J Med Case Rep. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1186/s13256-026-05899-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Acute esophageal necrosis, also known as "black esophagus," is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition marked by diffuse circumferential necrosis of the esophageal mucosa. It typical
BMC Pulm Med. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1186/s12890-026-04216-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Beta-blockers (BBs) are a cornerstone of the management of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and atrial fi
BMC Infect Dis. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1186/s12879-026-12942-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Long COVID is a condition characterized by persistent symptoms of COVID-19 that continue to occur in patients after apparent recovery. Given that, these symptoms may vary from person to person due
No abstractBMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1186/s12872-026-05606-1. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41782084 | DOI:10.1186/s12872-026-05606-1
Eur J Med Res. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1186/s40001-026-04089-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Caffeine, predominantly consumed through coffee and tea, has received growing attention for its potential cardioprotective actions. Evidence suggests a non-linear association between habitual intake
Ital J Pediatr. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1186/s13052-026-02222-9. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Pertussis-related hyperleukocytosis is a major driver of pediatric mortality. While exchange transfusion (ET) improves survival, predictors of death in ET-treated children remain poorly defined. We
J Health Popul Nutr. 2026 Mar 5. doi: 10.1186/s41043-025-01193-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Atherosclerosis, the primary pathological basis of cardiovascular diseases, exhibits a strong association with glucose metabolism dysregulation. While cross-sectional studies have linked fasti
BioData Min. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1186/s13040-026-00536-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeft ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a common condition with a prevalence of 15%-20% in general population. Prior studies have suggested that deep learning model (DLM)-enabled electrocardiogram (ECG) systems can
No abstractBMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1186/s12872-026-05679-y. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41781875 | DOI:10.1186/s12872-026-05679-y
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1007/s40615-026-02890-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Despite the well-recognized relationship between dietary behavior and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, there is limited research on this association among African immigrants in
Hypertens Res. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1038/s41440-026-02570-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIdentifying and prioritizing modifiable risk factors is crucial for the primary prevention of hypertension. However, large-scale data on the population attributable fraction (PAF) for a comprehensive range of m
No abstractHypertens Res. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1038/s41440-026-02606-8. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41781765 | DOI:10.1038/s41440-026-02606-8
Peri-device leak and device-related thrombus¹ remain key challenges of current left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO)² owing to the incompatibility between the solid occluder and the left atrial appendage (LAA). Here we propose a personalized and complete LAAO using magnetofluids that is suitable fo
Eur Radiol. 2026 Mar 5. doi: 10.1007/s00330-026-12412-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Automated artificial intelligence (AI)-based assessment of atherosclerosis burden applied to coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) can optimize image processing times, standardize interpretat
Eur Radiol. 2026 Mar 5. doi: 10.1007/s00330-026-12353-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Individuals with normal coronary arteries may develop coronary artery disease (CAD). Coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography (CCTA) offers a non-invasive method to assess the development of CAD.M
Nat Immunol. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1038/s41590-026-02456-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNeutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) constitute a vital antimicrobial defense mechanism of neutrophils, contributing to various physio-pathological processes; however, the role of plasma membrane asymmetry in th
No abstractSci Rep. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-42767-7. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41781684 | DOI:10.1038/s41598-026-42767-7
The large volume of abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans^(1,2) coupled with the shortage of radiologists^(3-6) have intensified the need for automated medical image analysis tools. Previous state-of-the-art approaches for automated analysis leverage vision-language models (VLMs) that jointly mod
No abstractCell Mol Life Sci. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1007/s00018-026-06124-1. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41781544 | DOI:10.1007/s00018-026-06124-1
No abstractSci Rep. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-42858-5. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41781514 | DOI:10.1038/s41598-026-42858-5
Exp Mol Med. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1038/s12276-026-01649-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFibrosis, an undesirable side effect of the repair process, is due to aberrant cell differentiation and is a typical cause of progressive diseases including chronic kidney disease (CKD). Exocyst complex component
Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1038/s41580-026-00949-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe neural crest is an important stem cell population characterized by its multipotency, migratory behaviour and broad ability to differentiate into numerous derivatives throughout the vertebrate body,
Sci Prog. 2026 Jan-Mar;109(1):368504261426679. doi: 10.1177/00368504261426679. Epub 2026 Mar 4.ABSTRACTObjectivesLow lean mass (LLM), as a critical element of sarcopenia, is associated with chronic inflammation and malnutrition and presents substantial risks to ageing populations. Although the red b
Br J Pharmacol. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1111/bph.70370. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Signal transduction therapies aim to correct dysregulated cellular signalling pathways implicated in disease. Adrenal Cushing's syndrome, a disorder of excess cortisol production, is frequently
