In February 2025,the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases(AASLD)published online"Critical Update:AASLD Practice Guidance on Prevention,Diagnosis,and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma".This update mainly focuses on the latest analysis results of the IMbrave050 study and performs corresponding updates and adjustments to recommendations based on the issues in clinical practice.As for the postoperative adjuvant therapeutic strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)based on immune checkpoint inhibitors,the AASLD has re-evaluated and updated the practice guidance.The update revises related texts and recommendations for adjuvant therapy and the management algorithms for HCC recurrence during or after adjuvant therapy.Furthermore,the AASLD emphasizes that even for HCC patients at a high risk of recurrence after resection or local ablation,close monitoring for recurrence remains the current standard treatment regimen.Our team makes an excerpt of the update,systematically introduces the background and specific contents of the update,and discuss the adjuvant therapy for HCC,in order to provide a reference for readers.

In February 2025， the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases （AASLD） published online “Critical Update： AASLD Practice Guidance on Prevention， Diagnosis， and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma”. This update mainly focuses on the latest analysis results of the IMbrave050 study and performs corresponding updates and adjustments to recommendations based on the issues in clinical practice. As for the postoperative adjuvant therapeutic strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC） based on immune checkpoint inhibitors， the AASLD has re-evaluated and updated the practice guidance. The update revises related texts and recommendations for adjuvant therapy and the management algorithms for HCC recurrence during or after adjuvant therapy. Furthermore， the AASLD emphasizes that even for HCC patients at a high risk of recurrence after resection or local ablation， close monitoring for recurrence remains the current standard treatment regimen. Our team makes an excerpt of the update， systematically introduces the background and specific contents of the update， and discuss the adjuvant therapy for HCC， in order to provide a reference for readers.

Objective To explore the risk factors for futile recanalization after mechanical throm-bectomy for acute large vessel occlusion(LVO)in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation(AF),and construct a prediction model.Methods A total of 146 elderly AF patients who undergoing mechanical thrombectomy due to LVO and achieved successful recanalization(modified thromb-olysis in cerebral infarction,mTICI≥2b)in our hospital from January 2018 to July 2023 were consecutively recruited in this retrospective analysis.According to the 90-day clinical outcome,they were divided into a futile recanalization group(79 cases)and an effective recanalization group(67 cases).The general clinical data were compared between the two groups.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk factors for futile recanalization,and based the factors,a nomogram for the prediction was drawn.ROC curve and calibration curve analyses were applied to evaluate the reliability of the prediction model,and decision curve analysis was conducted to assess the clinical application value.Results Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified that baseline blood glucose,NT-proBNP,internal carotid artery occlusion,and thrombec-tomy≥3 attempts were independent risk factors for futile recanalization(OR=1.395,95％CI:1.174-1.658,P=0.000;OR=1.001,95％CI:1.000-1.001,P=0.003;OR=8.024,95％CI:2.554-25.204,P=0.000;OR=5.056,95％CI:1.778-14.375,P=0.002).The AUC value of the prediction model was 0.868(95％CI:0.808-0.929).Calibration curve analysis showed that the model obtained consistent predicted probability with actual probability,and decision curve analy-sis indicated that the model had good clinical benefit.Conclusion Baseline blood glucose,NT-proBNP,internal carotid artery occlusion,and thrombectomy≥3 attempts are independent risk factors for futile recanalization after mechanical thrombectomy in elderly AF patients.Our prediction model has good predictive performance and prediction accuracy,but its application still needs prospective research and external verification.

Objective To explore the risk factors for futile recanalization after mechanical throm-bectomy for acute large vessel occlusion(LVO)in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation(AF),and construct a prediction model.Methods A total of 146 elderly AF patients who undergoing mechanical thrombectomy due to LVO and achieved successful recanalization(modified thromb-olysis in cerebral infarction,mTICI≥2b)in our hospital from January 2018 to July 2023 were consecutively recruited in this retrospective analysis.According to the 90-day clinical outcome,they were divided into a futile recanalization group(79 cases)and an effective recanalization group(67 cases).The general clinical data were compared between the two groups.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk factors for futile recanalization,and based the factors,a nomogram for the prediction was drawn.ROC curve and calibration curve analyses were applied to evaluate the reliability of the prediction model,and decision curve analysis was conducted to assess the clinical application value.Results Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified that baseline blood glucose,NT-proBNP,internal carotid artery occlusion,and thrombec-tomy≥3 attempts were independent risk factors for futile recanalization(OR=1.395,95％CI:1.174-1.658,P=0.000;OR=1.001,95％CI:1.000-1.001,P=0.003;OR=8.024,95％CI:2.554-25.204,P=0.000;OR=5.056,95％CI:1.778-14.375,P=0.002).The AUC value of the prediction model was 0.868(95％CI:0.808-0.929).Calibration curve analysis showed that the model obtained consistent predicted probability with actual probability,and decision curve analy-sis indicated that the model had good clinical benefit.Conclusion Baseline blood glucose,NT-proBNP,internal carotid artery occlusion,and thrombectomy≥3 attempts are independent risk factors for futile recanalization after mechanical thrombectomy in elderly AF patients.Our prediction model has good predictive performance and prediction accuracy,but its application still needs prospective research and external verification.

【Objective】 To explore the effect of nifedipine controlled-release tablets on left wrist pulse wave transit time (PWTT) in hypertensive patients. 【Methods】 We selected 262 essential hypertensive patients hospitalized at Chinese PLA General Hospital Hainan Branch from August 2021 to December 2022. The patients were divided into observation group (n=140) and control group (n=122) according to whether or not taking nifedipine controlled release tables. The left wrist PWTT at 0.5 h, 2.5 h, 4.5 h, 6.5 h and 8.5 h after administration of the medicine was collected with a smart watch for statistical analysis. 【Results】 ①The PWTT in the observation group (93±15, 93±13, 87±15, 85±15, 84±10) and the control group (98±18, 92±16, 90±10, 89±8, 89±9) decreased gradually with the extension of time (F=11.448, P<0.001). ②The PWTT decreased by the same amplitude (F=2.206, P>0.05). ③There was no significant difference in PWTT between the observation group and the control group at five time points (F=1.164, P>0.05). 【Conclusion】 Administration of nifedipine controlled-release tablets does not affect PWTT of primary hypertensive patients’ left wrist.

Objective:To investigate the predictive value of stress hyperglycemic ratio (SHR) and hypoperfusion volume for early neurological deterioration (END) in patients with minor stroke due to large vessel occlusion in anterior circulation.Methods:Consecutive patients with minor stroke due to large vessel occlusion in anterior circulation admitted to the Department of Neurology, Zhangjiagang Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University from October 2021 to January 2024 were included retrospectively. Minor stroke was defined as a baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of ≤ 5. SHR was calculated as the fasting blood glucose to glycated hemoglobin ratio, and CT perfusion imaging Tmax >6 s volume represented severe hypoperfusion volume. END was defined as an increase of ≥4 in NIHSS score compared to the baseline within 24 hours of onset. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent risk factors for END. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves was used to determine the predictive value of each independent predictor for END. Results:A total of 190 patients were enrolled, including 52 females (27.4%), aged 65.89±14.30 years. The baseline NIHSS score was 3 (interquartile range, 2-5). Forty-six patients (24.2%) experienced END, and 22 received salvage endovascular treatment. Univariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in severe hypoperfusion volume, SHR, and the proportion of patients with fasting blood glucose >7 mmol/L between the END group and the non-END group (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that SHR (odds ratio [ OR] 7.736, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 1.082-55.286; P=0.041) and Tmax >6 s volume ( OR 1.006, 95% CI 1.001-1.010; P=0.009) were the independent predictive factors for END. ROC curve analysis showed that area under the curve of SHR and Tmax >6 s volume for predicting END were 0.720 (95% CI 0.632-0.807) and 0.649 (95% CI 0.561-0.737), respectively. The optimal cutoff value for SHR was 1.03, and the sensitivity and specificity were 60.9% and 79.9%, respectively; the optimal cutoff value for Tmax >6 s volume was 38.7 ml, and the sensitivity and specificity were 89.1% and 39.6%, respectively. The area under the curve of combining the two indicators to predict END was 0.736 (95% CI 0.654-0.848). Conclusion:In patients with minor stroke due to large vessel occlusion in anterior circulation, higher SHR and larger severe hypoperfusion volume have certain predictive value for END.

Objective:To investigate the risk factors and predictive value of early neurological deterioration (END) in patients with minor stroke caused by middle cerebral artery occlusion.Methods:Consecutive patients with minor stroke caused by middle cerebral artery occlusion admitted to Zhangjiagang Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University from October 2021 to May 2023 were retrospectively included. Minor stroke was defined as the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score ≤5 at admission, and END was defined as an increase of ≥4 from baseline in the NIHSS score within 24 h of admission (excluding intracranial hemorrhage). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent risk factors for END. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the predictive value of various risk factors on END. Results:A total of 130 patients with minor stroke caused by middle cerebral artery occlusion were included, of which 33 (25.4%) had END and 97 (74.6%) did not. Univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in NIHSS scores, volume with cerebral blood flow <30%, CT perfusion mismatch volume, baseline blood glucose, and baseline white blood cell count between the END and non-END groups (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that CT perfusion mismatch volume (odds ratio [ OR] 1.010, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 1.003-1.017; P=0.007) and baseline white blood cell count ( OR 1.582, 95% CI 1.200-2.085; P=0.001) were the independent risk factors for END. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curves of CT perfusion mismatch volume and baseline white blood cell count for predicting END were 0.748 (95% CI 0.660-0.835; P<0.001) and 0.757 (95% CI 0.659-0.854; P<0.001), respectively. The area under the curve of combined predicting END was 0.821 (95% CI 0.738-0.905; P<0.001). Conclusions:CT perfusion mismatch volume and baseline white blood cell count are independent risk factors for the occurrence of END patients with minor stroke caused by middle cerebral artery occlusion, and the combination of the two has good predictive value for END.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the role of PDE4 inhibition in astrocyte swelling caused by cerebral ischemic/reperfusion(I/R)injury and the molecular mech-anisms.METHODS SD rats were subjected to 2 h of focal cerebral ischemia induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion(MCAO/R).Roflumilast(Roflu)was intraperitoneally injected 2 h after MCAO.At 24 h after reperfusion,a high-resolution MRI was performed and using the wet-dry weighting method to measure the water content.The oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation(OGD/R)model was established in primary astrocytes for 2 h.After 24 h of reoxygenation,CellMask? plasma membrane stain was used to label the plasma membrane to calculate cell volume.The protein expressions insides astrocytes and penumbra were detected by Western blot-ting.To investigate the role of Akt/FoxO3a in mediating the effect of Roflu on the expression of AQP4.The astro-cytes were treated with an Akt inhibitor MK2206 before treatment with Roflu and the activation of Akt,the expres-sion of AQP4 and cell volume were determined as described above.In addition,an IL-1β-stimulated cell model was established in astrocytes,the expression of AQP4 and the activation of Akt/FoxO3a were detected by Western blotting.The change of AQP4 expression inside astrocytes and penumbra were visualized by immunofluo-rescence staining.RESULTS Roflu reduced MCAO/R-induced water contents,the expression of AQP4 and the phsophorylation of Akt and FoxO3a in the brains of MCAO/R rats.Inhibition of PDE4 decreased the cell volume and the expression of AQP4 in primary astro-cytes subjected to OGD/R.PDE4 inhibition activated Akt/FoxO3a,and inhibition of Akt by MK2206 blocked the protective effect of Roflu against OGD/R induced astro-cyte swelling.PDE4B knocking down reduced the expres-sion of AQP4,while PDE4B overexpression reversed the effect of PDE4B siRNA in astrocytes.Roflu exert-ed similar protective effect in IL-1β-cultured astrocytes,and importantly overexpression of FoxO3a remarkably increased the expression of AQP4 in IL-1β-stimulated astrocytes.CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that PDE4 inhibition limits I/R-induced brain edema and astro-cyte swelling via the Akt/FoxO3a/AQP4 pathway.PDE4 inhibition is a promising strategy for the treatment of brain edema after I/R injury.

Objective:To explore changes in high-risk sexual behaviors and associated factors in HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) in industrial workers, and provide evidence for designing behavioral interventions for this population.Methods:In this observational study, HIV-infected MSM were recruited in industrial workers using convenient sampling during August to September 2021. The sample size was estimated to be 530. A questionnaire was used and combined with routine follow-up to collect socio-demographic characteristics, high-risk sexual behaviors, partner notification, viral load testing and history of sexually transmitted diseases before and after diagnosis of HIV infection. The χ2 test was used to analyze the changes in high-risk sexual behaviors before and after diagnosis and logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with high-risk sexual behaviors. Results:A total of 560 HIV-infected MSM in industrial workers were recruited in this study. Of whom, 32.1% (180/560) had unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) within 12 months after diagnosis . The proportions of those having UAI with casual, commercial and regular same-sex partners significantly decreased from 73.4% (381/519), 75.1% (187/249) and 69.5% (207/298) within 12 months before diagnosis to 36.2% (146/403), 40.2% (86/214) and 34.2% (67/196) within 12 months after diagnosis , respectively. Educational level of college or above (a OR=0.41, 95% CI:0.23-0.71), passive anal sex (a OR=0.40, 95% CI:0.19-0.85), both active and passive anal sex after diagnosis (a OR=0.40, 95% CI:0.20-0.83) and no unprotected oral sex (a OR=0.02, 95% CI:0.01-0.05) were negatively associated with UAI within 12 months after diagnosis. Whereas, not considering necessary to use condom consistently after having repeated undetectable viral load (a OR=3.02, 95% CI:1.37-6.69) was positively associated with UAI within 12 months after diagnosis. Conclusions:Compared with that before diagnosis of HIV infection, although the prevalence of UAI seemed to decrease in HIV-infected MSM in industrial workers after diagnosis, nearly one third of them had high-risk sexual behaviors. Therefore, relevant interventions should be strengthened to reduce high-risk sexual behaviors.

Objective To review the clinical characteristics and risk factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections. Methods The clinical data of P. aeruginosa bloodstream infections in the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from January 2007 to December 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. Results Of the 251 patients identified, APACHE Ⅱ score on admission was 11.5±5.2. Majority (98.4％, 247/251) of the patients had fever. Leukopenia was found in 125 patients, leukocytosis in 87 patients, neutropenia in 122 patients, agranulocytosis in 113 patients, anemia in 193 patients, and hypoalbuminemia in 120 patients. Overall, 219 patients had at least one underlying disease, primarily hematological malignancy, or malignant solid tumor. Most (229) patients received invasive procedures such as deep venous catheter, urinary catheter, mechanical ventilation before blood sampling. P. aeruginosa was isolated from 108 of the 173 deep venous catheters. In addition, 130 patients received radiation or chemotherapy. Immunosuppressive agents were used in 124 patients. Among the 251 strains of P. aeruginosa, 87.3％ were susceptible to amikacin, followed by ciprofloxacin (85.7％) and cefepime (81.6％). Multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa was isolated from 36 (14.3％) patients, and extensively drug resistant strain was isolated from 7 patients. All the 251 patients were treated withantimicrobial agents, mainly β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations, carbapenems or fluoroquinolones. Overall, 20 (8.0％) of the 251 patients died, 37 (14.7％) refused further therapy due to worsening condition, and 194 (77.3％) improved. Binary logistic regression analysis showed that high APACHE Ⅱ score on admission, anemia and hypoalbuminemia were risk factors for poor outcome of bloodstream infectionscaused by P. aeruginosa. Conclusions P. aeruginosa bloodstream infection occurs more readily in immunocompromised patients. High APACHE Ⅱ score on admission, anemia and hypoalbuminemia are associated with poor prognosis. Appropriate empiric antimicrobial treatment as early as possible can improve the prognosis of P. aeruginosa bloodstream infection.