A single postoperative red cell distribution width measurement predicts short- and long-term mortality in surgical patients

Wien Med Wochenschr. 2026 Jan 25. doi: 10.1007/s10354-026-01129-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The red cell distribution width (RDW) measures erythrocyte size variability and is linked to increased mortality in various diseases, including cardiovascular, kidney, and liver conditions. I

D Daniel Dankl

Impact of health-related social needs on mortality risk in cancer survivors: evidence from 1999-2018 NHANES

Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2026 Jan 25. doi: 10.1080/14737140.2026.2623054. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cancer survivors experience disproportionate burdens of health-related social needs (HRSNs), yet the mortality implications of cumulative HRSN burden remain poorly characterized.RES

P Pingping Xu

Identification of ATP9A-NFATC2 gene fusion transcript in Behcet's disease, a subtype of uveitis

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2026 Feb 1;74(2):286-291. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_1155_25. Epub 2026 Jan 24.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Fusion transcripts have been reported as biomarkers for several diseases; however, a fusion gene has not been reported in ophthalmic disease. To the best of our knowledge, the discovery of

K Krishna Haridas

Müller cell markers in aqueous humor of patients with type-2 macular telangiectasia

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2026 Feb 1;74(2):274-278. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_784_25. Epub 2026 Jan 24.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To investigate the pathogenesis of type-2 macular telangiectasia (MacTel) by comparing the levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), aquaporin-4 (AQP4), and K+ inwardly rectifying ch

E Elçin Osmanlı

Effect of ramucirumab and bevacizumab in an experimental diabetic retinopathy rat model: A pilot study

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2026 Feb 1;74(2):267-273. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_2326_25. Epub 2026 Jan 24.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To compare the biochemical and histopathological effects of ramucirumab and bevacizumab in a streptozotocin (STZ)-induced experimental diabetic retinopathy (DR) rat model.METHODS: A total o

S Sara Koylu Güngör

Ranitidine protects Müller cells against ferroptosis in diabetic retinopathy by regulating the AKT1/GSK3β pathway

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2026 Feb 1;74(2):250-258. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_1522_25. Epub 2026 Jan 24.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study was designed to investigate the primary targets and possible mechanisms of ranitidine (Ra) against diabetic retinopathy (DR).METHODS: Single-cell sequencing technology and the SP

W Wei He

The AGE-RAGE-oxidative stress axis: A paradigm shift in understanding diabetic retinopathy

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2026 Feb 1;74(2):190-195. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_1643_25. Epub 2026 Jan 24.ABSTRACTDiabetic retinopathy (DR) represents a vision-threatening complication of diabetes, characterized by progressive damage to the retinal neurovascular network in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This

R Riya Srivastava

Utilization of Current ACC/AHA Genetic Testing Recommendations for Thoracic Aortic Disease at a Large Adult Aortic Center

Genet Med. 2026 Jan 21:102069. doi: 10.1016/j.gim.2026.102069. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) are typically asymptomatic until rupture or dissection, with research indicating up to 20% may have a genetic basis. This study evaluates the prevalence of heredit

H Habib Jabagi

A rare pair: two cases of clinically isolated pulmonary artery aneurysm

Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Jan-Dec;20:17539447251410305. doi: 10.1177/17539447251410305. Epub 2026 Jan 24.ABSTRACTPulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs) are a rare pathology with potentially devastating consequences. In this case series, we describe two cases of clinically isolated pulmonary arteritis

D Donovan Cassidy-Nolan

Troponins and echocardiography: role in detecting myocardial injury in burn patients

Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Jan-Dec;20:17539447251414564. doi: 10.1177/17539447251414564. Epub 2026 Jan 24.ABSTRACTSevere burn injuries result in a massive systemic inflammatory and hypermetabolic response, often disrupting multiple organ systems, including the cardiovascular system. Cardiac tropo

M Mohammed AbuBaha

The predictive value of glycated albumin and hemoglobin A1c for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease patients

Diabetol Metab Syndr. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s13098-025-02067-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The reliability of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) as a glycemic marker is limited in chronic kidney disease (CKD), which has led to increased interest in glycated albumin (GA). This study aimed to c

B Boshui Huang

Perioperative outcomes comparisons of thymoma treatment between robot-assisted thymectomy (RATS) and video-assisted thymectomy (VATS): a meta-analysis

No abstractJ Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s13019-026-03841-3. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41580804 | DOI:10.1186/s13019-026-03841-3

Z Zipu Yu

Prognostic value of the triglyceride-glucose index combined with atherogenic index of plasma for all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with chronic heart failure: a machine learning-driven retrospective cohort study

Lipids Health Dis. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12944-026-02861-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) and atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) are emerging metabolic biomarkers associated with cardiovascular diseases. However, their combination prognostic value

W Wei Guo

Potential of earlier primary care health checks for prevention of cardiovascular events in younger age groups: population-based study in the United Kingdom

BMC Med. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12916-026-04657-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Incidence of stroke and certain cancers is increasing at younger ages in many high-income countries, prompting healthcare systems to consider how best to improve prevention, such as earlier primary care

C Catherine A Scott

Impaired lymphangiogenesis in pericoronary adipose tissue correlates with diabetes-aggravated coronary atherosclerosis

Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12933-025-03054-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Epicardial adipose tissue (EpAT), particularly pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT), plays a crucial role in diabetes mellitus (DM)-aggravated coronary artery disease (CAD). Emerging evidence s

P Peng Zheng

Clinical phenotypes across age groups and the predictive value of NT-proBNP for ventricular arrhythmias in left ventricular non-compaction: a multicenter cohort study

No abstractJ Transl Med. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12967-026-07714-0. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41580760 | DOI:10.1186/s12967-026-07714-0

J Jinsong Jiang

An online non-radiographic osteoporosis prediction calculator constructed using interpretable machine learning

No abstractBioData Min. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s13040-026-00520-w. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41580731 | DOI:10.1186/s13040-026-00520-w

Y Yuqi Zhang

Progression to type 2 diabetes among post-myocardial infarction patients with overweight or obesity: a real-world cohort study

Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12933-026-03085-4. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Semaglutide has demonstrated the ability to reduce the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes in patients with myocardial infarction and overweight or obesity without diabetes. However, imple

P Pernille Tilma Tonnesen

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and cardiovascular disease: a review

No abstractRespir Res. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12931-026-03517-5. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41580687 | DOI:10.1186/s12931-026-03517-5

S Sine Voss David

Efficacy of L-methylfolate and methylcobalamin in treating resistant hypertension associated with elevated serum homocysteine in hemodialysis patients

BMC Nephrol. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12882-025-04726-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients receiving hemodialysis are experiencing a considerable increase in the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In this patient population, hypertension is a

M Mohamed Sherif Salem

Efficacy of Ayurveda interventions (Pushkar Guggulu and Haritaki) as an adjunct to standard care in stable coronary artery disease: study protocol for a double-blind, randomized controlled study

BMC Complement Med Ther. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12906-025-05204-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a substantial contributor to cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Contemporary medications for CAD management need to be administered

S Sakshi Sharma

Prognostic value of deep learning-based coronary artery calcium score and quantitative pneumonia burden in patients hospitalized with COVID-19

No abstractBMC Med Imaging. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12880-025-02119-9. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41580636 | DOI:10.1186/s12880-025-02119-9

C Chiara Nardocci

The relationship between IGF-1 and cardiovascular diseases and the potential mediating role of TyG-related index: evidence from a cohort study

No abstractBMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12872-026-05539-9. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41580615 | DOI:10.1186/s12872-026-05539-9

H Haipeng Chen

Heart rate variability as a dual-use digital biomarker: integrating clinical, AI, and operational perspectives on human performance and resilience

No abstractBMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12872-026-05543-z. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41580586 | DOI:10.1186/s12872-026-05543-z

A Alexandru Burlacu