Atherosclerosis. 2026 Apr 22;416:120733. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.120733. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and ischemic stroke (IS) are the principal manifestations of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseas
Atherosclerosis. 2026 Apr 25;416:120689. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.120689. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The residual SYNTAX score (rSS) quantifies coronary artery disease extent following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and predicts adverse outcomes. However, its rela
J Urol. 2026 Apr 28:101097JU0000000000005101. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000005101. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Testicular germ cell tumor (GCT) is the most common malignancy among adolescent and young adult (AYA) males, yet long-term causes of death beyond primary cancer a
Radiology. 2026 Apr;319(1):e252637. doi: 10.1148/radiol.252637.ABSTRACTBackground Renal artery stenosis (RAS) can trigger the development of renal damage and poststenotic dilatation (PSD). However, the clinical relevance and mechanisms are ill-characterized. Purpose To characterize the mechanisms un
Radiology. 2026 Apr;319(1):e253337. doi: 10.1148/radiol.253337.ABSTRACTBackground Connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) is a spatially and temporally heterogeneous disease. Determining whether CTD-ILD is in a progressive stage is crucial for guiding clinical manage
Radiology. 2026 Apr;319(1):e252106. doi: 10.1148/radiol.252106.ABSTRACTThere is a growing awareness that body CT scans contain rich cardiometabolic information that can be leveraged for additional patient benefits. However, the clinical implementation of opportunistic CT screening in routine practic
ESC Heart Fail. 2026 Apr 28:xvag115. doi: 10.1093/eschf/xvag115. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRecent-onset cardiomyopathy represents a clinically dynamic and potentially reversible clinical framework of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, characterized by high variability in left ventricular (LV) function
JMIR Med Inform. 2026 Apr 28;14:e79972. doi: 10.2196/79972.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the standard imaging modality for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE), but diagnostic uncertainty is common due to technical limitations and vague language, leading to in
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2026;54(2):236-240. doi: 10.36740/Merkur202602120.ABSTRACTFibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a rare cause of ischemic stroke. It is an important element of differential diagnosis that should be considered, especially in patients who do not have common cardiovascular risk factors.
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2026;54(2):229-235. doi: 10.36740/Merkur202602119.ABSTRACTFunctional hypogonadism in men is a syndrome characterized by low testosterone levels and clinical signs of hypogonadism without organic disease of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. It is most often caused by obesi
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2026;54(2):190-197. doi: 10.36740/Merkur202602114.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Aim: To evaluate the impact of adding bempedoic acid to atorvastatin therapy on cardiovascular outcomes, including major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), cardiac arrest, all-cause hospitalization, and myop
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2026;54(2):169-175. doi: 10.36740/Merkur202602111.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Aim: Our study aims to compare the outcomes in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) who have sarcoidosis and who do not have sarcoidosis.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: We used data from the
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2026;54(2):163-168. doi: 10.36740/Merkur202602110.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Aim: To investigate the impact of adaptive swimming training sessions on the psycho-emotional and functional state of individuals with musculoskeletal disorders.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: The
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2026;54(2):144-150. doi: 10.36740/Merkur202602107.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Aim: To explore link between circulating Growth Differentiation Factor 11 (GDF11) levels and atherogenic lipid parameters in individuals with diabetic dyslipidemia, and to evaluate whether GDF11 may serve as a
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2026;54(2):105-112. doi: 10.36740/Merkur202602103.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Aim: To investigate the impact of the initial choice between intravenous furosemide and torsemide on mortality outcomes and duration of hospital stay.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: The prospective
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026 May 5;123(18):e2602101123. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2602101123. Epub 2026 Apr 28.ABSTRACTNoonan syndrome (NS) is the most common RASopathy, a developmental disorder that derives from dysregulation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. NS results from modestl
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 28;21(4):e0347305. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0347305. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) is the most significant clinical manifestation of Chagas disease (CD) due to its impact on morbidity and mortality. Cardiac manifestations include dilated
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 28;21(4):e0347050. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0347050. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Primary glomerulonephritis (pGN) is a significant contributor to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and presents a significant healthcare burden. However, the epidemiology of ESKD-pGN in the UK
JMIR Hum Factors. 2026 Apr 28;13:e78736. doi: 10.2196/78736.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Effective team communication is critical in pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest management, where delays or miscommunication can jeopardize survival. TeamScreen, a web-based interface displayed on a large screen, was develo
Eur Heart J. 2026 Apr 28:ehag309. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehag309. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cardiovascular screening has been shown to reduce mortality in trials involving men. This study evaluated the effect of cardiovascular screening in both sexes, with all-cause mortalit
JCI Insight. 2026 Apr 28:e205939. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.205939. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPhysician-scientists represent one of the most impactful, yet underrecognized, innovations of 20th century academic medicine. Defined by a commitment to full-time careers in investigative work, physician
JCI Insight. 2026 Apr 28:e203826. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.203826. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEnhancing NAD+ levels with nicotinamide riboside (NR) confers anti-inflammatory effects in human disease, although immunoregulatory mechanisms remain poorly characterized. We previously showed that ex vi
No abstractEur Heart J. 2026 Apr 28:ehag233. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehag233. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42048139 | DOI:10.1093/eurheartj/ehag233
FASEB J. 2026 May 15;40(9):e71859. doi: 10.1096/fj.202504652RR.ABSTRACTAsialoglycoprotein receptor 1 (ASGR1) is associated with lipid metabolism and coronary artery disease (CAD) risk, but its expression patterns, diagnostic performance, and prognostic significance in hypertensive patients with CAD
