Impella Versus Intra-aortic Balloon Pump in Cardiogenic Shock: Arrhythmias, Bleeding Complications, and In-Hospital Outcomes in a Propensity-Matched Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample

Cureus. 2026 Aug 20;18(8):e114879. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114879. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: With no robust data indicating a mortality benefit of Impella over the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), we conducted a retrospective analysis to assess the frequency of morbidity outcomes, includ

M Maha Wazir

Acupoint Catgut Embedding Ameliorates Ulcerative Colitis in Association with Modulation of cGAS-STING Signaling and M1-Like/M2-Like Macrophage Markers

J Inflamm Res. 2026 Sep 15;19:637068. doi: 10.2147/JIR.S637068. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Originating from traditional acupuncture, acupoint catgut embedding (ACE) represents an integrated stimulatory therapy effective for numerous disorders. This study aims to elucidate the mechanisms und

D Dan Long

The Influence of Ageing, Sex and Cause of Death on the Myocardial Tissue Collagen Fibrillary Component Behaviour

Curr Health Sci J. 2026 Apr-Jun;52(2):169-178. doi: 10.12865/CHSJ.51.02.169. Epub 2026 Jun 30.ABSTRACTAIM: The morphology and the function of human body are influenced by two main factors: the passing of the years and the increasing diversity of diseases with their subsequent lesions. The morphologi

L Laura Elena Cameniță

A Randomized Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Tele-Follow-Up Compared With Standard Follow-Up in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting: A Six-Month Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Cureus. 2026 Aug 20;18(8):e114865. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114865. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTBackground Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite advances in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), recurrent cardiovascular events remain common

K Kishan Mavani

Permanent Cardiac Pacing in Children: A 30-Year Follow-Up Retrospective Study in a Single Pediatric Asian Center

J Arrhythm. 2026 Sep 18;42(5):e70459. doi: 10.1002/joa3.70459. eCollection 2026 Oct.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Permanent cardiac pacing in children is commonly indicated in high-grade atrioventricular block. These patients require long-term ventricular pacing (Vp), multiple device changes, and lead revisio

J Jiahui Charmaine Chan

Clinical Characteristics and Timing of Accessory Pathway Reconduction During Catheter Ablation of Accessory Pathways

J Arrhythm. 2026 Sep 18;42(5):e70469. doi: 10.1002/joa3.70469. eCollection 2026 Oct.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Catheter ablation of accessory pathways has high acute success rates; however, accessory pathway (AP) recurrence remains a clinically relevant issue. Although intra-procedural AP reconduction is f

W Wataru Sasaki

Artificial intelligence in clinical trials-state of the evidence, gaps, and next steps

EClinicalMedicine. 2026 Sep 12;100:104196. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2026.104196. eCollection 2026 Oct.ABSTRACTArtificial intelligence (AI) affects clinical trials in two distinct but overlapping ways: as the intervention under evaluation and as infrastructure supporting trial design, recruitment, monit

A Antonis A Armoundas

Secondary CNS Lymphoma Masquerading as Recurrent Basal Ganglia Stroke

Neurohospitalist. 2026 Sep 18:19418744261491840. doi: 10.1177/19418744261491840. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe basal ganglia comprise a metabolically active group of nuclei implicated in refining movement and emotion. We present the case of a 52-year-old man with common variable immunodeficiency

E Eileen Yung

Comparative Analysis of Bond Strength in Endodontic Access: Immediate Endodontic Sealing Versus Delayed Endodontic Sealing

Cureus. 2026 Sep 6;18(9):e115871. doi: 10.7759/cureus.115871. eCollection 2026 Sep.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Coronal leakage and restoration failure remain significant contributors to the failure of endodontic treatments. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different adhesive systems and treat

T Thanyaporn Buranakarn

Single-cell sequencing-guided discovery of narciclasine as a dual VCAM-1/ICAM-1 inhibitor for atherosclerosis management

Genes Dis. 2026 Mar 27;14(1):102167. doi: 10.1016/j.gendis.2026.102167. eCollection 2027 Jan.ABSTRACTAtherosclerosis (AS) remains a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide, with current treatments focused primarily on reducing low-density lipoprotein levels while failing to

Y Yang Wang

Correction: Comparative Analysis of Bond Strength in Endodontic Access: Immediate Endodontic Sealing Versus Delayed Endodontic Sealing

Cureus. 2026 Sep 18;18(9):c481. doi: 10.7759/cureus.c481. eCollection 2026 Sep.ABSTRACT[This corrects the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.115871.].PMID:42763517 | PMC:PMC13589115 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.c481

T Thanyaporn Buranakarn

Real-world use of bempedoic acid for hypercholesterolaemia: a German multicentre, retrospective, cohort study

Lipids Health Dis. 2026 Sep 19;25(1):196. doi: 10.1186/s12944-026-03062-6.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Dyslipidaemia remains a leading cause of death in Germany despite an improving therapeutic landscape, with many patients not achieving guideline-recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goals

L Linus Haberbosch

Sleep duration and oral functional impairment: potential involvement of monocyte-related inflammation

Odontology. 2026 Sep 20. doi: 10.1007/s10266-026-01563-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNon-optimal sleep duration is associated with systemic inflammation and adverse health outcomes, whereas oral functional impairment has been linked to systemic diseases. However, the mechanisms linking sleep and

S Shigemasa Tani

In vivo coronary stent evaluation using photon-counting computed tomography: diagnostic performance

Eur Radiol. 2026 Sep 19. doi: 10.1007/s00330-026-12860-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To assess the diagnostic performance of photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) coronary angiography for the detection of in-stent restenosis (ISR) ≥ 50%, and image quality.MATERIALS AND METHODS: 1

P Pietro G Lacaita

Correction: Combined assessment of left ventricular and atrial function for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

No abstractHeart Vessels. 2026 Sep 20. doi: 10.1007/s00380-026-02759-z. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42763322 | DOI:10.1007/s00380-026-02759-z

A Arisa Senda

Obstructive sleep apnea as an important modifier of cardiovascular-kidney-liver-metabolic syndrome (CKLMS)

No abstractEur J Intern Med. 2026 Sep 19:107205. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2026.107205. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42763287 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2026.107205

R Reinhold Kreutz

Cumulative LDL cholesterol exposure after percutaneous coronary intervention is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events

Atherosclerosis. 2026 Sep 17:121900. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.121900. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: We assessed whether AUC-derived cumulative low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) exposure after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was associated with subse

S Shigetaka Kageyama

Future of alternative proteins: Blurring the lines between animal- and plant-based

Adv Protein Chem Struct Biol. 2026;154:627-653. doi: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2026.08.001. Epub 2026 Aug 22.ABSTRACTRising global demand for sustainable, ethical and nutritious foods has driven major advances in alternative proteins. These innovations are at the intersection of plant and animal-derived prod

P Periyasamy Vijayalakshmi

Declining allocation out of sequence is associated with fewer kidneys recovered and transplanted

Am J Transplant. 2026 Sep 19:S1600-6135(26)02780-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajt.2026.09.020. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAllocation out of sequence (AOOS) increased after Kidney Allocation System 250 (KAS250) and declined during heightened regulatory and public scrutiny beginning in August 2024. In 2025, d

S Shin Lin

Long-Term Outcomes of Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Versus Angiography-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Non-Complex Atherosclerotic Lesions

Am J Cardiol. 2026 Sep 19:S0002-9149(26)00581-3. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2026.09.014. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a diagnostic modality providing information about lesion characteristics and optimizing results of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI

E Edward T Ha

Spanish pacemaker registry. 23rd official report of the Heart Rhythm Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (2025)

Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2026 Sep 19:S1885-5857(26)00208-2. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2026.07.008. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: This report presents data on cardiac pacing system implantation in Spain in 2025.METHODS: The registry is based on information provided by implanti

R Rocío Cózar-León

Spanish implantable cardioverter-defibrillator registry. 22nd official report of the Heart Rhythm Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (2025)

Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2026 Sep 19:S1885-5857(26)00209-4. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2026.06.019. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: This article presents data on implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation in Spain in 2025.METHODS: The registry is based on data sub

J Javier Jiménez-Candil

Spanish founder variant in MYBPC3: implications of diagnostic criteria, clinical phenotype, and prognosis

Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2026 Sep 19:S1885-5857(26)00210-0. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2026.08.009. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: MYBPC3 is the most frequently mutated gene in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). This study presents the clinical phenotype of a founder variant in

A Angel Júdez-Serrano

Spanish heart transplant registry. 37th official report of the Heart Failure Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology

Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2026 Sep 19:S1885-5857(26)00207-0. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2026.06.018. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The Spanish Heart Transplant Registry is updated annually with data on all heart transplants (HTs) performed in Spain. This report includes data th

F Francisco González-Vílchez