J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1186/s13019-026-04146-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The co-occurrence of mirror-image dextrocardia and tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a rare congenital condition. Reoperative multivalve surgery in such patients, especially after repaired TOF, pre
Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1007/s40256-026-00798-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Residual cardiovascular risk persists despite intensive statin therapy in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD). Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly
Curr Microbiol. 2026 May 2;83(6):346. doi: 10.1007/s00284-026-04940-z.ABSTRACTThe gut microbiome supports digestion, immunity, and metabolism; its imbalance (dysbiosis) drives inflammation and metabolic dysfunction, contributing to chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammat
Pediatr Nephrol. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1007/s00467-026-07310-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite modest improvement, the lifespan of a child on dialysis continues to be 40 years shorter compared to healthy children. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in t
Childs Nerv Syst. 2026 May 2;42(1):195. doi: 10.1007/s00381-026-07286-w.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Central nervous system (CNS) metastases from Wilms tumor (WT) are exceedingly rare. Intracerebral hemorrhage secondary to metastatic WT is even less common, and the management of such cases is further complic
No abstractInt J Obes (Lond). 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1038/s41366-026-02096-1. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42069939 | DOI:10.1038/s41366-026-02096-1
Eur J Pediatr. 2026 May 2;185(5):337. doi: 10.1007/s00431-026-07000-7.ABSTRACTDexmedetomidine (DEX) is increasingly used for neonatal sedation, but safety data remain limited. We conducted a single-center retrospective study including neonates receiving continuous DEX infusion. Cardiorespiratory eve
Commun Biol. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1038/s42003-026-09977-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe genetic architecture of cardiovascular traits is poorly characterised in non-European populations, limiting our understanding of disease aetiology and contributing to health disparities. Here, we analyse the
Nat Commun. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-72490-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTChildren born small for gestational age (SGA) face elevated risks of metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as premature mortality, yet the underlying mechanisms remain o
Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1186/s12933-026-03200-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) are two composite indices derived from routine metabolic measurements and are associated with cardiocerebrovasc
BMC Med. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1186/s12916-026-04904-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Dyslipidemia remains a major modifiable contributor to China's cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden, yet large-scale evidence on risk-stratified management gaps is lacking.METHODS: In this nationwide study
J Biomed Sci. 2026 May 2;33(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s12929-026-01245-y.ABSTRACTCurrent treatment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) mainly focuses on the modification of systemic risk factors, such as hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. Despite significant efforts and expanse, achieving e
Skelet Muscle. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1186/s13395-026-00426-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe X-linked disorder marked by progressive muscle degeneration and regeneration, inflammation and fibrosis. Cellular senescence has emerged as a potential
BMC Prim Care. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1186/s12875-026-03354-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hypertension is common among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and represents a major contributor to cardiovascular and renal morbidity. Real-world data from primary care are essential t
BMC Med Imaging. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1186/s12880-026-02340-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the ability of an ultrasound-based risk stratification model integrating carotid intima thickness (CIT) and carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) to aid in ri
BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1186/s12872-026-05900-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hypertension is a major global public health challenge, and effective management of antihypertensive treatment response is crucial. This study aimed to analyze the demographic, clinical, and
BMC Geriatr. 2026 May 2. doi: 10.1186/s12877-026-07593-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Centenarian patients constitute a rapidly growing yet understudied population in emergency medicine. Evidence regarding prognostic factors and one-year outcomes in individuals aged 100 years and older
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Apr 14:104763. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104763. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: People living with HIV (PLWH) face an increased CardioVascular (CV) risk due to the interaction between risk factors, chronic inflammation and AntiRetroviral Therapies
Georgian Med News. 2026 Feb;(371):162-169.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Trivalent chromium is an essential trace element involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. The widespread global prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its close association with cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus h
Lancet Haematol. 2026 May;13(5):e284-e296. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(26)00037-2.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors have advanced the treatment of Waldenström macroglobulinaemia; however, the occurrence of progression, intolerance, and acquired resistance are not fully
Anesthesiol Clin. 2026 Jun;44(2):369-381. doi: 10.1016/j.anclin.2026.02.013. Epub 2026 Mar 14.ABSTRACTThe 2024 guideline addresses perioperative cardiovascular risk in adults aged over 18 years planning noncardiac procedures, focusing on those with risk factors or conditions that increase perioperat
Air Med J. 2026 May-Jun;45(3):241-245. doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2026.02.007. Epub 2026 Mar 16.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: This study reviewed pediatric cases managed by the Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AMES) of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and analyzed patient characteristics.METHODS: Pediatric transportat
Air Med J. 2026 May-Jun;45(3):191-198. doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2026.01.003. Epub 2026 Feb 11.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The prehospital management of moderate/severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) centers on preventing secondary brain injury. Prehospital emergency anesthesia (PHEA) may be required for optimal neur
Air Med J. 2026 May-Jun;45(3):185-190. doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2026.01.001. Epub 2026 Jan 30.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: In Norway, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) are dispatched for suspected cerebral stroke if intravenous thrombolysis may be administered within 4.5 hours of symptom onset, and it re
