We have isolated an intestinal probiotic strain, Pediococcus acidilactici HRQ-1. To improve its gastrointestinal fluid tolerance, transportation and storage stability, and slow-release properties, we employed the extrusion method to prepare the microcapsules with P. acidilactici HRQ-1 as the core material and sodium alginate and chitosan as the wall material. The optimal conditions for preparing the microcapsules were determined by single factor and orthogonal tests, and the optimal ratio was determined by taking the embedding rate, survival rate, storage stability, gastrointestinal fluid tolerance, and release rate as the evaluation indexes. The results showed that under the optimal embedding conditions, the embedding rate reached (89.60±0.02)%. Under the optimal formula of freeze-drying protective agent, the freeze-drying survival rate reached (76.42±0.13)%, and the average size of the microcapsules produced was (1.16±0.03) mm. The continuous gastrointestinal fluid simulation experiments confirmed that the microcapsules ensured the viable bacterial count and can slowly release bacteria in the intestinal fluid. The curve of the viable bacterial count during storage at 4 ℃ and room temperature indicated that the prepared microcapsules achieved strains' live number protection. The formula and preparation process of P. acidilactici microcapsules may provide a technological reserve for the preparation of more live bacterial drugs in the future.
Pediococcus acidilactici/chemistry* ; Probiotics/chemistry* ; Capsules/chemistry* ; Alginates/chemistry* ; Chitosan/chemistry* ; Drug Compounding/methods* ; Glucuronic Acid/chemistry* ; Hexuronic Acids/chemistry* ; Freeze Drying

Objective:To explore the effect of positive psychological group training in epilepsy patients.Methods:From January to December 2020, a total of 60 epilepsy patients in Department of Neurology in Shandong Daizhuang Hospital were selected as the research objects using the convenience sampling method, and were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group by random number table, with 30 cases each. The control group received routine nursing, and the observation group received positive psychological group training on the basis of the control group, lasting for 8 weeks. The scores of Self-Esteem Scale, the Feelings of Inadequacy Scale, Shame Scale and General Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale were compared between the two groups.Results:After intervention, the behavioral shame and body shame scores of the observation group were lower than those of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01). After intervention, the scores of Self-Esteem Scale, the Feelings of Inadequacy Scale and General Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale of the observation group were higher than those of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01) . Conclusions:Positive psychological group training can improve epilepsy patients' inferiority, self-esteem and self-efficacy, reduce sense of shame, which is worthy of clinical application.

BACKGROUND: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) brings health issues for both mothers and offspring, and GDM prevention is as important as GDM management. It was shown that a history of GDM was significantly associated with a higher maternal risk for GDM recurrence. The incidence of GDM recurrence was unclear because of the incidence of second-child was low before 2016 in China. We aim to investigate the prevalence of GDM recurrence and its associated high-risk factors which may be useful for the prediction of GDM recurrence in China. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted which enrolled participants who underwent regular prenatal examination and delivered twice in the same hospital of 18 research centers. All participants were enrolled from January 2018 to October 2018, where they delivered the second baby during this period. A total of 6204 women were enrolled in this study, and 1002 women with a history of GDM were analyzed further. All participants enrolled in the study had an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) result at 24 to 28 weeks and were diagnosed as GDM in the first pregnancy according to the OGTT value (when any one of the following values is met or exceeded to the 75-g OGTT: 0 h [fasting], ≥5.10 mmol/L; 1 h, ≥10.00 mmol/L; and 2 h, ≥8.50 mmol/L). The prevalence of GDM recurrence and development of type 2 diabetes mellitus were calculated, and its related risk factors were analyzed. RESULTS: In 6204 participants, there are 1002 women (1002/6204,16.15%) with a history of GDM and 5202 women (5202/6204, 83.85%) without a history of GDM. There are significant differences in age (32.43 ± 4.03 years vs. 33.00 ± 3.34 years vs. 32.19 ± 3.37 years, P  < 0.001), pregnancy interval (4.06 ± 1.44 years vs. 3.52 ± 1.43 years vs. 3.38 ± 1.35 years, P  = 0.004), prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) (27.40 ± 4.62 kg/m2vs. 23.50 ± 3.52 kg/m2vs. 22.55 ± 3.47 kg/m2, P < 0.001), history of delivered macrosomia (22.7% vs. 11.0% vs. 6.2%, P < 0.001) among the development of diabetes mellitus (DM), recurrence of GDM, and normal women. Moreover, it seems so important in the degree of abnormal glucose metabolism in the first pregnancy to the recurrence of GDM and the development of DM. There are significant differences in OGTT levels of the first pregnancy such as area under the curve of OGTT value (18.31 ± 1.90 mmol/L vs. 16.27 ± 1.93 mmol/L vs. 15.55 ± 1.92 mmol/L, P < 0.001), OGTT fasting value (5.43 ± 0.48 mmol/L vs. 5.16 ± 0.49 mmol/L vs. 5.02 ± 0.47 mmol/L, P < 0.001), OGTT 1-hour value (10.93 ± 1.34 mmol/L vs. 9.69 ± 1.53 mmol/L vs. 9.15 ± 1.58 mmol/L, P < 0.001), OGTT 2-hour value (9.30 ± 1.66 mmol/L vs. 8.01 ± 1.32 mmol/L vs. 7.79 ± 1.38 mmol/L, P < 0.001), incidence of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) (fasting plasma glucose ≥5.6 mmol/L) (31.3% vs. 14.6% vs. 8.8%, P < 0.001), and incidence of two or more abnormal OGTT values (68.8% vs. 39.7% vs. 23.9%, P < 0.001) among the three groups. Using multivariate analysis, the factors, such as age (1.07 [1.02-1.12], P = 0.006), prepregnancy BMI (1.07 [1.02, 1.12], P  = 0.003), and area under the curve of OGTT in the first pregnancy (1.14 [1.02, 1.26], P  = 0.02), have an effect on maternal GDM recurrence; the factors, such as age (1.28 [1.01-1.61], P  = 0.04), pre-pregnancy BMI (1.26 [1.04, 1.53], P = 0.02), and area under the curve of OGTT in the first pregnancy (1.65 [1.04, 2.62], P = 0.03), have an effect on maternal DM developed further. CONCLUSIONS The history of GDM was significantly associated with a higher maternal risk for GDM recurrence during follow-up after the first pregnancy. The associated risk factors for GDM recurrence or development of DM include age, high pre-pregnancy BMI, history of delivered macrosomia, the OGTT level in the first pregnancy, such as the high area under the curve of OGTT, IFG, and two or more abnormal OGTT values. To prevent GDM recurrence, women with a history of GDM should do the preconception counseling before preparing next pregnancy.
Adult ; Blood Glucose/metabolism* ; China/epidemiology* ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/epidemiology* ; Diabetes, Gestational ; Female ; Fetal Macrosomia ; Glucose Intolerance ; Humans ; Male ; Pregnancy ; Retrospective Studies

Autoimmune epilepsy (AE) is a type of epilepsy mediated by autoantibodies and immune cells. The main pathogenesis of AE is that autoimmune antibodies related to AE interact with surface of nervous cell membrane antigens or intracellular antigens, which leads to the disorder of excitatory and inhibitory nervous system and causes epileptic seizures. Glutamate receptor subunit 3 peptide B antibodies (GluR3B Ab's) are one type of anti-neuron autoantibodies related to AE, and they can combine with GluR3B subunit of α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole-propionic acid receptor (AMPAR), which causes an increase of intracellular calcium. Intracellular calcium overload further leads to dysregulation of energy metabolism in neurons or oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs). The damage of neurons or OPCs eventually trigger seizure. Here, we mainly discuss the mechanisms of GluR3B Ab's involving in the development of autoimmune epilepsy.

Objective: To analyze the clinical characteristics of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) in the third trimester to improve clinical awareness of this disease. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of two patients with STSS caused by S. pyogenes in Jinan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital and nine reported cases of healthy pregnant women infected with S. pyogenes at 28-42 gestational weeks with detailed data retrieved from Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure and PubMed database from January 1997 to December 2018. Results: The two cases admitted to our hospital were both multiparas, with onset in winter and no specific symptoms in early stage. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) was developed in both cases on admission. In one case, the fetal heart rate was reduced and disappeared soon after admission. The other patient was diagnosed as stillbirth on admission. Both patients died and blood culture revealed infection of group A streptococcus. Nine previous cases were reported in one Chinese and five English articles. No high-risk pregnancy or premature rupture of membranes was reported in these 11 cases. Among the 11 cases, ten were positive for S. pyogenes indicated by blood or tissue culture and one was positive for streptococcal toxin. Ten cases had high fever and three presented with respiratory symptoms in early stage. Abdominal pain and watery diarrhea were common symptoms and all patients developed multiple organ dysfunction and DIC. Cases occurred in winter or spring were more common. Nine women died within 36 h after the onset of fulminant symptoms. Only two survived and hospitalized for 90 d and 25 d, respectively, after emergent cesarean section indicated by reduced fetal heart rate. Unfortunately, both neonates died after birth. For the babies, there were seven intrauterine fetal deaths, one stillbirth and three live births, but only one survived (whose mother developed respiratory cardiac arrest 90 min after delivery). Conclusions STSS caused by S. pyogenes in pregnant women exacerbates rapidly with a high mortality. Early identification of clinical manifestations and rapid progress of the disease are crucial for early diagnosis and treatment, which may help improve maternal and fetal outcomes.

Objective To explore the application of space sand as filling material in the prevention of pressure sore in the lateral position surgery in Neurosurgery Department.Methods A total of 130 cases of lateral decubitus position surgery in Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from October 2016 to March 2017 were selected and randomly divided into control group (n=65) and observation group (n=65) by random number table method.The control group used traditional gel position pad for lateral decubitus position,while the observation group used self-made space sand position pad for lateral position.The incidence of pressure sores of patients with lateral decubitus surgery of two groups were compared.Results The incidence of pressure sores in the control group was 12.31％,while it was 3.07％ in the observation group.The difference was statistically significant (x2=3.900,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The use of space sand position pad can effectively prevent the occurrence of pressure sore in the lateral decubitus position in Neurosurgery Department.

Objective To find an effective and convenient restraint band for the upper limb of the non-compression side for the patients in the lateral decubitus operation in the Neurosurgery Department. Methods From August 2017 to March 2018, patients in the lateral decubitus operation in the Neurosurgery Department,who from the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, were selected as the research objects. The self-made posture restraint belt was made of professional exercise shoulder, forearm sheath, binding band and magic stick. By using random number table produced by SPSS 22.0 edition, 160 patients who underwent lateral decubitus operation in the Neurosurgery Department were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group, with 80 cases in each group. In the control group, the conventional shoulder straps and wrist restraint bands were used, while the self-made lateral decubitus upper limb restraint band was used in the observation group. The differences of the time of lateral decubitus placement, the incidence of pressure sore in the non-compression side of the upper limb and the efficiency of restraint were observed and compared between the two groups. Results The time of lateral decubitus placement (365.97±42.08) s and the incidence of pressure sore in the non-compression side upper limb (10.0%) were higher than those of the observation group[ (302.69± 38.25)s, 1.3%]. The differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05). The efficiency (100.0%) of the non-compression side upper limb restraint in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (91.3%). The difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05). Conclusions The self-made upper limb restraint band for neurosurgery lateral position can effectively expose the surgical field, improve the comfort degree of patients, and improve the efficiency of posture placement and restraint.

Objective To design a smoke purifier for laparoscopic surgery, and to test its application in reducing the use of carbon dioxide gas and reducing the concentration of harmful substances in laparoscopic surgery exhaust gas. Methods From April to September 2017, a total of 136 cases of hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection were divided into control group and experimental group by random number table method, with 68 cases in each group. Independent negative pressure suction pipeline was applied in the control group for direct suction. In the experimental group, the surgery exhaust gas first passed laparoscopic surgical smoke purifier, the intake pipe of which was transformed from an aseptic transfusion device. Gas would emit a sound alert when passing the double-valve one-way valve. After passing KP100 grade, KN100 grade filter element and a certain amount of protective coal pellet activated carbon, the smoke would be managed by the independent negative pressure suction pipeline. The amount of carbon dioxide gas used in the two groups and the concentration of harmful substances in the smoke of the experimental group before and after the operation were recorded. Results The amount of carbon dioxide gas used in the control group was (656.95±70.11) L, which was higher than that in the experimental group (613.70±75.63) L, and the difference was statistically significant (P< 0.01). In the experimental group, PM10, PM2.5, PM1.0, formaldehyde and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) before the application of purifier were (206.90±30.48) μg/m3, (195.74±27.23) μg/m3, (220.22±37.60) μg/m3, (0.52±0.02) mg/m3 and (4.35±1.79) mg/m3, which were all higher than those after the application of purifier (4.26±1.02) μg/m3, (6.54±2.05) μg/m3, (7.89±3.38) μg/m3, (0.34±0.01) mg/m3and (0.31±0.17) mg/m3respectively, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.01). Conclusions The purifier can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide gas used in laparoscopic surgery, reduce the harmful substances in surgical exhaust gas and reduce the harm to the environment and medical staff.

Objective To establish a fast and accurate technique of identifying the pachytene spermatocytes,round spermatids and elongating and condensing spermatids during STA-PUT velocity sedimentation.Methods Using STA-PUT velocity sedimentation method to isolate the pachytene spermatocytes, round spermatids and elongating and condensing spermatids from mouse testes.To determine the cell populations` distribution,each tube of cell fraction was then partially transfered to the 96 plate well,and each well was added with acridine orange dye.Then each well was analyzed using fluorescence microscopy.Results Three types of spermatogenic cells can be identified quickly and accurately by it`s specific cytoplasm/nucleus character using the acridine orange dye staining under fluorescence detection.Conclusions A rubust method to quickly and accurately determine the pachytene spermatocytes,round spermatids and elongating and condensing spermatids during STA-PUT velocity sedimentation is successfully developed.

Objective:To observe the effect of different TCM prescriptions of JinKuiYaoLve on levels of noradrenaline(NE), dopamine(DA) and 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT) in lung and brain tissues of pulmonary fibrosis in the early stages. To investigate the effect and mechanism of TCM prescriptions and the nature of prescription-syndrome. Methods: The wistar rats were divided into groups randomly. Pulmonary fibrosis was induced by bleomycin A5 in all groups except normal group. Rats in drug group were killed after 7 days' treatment. The levels of NE, DA and 5-HT in the lung and brain tissues were detected. Results: The level of NE in the lung tissue of model group was higher than that of normal group, Gualouxiebai decoction(GLXB) group and prednisone group. The level of 5-HT of model group was lower than that of Shenqi Pills(SQW) group and prednisone group. The level of DA of SQW group was lower than that of GLXB group. The level of NE in the brain tissue of model group was higher than that of normal group, but the level of DA was lower than that of normal group, GLXB group and Maimendong decoction(MMD) group. The level of 5-HT of Dahuangzhechong pills (DHZCW) group was higher than that of other groups(P