and received five units of packed red blood cells, one unit of fresh frozen plasma, Venofer infusions, tranexamic acid, and medroxyprogesterone. She was discharged from the hospital after 4 days.
CONCLUSION: To date, only a handful of cases have been reported of female patient survival following severely low hemoglobin caused by abnormal uterine bleeding. This case adds to this literature, highlighting the remarkable degree of compensation that can lead to an alert, ambulatory, and oriented patient with abnormal uterine bleeding caused by leiomyoma.
Patients participating in the study will be divided two parallel groups. The patients in study group will instruct to perform both functional inspiratory muscle training and conventional treatments for neck pain, the patients in the control group will instruct to perform just conventional treatments. The severity of the pain, disability, fear of movement and depression levels will be assessed by visual analog scale, neck disability index, Tampa Scale of kinesiophobia and beck depression inventory, respectively. Neck postures (craniovertebral angle) will be evaluated by photogrammetric method.Endurance of deep cervical flexor muscles will be measured using Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback Unit with cranio-cervical flexion test. Pain threshold will be measured by algometer from the middle point of upper trapezius. Cervical proprioceptions will be evaluated by laser pointer method in the right and left rotational directions. In addition, diaphragma thickness will be measured by two-dimensional ultrasonography. Assessments were repeated before and after the treatment.
AIM: The English Bowel Cancer Screening Programme detects colorectal cancers and premalignant polyps in a faecal occult blood test-positive population. The aim of this work is to describe the detection rates and characteristics of adenomas within the programme, identify predictive factors influencing the presence or absence of carcinoma within adenomas and identify the factors predicting the presence of advanced colonic neoplasia in different colon segments.
METHOD: The Bowel Cancer Screening System was retrospectively searched for polyps detected during colonoscopies between June 2006 and June 2012, at which time a guaiac test was being used. Data on size, location and histological features were collected, and described. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine the significant factors influencing the development of carcinoma within an adenoma.
RESULTS: A total of 229 419 polyps were identified; after exclusions 136 973 adenomas from 58 334 patients were evaluated. Over half were in the rectum or sigmoid colon. Subcentimetre adenomas accounted for 69.8% of the total. The proportion of adenomas containing advanced histological features increased with increasing adenoma size up to 35 mm, then plateaued. A focus of carcinoma was found in 2282 (1.7%) adenomas, of which 95.6% were located distally. Carcinoma was identified even in diminutive adenomas (0.1%). The proportion of adenomas containing cancer was significantly higher in women than men (2.0% vs. 1.5%, p < 0.001).
CONCLUSION: This national, prospectively captured dataset adds robust information about histological features of adenomas that convey an increased risk for colorectal cancer, and identifies caecal adenomas, high-grade dysplasia, increasing adenoma size, distal location and female sex as independent risk factors associated with carcinoma.
High flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) is a promising technique increasingly used in the management of acute respiratory failure. In hospitalised hypoxemic patients, recent clinical evidence showed that HFOT can reduce endotracheal intubation and reduce mortality. Physiologically, the HFOT causes a decrease in respiratory rate and minute-ventilation and may be associated with a decrease in carbone dioxyde arterial pressure. It is possible that these effects are associated with decreased work of breathing, which could explain some of the benefits in terms of comfort and efficiency.

The objective of this research is to evaluate the impact of a wash-out of anatomical dead space by high flow nasal cannulas on respiratory parameters and on the work of breathing among healthy subjects. The investigators will evaluate the baseline status in room air, and then compare it with four different levels of flow. The primary endpoint will be the work of breathing.
One subcutaneous vaccination with a placebo vaccine given in the deltoid region of either arm. A second placebo vaccination will be given 6 months after the first vaccination.
The NCI Division of Cancer Prevention has recognized AIMSS as a priority area for future study. The symptoms are associated with a high rate of AI discontinuation and therefore compromise survival outcomes at great cost to both patients and society. Very little is known about AIMSS, or how to predict who is at risk for the condition, or for discontinuing therapy because of the symptoms. This study will provide a basis for comprehensive assessment of risk factors at the patient-reported outcomes, phenotypic, and laboratory levels. We will explore the natural history of AIMSS in different ethnic populations, and will validate previously reported genetic determinants of the development of AIMSS. A common problem with multicenter GWAS studies of very large sample size, especially in the absence of measurable diagnostic parameters, is inclusion of heterogeneous groups of patients. In addition to assessing pharmacogenomic predictors, this study involves specification of a pre-defined AIMSS phenotype and collection of patient-reported outcomes (PROs). As such, these data will have clinical utility by clarifying the factors associated with aromatase inhibitor discontinuation and thus guiding clinicians towards interventions to improve adherence. Coupled with other studies, the long-term goals are to develop a gene signature that will be used to better guide the selection of endocrine interventions for patients with breast cancer. The underlying physiology of AIMSS remains obscure. A small exploratory case control study did not find a role for commonly encountered cytokines in AIMSS. The role of estrogen and estrogen metabolites remains a possible explanatory variable, as well as new cytokines such as IL-17. This newly described cytokine has been implicated in disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, and has been specifically linked to articular nociception in animal models of arthritis. AIMSS Phenotype: The large studies to date of AIs (ATAC, BIG I-98, E1Z03) have been limited by the absence of a clearly defined phenotype for AIMSS. Retrospective analyses have provided some information that clearly cannot replace (PROs). The lack of good prospective PROs represents a major gap as a well-defined phenotype is necessary in order to identify useful genomic associations. Methods evaluating possible predictors such as the use of MRI of the wrists for tenosynovitis are expensive and have not been definitive, and patient-reported symptoms are used and may represent the most useful clinical phenotype.
Late differentiation antigens (LDA 1  and LDA 2 ) expressed by activated helper cells are described. LDA 1  and LDA 2  are membrane proteins recognized by monoclonal antibodies produced by immunizing mice with alloreactive human T cell clones with helper function. LDA 1  and LDA 2  are expressed by helper T cells. LDA 1  monoclonal antibody and LDA 2  monoclonal antibody block T cell enhancement of B cell immunoglobulin production. Thus, LDA 1  and LDA 2  are associated with helper T cell effector function. Methods of diagnosis and therepy based upon LDA 1  and LDA 2  are also described.
Subjects in this cohort will receive dose 1 every four weeks (Q4W) subcutaneously (sc) during the 48-week open-label Treatment Period. There will be an option to increase the dose to dose 2 Q4W at the discretion of the Investigator if the subject's Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) response is \>=50% to \<75% reduction from the Baseline of PS0016 at Week 12 or later. If the subject's disease is adequately controlled on dose 2 Q4W, they may return to dose 1 Q4W at the discretion of the Investigator.
Patients were performed under general anesthesia in the oblique supine lithotomy position. Initially, preliminary ureteroscopy was performed with a semirigid 8/9.8 Fr ureteroscope guided by zebra guide wire. Next, the patented tip flexible pressure-controlling ureteral access sheath (UAS,12/14 Fr) was inserted along the guidewire without the fluoroscopic guidance. The fully automatic mode was chosen to operate the platform.The pressure sensory and suctioning channels of UAS were connected to the irrigation and suctioning platform. After water injection, zero calibration was performed at platform. Perfusion flow rate was then set at 100-150 ml/min, the renal pelvic pressure (RPP) control value was set at -15\~5 mmHg, the RPP warning value was set at 20 mmHg, and the RPP maximum value was set at 30 mmHg. Intraoperatively, a holmium laser was used to crush the stone at 1.5-2.0 J/pulse with a frequency of 20-30 pulses/s ( (CHUNHUI, CHINA, 276µm).
The intervention group undergoes scheduled invasive evaluation of the biliary tract with endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) with biliary interventions (i.e. therapeutic ERC) every 8 weeks for 6 months.
In vitro atherosclerosis models are essential to evaluate therapeutics before in vivo and clinical studies, but significant limitations remain, such as the lack of three-layer vascular architecture and limited atherosclerotic features. Moreover, no scalable 3D atherosclerosis model is available for making high-throughput assays for therapeutic evaluation. Herein, we report an in vitro 3D three-layer nanomatrix vascular sheet with critical atherosclerosis multi-features (VSA), including endothelial dysfunction, monocyte recruitment, macrophages, extracellular matrix remodeling, smooth muscle cell phenotype transition, inflammatory cytokine secretion, foam cells, and calcification initiation. Notably, we present the creation of high-throughput functional assays with VSAs and the use of these assays for evaluating therapeutics for atherosclerosis treatment. The therapeutics include conventional drugs (statin and sirolimus), candidates for treating atherosclerosis (curcumin and colchicine), and potential gene therapy (miR-146a-loaded liposomes). The high efficiency and flexibility of the scalable VSA functional assays should facilitate drug discovery and development for atherosclerosis.
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: A classic stroke formula is Buyang Huanwu Decoction (BYHWD), Glycosides are the pharmacological components found in BYHWD, which are utilized for the prevention and management of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (CIR), as demonstrated in a previous study. Its neuroprotective properties are closely related to its ability to modulate inflammation, but its mechanism is as yet unclear.
AIM OF THE STUDY: A research was undertaken to investigate the impact of glycosides on the inflammation of CIR through the PTEN-induced putative kinase-1 (PINK1)/Parkin mitophagy pathway.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Analyzing glycosides containing serum components was performed with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS). Glycosides were applied to rat of Middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R) model and primary neural cell of Oxygen glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) model. The neuroprotective effect and the regulation of mitophagy of glycosides were evaluated through neural damage and PINK1/Parkin mitophagy activation. Moreover, the assessment of the relationship between glycosides regulation of mitophagy and its anti-inflammatory effects subsequent to mitophagy blockade was conducted by examining neural damage, PINK1/Parkin mitophagy activation, and levels of pyroptosis.
RESULTS: (1) It was observed that the administration of glycosides resulted in a decrease in neurological function scores, a reduction in cerebral infarction volume, an increase in mitochondrial autophagosome, and the maintenance of a high expression status of light chain 3 (LC3) II/LC3Ⅰ protein. Additionally, there was a significant inhibition of p62 protein expression and an enhancement of PINK1 and Parkin protein expression. Furthermore, it was found that the effect of glycosides at a dosage of 0.128 g · kg-1 was significantly superior to that of glycosides at a dosage of 0.064 g · kg-1. Notably, the neuroprotective effect and inhibition of pyroptosis protein of glycosides at a dosage of 0.128 g · kg-1 were attenuated when mitochondrial autophagy was blocked. (2) Glycosides repaired cellular morphological damage, enhanced cell survival, and reduced Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage, with glycosides (2.36 μg·mL-1 and 4.72 μg·mL-1) neuronal protection being the strongest. Glycosides (4.72 μg·mL-1) maintained LC3II/LC3Ⅰ protein high expression state, inhibited p62 protein expression, and promoted PINK1 and Parkin protein expression, which was stronger than glycosides (2.36 μg·mL-1). The blockade of mitophagy resulted in a reduction of neuroprotection and inhibition of pyroptosis protein exerted by glycosides.
CONCLUSION: Glycosides demonstrate the ability to hinder inflammation through the activation of the PINK1/Parkin mitophagy pathway, thereby leading to subsequent neuroprotective effects on CIR.
Patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus for six months or more and had not attended any form of structured diabetes education including hospital-based classes or community group diabetes education classes for the preceding month of the study. These parameters were adopted to ensure that study takes place in a controlled environment and targets the aspects of intervention of study.
Quality indicators in kidney transplants are needed to identify care gaps and improve access to transplants. We used linked administrative health care databases to examine multiple ways of defining pre-emptive living donor kidney transplants, including different patient cohorts and censoring definitions. We included adults from Ontario, Canada with advanced chronic kidney disease between January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2018. We created 4 unique incident patient cohorts, varying the eligibility by the risk of progression to kidney failure and whether individuals had a recorded contraindication to kidney transplant (eg, home oxygen use). We explored the effect of 4 censoring event definitions. Across the 4 cohorts, size varied substantially from 20 663 to 9598 patients, with the largest reduction (a 43% reduction) occurring when we excluded patients with ≥1 recorded contraindication to kidney transplantation. The incidence rate (per 100 person-years) of pre-emptive living donor kidney transplant varied across cohorts from 1.02 (95% CI: 0.91-1.14) for our most inclusive cohort to 2.21 (95% CI: 1.96-2.49) for the most restrictive cohort. Our methods can serve as a framework for developing other quality indicators in kidney transplantation and monitoring and improving access to pre-emptive living donor kidney transplants in health care systems.
Nylia® 1/35 is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception.  
  
Oral contraceptives are highly effective. Table 1 lists the typical accidental pregnancy rates for users of combined oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, the IUD, and the NORPLANT® System depends upon the reliability with which they are used. Correct and consistent use of methods can result in lower failure rates.

Nylia® 1/35 have not been studied for and are not indicated for use in emergency contraception.
Delayed traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) screened 6-24 months after acute cervical/thoracic spinal injury. The use of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (Tc-SCS) in chronic SCI delivered in the delayed timeframe is relatively well studied, and therefore will serve as the control arm.
A novel medicament for the treatment of estrogen-deficient disease states is disclosed. Said medicament is a combination preparation comprising an ERß-selective estrogen and an ERα-selective antiestrogen or SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator). The antiestrogen or SERM which is a component of the combination preparation is preferably selective for the periphery. The preparation is suitable for an organ-specific estrogen therapy and has clear advantages over conventional therapies. Due to the combination of ERα-selective SERM and ERß-estrogen the preparation permits a complete protection against bone loss caused by estrogen deficiency. The components of the medicament also have a synergistic effect with respect to the inhibition of inflammation inducing genes, in particular in inflammatory disorders such as atherosclerosis and arthritis, or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers and multiple sclerosis. Furthermore, positive effects on cognition and mood may be expected. The protective estrogen-like effects are achieved, with no expectation of proliferation effects on breasts or uterus.