BMC Pulm Med. 2026 May 25. doi: 10.1186/s12890-026-04338-4. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Higher body mass index (BMI) increases risk of respiratory failure and death from SARS-CoV-2 infection. BMI is imprecise and fails to account for adipose tissue distribution. We sought to determine
BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2026 May 25. doi: 10.1186/s12872-026-06026-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: There is a limited body of research examining the association between long COVID and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) as well as all-cause mortality. This study aimed to investiga
BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2026 May 25. doi: 10.1186/s12872-026-06001-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Recurrence after first radiofrequency catheter ablation remains common in patients with non-valvular persistent atrial fibrillation. Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic burden may contribute to
Mol Biomed. 2026 May 25;7(1):76. doi: 10.1186/s43556-026-00477-6.ABSTRACTVascular restenosis, a pathological recurrence of lumen narrowing following interventions, remains a major limitation to the long-term success of vascular procedures. Its development is centrally driven by neointimal hyperplasi
Metab Brain Dis. 2026 May 25;41(1):114. doi: 10.1007/s11011-026-01881-1.ABSTRACTPost-stroke sleep disorder (PSSD) is a common but underrecognized complication of ischemic stroke, affecting neurological recovery and quality of life. Emerging evidence suggests a role for the gut-brain axis (GBA) in re
Sci Rep. 2026 May 24. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-53497-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTType A aortic dissection represents a critical cardiovascular emergency with high mortality and disability rates alongside a rising incidence. In addition to clinical management, efforts are directed towards identif
Zebrafish. 2026 Apr-Jun;23(2-3):88-98. doi: 10.1177/15458547261449928. Epub 2026 May 24.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The skin barrier function is essential for maintaining skin health. Consequently, it is crucial to evaluate the protective and restorative effects of topical medications and cosmetics on the sk
Intern Med. 2026 May 23. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.7337-26. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe management of ischemic heart disease has traditionally focused on obstructive epicardial coronary artery disease. However, a substantial proportion of patients with angina and objective myocardial ische
Intern Med. 2026 May 23. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.7266-26. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAcquired lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) deficiency is a rare cause of a marked reduction in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). We report a 75-year-old Japanese woman with a progressi
Cancer Rep (Hoboken). 2026 May;9(5):e70583. doi: 10.1002/cnr2.70583.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an inherited, autosomal-dominant condition, featuring STK11 germline mutations, characterized by hamartomatous gastrointestinal polyps and increased cancer risk. The most commonly
Biomed Res. 2026;47(3):103-112. doi: 10.2220/biomedres.47.103.ABSTRACTIntracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a devastating form of stroke with limited treatment options. Although exercise is beneficial in ischemic stroke, its preconditioning effects in hemorrhagic stroke remain unclear. We examined wheth
J Epidemiol. 2026 May 23. doi: 10.2188/jea.JE20250491. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Angiopoietin-like protein 2 (ANGPTL2) is an aging-associated protein that contributes to the maintenance of tissue homeostasis. Excessive activation of ANGPTL2 disrupts this homeostatic process, leading
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2026 Dec;39(1):2675052. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2026.2675052. Epub 2026 May 24.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The uterus and its myometrium undergo several changes during delivery. In labor, the myometrium performs contractions to expel the newborn. In a cesarean section, however, th
Atherosclerosis. 2026 May 24:120727. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.120727. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGenetic disposition accounts for about half of the risk to develop coronary artery disease (CAD). Yet, Mendel's Laws fail to explain its high prevalence. The conceptual dilemma was resolved
Atherosclerosis. 2026 May 24:120755. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.120755. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Remnant cholesterol (RC), the cholesterol transported in triglyceride-rich lipoprotein (TRL) remnants, has emerged as a major contributor to residual atherosclerotic ca
Atherosclerosis. 2026 May 25:120757. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.120757. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBecause one in three of all individuals die from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), prevention of ASCVD is key to public health worldwide. Lipid clinics provide specialized dia
Int Wound J. 2026 May;23(5):e70925. doi: 10.1111/iwj.70925.ABSTRACTDiabetes related foot ulcers (DFUs) cause significant morbidity and mortality. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a promising adjunct to promote healing. This study aimed to explore the potential cost-effectiveness of ESWT in
Diabetes Obes Metab. 2026 May 24. doi: 10.1111/dom.70848. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: This study aimed to assess the association of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) assessed by the angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance (angio-IMR) with long-term cardiovascular outc
Int J Cardiol. 2026 May 23:134573. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2026.134573. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Despite major advances in the acute management of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), long-term outcomes remain suboptimal, largely due to persistent gaps in secondary prev
Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 23:S0003-4975(26)00465-0. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.05.012. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Little is known about the impact of prior COVID-19 infection in an organ donor on the viability of pediatric donor hearts. In a national cohort, we assess if COVID-19+
Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2026 May 23:105384. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2026.105384. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe multifunctional scavenger receptor CD36 serves as a critical regulator in tumor progression by influencing processes such as fatty acid uptake, metabolic reprogramming, immune evasion
Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 May 23:S0033-0620(26)00044-7. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2026.05.003. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCoronary artery ectatic/aneurysmatic disease (CAE/CAA) is a rare but clinically significant condition characterized by abnormal dilatation of the coronary arteries, either diffusely
Diabetes Metab. 2026 May 23:101772. doi: 10.1016/j.diabet.2026.101772. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS: While physical activity (PA) is associated in observational studies with cardiovascular and renal protection few interventional studies have assessed its long-term effect o
J Nutr Biochem. 2026 May 23:110424. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2026.110424. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: This narrative review aims to synthesize current knowledge on the molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of probiotics across three major health domains: intestinal, neuro
