From mechanistic promise to clinical translation: Passive heat therapy as a cardiovascular and functional adjunct in ageing and disease

No abstractExp Physiol. 2025 Nov 29. doi: 10.1113/EP093511. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41316912 | DOI:10.1113/EP093511

F Fergus K O'Connor

When AI models take the exam: large language models vs medical students on multiple-choice course exams

Med Educ Online. 2025 Dec 31;30(1):2592430. doi: 10.1080/10872981.2025.2592430. Epub 2025 Nov 29.ABSTRACTLarge language models (LLMs) are increasingly used in healthcare and medical education, but their performance on institution-authored multiple-choice questions (MCQs), particularly with negative

P Pablo Ros-Arlanzón

A System Pharmacology Approach: Deciphering Atheroprotective Mechanisms of Yi-Mai Compound Through Integrative Analysis of UPLC-ESI-MS Profiling, Network Targeting, and Molecular Docking

Biomed Chromatogr. 2026 Jan;40(1):e70263. doi: 10.1002/bmc.70263.ABSTRACTYi-Mai compound (YMHJ), a traditional Chinese medicine formulation, has demonstrated therapeutic efficacy against atherosclerosis (AS) in clinical observational studies. To elucidate its underlying pharmacological mechanisms, t

M Min Xiong

Perceived stress, adherence to dietary guidelines and incident cardiovascular disease: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health

Psychol Health Med. 2025 Nov 28:1-17. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2025.2593567. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPrevious research suggests perceived stress and healthy eating are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but studies investigating their combined association are lacking. The aim was

E Eline Van Bennekom

Mixed Cryoglobulinemia in the Setting of Monoclonal B-Cell Lymphocytosis and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown Significance: A Case Report

Am J Case Rep. 2025 Nov 29;26:e949597. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.949597.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Type II cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is a systemic syndrome that usually develops in the background of chronic HCV infection. Cases of non-hepatitis C (HCV)-related type II cryoglobulinemic vasculitis pose diagnostic

E Eleni Bouziani

Catheter Ablation vs. Anti-Arrhythmic Drug Therapy for Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischemic Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Europace. 2025 Nov 29:euaf302. doi: 10.1093/europace/euaf302. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) in ischemic heart disease (IHD) requires complex management strategies including catheter ablation (CA) and anti-arrhythmic drugs (AADs).AIM OF THE STUDY: To compare e

F Francesco Santoro

Effects of high- and moderate-intensity interval training on postprandial lipemia in postmenopausal women after a high-fat meal

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Dec;45:870-877. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.013. Epub 2025 Oct 20.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The transition to menopause contributes to higher postprandial lipemia (LLP) and risk of cardiovascular disease. While acute physical exercise can mitigate these risks, the optimal intensity

B Bruno Costa Teixeira

Effect of baduanjin exercise on salivary inflammatory and oxidative markers in the elderly with metabolic syndrome and periodontal disease: a randomized trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Dec;45:536-544. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.09.017. Epub 2025 Sep 16.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Qigong exercises - including Baduanjin training (BT)- are complementary exercises usually practiced in patients with chronic diseases to improve their quality of life.OBJECTIVES: This clinica

A Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail

Comparative accuracy of the figure-of-eight walk test and 10-meter walk test in classifying walking abilities in stroke survivors

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Dec;45:1106-1111. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.07.012. Epub 2025 Jul 11.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Accurate assessment of walking abilities in stroke survivors is essential for designing effective rehabilitation strategies. Although the Figure-of-Eight Walk Test (F8WT) and the 10-Meter W

P Pantila Pramuan

Effect of graded motor imagery on upper limb function and quality of life in stroke: A quasi-experimental study

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Dec;45:1020-1025. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.030. Epub 2025 Oct 27.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: The study determined the impact of a six-week graded motor imagery on improving upper limb function and quality of life in individuals with subacute to chronic stroke. Graded motor imagery is

S Sejal Vaigankar

Effects of segmental muscle vibration on flexor and extensor groups of the upper limb in enhancing functional recovery after stroke: A randomized trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Dec;45:1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.07.019. Epub 2025 Jul 25.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Upper limb motor impairment is a common sequela of stroke, often leading to long-term functional limitations. Segmental vibration therapy (SVT) has been proposed to facilitate sensorimotor recove

M Muhammad Shahid Shabbir

Precision mRNA Delivery via Ultrasound-Controlled Release Perfluorocarbon Emulsions: An Innovative Ultrasound Theranostic Strategy with 19F MRI Feasibility

Small. 2025 Nov 28:e06806. doi: 10.1002/smll.202506806. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMessenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics provide promising opportunities in cardiovascular diseases. However, effective vascular mRNA delivery requires precise delivery, controlled release, and efficient transfection. To

H Haikun Liu

Effects of paternal preconception exposure to conventional and biologic DMARDs on newborn outcomes

Arthritis Res Ther. 2025 Nov 28. doi: 10.1186/s13075-025-03641-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Birth outcomes associated with conventional synthetic and biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs, bDMARDs and tsDMARDs) in fathers with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRDs)

Y Yu-Hsuan Joni Shao

Prognostic value of glucose-to-lymphocyte ratio for all-cause mortality and consciousness impairment in critically ill cerebrovascular disease patients

Eur J Med Res. 2025 Nov 28;30(1):1189. doi: 10.1186/s40001-025-03378-6.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The glucose-to-lymphocyte ratio (GLR) is a promising biomarker linked to metabolic status and inflammation, with prognostic value in various diseases. However, its role in predicting outcomes for patients with

Y Yan Li

Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in critical illness: etiology-driven management and the role of bedside transthoracic echocardiography

Crit Care. 2025 Nov 28;29(1):510. doi: 10.1186/s13054-025-05748-2.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) is an increasingly recognized life-threatening condition in critically ill patients, with ICU mortality rates reaching 53% in septic shock populations. Bed

X Xiang Li

Protocol for a randomized controlled trial for comparison of self- and balloon-expandable valves in patients with Ascending Aortic Dilation Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (AAD-CHOICE)

Trials. 2025 Nov 28. doi: 10.1186/s13063-025-09233-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Self-expandable valves (SEVs) and balloon-expandable valves (BEVs) are the most widely used transcatheter heart valves. In patients with ascending aortic dilation (AAD) who undergo transcatheter aortic va

K Kang An

Association of body roundness index with cardiovascular disease in early Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic syndrome stage 0-3: mediation by the triglyceride-glucose index in a national cohort study

Diabetol Metab Syndr. 2025 Nov 28;17(1):443. doi: 10.1186/s13098-025-02007-w.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome, encompassing metabolic dysfunction, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), represents a growing global health challenge. Body Roundness

J Jiamiao Cai

Tissue regenerative potential of human dental pulp mesenchymal stem cell conditioned medium in wound healing of the medicinal leech

Stem Cell Res Ther. 2025 Nov 28. doi: 10.1186/s13287-025-04683-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: As life expectancy increases, so does the incidence of age-related disorders, including vascular diseases and chronic wounds. These conditions are often associated with impaired angiogenesis a

G Gaia Marcolli

Association between the peak red blood cell distribution width and in-hospital mortality after post-cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

No abstractJ Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 28. doi: 10.1186/s13019-025-03739-6. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41316373 | DOI:10.1186/s13019-025-03739-6

H Han Zhang

Congenital descending aorta to pulmonary vein fistula: an unusual cause of left ventricular dilation in a 21-year-old female

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 28;20(1):443. doi: 10.1186/s13019-025-03691-5.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Congenital descending aorta to pulmonary vein fistula (cDAPVF) is a rare congenital vascular malformation diagnosed in infancy and childhood. Adult cDAPVF is often asymptomatic and usually detected incide

X Xiang Pan

Brown adipose tissue activation and cardiovascular risk following PD-1 antibody therapy in cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study

Eur J Med Res. 2025 Nov 28;30(1):1195. doi: 10.1186/s40001-025-03463-w.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate whether PD-1 antibody therapy modulates brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity and whether BAT activation is associated with cardiovascular risk parameters in cancer patients.METHO

B Bingqian Lin

Chronic papillary muscle rupture, a case report

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 28;20(1):444. doi: 10.1186/s13019-025-03689-z.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Papillary muscle rupture is a rare and potentially fatal complication of acute myocardial ischemia, which typically results in acute severe mitral regurgitation and cardiogenic shock. Due to the urgent ne

N Napat Pruekprasert

From molecular mechanisms to translational applications: a parallel assessment of green and black tea modulation of oxidative stress

Nutr Metab (Lond). 2025 Nov 28;22(1):147. doi: 10.1186/s12986-025-01047-3.ABSTRACTOxidative stress, driven by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses, is a key contributor to aging and chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerativ

S Suo-Jian Zhao

Tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma in an adult patient: a case report and review of literature

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 28;20(1):447. doi: 10.1186/s13019-025-03630-4.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma is a rare, benign primary cardiac tumor located on the tricuspid valve, with a potential risk of embolism. Here, we report a case of tricuspid valve papillary fibro

Z Zhenchun Ji