Objective:To evaluate the value of 18F-FDG PET/CT for preoperative localization of epileptogenic foci in refractory epilepsy patients with negative MRI. Methods:Clinical data (550 lobes) of 55 epilepsy patients (38 males, 17 females, age (20.0±8.1) years) with negative MRI who underwent preoperative 18F-FDG PET/CT-MRI between January 2014 and June 2020 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University were retrospectively analyzed. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of 18F-FDG PET/CT, video electroencephalogram (VEEG), PET/CT+ VEEG and PET/CT-VEEG for localizing epileptogenic foci were calculated using stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) and the outcomes of at least 1 year of postoperative follow-up as reference standards. χ2 test was used to compare the efficiencies of different examination modalities for unilobar, multilobar and all patients. Results:The correct lateralization rate of epileptogenic foci was 92.6%(25/27) using PET/CT. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, PPV and NPV of PET/CT for localization of epileptogenic foci were 65.1%(54/83), 77.9%(364/467), 76.0%(418/550), 34.4%(54/157) and 92.6%(364/393), respectively. The sensitivities of PET/CT-VEEG for localization of epileptogenic foci in all patients and patients with multilobar epilepsy were higher than those of VEEG alone (75.9%(63/83) vs 45.8%(38/83), 68.6%(35/51) vs 31.4%(16/51); χ2 values: 15.80, 14.16, both P<0.001). The specificities of PET/CT+ VEEG for localization of epileptogenic foci in all patients and patients with unilobar epilepsy were higher than those of VEEG alone (97.6%(456/467) vs 94.6%(442/467), 97.9%(282/288) vs 94.1%(271/288); χ2 values: 5.66, 5.48; P values: 0.017, 0.019). The sensitivity of PET/CT-VEEG (PET/CT and VEEG concordance) for localization of epileptogenic foci was higher than that of PET/CT+ VEEG (PET/CT and VEEG discordance) (8/9 vs 28.4%(21/74); χ2=10.40, P=0.001), and its specificity and accuracy were higher than those of PET/CT-VEEG (PET/CT and VEEG discordance) (93.4%(57/61) vs 71.7%(291/406), 92.9%(65/70) vs 72.1%(346/480); χ2 values: 13.23, 13.96; both P<0.001). Conclusions:18F-FDG PET/CT can localize and lateralize epileptogenic foci in patients with negative MRI. The combination of 18F-FDG PET/CT and VEEG improves the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for epileptogenic foci detection. 18F-FDG PET/CT is more accurate in detecting epileptogenic foci when it is concordant with VEEG.

Objective:To evaluate the optimization effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) combined with moderate sedation with propofol (TEAS-propofol balanced anesthesia) for gastrointestinal endoscopy.Methods:This was a single-blind randomized controlled trial. American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅰ-Ⅲ patients, aged 18-64 yr, undergoing elective gastrointestinal endoscopy at the Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment Center of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from May to August 2022, were divided into 2 groups using the block random allocation method: conventional anesthesia group (group C) and TEAS-propofol balanced anesthesia group (group TPB). Patients received moderate sedation with propofol plus routine anesthesia with fentanyl 50 μg in group C. In TPB group, TEAS was performed at bilateral Neiguan, Hegu and Zusanli acupoints before surgery until the end of surgery, and patients received propofol for moderate sedation (Modified Observer′s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation scale score was 3). The efficacy and safety of anesthesia and parameters related to outcomes were observed and recorded.Results:In this study, 66 patients were recruited, with 33 in each group, the failure rate of anesthesia in both groups was 3%, and no reflux or aspiration was found. Compared with group C, no significant changes were found in the patients′ satisfaction on the same day, intraoperative pain response score, incidence of intraoperative adverse reactions (tachycardia, hypertension, bucking and body movement), awake time, consumption of propofol, rate of intraoperative awareness and rate of patients hoping to receive the same anesthesia method again postoperatively ( P>0.05), the patients′ satisfaction was significantly increased on the next day ( P<0.05), the incidence of intraoperative respiratory depression, physician satisfaction, and degree of postoperative dizziness and nausea were significantly reduced ( P<0.05), and the discharge time and time to the complete recovery of normal behavior function was significantly shortened in group TPB ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The combination of TEAS at bilateral Neiguan, Hegu and Zusanli acupoints with moderate sedation using propofol for gastrointestinal endoscopy is not only safe and effective, but also beneficial to the postoperative outcome of patients, and the effect is better than that of conventional anesthesia with propofol and fentanyl.

Objective:To compare the efficacy of pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block combined with lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) block versus fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia.Methods:Fifty-eight patients of both sexes, aged 65-85 yr, with body mass index of 18-30 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ-Ⅲ, scheduled for elective direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty, were divided into 2 groups ( n=29 each) using a random number table method: PENG block plus LFCN block group (PL group) and FICB group (F group). In group PL, the mixture (20 ml) of 0.375% ropivacaine hydrochloride and dexamethasone 3.3 mg was injected around the nerve innervating the hip joint capsule under ultrasound guidance.In group F, the mixture (30 ml) of 0.375% ropivacaine hydrochloride and dexamethasone 5 mg was injected around the nerve innervating the fascia iliaca compartment under ultrasound guidance.All the patients received patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with oxycodone after surgery.When visual analogue scale scores≥4 points, oxycodone 1 mg was intravenously injected as rescue analgesic.The intraoperative consumption of remifentanil was recorded.First time to ambulation, discharge destination, length of hospital stay, and effective pressing times of analgesic pump, requirement for rescue analgesia and the incidence of quadriceps weakness, nausea and vomiting and nerve block related complications within 48 h after surgery were recorded. Results:Compared with F group, intraoperative consumption of remifentanil was significantly decreased, effective pressing times of analgesic pump and incidence of quadriceps weakness were decreased, first time to ambulation and length of hospital stay were shortened, and first discharge destination was prolonged ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in the requirement for rescue analgesia and the incidence of nausea ( P>0.05) in group PL. Conclusion:PENG block combined with LFCN block can reduce intraoperative consumption of opioids, be helpful for inhibiting postoperative pain sensitivity, and improve early recovery than FICB when used for total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia.

Objective:To explore the clinical value of "hydration therapy" in the treatment of severe acute paraquat poisoning (APP).Methods:A prospective historical control observation was conducted. Fifty-eight patients with severe APP admitted to Shouguang People's Hospital Affiliated to Weifang Medical College from February 2014 to June 2019 were enrolled. Twenty-six patients admitted before May 10th, 2016 were enrolled in the standard treatment group. After being admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) from the department of emergency, patients in the standard treatment group were immediately given standard treatment such as repeated gastric lavage, catharsis, adsorption of poison by activated carbon or montmorillonite powder, drug treatment and blood purification. From May 10th, 2016, 32 patients were enrolled in the intensive treatment group. On the basis of standard treatment, "hydration therapy" was carried out, that was, 0.9% NaCl and/or 5% glucose injection were used for continuous intravenous infusion throughout the day, so as to ensure that the total amount of fluid infusion per day reached 200 mL/kg within 48-72 hours after ICU admission. At the same time, furosemide was used to strengthen diuresis to ensure the balance of water and electrolyte. If heart failure or acute pulmonary interstitial edema occurred during the treatment, "hydration therapy" should be stopped immediately. Six months after treatment, all patients were followed up. The patients with normal activity, no complaints of discomfort and no damage of heart, lung, liver, kidney and other organs were regarded as cured. The therapeutic effect of "hydration therapy" was evaluated.Results:There was no significant difference in gender, age, dosage or time from taking poison to ICU between the two groups. In the intensive treatment group, 32 patients did not appear heart failure during continuous rehydration treatment. Follow-up after 6 months showed that the overall cure rate in the intensive treatment group was significantly higher than that in the standard treatment group [59.4% (19/32) vs. 19.2% (5/26), P < 0.05]. In the 6-month follow-up, there was no significant difference in age or time from taking poison to ICU between the two groups, but the dosage in the intensive treatment group was significantly higher than that in the standard treatment group (mL: 54.06±26.03 vs. 23.00±4.47, P < 0.05). After 6 months of follow-up, chest CT showed that the lesions of pulmonary fibrosis of cured patients in both group gradually reduced with time, not completely progressive and irreversible. Conclusion:"Hydration therapy" with intensive diuresis can significantly improve the rescue success rate of patients with severe APP.

Paraquat (PQ) poisoning has become one of the common pesticide poisoning in China. PQ is extremely toxic to human beings. The fatality rate of oral PQ poisoning is more than 90%. So far, there is no specific antidote. Seek effective treatment measures for PQ poisoning has become the focus of clinical medical research. In November 2017, a patient with acute severe PQ poisoning was treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Shouguang People's Hospital Affiliated to Weifang Medical College. The patient refused blood purification therapy and was rescued successfully only by continuous fluid therapy, diuresis, catharsis and routine treatment. By reviewing the treatment process of this case, new treatment ideas for the clinical treatment of PQ poisoning in primary hospitals were provided. Patients with acute PQ poisoning should be rescued by immediate administration of emetic, gastric lavage, catharsis and oral montmorillonite powder. For those without dysfunction of heart, lung and and kidney, a large amount of fluid treatment and diuresis should be given immediately to promote the excretion of poison. The key to improve the success rate of rescue of acute PQ poisoning is to eliminate PQ from the body as soon as possible.

Objective To explore a new method for synthesizing arginine modified chitosan ( AC ) with mono-arginine substitution and high degree of substitution, and to evaluate the biological effect of AC as gene carriers. Methods The single arginine modified chitosan (sAC) was synthesized by means of protecting and de-protecting the arginine amino group before and after chitosan modified arginine reaction. Liu's arginine-modified chitosan ( LAC ) was prepared according to the methods reported in the literature . The conjunction of arginine to chitosan was detected by infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Three kinds of chitosan gene nanoparticles were respectively prepared by complex coacervation and characterized, including sAC gene nanoparticles (sACGNs), the LAC gene nanoparticles (LACGNs) and the chitosan gene nanoparticles (CGNs). A10 rat vascular smooth cells transfected with sACGNs were used to estimate the in vitro cellular uptake, internalization mechanisms and transfection efficiency. Thiazolyl blue tetrazolium blue (MTT) assay was used to measure the cytotoxicity. Results The infrared spectrum analysis confirmed that sAC was obtained via the conjunction of arginine to chitosan. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum analysis showed that the degree of substitution of arginine in sAC and LAC was 21.3％and 6.4％, respectively. When the ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus (N/P ratio) was 2:1, the particle sizes of CGN, LACGN, and sACGN were (94.81±2.93) nm, (124.53±2.55) nm, and (128.53±2.04) nm, respectively, and the Zeta potentials were (3.50±1.61) mV, (5.74±0.41) mV, and (6.04±1.39) mV, respectively. For the cellular uptake, CGNs were mainly through the clathrin-mediated endocytic pathway, and LACGNs and sACGN were mainly through the caveolin-mediated endocytic pathway. Compared with CGNs, LACGNs and sACGNs showed higher cellular uptake and transfection efficiency , and the differences were statistically significant ( all P<0 . 05 ) . sACGNs achieved the highest transfection efficiency in the near-neutral pH environment. MTT results showed that when the mass concentration of sACGNs reached 100μg/ml, the survival rate of A10 cells was still higher than 90％, indicating the non-cytotoxicity of sACGNs. Conclusion The new method successfully synthesized single arginine-modified chitosan. As a gene carrier, sACGNs show higher gene transfection efficiency and lower cytotoxicity than CGNs and LACGNs in near neutral pH environment.

Objective To investigate the infection status, serotype distribution, drug sensitivity and molecular characteristics of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) in patients with diarrhea in Guangdong Province. Methods Fecal samples were collected, cultured and isolated by traditional methods. Suspected Escherichia coli isolates were confirmed by multiplex PCR used for detecting specific virulence genes and bio-chemical methods. Positive strains were serotyped, characterized for drug sensitivity and analyzed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis ( PFGE). Results The total positive rate of DEC in patients with diarrhea was 6.26%. The positive rates of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC), enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), enteroadherent Escherichia coli (EAEC) and en-teroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) were 2. 47% , 1. 54% , 1. 32% , 0. 62% and 0. 09% , respectively, with infections primarily in children aged 0-<7 years. The total seropositive rate was 52. 54% , with EHEC accounting for 15. 00% . DEC showed high sensitivity to imipenem, ciprofloxacin, ceftazidime and cefo-taxime. The multidrug resistance rate of DEC was 58. 45% , with EPEC being the most serious for multidrug resistance. PFGE results showed that ETEC, EHEC, EPEC and EAEC had a high degree of polymorphism. Conclusion EPEC is the predominant type of DEC circulating in Guangdong Province. Third-generation cephalosporins are the first drugs of choice for treating infections in children. Ciprofloxacin can be used to treat adults. The problem of multiple drug resistance of DEC is severe and efforts to monitor DEC infections and drug resistance should be strengthened.

Objective To investigated the etiologic characteristics of Shigella (S.) sonnei strains causing outbreaks and sporadic cases in some areas of Guangdong province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region during 2014-2016. Methods Fourteen S. sonnei strains isolated from outbreaks and 6 S. sonnei strains from sporadic cases from Guangdong and Liuzhou of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region were tested for antimicrobial resistance and analyzed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Six typical strains were selected for whole genome sequencing typing and compared with 51 strains isolated both at home and abroad from NCBI genome database. Results The antibiotic resistance test indicated the isolates had high resistance rate to ampicillin, tetracycline, gentamicin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and nalidixic acid, while sensitive to azithromycin, chloromycetin and imipenem. PFGE showed high similarity (93.2%) among the strains isolated from different areas. The whole genome sequencing analysis also revealed that all the typical strains wereclustered into a same evolution branch, close to some strains from Korea. Conclusions The S. sonnei strains isolated from some areas of Guangdong and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region showed high resistance to commonly used antibiotics, but they were sensitive to azithromycin, chloramphenicol and imipenem. The isolates in this study also showed similar PFGE patterns and close phylogenic evolution.

Objective To analyze the serotype distribution and antibiotic resistance characteristics of Salmonella strains isolated in Guangdong province for better understanding the condition of Salmonella infection in patients with diarrhea.Methods Fecal samples collected from patients with diarrhea in Guangdong province were used to isolate Salmonella strains.Biochemical analysis was performed to identify these isolated strains.Serotyping and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were carried out for further analysis of the isolated Salmonella strains.Results The rate of Salmonella infection was 7.64％in 2015, and the male to female patient ratio was 1.52∶1.A total of 2 377 patients of all age groups were positive for Salmonella infection and the patients aged 0-6 years accounted for 81.74％.The isolation rate of Salmonella strains in the summer and autumn was higher than that in the winter and spring (10.73％ vs 4.24％;X2=463.77, P<0.01).The Salmonella isolation rates in different areas were as follows: 16.82％ in Zhuhai, 15.85％ in Heyuan, 11.81％ in Yangjiang, 10.68％ in Jiangmen, 8.49％ in Zhongshan, 8.07％ in Maoming, 8.05％ in Jieyang, 7.35％ in Shaoguan, 6.97％ in Foshan, 6.03％ in Dongguan, 5.48％ in Guangzhou and 0.00％ in Zhanjiang.And the differences between different regions were statistically significant (X2=367.67, P<0.01).The 2 377 isolated Salmonella strains were classified into 108 serotypes except for oneSalmonella strain that could not be classified.The top four predominant serotypes were 4,5,12:i:-, Salmonella enteritidis,Salmonella stanley and Salmonella typhimurium.Most Salmonella strains were sensitive to imipenem, azithromycin, ceftazidime, cefotaxime and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, but multidrug resistance was common among those strains.Conclusion Salmonella serotypes of 4,5,12:i:-and Salmonella enteritidis are the predominant pathogens causing human Salmonella infections in Guangdong province.Ceftazidime and cefotaximeare are preferred in the treatment of Salmonella infections.Surveillance for drug resistance in Salmonella should be strengthened as multidrug resistant strains have become a serious problem in Guangdong province.