J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2026 Aug;28(8):e70349. doi: 10.1111/jch.70349.ABSTRACTA recent study suggested an increase in male births associated with maternal preconception high blood pressure. Our objective was to examine this association. Data were obtained from the China-US Collaborative Projec
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Jul 22:104882. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104882. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: To investigate the association between residual cholesterol and inflammatory risk and postoperative outcomes in patients with carotid artery stenosis (CAS) undergoing
Am J Cardiol. 2026 Aug 15:S0002-9149(26)00526-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2026.08.015. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to examine the frequency and impact of diabetes (DM) in South Asian (SA) compared with white North American (WNA) patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarct
Am J Cardiol. 2026 Aug 15:S0002-9149(26)00524-2. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2026.08.018. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTValvular heart disease (VHD) contributes substantially to cardiovascular mortality. We evaluated long-term VHD mortality trends among older adults to inform healthcare planning. CDC WON
Eur J Pharm Sci. 2026 Aug 15:107637. doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2026.107637. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Aspirin remains the cornerstone of antiplatelet therapy for acute myocardial infarction (AMI); however, its use is limited in patients with aspirin intolerance, hypersensitivity, or high b
Vascul Pharmacol. 2026 Aug 15:107690. doi: 10.1016/j.vph.2026.107690. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Phenotypic switching of smooth muscle cells is a core event in atherosclerosis, and atherosclerosis is recognized as a smooth muscle cell-driven tumor-like disease. Paeoniflorin (PF), a bi
Clin Chim Acta. 2026 Aug 15:121283. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2026.121283. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To evaluate a laboratory-integrated CDSS for lipid monitoring after cardiovascular risk classification.METHODS: An opportunistic laboratory-based CDSS was implemented at Hospital La Fe (Valè
Psychiatry Res. 2026 Aug 11;365:117375. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2026.117375. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Drug-induced bipolar disorder (BD) is easily neglected clinically. We mined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database to screen high
Comp Biochem Physiol Part D Genomics Proteomics. 2026 Aug 14;60:101977. doi: 10.1016/j.cbd.2026.101977. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMetamorphosis is a critical ontogenetic transition for marine bivalves, marking the shift from planktonic to benthic lifestyles, where successful transformation dicta
Natl Vital Stat Rep. 2026 Jul;volnum. doi: 10.15620/cdc/252456.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: This report presents data on trends in gestational hypertension (hypertension diagnosed during pregnancy) among mothers giving birth in the United States from 2016 through 2024, as well as rates by selected maternal an
Food Chem. 2026 Aug 3;526:150673. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.150673. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNaCl is essential for human physiology, but excessive intake is linked to various health problems, including hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Thus, reducing NaCl in processed meats is increas
Comput Biol Chem. 2026 Aug 13;125:109302. doi: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2026.109302. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDiabetes Mellitus is a major metabolic disorder affecting over 800 million people worldwide, with significant health risks including cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, and neuropath
Georgian Med News. 2026 Jun;(375):238-247.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) represents a major global health burden, accounting for approximately half of all heart failure cases and characterized by high mortality, frequent hospitalizations, and pr
Georgian Med News. 2026 Jun;(375):230-237.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiometabolic disorders, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity, represent a significant global health burden. While lifestyle interventions are recommended, evidence from real-world clinical settings in Sa
Georgian Med News. 2026 Jun;(375):212-221.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities remains one of the most significant problems of modern vascular surgery and angiology because of its high prevalence, progressive course, and association with edema, trophic skin cha
Georgian Med News. 2026 Jun;(375):147-152.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Uncontrolled Hypertension (UHTN) is a major cause of rapidly deteriorating kidney function. Typical clinical indicators often lack the sensitivity necessary for early detection of tubular changes preceding irreversible damage to the nephr
Georgian Med News. 2026 Jun;(375):6-15.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is frequently associated with a spectrum of postoperative neurological complications, ranging from transient neurocognitive decline to permanent cerebrovascular damage. These events ar
Adv Sci (Weinh). 2026 Aug 15:e77209. doi: 10.1002/advs.77209. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway represents a central component of innate anti-tumor immunity; however, the efficacy of STING-targeted therapies is frequently limited by tumor-intrinsic resi
Brain Behav. 2026 Aug;16(8):e71667. doi: 10.1002/brb3.71667.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: While structural covariance analysis is adept at assessing morphometric correlations among broadly distributed brain regions, limited research has focused on alterations in structural covariance networks post-stroke. Thi
Brain Behav. 2026 Aug;16(8):e71652. doi: 10.1002/brb3.71652.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Stroke frequently causes spasticity and motor impairment, reducing independence. Non-invasive treatments like radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and acupoint-based transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Brain Behav. 2026 Aug;16(8):e71547. doi: 10.1002/brb3.71547.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Ischemic stroke poses a major global health burden, and growing evidence points to the microbiota-gut-brain axis as an important contributor to stroke pathophysiology and recovery. The purpose of this review is to summarize
Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2026 Aug 15;26(1):40. doi: 10.1007/s11910-026-01510-5.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: Computed tomography perfusion (CTP) has become an important tool for tissue-based assessment in acute ischemic stroke, particularly in patients considered for reperfusion therapy beyond convent
Endocrine. 2026 Aug 15;91(1):279. doi: 10.1007/s12020-026-04754-w.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) arise from interacting clinical, microbial, and host processes, yet public datasets differ substantially in design, scale, and evidentiary strength.METHODS: We curated eight public DFU c
Endocrine. 2026 Aug 15;91(1):275. doi: 10.1007/s12020-026-04757-7.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Tirzepatide and semaglutide are widely used for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. However, the blood pressure-related adverse event profiles associated with tirzepatide and semaglutide remain unclear. This
