Clin Transplant. 2026 Mar;40(3):e70452. doi: 10.1111/ctr.70452. Epub 2026 Feb 25.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Microaxial flow pump devices are utilized as a bridge to heart transplantation for patients in advanced cardiogenic shock. Little is known about the impact of device duration on post‐transplant outco
Blood Glob Hematol. 2026 Mar;2(1):100058. doi: 10.1016/j.bglo.2025.100058.ABSTRACTIntravascular hemolysis accompanies diverse diseases, yet blood-based markers (eg, plasma-free hemoglobin [PFH], haptoglobin, lactate dehydrogenase [LDH], and bilirubin) are variably sensitive, nonspecific, or impracti
PLoS One. 2026 Feb 25;21(2):e0324303. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0324303. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 14% of the UK population and is associated with significant exercise intolerance, partly due to skeletal muscle dysfunction. While exercise
PLoS One. 2026 Feb 25;21(2):e0342987. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0342987. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Children with a history of Kawasaki disease (KD) and severe coronary involvement are at risk for acute coronary syndrome later in adulthood even in the absence of severe luminal lesions. We
PLoS One. 2026 Feb 25;21(2):e0337714. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0337714. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hyperuricemia is a metabolic disorder linked to gout, kidney disease, and cardiovascular complications. Understanding its prevalence and risk factors across demographic groups is crucial for
Eur J Neurol. 2026 Feb 25;33(3):e70548. doi: 10.1111/ene.70548. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cervical artery dissection (CeAD) is a major cause for stroke in young adults. A timely association with minor‐to‐moderate unimposing cervical trauma, which is often sports‐related, is common in
Int Wound J. 2026 Feb 25;23(3):e70867. doi: 10.1111/iwj.70867. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTCognitive impairment is associated with people with diabetes‐related foot ulcers (DFU). However, it is unclear if cognitive impairment is associated with the ulcer itself or other co‐existing diabetes‐related
Open Heart. 2026 Feb 24;13(1):e003934. doi: 10.1136/openhrt-2025-003934. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Worse prognosis in cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) is likely associated with diagnostic delay and cardiac involvement as first sarcoidosis (de novo) presentation, but data are limited.METHODS: We r
Ren Fail. 2026 Feb 24;48(1):2624299. doi: 10.1080/0886022X.2026.2624299. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTThe Cardiometabolic Index (CMI) reflects visceral adiposity and lipid dysregulation, while sarcopenia indicates skeletal muscle depletion, both representing metabolic and functional decline in chronic k
JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Feb 24;9(2):e260006. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.0006. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent and heterogeneous condition that predisposes to postoperative complications. Adequate metrics of OSA severity to stratify pos
Oral Health Prev Dent. 2026 Feb 24;24:137-44. doi: 10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2528. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Dysgeusia impairs quality of life and nutrition, and may be linked to cardiovascular disease risk, but its direct association with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains unders
Ann Med. 2026 Dec;58(1):2634573. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2026.2634573. Epub 2026 Feb 24.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: There remains a lack of epidemiological data and evidence regarding risk factors for intracranial arterial dissection (IAD) worldwide, making it difficult to make a more timely and accurate clinica
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being. 2026 Dec 31;21(1):2634880. doi: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2634880. Epub 2026 Feb 24.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: The aim of this study was to explore and compare the perspectives of both physiotherapists and medical managers regarding the professional role and clinical contributio
Clin Case Rep. 2026 Feb 22;14(3):e72138. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.72138. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTThis case report describes a 56‐year‐old male with recurrent symptomatic atrial tachycardia (AT) following prior extensive atrial fibrillation ablation, including posterior wall isolation. Surface ECG sugg
Health Sci Rep. 2026 Feb 22;9(2):e71875. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.71875. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is elevated among people living with HIV (PLWH), particularly those receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study aimed to examine associations b
J Arrhythm. 2026 Feb 20;42(1):e70284. doi: 10.1002/joa3.70284. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTJ‐wave syndromes (JWS)—comprising Brugada syndrome (BrS) and early repolarization syndrome (ERS)—are important causes of malignant ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in patients whose hearts app
Case Rep Cardiol. 2026 Feb 20;2026:1123999. doi: 10.1155/cric/1123999. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Myocardial infarction (MI) commonly presents with chest pain, dyspnea, diaphoresis, and nausea; however, atypical and nonclassical presentations are increasingly recognized and may delay diagn
Drug Des Devel Ther. 2026 Feb 18;20:572625. doi: 10.2147/DDDT.S572625. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Evidence to guide treatment after progression on immunotherapy remains limited in advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We descriptively report real-world outcomes of two PD-1 rechalleng
Bioact Mater. 2026 Feb 17;61:312-38. doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.02.023. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTDiabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common, incurable complication of diabetes that causes sensory loss, pain, and motor problems. Conventional treatments like blood glucose management, pain
Int J Cardiol Cardiovasc Risk Prev. 2026 Feb 16;29:200601. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcrp.2026.200601. eCollection 2026 Jun.ABSTRACTCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability globally, highlighting the importance of effective risk assessment and early intervention. However, trad
Int J Cardiol Cardiovasc Risk Prev. 2026 Feb 11;29:200596. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcrp.2026.200596. eCollection 2026 Jun.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the foremost cause of death globally, with a disproportionately high burden in low- and middle-income countries. In Africa, CVDs
Front Mol Biosci. 2026 Feb 9;13:1769660. doi: 10.3389/fmolb.2026.1769660. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTHistone methyltransferase SET and MYND domain-containing 1 (SMYD1), a member of the SMYD family, catalyzes the methylation of lysine residues on histone proteins. This modification is pivotal in regula
Front Sports Act Living. 2026 Feb 9;8:1639584. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1639584. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Most people at high risk of cardiovascular disease have high levels of sedentary behavior and little physical activity, which increases the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Alth
Front Glob Womens Health. 2026 Feb 9;7:1722268. doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2026.1722268. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Menopause is a major transition in women's health and may be associated with vasomotor symptoms and increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Hormone replacement ther
