Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing and/or treating a NSAID-induced gastric ulcer. The method comprises administrating an effective amount of a lactic acid bacterium set to a subject. The lactic acid bacterium set comprises Lactobacillus plantarum GKD7 and Pediococcus acidilactici GKA4.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a complex probiotic composition and a method for improving exercise performance of a subject with low intrinsic aerobic exercise capacity. The complex probiotic composition, which includes Lactobacillus rhamnosus GKLC1, Bifidobacterium lactis GKK24 and Clostridium butyricum GKB7, administered to the subject with the low intrinsic aerobic exercise capacity in a continuation period, can effectively reduce serum lactic acid and serum urea nitrogen after aerobic exercise, reduce proportion of offal fat and/or increase liver and muscle glycogen contents, thereby being as an effective ingredient for preparation of various compositions.

Abstract: Test strip and method of operating thereof are provided. The test strip, from the top down, comprises a cover, an insulating layer, an electrode set, and a substrate. More particularly, the electrode set at least comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The insulating layer comprises a track, and the cover comprises an inlet, an indication line, and at least one vent. With the third electrode and the indication line in accordance with the present invention, a user may confirm the operation status of the test strip and the loading status of biological samples with ease to improve the accuracy of testing.

Abstract: A method of measuring hematocrit (HCT) and a measurement device using in the method and depends on an electrode test specimen to create a capacitor charging effect and consequential change in discharge current for measurement of hematocrit. The method of measuring hematocrit comprises steps as follows: (a) Instill blood into a pair of test electrodes which is installed in the present invention and apply a voltage to the pair of test electrodes; (b) Remove the voltage applied to the pair of test electrodes and measure a discharge current value; (c) Refer to a predetermined decision rule and the discharge current to obtain a hematocrit value for blood. As such, the present invention which relies on an electrode test specimen in measurement of hematocrit corresponding to a discharge current value during electric discharge contributes to precision and reliability in contrast to conventional hematocrit tests.

Abstract: Test strip and method of operating thereof are provided. The test strip, from the top down, comprises a cover, an insulating layer, an electrode set, and a substrate. More particularly, the electrode set at least comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The insulating layer comprises a track, and the cover comprises an inlet, an indication line, and at least one vent. With the third electrode and the indication line in accordance with the present invention, a user may confirm the operation status of the test strip and the loading status of biological samples with ease to improve the accuracy of testing.

Abstract: An electrode reaction area testing method of biosensor test strip includes: (1) preparing a semi-finished or finished test strip product having at least one sensing window corresponding to an electrode reaction area; a plural electrodes exposed from the electrode reaction area; (2) detecting the electrode reaction current of the electrode reaction area to obtain a first electrode reaction current and a third electrode reaction current; (3) calculating a current ratio of the first electrode reaction current to the third electrode reaction current; (4) determining the current ratio; (5) completing the detection of the electrode reaction area to determine whether the semi-finished or finished test strip product is good or defective, so as to test the accuracy of the separating plate attaching position or the insulating position and the applicability of the electrode reaction area in the manufacture of the test strip.

Abstract: A method for fast measurement of a specimen concentration which needs a sensing strip with an electrode test region on which an enzymatic reagent with a specific ingredient is coated and has steps as follows: place a specimen on the electrode test region of the sensing strip; apply a high voltage on the electrode test region for a period to create electrochemical current therein by which at least a faradic current and at least a non-faradic current are generated in the electrode test region; apply a measuring voltage less than the high voltage or the same as the high voltage on the electrode test region to generate a total current including faradic and non faradic currents and the total current finally reaching a steady current, which is measured for calculating a specimen concentration.

Abstract: A method of measuring hematocrit (HCT) and a measurement device using in the method and depends on an electrode test specimen to create a capacitor charging effect and consequential change in discharge current for measurement of hematocrit. The method of measuring hematocrit comprises steps as follows: (a) Instill blood into a pair of test electrodes which is installed in the present invention and apply a voltage to the pair of test electrodes; (b) Remove the voltage applied to the pair of test electrodes and measure a discharge current value; (c) Refer to a predetermined decision rule and the discharge current to obtain a hematocrit value for blood. As such, the present invention which relies on an electrode test specimen in measurement of hematocrit corresponding to a discharge current value during electric discharge contributes to precision and reliability in contrast to conventional hematocrit tests.

Abstract: An approach is provided for a method and device for measuring Hematocrit (Hct) are disclosed that measures current variations from reactions of Electrochemistry on the electrodes. The method comprises acts of giving a blood sample on a pair of electrodes, obtaining a response current by providing a voltage on the electrodes, and determining an Hct value from the obtained current based on a predetermined rule. Therefore, the present disclosure provides higher reliable and precise measurement compared to the conventional measuring apparatus.