Coats disease: A narrative review of clinical spectrum, imaging features, and contemporary management

Sci Prog. 2026 Jul-Sep;109(3):368504261484841. doi: 10.1177/00368504261484841. Epub 2026 Aug 28.ABSTRACTCoats disease is a rare idiopathic retinal vascular disorder characterized by telangiectatic and aneurysmal retinal vessels, intraretinal and subretinal lipid exudation, and variable progression t

F Fawaz Almutairi

Bridging the Gap: Translating Microemboli-Induced Spreading Depolarization Into Clinical Practice

Neurology. 2026 Oct 13;107(7):e218484. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000218484. Epub 2026 Aug 28.ABSTRACTA 68-year-old woman developed daily episodes of migraine aura following mitral valve surgery. During aura symptoms, microemboli in the posterior circulation were detected in real time by transcranial D

M Magnus Peter Brammer Kreiberg

Assessing clinical outcomes in cirrhotic patients with thromboembolic complications

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026 Oct 1;38(10):1205-1212. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000003255. Epub 2026 Jul 24.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cirrhosis produces a rebalanced hemostatic state that predisposes patients to bleeding and thrombosis. We evaluated hepatic outcomes associated with deep vein thrombosis

M Martin C Banks

First-24-hour aspirin exposure and 28-day mortality in critically ill adults with cerebral embolism: A retrospective MIMIC-IV cohort study

Sci Prog. 2026 Jul-Sep;109(3):368504261484697. doi: 10.1177/00368504261484697. Epub 2026 Aug 28.ABSTRACTObjectiveTo evaluate the association between aspirin administration during the first 24 hours of intensive care unit (ICU) admission and 28-day all-cause mortality among critically ill adults with

X Xi Zhu

Endodontic status of patients with coronary atherosclerosis: A cross-sectional study

Dent Med Probl. 2026 Jul-Aug;63(4):885-891. doi: 10.17219/dmp/205472.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: There are no studies in the Colombian population assessing the prevalence and severity of apical lesions (ALs), or the relationship between the frequency and quality of endodontic treatment (ET) obturation and t

P Paola Andrea Escobar-Villegas

Impact of hypertension and antihypertensive medications on early implant failure following sinus augmentation

Dent Med Probl. 2026 Jul-Aug;63(4):875-883. doi: 10.17219/dmp/200179.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hypertension (HTN) is a prevalent condition affecting a significant proportion of the population. It requires careful management due to its potential systemic complications. While the overall effects of HTN are

E Ehud Jonas

Social Media Use and Cardiovascular Health Among US High School Students

Public Health Rep. 2026 Aug 28:333549261477719. doi: 10.1177/00333549261477719. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Cardiovascular health during adolescence can shape cardiovascular disease risk later in life. We examined the association between frequent social media use and cardiovascular hea

R Ryan Saelee

Practical recommendations for the implementation of shared decision-making in multiple myeloma care

PLoS One. 2026 Aug 28;21(8):e0355283. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0355283. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by complex and evolving treatment pathways, involving multiple preference-sensitive decisions across the disease trajectory. Shared decision-making (SD

J Jolien Broekmans

Enhancing patient involvement through shared decision-making: Are we there yet in multiple myeloma? Findings from a cross-country survey

PLoS One. 2026 Aug 28;21(8):e0356989. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0356989. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Shared decision-making (SDM) can enhance patient involvement in treatment and care decisions. Still, questions remain on how multiple myeloma (MM) patients perceive and evaluate their curr

C Charlotte Verbeke

Dual-flow convolutional neural network for automatic measurement of left ventricular ejection fraction and global longitudinal strain in echocardiography

PLOS Digit Health. 2026 Aug 28;5(8):e0001128. doi: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0001128. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTLeft ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and global longitudinal strain (GLS) are essential for the diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and prognosis of cardiovascular disease. However, ac

Z Zisang Zhang

Machine Learning approaches for the detection of disease-causing variants in whole-genome data need to address the expression of functional genes

PLoS One. 2026 Aug 28;21(8):e0355557. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0355557. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTGene-dosage combinations have been recognised as leading factors of disease. Given that those combinations may include dozens of genes, it is hypothesised that machine learning (ML) approaches may be us

C Camilla Mapstone

Aggressive Sporadic Renal Angiomyolipoma With Tumor Thrombus Extending Into the Inferior Vena Cava, Right Atrium, and Right Ventricle: A Multidisciplinary Case Report

Am J Case Rep. 2026 Aug 28;27:e952664. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.952664.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) is a typically benign mesenchymal tumor with an indolent clinical course. Rarely, AML demonstrate aggressive vascular invasion, most commonly in association with tuberous sclerosis complex

C Caroline J Cushman

Multisystem Burden of Paediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Neuropsychiatric, Renal, Ocular, and Immunological Outcomes

Clin Ter. 2026 Sep-Oct;177(5):1257-1272. doi: 10.7417/CT.2026.2128.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Paediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) is associated with more aggressive disease and higher rates of organ involvement than adult-onset disease. However, the relationship between disease activity and mult

M Mona Atef Alatar

Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Myocardial Infarction Health Information: Expert Accuracy Assessment and User Trust Survey

Clin Ter. 2026 Sep-Oct;177(5):1216-1233. doi: 10.7417/CT.2026.2124.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence chatbots, particularly ChatGPT, have emerged as increasingly popular sources of health information for the general public. However, concerns persist regarding the accuracy, safety, and appr

E Eman Elsheikh

Hepatocyte Growth Factor in Children of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Its Relation to Disease Severity. A case-control study

Clin Ter. 2026 Sep-Oct;177(5):1176-1187. doi: 10.7417/CT.2026.2120.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disorder causing impaired mucociliary clearance, recurrent respiratory infections, and progressive bronchiectasis. Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) plays a role in

E Eman M Fouda

Left ventricular myocardial strain analysis by feature tracking cardiac magnetic resonance in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases: A case-control study

Clin Ter. 2026 Sep-Oct;177(5):1159-1165. doi: 10.7417/CT.2026.2118.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular involvement is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs). Subclinical myocardial dysfunction may occur despite preserved conventional cardiac function. C

E Eman Khaled Ahmed ElMahdy

Diagnostic Performance of Coronary CT Angiography versus Invasive Coronary Angiography in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Cross-Sectional Study

Clin Ter. 2026 Sep-Oct;177(5):1131-1135. doi: 10.7417/CT.2026.2114.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe the diagnostic value of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) compared with invasive coronary angiography (ICA) in patients with coronary artery disease.METHODS: A cross-secti

D Duc Ha Hoang

Association between serum Total Antioxidant Status, Malondialdehyde and Coronary Artery Disease severity: A Cross-Sectional Study

Clin Ter. 2026 Sep-Oct;177(5):1111-1116. doi: 10.7417/CT.2026.2112.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Reduced Total Antioxidant Status (TAS) and elevated Malondialdehyde (MDA) reflect redox imbalance in coronary artery disease (CAD). Their inverse relationship may help assess cardiovascular risk and disease progre

H Hoang Van

Statins In Dialysis-Dependent End-Stage Renal Disease: Reconciling Discordant Evidence Through GRADE-Informed Appraisal and Evidence-to-Decision Framework

J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2026 Aug 28. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0000000000001876. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn dialysis-dependent end-stage renal disease patients (ESRD), statin use remains an evidence-use dilemma: randomized controlled trials (RCTs) suggested limited benefit from statin initiation, where

M Mahmoud Abdelnabi

Transcriptomic Signatures of Microglial Phagocytosis Reveal Diagnostic Markers and Immune Landscape in Alzheimer's Disease

FASEB J. 2026 Sep 15;40(17):e72240. doi: 10.1096/fj.202504766R.ABSTRACTThe core pathological features of Alzheimer's disease (AD) include Aβ plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, which collectively drive the neurodegenerative process. Meanwhile, the phagocytic function of microglia plays a dual role

H Huimin Chang

Short Sleep Duration Is Positively Associated With Traditional and Non-Traditional Markers of Adiposity and Cardiometabolic Risk in Individuals at Secondary Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study

FASEB J. 2026 Sep 15;40(17):e72244. doi: 10.1096/fj.202602078RR.ABSTRACTThis study aimed to investigate the associations between short and long sleep duration and traditional and non-traditional markers of adiposity and cardiometabolic risk. This is a cross-sectional study that enrolled secondary da

N Nathallia Maria Cotta E Oliveira

Medicare Accountable Care Organizations: Clinical Performance for Patients With Heart Failure

Am J Manag Care. 2026 Aug 1;32(8):e286-e292. doi: 10.37765/ajmc.2026.89997.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Objective: To understand factors that distinguish higher-performing accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program from those with average levels of clinical performance for p

C Christine DeJong

Cardiovascular Care Should Incorporate Cognition and Frailty, Heart Group Says in New Statement

No abstractJAMA. 2026 Aug 28. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.17524. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42663983 | DOI:10.1001/jama.2026.17524

J Jennifer Abbasi

Modeling chronic kidney disease progression using a continuous-time multistate Markov model: Transition dynamics and covariate effects

J Int Med Res. 2026 Aug;54(8):3000605261477526. doi: 10.1177/03000605261477526. Epub 2026 Aug 28.ABSTRACTChronic kidney disease is a progressive condition that impairs renal function and can ultimately lead to kidney failure. Its progression involves multiple intermediate stages, making conventional

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