anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
The present invention relates to antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof which bind specifically the B subunit of the Shiga toxin. More specifically, the present invention relates to an antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof which binds specifically the B subunit of the Shiga toxin type 2, characterized in that it comprises a CDR3 of sequence NLRGX aa NY (SEQ ID NO. 6), wherein X aa  is S, T, or A. The invention further relates to polypeptidic constructs comprising VHH fragments of the antibodies of the invention, to polynucleotides encoding said antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof or said polypeptidic constructs, to transgenic cells comprising said polynucleotides, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies or antigen binding fragments of the invention or the polypeptidic construct of the invention. Also within the scope of the invention is a method for producing the antibodies and antigen binding fragments of the invention. A method of treating hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) in a mammal subject is also part of the invention.
Flortaucipir F 18 binds to aggregated tau protein. In the brains of patients with AD, tau aggregates combine to form NFTs, one of two components required for the neuropathological diagnosis of AD. In vitro, flortaucipir F 18 binds to paired helical filament (PHF) tau purified from brain homogenates of donors with AD. The dissociation constant (Kd) of flortaucipir F 18 binding to PHFs is 0.57 nM. In vivo, flortaucipir F 18 is differentially retained in neocortical areas that contain aggregated tau. In vitro, tritiated flortaucipir has been reported to bind with low nanomolar affinity to monoamine oxidase-A and monoamine oxidase-B, which could contribute to off target binding.
This project promotes community health through postural movement to demonstrate strong physical and mental health benefits. Specifically, Great Posture, Great Health will address two of the top five priorities of general health concerns: 1) obesity and 2) mental health. First, obesity is on the rise although more individuals are meeting or exceeding the current federal physical activity guidelines based on the data provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services (2020). Obesity is a common problem in adults with all socioeconomic status and all races, except Asians. In fact, Asians have low rates of heart disease, asthma, cancer, and a longer life expectancy than other races, potentially due to health behaviors, environment, and stress coping strategies (Acciai et al., 2015). Therefore, we should not overlook the importance of stress coping strategies practiced in Asian countries on obesity. It is becoming more evident that chronic stress (such as elevated cortisol levels) and steroid-based medications are strongly associated with obesity and chronic diseases. It is critical to develop and validate community health strategies to address both priorities. Great Posture, Great Health will introduce one of the most common mind-body postural exercises practiced in Asian countries to a large and diverse population.
BACKGROUND: Sleep can function as a potential modifiable risk factor in the control and prevention of stroke. Geography significantly influences sleep patterns. The association of sleep with stroke in population of Southwest China has not so far been investigated.
METHODS: A total of 55,001 residents aged from 30 to 79 years in Southwest China were included in this study, obtaining their complete information of baseline survey and follow-up in China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB). Sleep-evaluating score was constructed on the basis of short/long sleep duration, insomnia, and snoring. The multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression was used to analyze the association between sleep behaviors and stroke.
RESULTS: During 11.15 years of follow-up, 3410 stroke cases (572.78 cases/100,000 person-years) were documented. There exists no association of sleep-evaluating score with the risk of stroke in the total population. Male-predisposing association between sleep-evaluating score and risk of stroke was observed (for total stroke, HR = 1.52, 95% CI: 1.03-2.23; for hemorrhagic stroke, HR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.22-4.34), with anisotropism in male residents with overweight and obesity (HR = 1.93, 95% CI: 1.03-3.63), and those without hypertension (HR = 1.76, 95% CI: 1.01-3.07) in the baseline survey.
CONCLUSIONS: There exists the male-predisposing association between sleep-evaluating score and the risk of stroke in Southwest China. Improving sleep is required for reducing the risk of stroke.
Ovarian cancer (OC) is a cancer that is derived from an ovary. The majority of OC arises from the epithelium (outer lining) of the ovary. In 2015, OC was found in 1.2 million women and resulted in 161,100 deaths worldwide. Among women, OC is the seventh-most common cancer and the eighth-most common cause of cancer death. Treatment for OC consists of surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy. The kind of treatment depends on many factors, including the type of OC, its stage and grade, as well as the general health of the patient.

Adoptive immunotherapy with cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) reactive with tumor antigens has proven to be effective against many types of cancer. OC has been shown to be highly immunogenic and therefore may respond well to innovative antigen-specific immunotherapy. Here, through cancer antigen screening and careful target antigen evaluation, the investigation aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of multiple infusions of OC antigen-specific, engineered immune effectors (EIEs) in patients with OC.
The HA-treated group will be enrolled between July 2021 and May 2022. This group included children with sepsis, who were admitted to our PICU during the study period. All children initially received routine treatment for septic shock as the historical control group. An HA330 disposable hemoperfusion cartridge (HA330; Jafron, Zhuhai City, China) was used with a continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) machine (Aquarius® or Primaflex®) in this intervention group.
Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis (WHIM) syndrome is a rare primary immunodeficiency disease in humans caused by a gain of function in CXCR4, mostly due to inherited heterozygous mutations in CXCR4. One major clinical symptom of WHIM patients is their high susceptibility to human papillomavirus (HPV) induced disease, such as warts. Persistent high risk HPV infections cause 5% of all human cancers, including cervical, anogenital, head and neck and some skin cancers. WHIM mice bearing the same mutation identified in WHIM patients were created to study the underlying causes for the symptoms manifest in patients suffering from the WHIM syndrome. Using murine papillomavirus (MmuPV1) as an infection model in mice for HPV-induced disease, we demonstrate that WHIM mice are more susceptible to MmuPV1-induced warts (papillomas) compared to wild type mice. Namely, the incidence of papillomas is higher in WHIM mice compared to wild type mice when mice are exposed to low doses of MmuPV1. MmuPV1 infection facilitated both myeloid and lymphoid cell mobilization in the blood of wild type mice but not in WHIM mice. Higher incidence and larger size of papillomas in WHIM mice correlated with lower abundance of infiltrating T cells within the papillomas. Finally, we demonstrate that transplantation of bone marrow from wild type mice into WHIM mice normalized the incidence and size of papillomas, consistent with the WHIM mutation in hematopoietic cells contributing to higher susceptibility of WHIM mice to MmuPV1-induced disease. Our results provide evidence that MmuPV1 infection in WHIM mice is a powerful preclinical infectious model to investigate treatment options for alleviating papillomavirus infections in WHIM syndrome.
Patients who were consented, completed the accommodations survey, and for whom a medical student was available during the time of the the procedure will serve as our intervention group. The participants will be assigned an Ambassador throughout the procedure and will complete a patient satisfaction survey afterwards. The investigators hope to enroll 25 controls.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: This study aims to investigate the association of Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) with incident hyperuricemia (HUA).
METHODS AND RESULTS: We included 5186 adults aged ≥45 years from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Modified Poisson regression model was used to estimate the relative risks (RRs) of incident HUA associated with baseline CVAI, and logistic model was used to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) of HUA for CVAI change. Restricted cubic splines analysis was adopted to model the dose-response associations. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) analysis was used to evaluate the predictive value of CVAI. During 4-year follow-up, a total of 510 (9.8%) HUA cases were identified. The RRs (95%CIs) of incident HUA were 3.75 (2.85-4.93) for quartile 4 versus quartile 1 and 1.56 (1.45-1.69) for per-standard deviation increase in baseline CVAI. For the analyses of CVAI change, compared with stable group, participants in decreased group had 34% lower risk (OR 0.66, 95%CI 0.49-0.87) and those in increased group had 35% (1.35, 1.03-1.78) higher risk of HUA. Linear associations of baseline CVAI and its change with HUA were observed (Pnonlinear >0.05). Besides, the AUC value for HUA was 0.654 (0.629-0.679), which was higher than other five obesity indices.
CONCLUSIONS: Our study found linear associations between baseline CVAI and its change and risk of HUA. CVAI had the best predictive performance in predicting incident HUA. These findings suggest CVAI as a reliable obesity index to identify individuals with higher HUA risk.
The subject invention relates to methods and apparatuses for the manufacture of magnetizable carrier particles. In addition the subject invention pertains to particles having one or more of a variety of particle configurations and/or functional features. These geometric particle configurations and/or functional features such as delivering or removing a pay load can be tailored to achieve one or more desired missions. The subject invention also pertains to a method and apparatus for the delivery of particles to target materials, in order to accomplish one or more of a variety of missions. In a specific embodiment of the subject invention, acicular and other particles with a lengthwise dimension that are substantially uniform and homogenous in their geometry are manufactured and provided with magnetizations. In this way, predictable mechanical force responsivity can be achieved when these particles are subjected to an external magnetic field gradient.
Waitlist control whereby outpatients or members of the community will wait 1 month (4 weeks) to receive the intervention and then receive the Pocket Skills webapp for the subsequent 2 months (8 weeks). The waitlist period and subsequent intervention will be delivered in conjunction with treatment as usual which includes standard psychosocial care (e.g., assessments, group, and individual programming) as part of the Addictions Program.
Solutions of Tazicef in 5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection are stable for at least 6 hours at room temperature in plastic tubing, drip chambers, and volume control devices of common IV infusion sets.

Vancomycin solution exhibits a physical incompatibility when mixed with a number of drugs, including ceftazidime. The likelihood of precipitation with ceftazidime is dependent on the concentrations of vancomycin and ceftazidime present. It is therefore recommended, when both drugs are to be administered by intermittent IV infusion, that they be given separately, flushing the IV lines (with 1 of the compatible IV fluids) between the administration of these 2 agents.

ADD-Vantage® Vials: Ordinarily, ADD-Vantage® vials should be reconstituted only when it is certain that the patient is ready to receive the drug. However, Tazicef in ADD-Vantage® vials is stable for 24 hours at room temperature when reconstituted as directed (DIRECTIONS FOR USE).

Note: Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter before administration whenever solution and container permit.

As with other cephalosporins, Tazicef powder, as well as solutions, tend to darken depending on storage conditions; within the stated recommendations, however, product potency is not adversely affected.
BACKGROUND: Masculinizing chest reconstruction (MCR) has been shown to improve quality of life and gender dysphoria in transmasculine adult patients. As nationwide access to gender-affirming care expands, more adolescents are seeking MCR. However, there is a paucity of literature examining patient characteristics, safety, and disparities among this population.
METHODS: Cases of MCR were selected from the pediatric and adult American College of Surgeons and National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Adolescent (18 years and older) and young adult (aged 19-25 years) transgender patients were analyzed for differences in demographics, comorbidities, surgical characteristics, and postoperative complications.
RESULTS: A total of 1287 cases were identified, with an adolescent cohort of 189 patients. The proportion of White patients to other races was greater among adolescents than young adults (91.2% vs 82.4%, P = 0.007). Of adolescents and young adults, 6.0% and 11.1% identified as Hispanic/Latino, respectively (P = 0.059). Rates of all-cause postoperative complications were similar between adolescents (4.2%) and young adults (4.1%). Multivariate binary logistic regression showed that Black or African American patients experienced more all-cause postoperative complications than other races after controlling for American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, age group, and body mass index (odds ratio, 2.8; 95% confidence interval, 1.3-5.9; P = 0.008).
CONCLUSIONS: Masculinizing chest reconstruction is equally safe for transmasculine adolescent and young adult patients. However, our data point to racial disparities in access to care and postoperative outcomes. An intersectional approach is needed to better understand the unique health care needs and barriers to care of minority transgender youth.
Graft versus host disease (GvHD) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality related to allogeneic stem cell transplantation. While improvements in immuno-suppressive regimens have reduced the frequency and severity of acute GvHD, the incidence of chronic GvHD (cGvHD) remains unchanged ranging from 30% after sibling matched related donor transplants to over 70% after unrelated donor bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplant. Factors associated with cGvHD include increased donor and recipient age, prior acute GvHD, and the use of alloimmune female donors. Conventional therapeutic approaches for cGvHD, including corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents, have demonstrated limited efficacy in patients with extensive disease and are associated with high toxicity.

Iterative extracorporeal photopheresis has demonstrated clinical and immunomodulatory activity in subjects with acute and chronic GvHD. The currently available process of ECP has not been controlled for cell number, exposure time, or specific cell populations targeted due to the nature of the procedure. Using the Theralux procedure, defined populations of cells may be targeted, and the intensity of photoactivating agent and exposure can be modulated to achieve the maximal immunomodulatory effects in the treated subjects. This study will attempt to explore the effects of the Theralux procedure under two defined conditions. Response and toxicity will be determined at each intensity level and the dose associated with clinical response and immunomodulatory effects on DC and NK cell populations will be defined as the optimal intensity level for subsequent larger trials.
Risk Summary

There are no available data on IMPOYZ Cream in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for adverse developmental outcomes. Published data report a significantly increased risk of low birthweight with the use of greater than 300 grams of potent or very potent topical corticosteroid during a pregnancy. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus and to use IMPOYZ Cream on the smallest area of skin and for the shortest duration possible (see Data). In animal reproduction studies, increased malformations, such as cleft palate and skeletal abnormalities, were observed after subcutaneous administration of clobetasol propionate to pregnant mice and rabbits. No comparisons of animal exposure with human exposure are provided due to minimal systemic exposure noted after topical administration of IMPOYZ Cream [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Data

Human Data

Multiple observational studies found no significant associations between maternal use of topical corticosteroids of any potency and congenital malformations, preterm delivery, or fetal mortality. However, when the dispensed amount of potent or very potent topical corticosteroid exceeded 300 g during the entire pregnancy, use was associated with an increase in low birth weight infants [adjusted RR, 7.74 (95% CI, 1.49–40.11)]. In addition, a small cohort study, in which 28 sub-Saharan women using potent topical corticosteroids (27/28 used clobetasol propionate 0.05%) for skin lightening during pregnancy, noted a higher incidence of low birth weight infants in the exposed group. The majority of exposed subjects treated large areas of the body (a mean quantity of 60 g/month (range, 12–170g) over long periods of time.

Animal Data

In an embryofetal development study in mice, subcutaneous administration of clobetasol propionate resulted in fetotoxicity at the highest dose tested (1 mg/kg) and malformations at the lowest dose tested (0.03 mg/kg). Malformations seen included cleft palate and skeletal abnormalities. In an embryofetal development study in rabbits, subcutaneous administration of clobetasol propionate resulted in malformations at doses of 0.003 and 0.01 mg/kg. Malformations seen included cleft palate, cranioschisis, and other skeletal abnormalities.
FIELD: pharmacy. SUBSTANCE: tablet has core and film coating. Core contains paracetamol and domperidone as active components and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Method of tablet making involves wetting granulation of active components with pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, dry stirring of obtained granulate, pressing mixture to make tablets and tablets coating with film envelope. To treat patient suffering with migraine the drug containing granulated mixture of paracetamol and domperidone taken in the therapeutically effective amount is administrated. Combined administration of domperidone and paracetamol as a single tablet provides facility for patient in drug intake for migraine treatment. Tablet has the minimal possible size and contains required dose about 500 mg of paracetamol and about 10 mg of domperidone per the dosed unit. EFFECT: improved quality and properties of tablet, enhanced effectiveness of treatment. 13 cl, 2 ex
The liver fluke Opisthorchis felineus is a foodborne zoonotic pathogen endemic to Russia, Kazakhstan, and several European countries. The adult flukes affect the hepatobiliary system of piscivorous mammals and humans, thereby causing numerous complications, including liver fibrosis. Detailing the mechanisms of progression of the fibrotic complications is a hot topic in the field of research on opisthorchiasis pathogenesis. Pathologic angiogenesis appears to be associated with the fibrogenic progression due to active participation in the recruitment of inflammatory cells and many factors involved in the modulation of the extracellular matrix. The aim of the study was to evaluate neoangiogenesis and amyloid deposits in liver tissues of model animals and patients with confirmed chronic opisthorchiasis. In addition, we assessed a possible correlation of neoangiogenesis with liver fibrosis. We found a significant increase in the number of newly formed vessels and amyloid deposits in the liver of people with chronic opisthorchiasis compared to that of uninfected ones. Thus, for the first time we have demonstrated neoangiogenesis and amyloid deposits during O. felineus infection in a Mesocricetus auratus model. Regression analysis showed that CD34+ newly formed vessels correlate with fibrosis severity in the course of the infection. Our results indicate the potential contribution of angiogenesis to the progression of liver fibrosis, associated with O. felineus infection.
Generic Aquaphor will be applied topically twice during the study visit: first for 30 minutes, then for 6 hours duration. Will perform concurrent to Active Comparator.
Aranesp 300 µg/15 days. Venofer 200 mg on days 28, 42, and 56 after the transplant.
Elevated blood pressure variability (BPV) is associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes and organ damage in hypertensive subjects. An antihypertensive treatment able to reduce BPV independently of BP lowering effect might thus provide additional protection in terms of cardiovascular risk in subjects with elevated BPV, independently on its effect of BP itself. However, data on the effects of different classes of antihypertensive drugs on BPV are limited and inconsistent. Some studies have suggested a possible usefulness of calcium antagonists in this setting. Based on the above considerations the investigators hypothesize that a calcium channel blocker nifedipine GITS, will provide a greater BPV lowering effect, when compared with ramipril, independently from the reduction in mean BP level. Based on the above considerations, the primary objective of this study is to compare the effects of nifedipine GITS and ramipril on different estimates of BPV (24 h BPV, home BPV, and visit-to-visit BPV) in subjects with elevated BPV. The secondary objective is to assess whether the degree of treatment-induced changes in BPV, is related to the degree of regression (or progression) of organ damage, after accounting for mean BP reduction by treatment.
Epistaxis is common, impacting more than half the population, and can require procedural intervention in approximately 10% of cases. With an aging population and increasing use of antiplatelets and anticoagulants, severe epistaxis is likely to increase in frequency significantly over the next two decades. Sphenopalatine artery embolization is rapidly becoming the most common type of procedural intervention. The efficacy of endovascular embolization is dependent on a refined understanding of the anatomy and collateral physiology of this circulation as well as the impact of temporizing measures such as nasal packing and inflation of a nasal balloon. Likewise, safety is dependent on a detailed appreciation of collateralization with the internal carotid artery and ophthalmic artery. Cone beam CT imaging has the resolution to enable a clear visualization of the anatomy and collateral circulation associated with the arterial supply to the nasal cavity, in addition to assisting with hemorrhage localization. We present a review of epistaxis treatment, a detailed description of anatomic and physiologic considerations informed by cone beam CT imaging, and a proposed protocol for sphenopalatine embolization for which there is currently no standard.