Cologne (Germany): Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2026 Feb 22.ABSTRACTRESEARCH QUESTION: The aim of this report is toassess the benefit of diagnostics using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging as part of a diagnostic strategy, compared with a diagnostic strategy without
Hypertension. 2026 Feb 17. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.125.25658. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at high risk of cardiovascular complications. We have shown that Ngal (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin)/lcn2 is involved in aldostero
No abstractCirc Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Feb 17:e016540. doi: 10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.126.016540. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41700392 | DOI:10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.126.016540
Antioxid Redox Signal. 2026 Feb;44(7-9):410-435. doi: 10.1177/15230864251411183. Epub 2026 Jan 9.ABSTRACTSIGNIFICANCE: The high level of metabolism in the central nervous system (CNS) induces the production of large amounts of free radicals following stroke, thereby resulting in oxidative stress. Th
Future Sci OA. 2026 Dec;12(1):2553471. doi: 10.1080/20565623.2025.2553471. Epub 2026 Feb 17.ABSTRACTAIMS: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an established therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but how CPAP compliance changes inflammation/cytokine activation remains unclear.MATERIALS
Epigenomics. 2026 Feb 17:1-11. doi: 10.1080/17501911.2026.2630841. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIM: Tobacco smoking induces persistent DNA methylation (DNAm) changes in blood that can serve as long-term biomarkers for smoking exposure. We aimed to develop and validate a DNAm classifier of smoking
Cureus. 2026 Jan 15;18(1):e101641. doi: 10.7759/cureus.101641. eCollection 2026 Jan.ABSTRACTIntroduction and aim Sepsis is a complex, life-threatening condition characterized by systemic inflammation and multiorgan dysfunction. Elevated troponin levels (cTnI) have been associated with poor outcomes
Cureus. 2026 Jan 16;18(1):e101690. doi: 10.7759/cureus.101690. eCollection 2026 Jan.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION AND AIM: Tobacco smoking remains a major public health concern worldwide and is associated with multiple preventable diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and chronic respiratory
Cureus. 2026 Jan 15;18(1):e101624. doi: 10.7759/cureus.101624. eCollection 2026 Jan.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of cardiometabolic abnormalities linked to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. While lifestyle and sociodemographic determinants are well es
F1000Res. 2026 Jan 27;14:1161. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.169436.2. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The use of ensemble learning has been crucial for improving predictive accuracy in healthcare, especially with regard to critical diagnostic and classification problems. Ensemble models combine
J Endocr Soc. 2026 Jan 8;10(3):bvag001. doi: 10.1210/jendso/bvag001. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterized by elevated low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) and increased cardiovascular risk. While the role of LDL-C in a
World J Clin Cases. 2026 Feb 16;14(5):117846. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i5.117846.ABSTRACTThe atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), defined as log [triglycerides (TG)/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol], an emerging lipid-based biomarker reflecting circulating TG and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
FEBS J. 2026 Feb 17. doi: 10.1111/febs.70451. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular disease is a major cause of human morbidity and mortality. Drug strategies for the prevention of the disease are largely centered on the interaction of low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) with the apolipop
Adv Mater. 2026 Feb 17:e23005. doi: 10.1002/adma.202523005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIschemic heart disease (IHD) remains the foremost cause of mortality worldwide, characterized by extensive myocardial injury following infarction with limited regenerative capacity of the adult mammalian heart.
J Aging Health. 2026 Feb 17:8982643261427819. doi: 10.1177/08982643261427819. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTObjectivesTo examine the mediating role of activities of daily living (ADL) in the association between stroke and depressive symptoms, and to investigate whether moderate physical activity (MP
Arch Pharm (Weinheim). 2026 Feb;359(2):e70203. doi: 10.1002/ardp.70203.ABSTRACTMalignant tumors have become the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, with their incidence and mortality rates remaining persistently high. Since the discovery of cisplatin's po
No Shinkei Geka. 2026 Jan;54(1):211-228. doi: 10.11477/mf.030126030540010211.ABSTRACTCerebral hemodynamics and metabolism are central to neurosurgical decision-making and directly influence management in cerebrovascular disease, revascularization, and perioperative care. Powers'classification offers
No Shinkei Geka. 2026 Jan;54(1):187-194. doi: 10.11477/mf.030126030540010187.ABSTRACTRapid advances in catheter technologies, devices, and imaging techniques have broadened the range of cerebrovascular disorders that can be treated with neuroendovascular therapy. The indications for treating cerebra
No Shinkei Geka. 2026 Jan;54(1):178-186. doi: 10.11477/mf.030126030540010178.ABSTRACTEndovascular treatment for cerebrovascular disease relies on close collaboration among physicians, nurses, and radiologic technologists. A basic understanding of devices is essential for safe and efficient procedure
No Shinkei Geka. 2026 Jan;54(1):167-177. doi: 10.11477/mf.030126030540010167.ABSTRACTMiddle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) has emerged as an important endovascular intervention, though its applications differs between meningiomas and chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH). For meningiomas, MMAE ser
No Shinkei Geka. 2026 Jan;54(1):157-165. doi: 10.11477/mf.030126030540010157.ABSTRACTTransarterial embolization (TAE) of dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) has evolved significantly following insurance approval of liquid embolic agents such as OnyxTM and Histoacryl® (n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate[NBCA])
No Shinkei Geka. 2026 Jan;54(1):149-156. doi: 10.11477/mf.030126030540010149.ABSTRACTWhen approaching an occluded sinus during transvenous embolization of dural arteriovenous fistulas, it is important to employ a combination of appropriate guiding and distal access catheters to ensure adequate suppo
No Shinkei Geka. 2026 Jan;54(1):139-147. doi: 10.11477/mf.030126030540010139.ABSTRACTCerebral vascular surgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations (cAVMs) is often challenging due to the diversity of lesions. I describe my treatment policy, embolization techniques, selection of embolic substanc
No Shinkei Geka. 2026 Jan;54(1):132-137. doi: 10.11477/mf.030126030540010132.ABSTRACTTranscarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) is a hybrid technique that incorporates features of both carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS). In this procedure, the common carotid artery is d
