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barium sulfate

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Description

Barium Sulfate: A compound used as an x-ray contrast medium that occurs in nature as the mineral barite. It is also used in various manufacturing applications and mixed into heavy concrete to serve as a radiation shield. [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

barium sulfate : A metal sulfate with formula BaO4S. Virtually insoluble in water at room temperature, it is mostly used as a component in oil well drilling fluid it occurs naturally as the mineral barite. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID24414
CHEMBL ID2105897
CHEBI ID133326
MeSH IDM0002181

Synonyms (297)

Synonym
permanent white
baryxine
citobaryum
barosperse ii
baryum (sulfate de)
barotrast
radio-baryx
e-z-paste esophageal cream
colonatrast
sol-o-pake
e-z preparations
barium sulphate, natural
micropaque
liquid polibar plus
baroloid
gastropaque-s
actybaryte
esophotrast
microbar
travad
microfanox
baraflave
micropaque rd
barium andreu
ai3-03611
e-z-hd
hsdb 5041
liquid e-z-paque
radimix colon
umbrasol a
e-z-paque
mixobar
epi-c
macropaque
neobalgin
ci 77120
tonojug 2000
ss 50
mikabarium f
barobag
ultra-r
raybar
radiopaque
sulfuric acid, barium salt (1:1)
ba147
microtrast
barodense
basofor
barosperse
liquibarine
baryx colloidal
recto barium
hitone
barytes
liquid sol-o-pake
bar-test
baridol
hd 200 plus
e-z-ac
oratrast
barytgen
bayrites
epi-stat 61
baritop g powder
enemark
baritop
liquid barosperse
barium 100
precipitated barium sulphate
baryta white
barium sulfate (1:1)
liquid polibar
enamel white
suspobar
novopaque
entrobar
redi-flow
eweiss
esopho-cat
mikabarium b
rugar
bakontal
topcontral
baritogen deluxe
radiobaryt
c.i. 77120
neobar
polibar
bf 10 (sulfate)
baritop p
barocat
unibaryt
supramike
barii sulphas
intropaque
barium sulphate
tonopaque
veri-o-pake
enecat
blanc fixe
epi-stat 57
einecs 231-784-4
barium sulfate (baso4)
sparkle granules
artificial heavy spar
lactobaryt
baricon
artificial barite
baritop 100
barium sulfate [jan]
unit-pak
barosperse 110
x-opac
eneset
gel-unix
readi-cat 2
barytes 22
readi-cat
barium sulfate
barium sulfuricum
danobaryt
prepcat
tixobar
hd 85
liquipake
finemeal
barite
esophotrast esophageal cream
caswell no. 071b
oesobar
epa pesticide chemical code 007502
barium sulfate (jp17/usp)
D02052
baricon (tn)
7727-43-7
sulfate, barium
baso4
CHEBI:133326 ,
barium(2+) sulfate
readi-cat 2 smoothies
tagitol v
unii-25bb7eke2e
varibar nectar
25bb7eke2e ,
barium sulfate [usp:jan]
ec 231-784-4
volumen
spezialsorte ai
CHEMBL2105897
readi-cat2 smoothies
readi-cat2
sachtoperse ab-tm 18383
barii sulfas
barite (ba(so4))
einecs 236-664-5
13462-86-7
baryte
FT-0622575
AKOS015902784
barium sulfate [ii]
barium sulfate [mart.]
barii sulfas [who-ip latin]
barium sulfate [who-ip]
barium sulfate [mi]
barium sulfate component of readi-cat 2
barium sulfate [inci]
barium sulfate [ep monograph]
barium sulfate [usp monograph]
barium sulfate [vandf]
barium sulfate [who-dd]
ci 77120 [inci]
barium sulfate [orange book]
readi-cat 2 component barium sulfate
barium sulfate [hsdb]
varibar
TZCXTZWJZNENPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
barium- sulphate
DTXSID0050471 ,
FT-0697585
mfcd00003455
barium sulfate, puratronic?
barytes (natural)
sr-01000944372
SR-01000944372-1
barium sulfate, powder
DB11150
Q309038
barimite-xf
barium sulfate powder
barium(2+);sulfate
blanc fixe xr-hx
bm 110
b 54
b 34 (sulfate)
bf 1l
varibar thin honey
ud (filler)
barytes 290
blanc fixe hd 80
barifine bf 21
blanc fixe k 3
bariace b 54
precipitated barium sulfate
a 15
sparmite
hd (sulfate)
ba (sulfate)
barite bc
readi-cat 2 banana smoothie
readi-cat 2 creamy vanilla smoothie
sachtoperse hu
barite ba
sachtoperse hu-n spezial
b 55 (sulfate)
barium sulfate (ep monograph)
blanc fixe micro
f 8660
diamelia 16
varibar honey
st (sulfate)
bb-micro sp
dtxcid0029474
bf 21f
b 34
barium sulfate (ii)
steripaque
b 33
airwhite aw 5
bf 1h
b 30
bf 10
blanc fix
barite bd
vanilla silq md
eweisse-z-paque
a 15 (inorganic compound)
b 54 (sulfate)
vizumax enem
caswell no 071b
bf 20
vanilla silq
sachtoperse hp
blanc fixe n
barium sulfate (usp monograph)
barifine bf 1
bmh 100
c 14
varibar thin liquid
bmh-d
b 55
barifine bf 21f
barifine bf 40
b 20hd
barifine bf 10
bmh (sulfate)
barita w 2
p 25 (sulfate)
e-z-cat dry
prontobario
readi-cat 2 smoothie
neulumex
entero vu 24%
vanilla silq hd
bianco fisso
cherokee baryte 290
barifine bf 20
blanc fixe f
bf 40
heavy spar
bc (inorganic compound)
c 300
a 200 (sulfate)
c 300 (sulfate)
l 100 (inorganic compound)
bf 20p
vizumax hd
e-z-disk
bf 33
b 32 (sulfate)
microbar 139
bario sulfato
bf 21
readi-cat 2 berry smoothie
barium sulfate (mart.)
barifine bf 1l
barium sulfate for suspension
varibar pudding
readi-cat 2 mochaccino smoothie
ss 50 (sulfate)
blanc fixe fx
w 1
c 14 (inorganic compound)
b 33 (sulfate)
bariace b 30
barium sulfate (usp:jan)
e-z-paste
sulfato barico

Research Excerpts

Overview

Barium sulfate is an agent used widely as a contrast material for imaging studies of the gastrointestinal tract. It is not inherently toxic to lung tissue.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Barium sulfate is a completely inert chemical compound, therefore it is ideally suited to separate these two factors."( Barium sulfate micro- and nanoparticles as bioinert reference material in particle toxicology.
Bünger, J; Epple, M; Föhring, I; Köller, M; Loza, K; Sengstock, C; Westphal, GA, 2016
)
2.6
"Barium sulfate is an agent used widely as a contrast material for imaging studies of the gastrointestinal tract and is not inherently toxic to lung tissue. "( Massive aspiration of barium sulfate during an upper gastrointestinal examination in a child with dysphagia.
Chiu, CY; Tsai, MH; Wong, KS, 2005
)
2.09
"Barium sulfate is an insoluble salt and therefore is almost nontoxic."( Fatal poisoning due to intravasation after oral administration of barium sulfate for contrast radiography.
Allain, P; Botta, A; Champsaur, P; Léonetti, G; Mauras, Y; Pélissier-Alicot, AL, 1999
)
1.26
"Barium sulfate is a necessary addition to allow radiographic visibility although it reduces the mechanical strength of the material."( Radiopacity and fatigue characterization of a novel acrylic bone cement with sodium fluoride.
Baruffaldi, F; Cristofolini, L; Minari, C; Pierotti, L, 2000
)
1.03

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Death was due to stomach rupture or to bowel obstruction followed by gastrointestinal hemorrhage and generalized arteriovenous thromboses which produced further toxic changes in many body organs."( The acute toxicity of barium sulfate administered intragastrically.
Abel, M; Boyd, EM, 1966
)
0.56
"The toxic effects of modified endodontic sealers, Fillcanal, N-Rickert, FS, and Sealer 26, were assessed."( Cytotoxicity of some modified root canal sealers and their leachable components.
Araki, K; Barbosa, SV; Spångberg, LS, 1993
)
0.29
"Balloon catheters have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality leading some to believe they should be banned, yet others find them both useful and safe if used properly."( Retention balloon catheters and barium enemas: attitudes, current practice and relative safety in the UK.
Blakeborough, A; Chapman, AH; Sheridan, MB, 1997
)
0.3
"The aim of this study was to determine whether barium enema reduction (BER) is safe and effective in patients with a long duration of intussusception."( Is barium enema reduction safe and effective in patients with a long duration of intussusception?
Nakai, H; Okada, A; Okuyama, H, 1999
)
0.3
" A percutaneous cervical approach allows a low risk of pharyngoesophageal structure injury and is considered a safe diagnostic technique in dynamic imaging studies."( The safety zone of percutaneous cervical approach: a dynamic computed tomographic study.
Jeong, BO; Kim, KT; Lee, GK; Lee, JH; Lee, SH; Seo, EM; Suk, KS, 2007
)
0.34
" Eight nanomaterials did not elicit pulmonary effects, and their no observed adverse effect concentrations (NOAECs) were at least 10 mg/m3."( Application of short-term inhalation studies to assess the inhalation toxicity of nanomaterials.
Gröters, S; Hofmann, T; Landsiedel, R; Ma-Hock, L; Strauss, V; Treumann, S; van Ravenzwaay, B; Wiemann, M; Wiench, K; Wohlleben, W, 2014
)
0.4
"The STIS revealed the type of effects of 13 nanomaterials, and micron-scale ZnO, information on their toxic potency, and the location and reversibility of effects."( Application of short-term inhalation studies to assess the inhalation toxicity of nanomaterials.
Gröters, S; Hofmann, T; Landsiedel, R; Ma-Hock, L; Strauss, V; Treumann, S; van Ravenzwaay, B; Wiemann, M; Wiench, K; Wohlleben, W, 2014
)
0.4
" The frequencies of adverse events were lower in those under endotracheal anesthesia and CO2 insufflations compared with intravenous anesthesia and air insufflations."( Safety and efficacy of the modified peroral endoscopic myotomy with shorter myotomy for achalasia patients: a prospective study.
Chen, B; Chen, J; Chen, M; Cui, Y; Ma, Z; Tan, N; Wang, J; Xiao, Y; Zhang, D,
)
0.13
" These agents often are essential to providing accurate diagnoses, and are nearly always safe and effective when administered correctly."( Safe Use of Contrast Media: What the Radiologist Needs to Know.
Beckett, KR; Langer, JM; Moriarity, AK, 2015
)
0.42
"Barium is present at elevated concentrations in oil and gas produced waters, and there is no international water quality guideline value to assess the potential risk of adverse effects to aquatic biota."( Toxicity of dissolved and precipitated forms of barium to a freshwater alga (Chlorella sp. 12) and water flea (Ceriodaphnia dubia).
Adams, M; Apte, SC; Binet, M; Golding, LA; McKnight, K, 2018
)
0.48

Compound-Compound Interactions

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" US, CT and MRI findings are also unspecific but when combined with information obtained from DCBE the site and abdominal extension of the disease are well defined."( Double contrast barium enema combined with non-invasive imaging in peritoneal mesothelioma.
Bellomi, M; Cozzi, G; Frigerio, LF; Marchianò, A; Ostinelli, C; Petrillo, R; Severini, A,
)
0.13
"To demonstrate the pelvic peritoneal recesses during voiding, evacuation proctography was combined with positive contrast peritoneography."( Evacuation proctography combined with positive contrast peritoneography to demonstrate pelvic floor hernias.
Bartram, CI; Halligan, S,
)
0.13
" We included cohort studies that assessed the diagnostic utility of rectal bleeding in combination with other symptoms, signs and diagnostic tests in primary care."( Diagnostic accuracy systematic review of rectal bleeding in combination with other symptoms, signs and tests in relation to colorectal cancer.
Fahey, T; Falk, GA; McCowan, C; Olde Bekkink, M; Teljeur, C; Van de Laar, FA, 2010
)
0.36
" We report a case of an 80-year-old woman with a recurrent colonic J pouch-vaginal fistula after anoabdominal rectal resection with partial internal sphincteric resection, who achieved a good outcome following a repair using a puborectal sling interposition combined with seton drainage."( Puborectal sling interposition combined with seton drainage for pouch-vaginal fistula after rectal cancer surgery with colonic J pouch-anal reconstruction: report of a case.
Hiro, J; Inoue, Y; Kawamoto, A; Kusunoki, M; Mohri, Y; Okigami, M; Okugawa, Y; Tanaka, K; Toiyama, Y; Uchida, K,
)
0.13

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" We concluded that the dog is a better animal model for bioavailability studies under fasting conditions than the pig and the rabbit."( Gastric emptying of tablets and granules in humans, dogs, pigs, and stomach-emptying-controlled rabbits.
Aoyagi, N; Kaniwa, N; Ogata, H; Tanioka, Y; Uchiyama, M; Yasuda, Y, 1992
)
0.28
" Administration of a tablet in a tablespoon of yoghurt is a good alternative, even though the bioavailability of certain preparations may be reduced."( Alternatives to optimal administration of tablets.
Hasselbalch, H; Hey, H; Jørgensen, F; Wamberg, T, 1985
)
0.27
"This study was conducted to determine how the bioavailability of a low concentration of barium (Ba) in drinking water is affected by the anion."( Barium bioavailability as the chloride, sulfate, or carbonate salt in the rat.
McCauley, PT; Washington, IS, 1983
)
0.27
"Two assays were designed to obtain information about the influence of redox potential variations on barium mobility and bioavailability in soil."( Effect of variations in the redox potential of Gleysol on barium mobility and absorption in rice plants.
de Carvalho, MM; Magalhães, MO; Sobrinho, NM; Tolón-Becerra, A; Zonta, E, 2012
)
0.38
"Several drugs have poor oral bioavailability due to low or incomplete absorption which is affected by various effects as pH, motility of GI, and enzyme activity."( Process Optimization for the Continuous Production of a Gastroretentive Dosage Form Based on Melt Foaming.
Bácskay, I; Béresová, M; Budai, I; Czomba, Z; Fehér, P; Fenyvesi, F; Haimhoffer, Á; Rusznyák, Á; Trencsényi, G; Ujhelyi, Z; Váradi, J; Vasvári, G; Vecsernyés, M, 2021
)
0.62
"The interactions of heavy metals with minerals influence the mobility and bioavailability of toxic elements in natural aqueous environments."( Synergistic Enhancement of Lead and Selenate Uptake at the Barite (001)-Water Interface.
Bracco, JN; Fenter, P; Lee, SS; Rampal, N; Stack, AG; Weber, J; Yang, P, 2022
)
0.72

Dosage Studied

The pH conditions of the solution and the dosage of MGDA can apparently affect the particle size distribution of barium sulfate. Product formulas are varied to produce adequate coating and visualization of the portion of the GI tract to be examined. The dosage is determined by the specific procedure.

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The rates of gastric emptying of both dosage forms in dogs tended to be faster than or similar to those in humans, whereas the rates in pigs were slower."( Gastric emptying of tablets and granules in humans, dogs, pigs, and stomach-emptying-controlled rabbits.
Aoyagi, N; Kaniwa, N; Ogata, H; Tanioka, Y; Uchiyama, M; Yasuda, Y, 1992
)
0.28
" To the author's knowledge, the interest of dosing the serous tumor markers in the observation of such a type of tumor is not mentioned in the literature."( [Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix. A rare tumor of the right iliac fossa].
Bladou, F; Delpero, JR; Giovannini, M; Guerinel, G; Houvenaeghel, G; Monges, G; Seitz, JF; Wartelle, C, 1990
)
0.28
" Heavy large capsules entered the stomach in all subjects within 20 s, whereas in all other studies some subjects retained dosage forms in the oesophagus for over 5 min."( The effect of formulation on oesophageal transit.
Channer, KS; Virjee, JP, 1985
)
0.27
"3 years) showed that compensation filtration improved the radiographic quality in 32 (76%) of the examinations; it also reduced radiation dosage in all patients."( Compensation filtration in paediatric double contrast barium enema examinations.
Daneman, A; Gough, LM; Sprigg, A; Stringer, DA, 1986
)
0.27
" In a double-blind study 53 of 103 patients took S-carboxy-methyl-L-cysteine in a dosage of 750 mg three times daily for three days before the examination."( [Effect of S-carboxy-methyl-L-cysteine on the radiologic visualization of the mucosa in double-contrast examination of the stomach].
Kinnunen, J; Mankinen, P; Pietilä, J; Rüfenacht, B; Tervahartiala, P, 1985
)
0.27
" Product formulas and barium sulfate concentrations are varied to produce adequate coating and visualization of the portion of the GI tract to be examined, and the dosage is determined by the specific procedure."( Barium sulfate products for roentgenographic examination of the gastrointestinal tract.
Jurgens, RW; McKee, MW, 1986
)
2.03
" Prednisone dosage was not increased to treat this condition since it arose not from weakness but from obstruction."( Cricopharyngeal obstruction in inflammatory myopathy (polymyositis/dermatomyositis). Report of three cases and review of the literature.
Hochman, RB; Kagen, LJ; Strong, EW, 1985
)
0.27
" Divided dosage and a clear fluid diet were both beneficial, whereas oral metoclopramide was ineffective."( Oral mannitol as a preparation for double contrast barium enema.
Foord, KD, 1982
)
0.26
" Five tissues were tested 24 hours after dosing for 131Ba."( Barium bioavailability as the chloride, sulfate, or carbonate salt in the rat.
McCauley, PT; Washington, IS, 1983
)
0.27
" We performed a double contrast examination, adapting the dosage of effervescent powders to the gastric pouch capacity, only in particular cases where a more detailed study of pouch surface was required."( [The role of radiology in assessing patients with pathological obesity submitted to modified Mason's vertical gastroplasty. A study of 322 cases].
Cappello, I; Ghetti, A; Monteduro, F; Pezzi, A; Spagnol, A, 1999
)
0.3
"We investigated whether the ability of preliminary abdominal radiography to assess the adequacy of colonic preparation is improved by the addition of an oral barium tracer to the laxative preparation and the optimal dosage of this tracer."( Does the addition of an oral barium tracer improve the ability of the preliminary abdominal radiograph to assess efficacy of colonic cleansing? A prospective randomized controlled evaluation.
Kelvin, FM; Kemp, K; Maglinte, DD; Suh, Y,
)
0.13
" Objectives were to describe the appearance of the normal gastrointestinal tract with contrast radiography and to provide a guideline for optimal dosage and concentration of barium sulfate as well as a reliable protocol for frequency of radiographs."( Radiographic gastrointestinal contrast study in the ostrich (Struthio camelus).
Kirberger, RM; Wagner, WM,
)
0.32
" Formulated dosage form, previously evaluated for in vitro drug release study, showed drug release after 6-10 h of lag time depending on the hardness as well as the thickness of the plug."( Development and evaluation of a pulsatile drug delivery system using novel polymer. Part II: in vivo radio imaging study.
Gattani, SG; Tekade, AR, 2010
)
0.36
" The results of the study showed that the plant operation was stable during the first few days after stopping dosage of anti-scalant but after 3-6 days of operation the membranes were fouled."( Impact of anti-scalant on fouling of reverse osmosis membranes in reclamation of secondary effluent.
Kekre, KA; Oo, MH; Qin, JJ; Seah, H; Wai, MN, 2009
)
0.35
"The aim of this research was to study the gastrointestinal transit and gastric emptying of non-disintegrating solid dosage forms in rats using X-ray imaging."( Gastro intestinal tracking and gastric emptying of solid dosage forms in rats using X-ray imaging.
Brandeis, R; Karton, Y; Rosner, A; Saphier, S, 2010
)
0.36
" The results show that gastric retention of barium was achieved for rats dosed with the gel formulation relative to a barium suspension."( Utility of in situ sodium alginate/karaya gum gels to facilitate gastric retention in rodents.
Ehrmann, J; Fancher, RM; Foster, KA; Gudmundsson, OS; Hageman, MJ; Morgen, M; Murri, B; Yates, I, 2012
)
0.38
" A marked difference between filtration activity and survival of animals dosed with 'standard' barite and 'fine' barite suggests that the observed effects were primarily caused by physical interference with gill function."( A comparative study on the effects of barite, ilmenite and bentonite on four suspension feeding bivalves.
Kingston, PF; Strachan, MF, 2012
)
0.38
" Student's t test was applied to evaluate the differences in radiation dosage and Spearman's correlational test was used to evaluate interrater correlation between the radiologists."( Water as a contrast medium: a re-evaluation using the multidetector-row computed tomography.
Francis, F; Gayagoy, J; Jacobs, MJ; Lincoln, D; Makarawo, TP; Malde, S; Negussie, E; Tilak, J; Watson, J, 2013
)
0.39
" Outcome measures comprised: (i) prevalence of clinically incidental malrotation; and (ii) influence of additional evaluation of DJF on patient dosage (mean ± SEM)."( Incidence of clinically silent malrotation detected on barium swallow examination in children.
Atkin, KL; Bartlett, M; Chowdhury, MM, 2014
)
0.4
"6% increased patient dosage (1."( Incidence of clinically silent malrotation detected on barium swallow examination in children.
Atkin, KL; Bartlett, M; Chowdhury, MM, 2014
)
0.4
" However, the pH conditions of the solution and the dosage of MGDA can apparently affect the particle size distribution of barium sulfate."( Manipulation of Morphology, Particle Size of Barium Sulfate and the Interacting Mechanism of Methyl Glycine Diacetic Acid.
Bi, J; Chen, K; Hao, H; Li, J; Li, X; Wang, J; Wang, N; Zhou, Y, 2023
)
1.38
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
radioopaque mediumA substance having the property of absorbing, and therefore being opaque to, electromagnetic radiation, particularly X-rays.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
barium saltAn alkaline earth salt that has barium(2+) as the cation.
metal sulfateSulfate salts where the cation is a metal ion.
inorganic barium salt
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (8,094)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19904561 (56.35)18.7374
1990's1592 (19.67)18.2507
2000's1151 (14.22)29.6817
2010's698 (8.62)24.3611
2020's92 (1.14)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 75.21

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index75.21 (24.57)
Research Supply Index9.14 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.23 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index139.82 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.01 (0.95)

This Compound (75.21)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials338 (3.76%)5.53%
Reviews597 (6.64%)6.00%
Case Studies1,881 (20.92%)4.05%
Observational7 (0.08%)0.25%
Other6,169 (68.61%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]