Objective:To investigate the application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)bridging heart transplantation in critically ill children.Methods:The clinical data of two cases of critical infants with venous-arterial ECMO(VA-ECMO)bridging heart transplantation and literature review were retrospectively analyzed.Results:Two cases received orthotopic heart allograft with VA-ECMO support, and were discharged uneventfully without significant postoperative complications.On the 13th day of ECMO assistance, the first child was treated with orthotopic heart transplantation in a hospital qualified for heart transplantation, and the ECMO was evacuated during the operation.After 21 days of the heart transplantation, the patient was discharged from the hospital.The patient was followed up to be healthy after heart transplantation, and had the same development as children of the same age, and had been taking anti-rejection drugs for a long time.On the 10th day of VA-ECMO treatment, the second case received awake ECMO after cardiac function improved.On the 12th day of VA-ECMO treatment, the patient was successfully evacuated from VA-ECMO and waited for heart transplantation.Cardiac orthotopic transplantation was performed after the 17 days after VA-ECMO evacuation.The patient was transferred to the general ward after 6 days of hospitalization in the intensive care unit, and was discharged 23 days after transplantation with conventional anti-rejection therapy.Discharge follow-up in good health, normal school life.Conclusion:When VA-ECMO cannot be withdrawn from the heart of the critically ill children and the end-stage heart, VA-ECMO bridging heart transplantation should be selected at the right time for the children who meet the indications for heart transplantation to create survival opportunity for the previously hopeless children, save the life of the end-stage children, and improve the quality of life.

Abstract Comprehensive sexuality education is an important part of quality education, primary and secondary schools are the most suitable places for sex education. This paper sorts out the current status of sexuality education for primary and secondary school students in developed countries after presenting the overall significance of school based sexuality education, and further points out the problems and urgency of sexuality education for primary and secondary school students in China. It also put forward the way to new directions for advocacy, including the comphrehensive sexuality education curriculum system, training of sexuality education teachers, the positive and active role of families, as well as social and community support for sexuality education in schools.

Objective:To analyze clinical factors related to nosocomial infection in children with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)support.Methods:General data, infection data and relevant factors in children with ECMO support in Bayi Children′s Hospital, the 7 th Medical Center of People′s Liberation Army General Hospital and Henan Provincial People′s Hospital from September 2012 to February 2020 were reviewed.Relevant factors of nosocomial infection in them were analyzed. Results:Among 163 cases, 36(22.1%) children supported with ECMO had infections during the period of ECMO, and 72 pathogenic microorganisms were detected, including 67 bacteria (33 Acinetobacter baumannii, 21 Klebsiella pneumoniae, and 6 Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and 5 fungi.Pathogens from the respiratory system, blood system, urinary tract and abdominal cavity were detected in 45 cases(62.5%), 25 cases (34.7%), 1 case (1.4%), and 1 case (1.4%), respectively.Drug sensitivity analysis of the Acinetobacter baumannii showed that it was the extensively resistant strain.Compared with uninfected children supported with ECMO, ECMO support time[(10.0±6.7) d], hospitalization[(34.0±25.3) d], hospitalization cost[(234 368±113 234) yuan], preoperative oxygenation index(52.8±23.0) and lactate value[(9.6±5.9) mmol/L]were significantly higher in nosocomial infection ones[(4.6±3.2) d, (24.3±19.8) d, (161 416±65 847) yuan, 35.6±10.4, (5.6±5.4) mmol/L] supported with ECMO (all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the mortality between 2 groups ( P>0.05). In addition, lactate level (9.8 mmol/L) and oxygenation index (36.0±12.7) were significantly higher in died children(2.7 mmol/L, 22.1±10.4) with nosocomial infection during the period of ECMO support than those of survivors (all P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that ECMO support time( OR=7.054, 95% CI: 2.206-25.525) and preoperative lactate value( OR=2.250, 95% CI: 1.378-4.611) were independent risk factors of nosocomial infection. Conclusions:Correcting underlying diseases of ECMO supporting and shortening the duration of ECMO can reduce the incidence and mortality of nosocomial infection in children who are supported with ECMO.

Gut microbiota is considered as the cornerstone of maintaining the health of human host, because it not only helps to obtain nutrition and energy from the food, but also regulates the energy metabolism through the metabolites produced, which plays an important role in the occurrence and development of various metabolic diseases. In recent years, with the development of science and technology, hypoglycemic treatment has been gradually promoted, safer and more efficient hypoglycemic drugs have been emerging, including sulfonylureas, biguanides, glinides, α-glucosidase inhibitors, dipeptidyl peptidase Ⅳ inhibitors, glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists, sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors and various types of insulin preparations. A large number of studies have proved that intestinal flora may be one of the targets for hypoglycemic drugs to control blood glucose. In this article, we aim to review the effects of hypoglycemic drugs on the composition of intestinal flora and the regulation of nutrition and energy metabolism, and provide reference for future researches on mechanism and target of new antidiabetic drugs.

Objective To explore the difference of gut microbiota between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and non-diabetic population in Beijing. Methods 83 T2DM patients were selected as T2DM group and 64 non-diabetic subjects were selected as control group. Fecal samples were collected from all the subjects. The intestinal flora was detected by metagenome sequencing technology. Results 11 bacterialphyla were detec-ted in the two groups, there were significant differences in species diversity of Actinobacteria (P=0. 013), Firmicutes (P=0. 005), Fusobacteria (P=0. 001), Proteobacteria (P<0. 001) between the two groups. Actinobacteria, Fusobacteria and Proteobacteria were all enriched in the T2DM group, Firmicutes were enriched in the control group. 152 bacterial genera were detected in the two groups with 31 bacterial genera ofsignificant differences. In T2DM group, the levels of Roseburia, Eubacterium and Faecalibacterium decreased, while the levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and Escherichia increased. Conclusion There are significant differ-ences in the composition of gut microbiota between T2DM patients and non-diabetic population. Regulation of gut microbiota in T2DM patients may be helpful to improve the condition of T2DM.

Objective: To investigate application and safety of pediatric interfacility-transport with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in China. Methods: The data of 48 patients transported inter-hospital from February 2016 to May 2018 were collected from the following 4 centers: pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of Bayi Children′s Hospital Affiliated to the 7th Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Pediatric Hospital of Fudan University, Henan Provincial People′s Hospital and Children′s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. The data of patients′ characteristics, ECMO mode and wean rate, and mortality were reviewed, which was further compared with the data of 57 compatible inner-hospital ECMO cases with t test, Rank sum test or chi-square test. Results: All the 48 interfacility-transports were accomplished by ambulance on land, with an average transfer distance of (435±422) km. The incidence of ECMO complications was 13% (6 case), without death. There were no significant differences in lactic acid, PaO₂ or SaO₂ before and after transport (4.0 (2.0, 7.5) vs. 3.0 (1.5, 6.0) mmol/L, Z=-1.579, P>0.05; 112(47, 405) vs. 166(122, 240) mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa), Z=-0.104, P>0.05; 0.97±0.02 vs. 0.96±0.03, t=1.570, P>0.05). Instead, PaCO₂ and pH were significantly different ((47±8) vs. (42±5) mmHg, t=2.687, P<0.05; 7.3±0.2 vs. 7.5±0.2, t=3.379, P<0.05). The total ECMO weaned rate was 73% (35/48) and the survival rate was 67% (32/48). No significant differences in demographic characteristics, ECMO mode or duration, transport distance or duration, or complications existed between the survival group and the death group (7/25 vs. 2/14, χ²=0.615, P>0.05; 4/28 vs. 2/14, χ²=0, P>0.05; (405±404) vs. (493±465) km, t=0.525, P>0.05; (5±4) vs. (5±5) h, t=0.388, P>0.05; 166 (128, 239) vs. 187(52, 405) h, Z=-0.104, P>0.05; 3/32 vs. 3/16, χ²=0.734, P>0.05). The lowest lactate value in survival group before ECMO transport was significantly lower than that in the death group ((5±5) vs. (8±6) mmol/L, t=2.151, P<0.05). There were neither significant differences in age, ECMO mode or support pattern (9/39 vs. 15/42, χ²=0.845, P>0.05; 6/42 vs. 7/50, χ²=0.001, P>0.05; 29/19 vs. 38/19, χ²=0.441, P>0.05), nor in ECMO weaned rate, survival rate or complications between interfacility-transport group and inner-hospital group (35/48 vs. 37/57, χ²=0.775, P>0.05; 32/48 vs. 35/57, χ²=0.313, P>0.05; 20/48 vs. 22/57, χ²=0.102, P>0.05). Conclusion With appropriate transport equipment and mature teams who handle problems timely during the transport, critically ill children could be safely transported to the destination with ECMO.

Objective To explore the long-term outcome of postpartum glucose metabolism among patients with gestational hyperglycemia and its risk factors.Methods Patients with gestational hyperglycemia,diagnosed by 100 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) during 24th to 28th gestation week between 2010 and 2012 and giving the childbirth in Peking Union Medical College Hospital,were included.The glucose metabolism outcomes were evaluated by 75 g OGTT.The risk factors influencing the glucose metabolism outcome and the glucose metabolism parameter changes between the pregnancy term and now were also analyzed.Results Forty patients with gestational hyperglycemia were included.The follow-up time was postpartum 5-8 years and (6.83±0.74) years on average.Among them,3 patients were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and 9 patients were diagnosed with impaired glucose intolerance.The overall rate of abnormal glucose metabolism was 30 percent.The third-hour glucose of OGTT larger than 7.45 mmol/L and the area under the glucose curve (Glu AUC) during OGTT larger than 24.875 mmol×h/L were the risk factors for the abnormal glucose metabolism outcome,with the odds ratio of 5.769 (95％ confidence interval 1.064-31.270,P=0.042) and 12.5 (95％ confidence interval 2.226-70.187,P=0.004).Using the 2-hour glucose larger than 8.25 mmol/L and 3-hour glucose larger than 7.45 mmol/L in the OGTT of midtrimester to judge the glucose state in the follow-up visit can achieve the diagnostic efficacy with the sensitivity of 75％,specificity of 82％,positive prediction value of 64％ and negative prediction value of 88％.Comparing with now,the fasting glucose in the midtrimester was lower ([5.49±0.43] vs.[4.55±0.47] mmol/L,P＜0.001),the fasting insulin in the midtrimester was high-er (12.30 [6.35,16.55] vs.8.31 [6.79,12.00] μIU/ml,P=0.048),HOMA-β in the midtrimester was higher (202.67 [145.71,335.71] vs.85.41 [78.63,112.13],P＜0.001).Conclusion The third-hour glucose larger than 7.45 mmol/L and the glucose area under the curve larger than 24.88 mmol×h/L in the OGTT of midtrimester are the risk factors for the abnormal glucose state in the postpartum long-term follow-up.The combination of the second-hour and the third-hour glucoses in the 100 g OGTT of midtrimester can help to predict the postpartum long-term glucose state.

Objective To explore the relationship of MTNR1B DNA methylation with gestational diabetes and gestational glucose and lipid metabolism features.Methods 50 patients with gestational hyperglycemia,diagnosed by 100 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) during mid-trimester were selected between 2009 and 2012.50 pregnant women with normal glucose tolkerance of matched age and body mass index were included in the control group.The blood samples during mid-trimester and the clinical parameters were collected.MTNR1B DNA methylation levels were measured.Results After adjusting age and body mass index,the CpG locus located at +64 bp away from the translation initiation site of MTNR1B was related with gestational diabetes (OR=0.859,95％ CI:0.772-0.955,P=0.005).DNA methylation level of several MTNR1B loci was also related with gestational glucose and lipid metabolism features.Conclusion MTNR1B DNA methylation is related with gestational diabetes and gestational glucose and lipid metabolism.

Objective: To investigate the application and outcome of pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in a single center. Methods: The clinical data of 52 pediatric patients with cardiopulmonary failure received ECMO support in Bayi Children's Hospital Affiliated to General Hospital of Beijing Military Command of PLA were collected from January 2012 to October 2016. All patients were divided into two stages by time. January 2012 to December 2014 was stage one. January 2015 to October 2016 was stage two. A retrospective analysis was done for these patients between two stages. In addition, all clinical data were compared with the data of extracorporeal life support organization (ELSO). The constituent ratio differences in different groups were tested by chi square test. Results: In 52 cases, there were 40 boys and 12 girls, aging from 1 day to 7 years, weighing from 2 to 20 kg. There were 35 cases who successfully weaned from ECMO (67%), and 25 cases were able to be discharged alive (48%). In stage one, there were 24 ECMO cases, 18 boys and 6 girls. There were 15 cases successfully weaned from ECMO (63%). Nine patients survived until discharge (38%). Complications were found in 15 cases during ECMO support (63%). In stage two, there were 28 ECMO cases, 22 were boys and 6 were girls. There were 20 cases successfully weaned from ECMO (71%). Sixteen patients survived until discharge (57%). Complications were found in 12 cases during ECMO support (43%). There was no significant difference in survival rates between two stages. However, the neonatal survival rate was higher in stage two than in stage one (71% (12/28) vs. 31% (5/24), χ²=5.107, P=0.038). The proportion of respiratory support was higher in stage two than in stage one (50% (14/28) vs. 21% (5/24), χ²=4.741, P=0.029), while the proportion of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) decreased significantly (21% (6/28) vs. 67% (16/24), χ²=10.835, P=0.001). Application of peritoneal dialysis treatment in stage two was higher (6 vs. 0 cases, χ²=8.097, P=0.025). Mortality of ECMO was still higher than that of ELSO (48% (25/52) vs. 62% (34 655/55 886), χ²=4.281, P<0.05). The constituent ratio of different types of support varied between ECMO and ELSO patients (χ²=19.562, P<0.001). Conclusions ECMO technology can provide effective support for severe cardiopulmonary failure in critically ill children. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of ECMO technology, the complexity and characteristics of pediatric patients, it takes long time to improve ECMO management and prognosis.

Objective: To retrospectively review 4 cases diagnosed with pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who were transported with veno-venous (V-V) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) from April 2016 to March 2017. Methods: Four patients were transported to Bayi Children's Hospital Afflicted to the PLA Army General Hospital, with V-V ECMO. Their vital signs, blood-gas analysis and chest X-ray before and after transportation were compared. The length of ECMO, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) stay and hospitalization, and the prognosis were analyzed. Results: All the four cases were transported to our hospital successfully from distances between 1 000 km to 1 210 km. The 4 cases were 4 to 6 years old with the body weight of 19 to 35 kg, of whom 3 were boys and 1 was girl. The catheters were inserted in the right jugular vein and femoral vein. The vital signs and blood-gas analysis after transportation did not change significantly compared to baseline. The length of ECMO for the four patients were 48, 754, 157 and 438 hours. They stayed in the PICU for 10, 32, 14 and 19 days, respectively. At last, 2 of them were successfully discharged from hospital without any complications; however, the other 2 died of multiple organ failure. Conclusion Transporting ARDS patients with a satisfactory cardiac function under VV-ECMO by an experienced ECMO team is safe.