Cologne (Germany): Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2026 Feb 22.ABSTRACTRESEARCH QUESTION: The aim of this report is toassess the benefit of diagnostics using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging as part of a diagnostic strategy, compared with a diagnostic strategy without
J Evid Based Med. 2026 Feb 21:e70124. doi: 10.1111/jebm.70124. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Although basic research and observational clinical studies have shown an association between vascular calcification (VC) and heart failure (HF), the low level of evidence cannot directly indicate
No abstractEur J Epidemiol. 2026 Feb 21. doi: 10.1007/s10654-026-01373-7. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41721995 | DOI:10.1007/s10654-026-01373-7
No abstractEur J Epidemiol. 2026 Feb 21. doi: 10.1007/s10654-026-01369-3. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41721992 | DOI:10.1007/s10654-026-01369-3
Eur J Epidemiol. 2026 Feb 21. doi: 10.1007/s10654-026-01362-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTShift workers exhibit a higher incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) than daytime workers. We examined whether this difference in CHD incidence between shift workers and daytime workers is associated wit
No abstractEur J Epidemiol. 2026 Feb 21. doi: 10.1007/s10654-025-01355-1. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41721989 | DOI:10.1007/s10654-025-01355-1
Curr Microbiol. 2026 Feb 21;83(4):200. doi: 10.1007/s00284-026-04780-x.ABSTRACTEscherichia coli (E. coli) is a leading cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and diabetic foot ulcers, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems. Pathogenic strains (PEC) employ virulence genes including
Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2026 Feb 21. doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00787.2025. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTType 2 diabetes (T2D) disproportionately increases cardiovascular disease risk and premature mortality in females compared to males. Exercise intolerance is a hallmark symptom of T2D and an
JACC Case Rep. 2026 Feb 21:107060. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107060. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Anomalous left main coronary artery (LMCA) arising from the right sinus of Valsalva is an uncommon congenital anomaly that may predispose to myocardial ischemia, heart failure, or sudden c
JACC Case Rep. 2026 Feb 21:107037. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107037. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Valvular injuries after blunt chest trauma are rare and are frequently missed during initial trauma assessment.CASE SUMMARY: A 67-year-old man with no prior cardiac disease fell from a hei
Eur Heart J. 2026 Feb 21:ehag073. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehag073. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Lipoprotein apheresis (LA) is the only approved treatment for patients with elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]. The Lp(a)FRONTIERS APHERESIS trial investigated whether pelacarsen reduces
Physiother Res Int. 2026 Apr;31(2):e70175. doi: 10.1002/pri.70175.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The effective management of spasticity and improving functional mobility continue to pose challenges to physiotherapy management. This research designed to compare the impact of combining high-tone power therapy
Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2026 Feb 21:aaoag041. doi: 10.1093/annalsats/aaoag041. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRATIONALE: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is a relatively new intervention for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with the aim of improving respiratory muscle strength and mitigating OSA-related sym
Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2026 Feb;42(2):e70138. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.70138.ABSTRACTAIMS: In recent years, various diabetic socks have been developed and introduced to help prevent diabetes related foot ulcers (DFUs). However, the question of which type of sock is most suitable for individuals with diabe
Hematol Oncol. 2026 Mar;44(2):e70179. doi: 10.1002/hon.70179.ABSTRACTDespite significant advances in novel therapies, multiple myeloma (MM) remains incurable due to inevitable relapse. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is an innovative immunotherapy that has demonstrated remarkable effi
J Endovasc Ther. 2026 Feb 21:15266028261419631. doi: 10.1177/15266028261419631. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between preoperative below-the-knee (BTK) runoff and major adverse limb event (MALE)-free survival, as well as clin
Clin Exp Hypertens. 2026 Dec 31;48(1):2631606. doi: 10.1080/10641963.2026.2631606. Epub 2026 Feb 21.ABSTRACTHypertension, one of the most prevalent chronic conditions worldwide, stands as a principal risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease and st
Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Jan-Dec;20:17539447251412630. doi: 10.1177/17539447251412630. Epub 2026 Feb 21.ABSTRACTStructural heart disease (SHD) encompasses a wide range of congenital and acquired cardiac abnormalities, increasingly treated with transcatheter interventions. Echocardiography plays
Endocrinol Diabetes Metab. 2026 Mar;9(2):e70168. doi: 10.1002/edm2.70168.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Higher circulating levels of the metabolite alpha-aminoadipic acid (2-AAA) associate with increased risk of diabetes and cardiometabolic disease. 2-AAA is metabolised from lysine, an essential dietary amino
Adv Sci (Weinh). 2026 Feb 21:e16667. doi: 10.1002/advs.202516667. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe heart is a dynamic, multisystem organ whose motion is dictated by a complex but organized muscular architecture. Each component is vital to its performance, with the valves being especially critical f
Adv Healthc Mater. 2026 Feb 21:e00003. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202600003. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTObstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with the most direct symptom of snoring, is a common disorder that leads to intermittent hypoxia and cardiovascular risk. Here, we present a wearable borophene/PVDF (polyv
Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Feb 20:zvag049. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvag049. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIM: To explore the psychological effects of interventions aimed at supporting informal caregivers involved in the care and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease.METHOD AND RESULTS: Dat
Eur Heart J. 2026 Feb 21:ehaf1127. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf1127. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThree-dimensional (3D) echocardiography has become an essential tool in the evaluation and management of valvular heart disease (VHD), offering superior accuracy and detailed visualization when used wit
J Physiol. 2026 Feb 20. doi: 10.1113/JP290475. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAgeing is the primary non-modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), with older women facing a greater risk of CVDs than age-matched men. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) dysfunction and impaired calcium
