Social Risk Profile, Planetary Health Diet, and Mortality Risk in Individuals with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Population-Based Study

Turk J Gastroenterol. 2026 Aug 25. doi: 10.5152/tjg.2026.26301. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/AIMS: The individual and combined associations of social vulnerability and diet quality with long-term health outcomes in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) remain u

X Xin Li

miR160a-ARF4 module regulates the biosynthesis of Panax notoginseng saponins

Plant Physiol. 2026 Sep 3:kiag656. doi: 10.1093/plphys/kiag656. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPanax notoginseng is an economically vital medicinal plant, prized for its bioactive P. notoginseng saponins (PNS) which possess significant therapeutic effects in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease

W Wenqing Li

Sex-specific associations of the plasma-proteome with incident coronary artery disease

Cardiovasc Res. 2026 Sep 3:cvag186. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvag186. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: The etiology of coronary artery Disease (CAD) appears different for men and women, yet insights into underlying sex-specific biological mechanisms are limited. We integrated genomic and proteomic analys

V Vincent Q Sier

Efficacy and safety of colchicine in patients with myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2026 Sep 2. doi: 10.4081/monaldi.2026.3897. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTColchicine is an anti-inflammatory drug that has emerged as a potential treatment option following myocardial infarction (MI). This meta-analysis assesses the efficacy and safety of colchicine in patien

M Muhammad Furqan Saleem

Rethinking congestion in patients with heart failure

Rev Med Suisse. 2026 Sep 2;22(973):1396-1405. doi: 10.53738/REVMED.2026.22.973.49136.ABSTRACTLower-limb oedema and weight gain remain key components in the assessment of congestion in heart failure and continue to guide clinical decision-making. However, they only imperfectly reflect a complex patho

S Servane Sanson

A Decision-Aid Improves Clinician Practice and Associated Patient Compression Stocking Adherence

Int Wound J. 2026 Sep;23(9):e71035. doi: 10.1111/iwj.71035.ABSTRACTAdherence to compression stocking wear is essential for reducing venous leg ulcer recurrence, yet adherence rates remain low. This study examined the relationship between a novel digital clinical decision-aid (the Personalized and Mu

L Laila Bar

Rehabilitation in patients with coexisting cardiovascular diseases and frailty syndrome. Expert opinion of the Section of Prevention and Epidemiology, Polish Cardiac Society

No abstractKardiol Pol. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.33963/v.phj.114119. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42687682 | DOI:10.33963/v.phj.114119

M Małgorzata Kupisz-Urbańska

Association between Muscle Strength and Cardiovascular Disease Risk across Glycemic Status Groups: A Prospective Nationwide Cohort Study

Biomed Environ Sci. 2026 Aug 20;39(8):978-988. doi: 10.3967/bes2026.076.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the independent and combined associations of grip strength and chair-rising time with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among middle-aged and older adults across different glycemic stat

L Ling Li

Report on Cardiovascular Health and Diseases in China 2025: An Updated Summary

Biomed Environ Sci. 2026 Aug 20;39(8):867-908. doi: 10.3967/bes2026.073.ABSTRACTThe "Report on Cardiovascular Health and Diseases in China 2025", guided by the National Health Commission and compiled under the auspices of the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, systematically integrates mul

W Writing committee of the report on cardiovascular health and diseases in china

Effect of Food on Balcinrenone/Dapagliflozin Pharmacokinetics and the Pharmacokinetics of Balcinrenone When Dosed with a P-gp Inhibitor

J Clin Pharmacol. 2026 Sep;66(9):e70282. doi: 10.1002/jcph.70282.ABSTRACTBalcinrenone (AZD9977) is a novel selective non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist with a distinct mode of action being developed as a fixed-dose combination with the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor dapagl

A Anna L Eriksson

Male fertility after varicocelectomy: possible management algorithms, prediction, and a multidisciplinary approach

Urologiia. 2026 Jul;(3):114-119.ABSTRACTVaricocelectomy remains one of the most effective surgical options for the treatment of male infertility associated with varicocele. However, the likelihood of spontaneous pregnancy after surgical intervention varies considerably even when semen parameters imp

B B Shomarufov A

Rare case of coil protrusion and infection after intravascular varicocele repair

Urologiia. 2026 Jul;(3):91-96.ABSTRACTVaricocele is a common condition characterized by dilation of the veins of the pampiniform plexus of the left testicle, affecting 15-20% of adolescents and adult men. Clinical manifestations include pain, decreased left testicular volume, infertility, and the pr

M M Efremenkov A

Time factor in initiating antioxidant therapy in the varicocele model

Urologiia. 2026 Jul;(3):32-38.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Varicocele (VC) is one of the main causes of male infertility; however, it is not always associated with infertility. In addition to surgical correction of pathospermia in VC, adjuvant antioxidant therapy has been proposed. It is known from experie

V V Maslyukov A

Evaluation of carotid intima-media thickness and ultrafast pulse wave velocity for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in hemodialysis patients: impact of diabetes

Ren Fail. 2026 Dec;48(1):2723512. doi: 10.1080/0886022X.2026.2723512. Epub 2026 Sep 3.ABSTRACTArterial remodeling is common in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This prospective cohort study explored the potential prognostic value of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and ultrafast pulse wave veloc

X Xiaoye Zhu

Patient Engagement as the Rate-Limiting Step: Normalizing Value-Based Care Teams to Address CKM Treatment Gaps

JACC Case Rep. 2026 Sep 2:110185. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.110185. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Despite robust evidence, real-world uptake of heart failure guideline-directed medical therapy remains low, even within value-based contracts that have additional dedicated multidisciplinar

H Hunter Block-Beach

Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma: An Exceptionally Rare Pulmonary Artery Tumor Presenting as an Asymptomatic Heart Murmur

JACC Case Rep. 2026 Sep 3:110028. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.110028. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma (AFH), a type of primary pulmonary artery tumor, is a rare pathology without well-established risk factors, making it a challenging diagnosis.CASE SUMMARY:

Z Zulkifl Jafary

Residual Inflammatory Risk of Heart Failure and Atherosclerotic CVD in Diabetes: Look AHEAD Ancillary Study

JACC Heart Fail. 2026 Sep 2:103296. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2026.103296. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and interleukin (IL)-6 are inflammatory biomarkers associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine the

K Kershaw V Patel

Three-Dimensional Strain Parameters for Quantifying Replacement Fibrosis in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

JACC Asia. 2026 Aug 26:S2772-3747(26)00606-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2026.06.045. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Two-dimensional (2D) speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) for fibrosis detection has been validated against cardiac magnetic resonance late gadolinium enhancement (CMR-LGE) i

R Rong Wang

Spatiotemporal Analysis of Acute Aortic Syndrome in Jiangsu, China From Medical Record Front Page Registry

JACC Asia. 2026 Aug 28:S2772-3747(26)00613-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2026.07.021. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) represents a major cardiovascular emergency with significant mortality without timely diagnosis and treatment. Although AAS is well recognized global

Z Ziwei Xi

Age- and Sex-Specific Patterns of Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in Asymptomatic Adults

JACC Asia. 2026 Aug 31:S2772-3747(26)00687-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2026.07.035. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) is a blood pressure-independent measure of arterial stiffness.OBJECTIVES: The authors aimed to characterize age- and sex-specific CAVI pat

T Tae-Min Rhee

Protein-based masks to unlock conditional activation of therapeutics

Mol Ther. 2026 Sep 2:S1525-0016(26)00773-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2026.08.047. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTProtein therapeutic binders provide targeted treatment options for autoimmune, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as cancer. However, these therapies can cause off-site to

N Nithya M Badarinath

Nocturnal peak in cardiac baroreflex effectiveness aligns with nocturnal trough in systolic blood pressure in young healthy adults: Possible circadian effects

Physiol Rep. 2026 Sep;14(17):e71092. doi: 10.14814/phy2.71092.ABSTRACTWe tested whether there is a circadian variation in baroreflex function measured as sensitivity and effectiveness, and whether it aligned with circadian variations in systolic blood pressure (BP). Eleven healthy adults (24 ± 2 yea

L Leandro C Brito

Trends in Comorbidities and Fatalities Among First-Time Hepatitis B Hospitalizations in Poland (2012-2023)

Med Sci Monit. 2026 Sep 3;32:e953354. doi: 10.12659/MSM.953354.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND The clinical profile of patients hospitalized with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is increasingly influenced by coexisting conditions and death patterns. This study aimed to assess comorbidities and fatality rates among patie

A Agnieszka Genowska

When Grief Strains the Heart: A Case of Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Triggered by Mourning and Respiratory Failure

Am J Case Rep. 2026 Sep 3;27:e952896. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.952896.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a transient stress-induced cardiomyopathy that can mimic acute coronary syndrome (ACS) but typically occurs without obstructive coronary disease. Reverse takotsubo is an uncommon variant ch

P Peter Cwalina