Reply to the letter to the editor on synergistic impact of insulin resistance and hepatic fibrosis on cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease

No abstractNutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 6:104954. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104954. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42957478 | DOI:10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104954

Z Zhihao Zheng

Bidirectional associations and shared plasma proteomic signatures of CKD and MASLD: evidence from a population-based prospective cohort and a real-world hospital cohort

Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Oct 19:105039. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.105039. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIM: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) coexist, but their bidirectional associations, clinical burden and sha

Y Yukai Zhang

Associations of Plasma Branched-Chain Amino Acids With Incident Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease by Sex and Type 2 Diabetes Status Among Chinese Adults

Diabetes Obes Metab. 2026 Oct 29. doi: 10.1111/dom.71492. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Evidence on associations between branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains limited, particularly in Chinese populations. We investigated association

S Shuyao Su

Ceramides, Particularly Those Containing Very-Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids, Are Independently Associated With the Triglyceride-Glucose Index in European Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Obes Metab. 2026 Oct 29. doi: 10.1111/dom.71500. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is associated with insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. As ceramides are implicated in both insulin resista

L Laure Carpentier

PAK4 as a cardiometabolic node: tissue-specific metabolic control, cardiovascular remodeling, and therapeutic trade-offs

Korean J Physiol Pharmacol. 2026 Nov 1;30(6):543-561. doi: 10.4196/kjpp.26.314.ABSTRACTCardiometabolic disease reflects interdependent dysfunction across adipose tissue, liver, skeletal muscle, vasculature, and heart. p21-activated kinase 4 (PAK4), a group II serine/threonine kinase controlling cyto

T To Hoai Thi Nguyen

PET Imaging of Infection, Inflammation, and Immune-mediated Disease: From Fluorodeoxyglucose to Pathogen-specific and Immune-targeted Tracers

Radiol Clin North Am. 2026 Nov;64(6):1075-1088. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2026.07.005. Epub 2026 Aug 26.ABSTRACTPET/computed tomography (CT) is an important tool for evaluating infectious, inflammatory, and immune-mediated diseases when conventional testing is inconclusive. This article reviews the clinica

F Faraz Farhadi

Cardiac PET Imaging in Coronary Artery Disease: Myocardial Perfusion and Flow Reserve Assessment

Radiol Clin North Am. 2026 Nov;64(6):1055-1073. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2026.07.009. Epub 2026 Sep 9.ABSTRACTPET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) provides excellent diagnostic and prognostic performance for ischemic heart disease. It offers multiparametric evaluation of myocardial perfusion, left ventr

R Rishi Rikhi

Occupational exposure levels of hand-transmitted vibration and vibration reduction measures in handheld workpiece grinding operations

Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi. 2026 Oct 20;44(10):837-841. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20250605-00224.ABSTRACTObjective: To study the occupational exposure levels of hand-transmitted vibration in handheld workpiece grinding operations and the vibration reduction measures, in order t

B B Xiao

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) dysfunctionality in autoimmune connective tissue diseases: protocol for a systematic review

No abstractBMJ Open. 2026 Oct 29;16(10):e122567. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-122567.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42957295 | DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2026-122567

Y Yasuhiro Endo

Barriers and facilitators of cardiac rehabilitation focusing on underserved groups: a mixed-methods systematic review

No abstractBMJ Open. 2026 Oct 29;16(10):e119214. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119214.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42957291 | DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119214

H Hanan A Humoud

Long-term Patency of Venous Stent After Sharp Recanalization for Benign Superior Vena Cava Occlusion

In Vivo. 2026 Nov-Dec;40(6):3922-3929. doi: 10.21873/invivo.14529.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/AIM: The incidence of benign superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is increasing due to the widespread use of central venous catheters and cardiac devices. Endovascular therapy is a first-line treatment option; however

R Ryosuke Shima

Sustained Tocilizumab and Adjunctive HydroBox Therapy in Refractory Takayasu Arteritis: An 11-year Case Report

In Vivo. 2026 Nov-Dec;40(6):3930-3939. doi: 10.21873/invivo.14530.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/AIM: Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a rare, chronic granulomatous large-vessel vasculitis predominantly affecting young women, characterized by progressive stenosis and occlusion of the aorta and its major branches. De

C Chen-Yu Liao

Predictors of Cardiovascular Events in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis for Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Two-year Prospective Cohort Study

In Vivo. 2026 Nov-Dec;40(6):3792-3799. doi: 10.21873/invivo.14515.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/AIM: Patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (HD) for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) have a high risk of cardiovascular (CV) events. This study aimed to identify predictors of CV events in these patients, focusi

N Norio Nakamura

A Comparative Exploratory Study of Cognitive and Functional Outcomes by Sex and Age in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Atrial Fibrillation

In Vivo. 2026 Nov-Dec;40(6):3736-3752. doi: 10.21873/invivo.14473.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/AIM: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are associated with cognitive decline, but possible sex-related differences in cognitive and functional outcomes remain uncertain. This exploratory s

M Marius Militaru

Increased GluA1 Expression, c-Fos Activation, and MAP2 Loss During Early Cerebral Ischemia-reperfusion

In Vivo. 2026 Nov-Dec;40(6):3457-3466. doi: 10.21873/invivo.14489.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/AIM: The disruption of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission is a key pathological event in ischemia/reperfusion injury. However, the temporal relationship among glutamatergic activation, inhibitory responses,

H Hyoin Hwang

Ultra-fine Micronized Human Acellular Dermal Matrix Promotes Diabetic Wound Healing in a Mouse Model

In Vivo. 2026 Nov-Dec;40(6):3477-3490. doi: 10.21873/invivo.14491.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/AIM: Diabetic wounds are characterized by chronic inflammation, impaired angiogenesis, and abnormal extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling, which contribute to delayed wound healing and non-healing ulcers. Because EC

H Hao Jin

Renal and Vascular Effects of Selective FGFR4 Inhibition in Folic Acid-induced Kidney Injury in Rats

In Vivo. 2026 Nov-Dec;40(6):3591-3606. doi: 10.21873/invivo.14498.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/AIM: Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) has been implicated in chronic kidney disease (CKD)-associated cardiovascular dysfunction, potentially through fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4). This study invest

Z Zeliha Rumanli

The Effects of Cannabinoids in Cardiovascular Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Am J Med. 2026 Oct 29:S0002-9343(26)00772-2. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2026.10.034. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTExpanded Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) use have prompted increasing interest in their risk for cardiovascular complications. This narrative review synthesizes mechanist

A Ariana Lopez

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Decrease the Rate of Rupture, Cardiac Events, and Death in Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

J Vasc Surg. 2026 Oct 29:S0741-5214(26)01775-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2026.09.053. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a degenerative condition involving several processes including inflammation, matrix remodeling, disruptions of vascular smooth muscle cells, and

C Catherine C Go

Exercise Capacity in Chronic Respiratory Diseases in the Context of Multimorbidity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Respir Med. 2026 Oct 29:109251. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.109251. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) are accompanied by coexisting chronic conditions, which may occur individually or as multimorbidity burden or patterns. These conditions may contribute to exe

M Maria de Fátima Duarte Marinho

The Right Ventricle in Focus: State-of-the-Art CMR Imaging - Challenges, Standards, and Innovations

J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2026 Oct 29:102822. doi: 10.1016/j.jocmr.2026.102822. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe right ventricle (RV) is recognized as a critical contributor to cardiovascular outcomes. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has emerged as the reference standard for comprehensive RV

S Suvai Gunasekaran

A 2026 update on the epidemiology of obesity, related cardio-kidney-liver metabolic complications and beyond; a call to action

Metabolism. 2026 Oct 29:156812. doi: 10.1016/j.metabol.2026.156812. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTObesity has become a major global public health challenge and is associated with an increasing burden of metabolic and non-metabolic comorbidities. We aimed to provide an updated assessment of the globa

C Chrysoula Boutari

Regional Differences in Outcomes in Adults after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

No abstractMayo Clin Proc. 2026 Oct 29:S0025-6196(26)18824-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2026.10.020. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42956968 | DOI:10.1016/j.mayocp.2026.10.020

Z Zafer Akman

Disulfidptosis: Current View of Understanding the Novel Pattern of Regulatory Cell Death

Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2026 Oct 29:107059. doi: 10.1016/j.biocel.2026.107059. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRegulated cell death (RCD) is intimately linked to the onset, progression, and therapeutic outcomes of diseases. Disulfidptosis represents a newly identified form of RCD that is mechanistica

K Kaixun Xing