JAMA Netw Open. 2026 May 1;9(5):e2614620. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.14620.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: High-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV) was developed to enhance immune responses in older adults and has demonstrated superior protection against laboratory-confirmed influenza (LCI) and s
Egypt Heart J. 2026 May 26;78(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s43044-026-00750-7.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Kidney dysfunction is common in patients with advanced heart failure and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation may influence renal function through hemo
Hepatol Int. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1007/s12072-026-11103-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) exhibits substantial heterogeneity in progression and cardiovascular outcomes. We aimed to identify reproducible MASLD subtyp
Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2026 May 26;28(1):56. doi: 10.1007/s11883-026-01421-3.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: The accumulation of lipids, particularly cholesteryl esters, in the arterial intima is an early sign of atherogenesis. Although low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the primary lipid donor in the circu
Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1007/s12024-026-01278-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA 10-year-old cachectic boy who was delivered at 29 weeks' gestation following an uneventful first pregnancy was diagnosed with laminin subunit alpha-2 (LAMA2)-related (merosin deficient) congenital
Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2026 May 26;28(1):57. doi: 10.1007/s11883-026-01422-2.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women. Traditional risk calculators underestimate atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk (ASCVD), particularly in wo
Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1007/s10554-026-03733-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBehçet's disease (BD) is a chronic, relapsing multisystem inflammatory disorder classified as a variable-vessel vasculitis. Venous thrombosis is common, and Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) represents one
Heart Fail Rev. 2026 May 26;31(1):68. doi: 10.1007/s10741-026-10636-0.ABSTRACTChronic heart failure causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists are pivotal in the management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, as demonstrated in large out
Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2026 May 26;82(6):159. doi: 10.1007/s00228-026-04081-z.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hypercholesterolemia represents abnormally elevated cholesterol levels and constitutes a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduc
Eur J Appl Physiol. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1007/s00421-026-06265-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Smoking is known to exacerbate systemic inflammation and musculoskeletal decline, however, its reversible effects in osteoarthritis (OA) remain poorly understood. We evaluated whether smoking
Acta Diabetol. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1007/s00592-026-02712-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: Evidence suggests that resistin, through its pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidative actions, may contribute to the development of cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Although resistin has been investigated i
Eur Radiol. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1007/s00330-026-12631-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Heart transplantation (HTx) remains the main long-term treatment for end-stage heart failure. Due to the high risk of acute cellular rejection (ACR), HTx recipients undergo multiple endomyocardial bio
Anal Bioanal Chem. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1007/s00216-026-06571-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFerroptosis is a novel form of programmed cell death distinct from apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy, characterized by the abnormal accumulation of iron-dependent lipid peroxides. Increasing evidence sugg
Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1111/acps.70113. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Individuals with mental disorders face an elevated risk for somatic noncommunicable diseases (NCD), such as cardiovascular disease (CVDs), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, a
No abstractVasc Med. 2026 May 26:1358863X261433175. doi: 10.1177/1358863X261433175. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42189134 | DOI:10.1177/1358863X261433175
Adv Sci (Weinh). 2026 May 26:e11193. doi: 10.1002/advs.202511193. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAcute pancreatitis (AP) begins with pancreatic local inflammation, leading to the onset of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), followed by compensatory anti-inflammatory response syndrome (CAR
Eur Heart J. 2026 May 26:ehag350. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehag350. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet significant disparities persist in diagnosis, treatment, and research representation. This clinical consensus statement outlines the rati
JACC Case Rep. 2026 May 12:108256. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.108256. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCASE SUMMARY: Accidental hypothermia is associated with distinctive electrocardiographic abnormalities that may precede malignant arrhythmias. We report the case of a 31-year-old homeless man admitted
JACC Case Rep. 2026 May 26:108542. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.108542. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: We present an asymptomatic patient with pathological septal Q waves.CASE SUMMARY: An 18-year-old asymptomatic man was referred for further evaluation after pathological Q waves were identi
Crit Care Med. 2026 May 25. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000007211. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Anemia is common in critically ill patients. In prior trials, a restrictive transfusion strategy was at least as effective as, and possibly superior to, a liberal strategy in critically ill adult
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1111/jce.70364. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing dialysis have an increased risk of pacemaker-related complications due to limited vascular access and increased susceptibility to infect
Vet Sci. 2026 May 19;13(5):493. doi: 10.3390/vetsci13050493.ABSTRACTReptiles with diving capabilities have evolved physiological adaptations as well as conformational changes to temporarily sustain life underwater. Despite the importance of both respiratory and cardiovascular systems during diving,
Vet Sci. 2026 Apr 29;13(5):435. doi: 10.3390/vetsci13050435.ABSTRACTHeart failure (HF) has traditionally been regarded as a primary myocardial disorder in veterinary medicine. However, accumulating evidence suggests that HF represents a systemic syndrome characterized by dynamic multiorgan interacti
Neurol Int. 2026 May 21;18(5):98. doi: 10.3390/neurolint18050098.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Asymptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic arterial stenosis (ICAS) is an underrecognized entity for which vascular risk-factor optimization is the primary management strategy, with no current indication for routine
