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
Kardiologiia. 2026 Feb 11;66(1):73-83. doi: 10.18087/cardio.2026.1.n3019.ABSTRACTObjective To evaluate the impact of radiofrequency catheter ablation versus conservative medical therapy on long-term survival, cardiac function, and clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF) and atrial fibr
Kardiologiia. 2026 Feb 11;66(1):46-54. doi: 10.18087/cardio.2026.1.n3108.ABSTRACTAIM: To evaluate the effect of inclisiran therapy on the blood lipid profile 90 days post-injection and to describe the baseline structural and ultrasound characteristics of carotid and femoral plaques in high- and very
JAMA Cardiol. 2026 Feb 11. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2025.5057. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: The optimal dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with diabetes is not clearly defined. Although both ticagrelor and prasugrel are potent inhibitors
JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Feb 2;9(2):e2558214. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.58214.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Social asymmetry refers to the discrepancy between subjective loneliness and objective social connections. Although both loneliness and isolation have been linked with risk of premature mortality an
JAMA Cardiol. 2026 Feb 11. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2025.5489. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Although Valsalva maneuver (VM) remains the guideline-directed emergent treatment for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), its success rate remains suboptimal.OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of a
JAMA Cardiol. 2026 Feb 11. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2025.5520. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Despite the increasing use of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), comparatively little is known about its predictive
Sleep Breath. 2026 Feb 11;30(1):38. doi: 10.1007/s11325-026-03601-6.ABSTRACTSTUDY OBJECTIVES: Nocturnal hypertension is common in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and contributes to elevated cardiovascular risk. Pulse transit time (PTT) offers a noninvasive method to estimate nocturnal bl
No abstractEndocrine. 2026 Feb 11;91(1):70. doi: 10.1007/s12020-025-04543-x.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41670932 | DOI:10.1007/s12020-025-04543-x
Pulm Ther. 2026 Feb 11. doi: 10.1007/s41030-026-00342-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Patient awareness extends beyond factual knowledge, encompassing emotional and cognitive engagement with the disease. As in other chronic diseases, it plays a critical role in asthma management. A co
Discov Oncol. 2026 Feb 11. doi: 10.1007/s12672-026-04594-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Liver cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma as defined in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) framework, remains a major contributor to global disease burden
No abstractBiol Trace Elem Res. 2026 Feb 11. doi: 10.1007/s12011-026-05010-y. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41670804 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-026-05010-y
Clin Exp Nephrol. 2026 Feb 11. doi: 10.1007/s10157-026-02826-9. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the associations between cardiovascular health (CVH) scores, measured by Life's Simple 7 (LS7), Life's Essential 8 (LE8), and Life's Crucial 9 (LC9), and the risks o
Mol Biol Rep. 2026 Feb 11;53(1):381. doi: 10.1007/s11033-026-11551-1.ABSTRACTHydrogen sulfide (H₂S), once known as a toxic gas, is now acknowledged as a fundamental gasotransmitter essential for ocular homeostasis. This review critically examines the paradoxical role of H₂S in the eye, how it acts a
Clin Neuropsychol. 2026 Feb 11:1-15. doi: 10.1080/13854046.2026.2623838. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare, progressive occlusive cerebrovascular disorder characterized by stenosis of the internal carotid arteries and compensatory collateral vessel formation,
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Feb 3:S0735-1097(25)10426-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2025.12.012. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Following the primary publication of a clinical trial, questions of longer-term efficacy and safety remain unanswered. Investigators often have sequel publications based on
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Feb 11:S0735-1097(25)10560-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2025.12.029. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHeart failure (HF) is a public health challenge with high morbidity and mortality risk, and societal economic costs. The lifetime risk of developing HF stands at 1 in 4. A significant
No abstractJ Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Feb 2:S0735-1097(25)10587-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2025.12.055. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41670564 | DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2025.12.055
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Jan 30:S0735-1097(25)10569-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2025.12.038. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) and low-fat diet (LFD) patterns are practiced by many in the United States, although their health effects, as well as the role of diet quality
No abstractJ Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Feb 2:S0735-1097(25)10561-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2025.12.030. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41670557 | DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2025.12.030
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Feb 11:S0735-1097(25)10492-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2025.12.024. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The novel thin-strut sirolimus-eluting iron bioresorbable scaffold (IBS) demonstrated safety and efficacy in a nonrandomized first-in-human study.OBJECTIVES: The objective
Clin Lab. 2026 Feb 1;72(2). doi: 10.7754/Clin.Lab.2025.250565.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This study investigates the changes in serum miRNA-210 expression at different stages of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) and their clinical significance.METHODS: Twenty patients with sICH and admitted to th
Clin Lab. 2026 Feb 1;72(2). doi: 10.7754/Clin.Lab.2025.250581.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an important biomarker for clinical evaluation of immune system function and multiple myeloma. The hook effect may lead to a false decrease in IgA test results, especially at extremely high Ig
Clin Lab. 2026 Feb 1;72(2). doi: 10.7754/Clin.Lab.2025.250324.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the clinical features, coagulation, and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with pelvic tumor and to construct a prediction model for postoperative DVT events.METHODS:
