Objective To compare Vitek2 Compact and Walkaway 40 in the identification of Brucella.Methods Used Vitek2 Compact and Walkaway 40 automated microbial identification system to identify clinical isolates and compared with the de-tection of 16S rRNA gene sequences analysis.Results The clinical isolates was identified as Bergeyella zoohelcum or Moraxella by Walkaway 40 and as Brucella melitensis by Vitek2 Compact.16S RNA sequence analysis of the isolate,the se-quence was identical to the sequences of 16S rRNA of Brucella,which excluded the possibility of B.zoohelam and Moraxel-la .Determined that the isolate was B.melitensis.Conclusion Vitek 2 Compact can accurately identified Brucella.Use molec-ular methods to corroborate when the isolates was identified as Brucella by Vitek 2 Compact,this method can greatly im-prove the detection rate of brucellosis and reduce the possibility of misdiagnosis.Walkaway 40 cannot accurately identified Brucella,Misidentification of Brucella can result in wrong treatment of the patient and let the staff in the risk of laboratory-acquired infection.Recommend laboratory should be cautious reporting in the identified B.zoohelam or Moraxella by Walk-away 40 and use Vitek2 Compact or molecular methods for review.

Objective To analyze the constitute and antifungal susceptibility of Candida spp . causing bloodstream infection in a hospital,so as to provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of bloodstream infection caused by Candida spp .Methods Candida spp . isolated from blood specimens of clinical patients in a hospital between 2009 and 2013 were analyzed retrospectively,the high risk factors for Candida bloodstream infection were analyzed. Results A total of 42 isolates of Candida spp . were isolated from blood specimens of 42 patients between 2009 and 2013,the major was Candida parapsilosis (C.parapsilosis ,n =20,47.62%),followed by C.albicans (n =16, 38.10%),C.tropicalis (n=4,9.52%),and C.glabrata(n=2,4.76%).Candida spp .were mainly distributed in emergency intensive care unit(n=11),departments of urologic surgery (n=9)and cardiothoracic surgery(n=8). The venous catheters of 37 patients(88.10%)were isolated the same Candida spp . as blood culture,the average time from indwelling venous catheters to positive culture of blood and catheters were 31 .47 and 33.18 days respec-tively;the percentage of positive culture for blood and catheters both increased with the prolongation of catheteriza-tion (both P < 0.001 ).Susceptibility rates of Candida spp . to fluconazole and voriconazole were 75.00% -100.00%,to amphotericin B were all 100.00%,to itraconazole varied significantly with different species (0 -87.50%).Conclusion The major Candida strains causing bloodstream infection in this hospital is C.parapsilosis , and is related to the use of intravenous catheters,susceptibility rates to fluconazole,amphotericin B,and voricon-azole are all high.

Objective To analyze the distribution and change of antimicrobial resistance of common pathogenic bacteria from geriatric ward,and provide reference for rational use of antimicrobial agents.Methods Specimens from hospitalized patients in a geriatric ward from 2009 to 2013 were analyzed,the isolated pathogenic bacteria and antimicrobial resistance of bacteria were analyzed statistically.Results From 2009 to 2013,a total of 7 426 patho-genic bacteria were isolated,the percentage of gram-negative bacilli,gram-positive cocci,and fungi were 90.96%(n=6 755),7.23%(n =537),and 1 .81 % (n = 134),respectively.The top 5 detected bacteria were Pseudomonas aeruginosa (39.16%),Escherichia coli (16.47%),Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (10.65%),Klebsiella pneu-moniae (7.22%),and Acinetobacter baumannii (6.21 %),these strains were mainly isolated from sputum (94.15%,n =5 573 ).Resistance rates of Acinetobacter baumannii to all detected antimicrobial agents,Pseudo-monas aeruginosa to 8 kinds of common antimicrobial agents (piperacillin / tazobactam,ceftazidime,aztreonam, imipenem,et al),Escherichia coli to 5 kinds of common antimicrobial agents (piperacillin/ tazobactam,cefopera-zone/sulbactam,aztreonam,levofloxacin,and ciprofloxacin),and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia to ceftazidime and levofloxacin all showed an increased tendency (all P <0.01 );there was no obvious change in resistance rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae to all detected antimicrobial agents (all P >0.05).Conclusion The major pathogenic bacteria isolated from geriatric ward is Pseudomonas aeruginosa ,which is highly resistant to multiple antimicrobial agents, antimicrobial agents should be chosen based on antimicrobial susceptibility testing results.

Estrogen receptors (ERs) are members of nuclear receptors and related to several diseases such as cancer, inflammation and osteoporosis. ERs have two forms, ERα and ERβ, which have different functions and organism distributions. Compounds selectively targeting ERβ can regulate important physiological functions and avoid the side effects caused by targeting ERα. Therefore, selective ERβ ligands have received considerable research interest in recent years. In this article, different kinds of selective ERβ ligands were summarized and their structure-activity relationships were also analyzed.

In order to optimize acupuncture treatment protocol for functional defecation disorders, literature during past 20 years is reviewed, and factors which influences acupuncture therapeutic effect are analyzed from aspects of acupoint, acupuncture technique, etc. As for the selection of acupoint, more attention should be paid on the use of Baliao, especially Zhongliao (BL 33) and Xialiao (BL 34); when Baliao is deeply needled, it is essential to acquire scientific technique. The relationship between acupuncture parameter (including electroacupuncture waveform and frequency), acupuncture techniques (including reinforcing and reducing technique, quantity of stimulation, etc. ) and acupuncture efficacy is complicated, and the scientific values of present research conclusion are in need, of further improvement. The diagnosis and treatment awareness on types of functional defecation should be strengthened, and the mental health of the constipation patients should be concerned. The combination of acupuncture and biofeedback training can have a synergistic effect, which is benefit to achieve a better long-term effect. Based on this, acupuncture treatment protocol for functional defecation disorders can be optimized to further improve the efficacy.
Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; methods ; Constipation ; physiopathology ; therapy ; Defecation ; Female ; Humans ; Male