Many microbial pathogens,including those responsible for major enteric infections,exploit oligosaccharides that are displayed on the surface of host cells as receptors for toxins and adhesins. Blocking crucial ligand receptor interactions is therefore a promising therapeutic strategy. One approach is to express molecular mimics of host receptors on the surface of harmless recombinant bacteria that can survive in the gut. These recombinant probiotics bind bacterial toxins in the gut lumen with very high avidity,thereby preventing disease.

Fermentation property and kinetic analysis of the inhibition of in vitro growth of pathogenic Escherichia coli K88, O138 by Lactobacillus intestinalis isolated from porcine intestine mucus were investi-gated. The results of fermentation showed that L1 result in a pH of 3.90 within 12 h and a large amount of lactic acid production, with the concentration of 104.08 mmol/L. Kinetic analysis of the antibacterial activity of L1 metabolic product toward K88, O138 showed that CFUS display strong antibacterial activity toward K88, O138; the antibacterial activity of L1 CFUS was higher than the lactic acid control samples and was mainly due to the production of lactic acid; K88, O138 had the tolerance property toward pH 4.5.

Objective To investigate the imaging diagnosis and surgical treatment of intestinal malrotation in adult patients. Methods The clinical data of 11 adult patients with intestinal malrotation who had been admitted to General Hospital of PLA from January 2003 to December 2007 were retrospectively analyzed. Multiple imaging modalities, including barium enema, gastrointestinal radiography, B sonography, computed tomography (CT) scan and mesenteric angiography were applied for diagnosis. All patients received Ladd procedure. Results Two patients were diagnosed by gastrointestinal radiography +B sonography, 4 by gastrointestinal radiography +CT scan, 1 by angiography, 1 by B sonography + CT scan, 1 by iodine radiography + CT scan and 2 by intraopera-tive examination. After the operation, 2 had renal insufficiency, 1 had intestinal fistula and 1 had short bowel syndrome and died at the third month after operation. Conclusion Combined application of multiple imaging modalities can improve the diagnostic rate, and Ladd procedure is effective and safe for adult patients with intes-tinal malrotation.

Bicuspid ; Dental Pulp Cavity ; pathology ; Humans ; Mandible ; Root Canal Therapy

Adult ; Aged ; Arsenic Poisoning ; drug therapy ; etiology ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; adverse effects ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged

Objective To summarize the treatment experiences in gastrointestinal leaJcage atter gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Mehods From January 1997 to December 2006 the clinical data of 37 cases of gastrointestinal leakage including anastomotic leakage in 19 cases and duodenal stump leakage in 18 after gastrectomy for gastric cancer in People's Liberation Army General Hospital were analyzed retrospectively. Results All of the Cases were treated with abdominal drainage,continuous gastrointinal decomnression and parenteral nutrition combined with enteral nutrition.There were 32 cases receiving glutamine enrichment nutrition support,31 ases used somatostatin,13 cases received supplemented recombinarlt human growth hormone.Fistula healed in 21～30 d in 9 cases after gastrectomy,in the other 24 cases fistula healed in 30-60 d,while it healed in 60～81 d in the remaining 2 cases.Two died of leakage associated complications after gastrectomy for gastric cancer including anastomotlc leakage follwing esophagojejunostomy complicated by severe thoracic and lung infection in one and duodenal stump leakage complicated by severe abdominal cavity sepsis and hemorrhage in the other. Conclusion Patent and effective abdominal cavity drainage,continuous gastrointestinal decompression,parenteral nutrition combined with enteral nutrition,glutarnine,somatostafin and recombinant human growth hormone are the'mportant factors for the healing of gastrointestinal leakage after gastrectomy tor gastric cancer.

Objective To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of perioperative fast-track surgery(FTS)program and nutrition support in the elderly patients with gastric cancer.Methods Totally 42 patients were equally randomized into FTS group(receiving perioperative FTS program)and control group(receiving a conventional therapy).The postoperative first defecation time,postoperative hospital stay,hospitahzation expenditure,and postoperative complications were compared between these two groups.Results The postoperative first defecation time and postoperative hospital stay were(75.4±24.3)hours and(11.2±3.2)days in FIS group and(98.0±22.6)hours and(14.4±4.6)days in control group(P=0.0165,P=0.0004;respectively).The hospitalization expenditure was significantly lower in FTS group than in control group[(3.66±0.48)×104 vs.(4.56±0.78)×104 RMB yuan;P=0.0001].The incidence of postoperative complications in FTS group was also significantly lower than that in control group(9.5% vs.28.6%,P=0.0422).Conclusion Perioperative FTS program can accelerate postoperative rehabilitation,shorten hospital stay,lower hospitalization expenditure,and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.

Objective To explore the clinical value of fetal syetem ultrasound union real-time three-dimensional ultrasound to diagnose the abnormalities of fetal palms and feet in medium-term pregnancy.Methods The results of fetal syetem ultrasound u-nion real-time three-dimensional ultrasound in 23 675 cases during dmedium-term pregnancy in our department from January 2009 to November 2013 were retrospectively analyzed,including 47 350 palms and feet.Results If using the fetal syetem ultrasound u-nion real-time three-dimensional ultrasound to examine fetal palms and feet more than three times,the display rate of palms and feet was 100.0%,while the first-time display rate of finger and toes was 81.2%,second-time display rate was 97.2% and the third-time and more display rate more thatn 99.8%.136 cases hand-foot deformity were diagnosed,including 37 cases of hand gesture abnor-malities,6 cases of finger abnormalities,93 cases of food abnormalities,and the main abnormality was strephexopodia.Of all the 136 cases,there were 2 cases also with Trisomy 18,4 cases with Trisomy 21.Conclusion Malformations of fetal palms and feet can be detected by fetal system ultrasound combined with real-time three-dimensional ultrasonography during the second trimester,which is important indicators of prenatal screening for chromosomal abnormalities.

Objective To investigate the correlation between ankle-brachial index (ABI) and early neurological deterioration (END) in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Methods Consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke admitted to hospital within 7 d after onset from January 2014 to December 2014 were enroled. Bidirectional Doppler flow detector was used to detect ABI. END was defined as the increased National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score ≥2 or the increased motor score ≥1. The demographic characteristics, vascular risk factors, laboratory parameters, and the incidence of END were identified and analyzed. Results A total of 210 patients with acute ischemic stroke were enroled, including 51 had END and 159 did not have END. Univariate analysis showed that the proportion of patient with ABI ≤0. 9 of the END group was significantly higher than that of the non-END group (43. 1% vs. 22. 0% ; χ2 = 8. 714, P =0. 003). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that ABI ≤0. 9 (odds ratio 2. 688, 95% confidence interval 1. 265 - 5. 052; P = 0. 009) was independently associated with END in patients with ischemic stroke after adjusting for the confounding factors, such as age, sex, baseline systolic blood pressure, and ischemic heart disease. Conclusion The low ABI was associated with the occurrence of END in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Objective Through the correlation study of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) and chronic heart failure to investigate the pathogenesis of chronic heart failure and provide a new method for chronic heart failure diagnosis.Methods One hundred and twenty-eight chronic heart failure patients (chronic heart failure group) were involved in this study.According to the level of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF),they were divided into LVEF slightly lowing group (LVEF 40％-50％,50 patients),LVEF moderately lowing group (LVEF 30％-39％,35 patients),LVEF severely lowing group (LVEF ＜30％,43 patients).Fifty healthy people was as control group.The level of FGF-23,parathyroid hormone (PTH),creatinine (Cr),urea nitrogen (BUN),blood calcium,blood phosphorus,N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) were detected.The patients in two groups were performed color Doppler ultrasonography.Results The level of FGF-23,blood phosphorus,PTH,left ventricular mass index (LVMI),NT-proBNP in chronic heart failure group were significantly higher than those in control group [68.44(55.85-94.73) ng/L,34.18(30.57-38.87) ng/L,(1.13 ± 0.13) mmol/L vs.(1.02± 0.12) mmol/L,(15.51 ± 3.99) ng/L vs.(9.97 ± 0.89) ng/L,(112.27 ± 52.02) g/m2 vs.(71.37 ± 12.95) g/m2,(6 265.3 ± 15 991.6) ng/L vs.(76.12 ± 51.80) ng/L](P ＜ 0.01).The level of blood calcium,glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in chronic heart failure group were significantly lower than those in control group [(2.28 ±0.16) mmol/L vs.(2.48 ±0.13) mmol/L,(78.28 ± 14.20) ml/ (min ·1.73 m2) vs.(85.03 ± 14.44)ml/ (min·1.73 m2)] (P ＜ 0.01).Spearman correlation analysis showed that FGF-23 had positive correlation with age (r =0.256,P ＜0.01),blood phosphorus (r =0.326,P ＜0.01),PTH (r =0.584,P ＜0.01),NT-proBNP (r =0.799,P ＜ 0.01),LVMI (r =0.540,P ＜ 0.01),and had negative correlation with blood calcium (r =-0.308,P ＜ 0.01),GFR(r =-0.527,P ＜ 0.01).The level of FGF-23 was increased when LVEF reduced.Conclusions It has significant correlation between the level of FGF-23 and the degree of chronic heart failure.It suggests that the level of FGF-23 can evaluate the myocardial systolic function and ventricular remodeling.