Discrimination and quantification of volatile compounds in beer by FTIR combined with machine learning approaches.

The composition of volatile compounds in beer is crucial to the quality of beer. Herein, we identified 23 volatile compounds, namely, 12 esters, 4 alcohols, 5 acids, and 2 phenols, in nine different beer types using GC-MS. By performing PCA of the data of the flavor compounds, the different beer types were well discriminated.

Purification and identification of xanthine oxidase inhibitory peptides from enzymatic hydrolysate of α-lactalbumin and bovine colostrum casein.

The development of food-derived Xanthine Oxidase (XO) inhibitors is critical to the treatment of hyperuricemia and oxidative stress-related disease. Few studies report on milk protein hydrolysates' XO inhibitory activity, with the mechanism of their interaction remaining elusive. Here, different commercial enzymes were used to hydrolyze α-lactalbumin and bovine colostrum casein.

Molecular characteristics and risk factor analysis of Staphylococcus aureus colonization put insight into CC1 colonization in three nursing homes in Shanghai.

Research indicates that Staphylococcus aureus colonization in the elderly with predisposing risks is associated with subsequent infection. However, the molecular epidemiology and risk factors for S. aureus colonization among residents and staff in nursing homes (NHs) in China remain unclear.

Molecular Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance of in Adult Patients in Shanghai, China.

The serotype and antimicrobial resistance of in adult patients have changed due to the application of antimicrobials and type b (Hib) vaccine worldwide. However, the epidemiologic characteristics of in Shanghai are still unavailable. To determine the serotype distribution, antimicrobial resistance and multilocus sequence type (MLST) of in adult patients in Shanghai.

Serotype Distribution, Antimicrobial Susceptibility, and Multilocus Sequencing Type (MLST) of From Adults of Three Hospitals in Shanghai, China.

, a main causative agent associated with invasive and non-invasive infection in elderly population, is a major global health problem. After pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines (PPV) were introduced, the distribution of serotypes has changed. There was currently limited data on epidemiology and status of antimicrobial resistance of in Shanghai.

Changes in antimicrobial susceptibility of commonly clinically significant isolates before and after the interventions on surgical prophylactic antibiotics (SPAs) in Shanghai.

Surveillances and interventions on antibiotics use have been suggested to improve serious drug-resistance worldwide. Since 2007, our hospital have proposed many measures for regulating surgical prophylactic antibiotics (carbapenems, third gen. cephalosporins, vancomycin, etc.

Antimicrobial susceptibility and molecular epidemiology of clinical Enterobacter cloacae bloodstream isolates in Shanghai, China.

Background: Enterobacter cloacae is a major nosocomial pathogen causing bloodstream infections. We retrospectively conducted a study to assess antimicrobial susceptibility and phylogenetic relationships of E. cloacae bloodstream isolates in two tertiary university-affiliated hospitals in Shanghai, in order to facilitate managements of E.

Antimicrobial Resistance and Molecular Characterization of Causing Childhood Pneumonia in Shanghai.

or methicillin-resistant (MRSA) is a major pathogen causing pneumonia among children. To estimate the prevalence and molecular properties of in children pneumonia in Shanghai, China, 107 hospitalized children with pneumonia from two children's hospitals from January 2014 through June 2015 were studied. isolates from the respiratory specimens were characterized by antimicrobial susceptibility, typing, toxin genes, multilocus sequence typing (MLST), , and SCCmec typing.

The Resistance Phenotype and Molecular Epidemiology of in Bloodstream Infections in Shanghai, China, 2012-2015.

(.pneumoniae) is a common nosocomial pathogen causing bloodstream infections. Antibiotic susceptibility surveillance and molecular characterization will facilitate prevention and management of bloodstream infections.

Molecular Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus among Patients with Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Two Chinese Hospitals.

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the predominant causes of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), but limited data were available regarding the characterization of S. aureus from SSTIs patients in Jiangsu Province in China. We aimed to investigate the molecular epidemiology of S.

Resistant mechanisms and molecular epidemiology of imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.

The aim of the study was to investigate the resistant mechanisms and homology of imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii). A total of 46 non-duplicate imipenem‑resistant A.

Attitudes towards acceptance of an innovative home-based and remote sensing rehabilitation protocol among cardiovascular patients in Shantou, China.

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) protocols have diversified to include home-based cardiac tele-rehabilitation (HBCTR) as an alternative to hospital-based or center-based CR. To adopt the use of home-based cardiac tele-rehabilitation, it is necessary to assess cardiac patients' attitudes towards acceptance of such e-health technology, especially in China where knowledge of such technology is deficient.

Methods: Interviews were conducted in the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China.

Prevalence and Molecular Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus among Residents of Seven Nursing Homes in Shanghai.

Background: Residents in nursing homes (NHs) always represent potential reservoirs for Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). To our knowledge, there is no epidemiological information up till now that describes the prevalence and molecular characteristics of S.

Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Non-Native Patients with Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Shanghai.

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is one predominant cause of skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs), but little information exists regarding the characterization of S. aureus from non-native patients with SSTIs in China.

Methods: In this study, we enrolled 52 non-native patients with S.

Molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from surgical site infections in orthopedic patients in an orthopedic trauma clinical medical center in Shanghai.

Background: Staphylococcus aureus or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a leading cause of surgical site infections (SSIs). The aim of our study was to characterize molecularly S. aureus isolates from SSIs in orthopedic patients in Shanghai, China.

Drug susceptibility and molecular epidemiology of Escherichia coli in bloodstream infections in Shanghai, China, 2011-2013.

Background: Prevention and management of Escherichia coli bloodstream infections (EC-BSIs) have become increasingly complicated by antimicrobial resistance and rapid dissemination. We investigated the antimicrobial epidemiology and phylogenetic background of clinical E. coli isolates from patients with bloodstream infections in Shanghai from 2011 to 2013.

Sling exercise for chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Trials on sling exercise (SE), commonly performed to manage chronic low back pain (LBP), yield conflicting results. This study aimed to review the effects of SE on chronic LBP.

Methods: The randomized controlled trials comparing SE with other treatments or no treatment, published up to August 2013, were identified by electronic searches.

Epidemiological and genetic diversity of Staphylococcus aureus causing bloodstream infection in Shanghai, 2009-2011.

Objectives: Staphylococcus aureus or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been an important pathogen causing bloodstream infections. Our study aimed to investigate the epidemiological and genetic diversity of clinical S. aureus isolates from patients with bloodstream infection in four hospitals of Shanghai from 2009 to 2011.

Sources of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and its role in respiratory tract colonization and nosocomial pneumonia in intensive care unit patients.

Background: Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDRAB) is an important and emerging hospital-acquired pathogen worldwide. This study was conducted to identify the sources of MDRAB and its role in respiratory tract colonization and nosocomial pneumonia in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.

Methods: We conducted a prospective active surveillance study of MDRAB in three ICUs at a Chinese Hospital from April to August 2011, to identify the sources of MDRAB and its role in respiratory tract colonization and nosocomial pneumonia.

Molecular epidemiologic analysis of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from four burn centers.

Staphylococcus aureus has been a major cause of hospital-acquired infections. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has emerged since 1980s as an epidemiologic problem in hospitals. This old pathogen brings a new challenge to all physicians and bacteriologists.

An efficient and novel screening model for assessing the bioactivity of extracts against multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa using Caenorhabditis elegans.

As a large number of multidrug-resistant bacteria have emerged, and there is an urgent need for the development of new antibacterial agents. In this study, we developed a liquid-based slow killing assay to be carried out in standard 96-well microtiter plates. This screening method was designed to facilitate high-throughput screening of small molecules and extracts.