Development and validation of a population-based prediction model for prevalent hypertension: evidence from Qatar biobank

Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026 Sep 4;13:1866507. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2026.1866507. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hypertension is a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally. Despite its high burden, validated population-based models and scores for prevalent hypertension remain

M Mustapha Mohammed

Cardiac MRI-guided therapeutics in ischemic cardiomyopathy: impact on heart-team consensus and outcomes

Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026 Sep 4;13:1783962. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2026.1783962. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTAIMS: Our study aims to evaluate the influence of myocardial viability on therapeutic decision-making using cardiac MRI (CMR) and assess agreement and variability in heart-team therapeutic recommend

D Deepak Reddy Karumuri

Effects of breaking up prolonged sitting on vascular endothelial function in adults: a systematic review

Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026 Sep 4;13:1780316. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2026.1780316. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Sedentary behavior contributes to vascular endothelial dysfunction and elevated cardiovascular disease risk. Because endothelial responses may differ by vascular bed, this review systemat

J Jun He

Transforming therapeutics through biomaterials: A comprehensive insight into biomaterials' role in effective drug delivery and healthcare advancement

Biomater Transl. 2025 Sep 11;7(2):275-298. doi: 10.12336/bmt.25.00029. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBiomaterials are engineered substances designed to interact with biological systems for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Their inherent properties-including biocompatibility, biodegradability, and stru

S Seeta Dewali

Generational safety profiles of BTK inhibitors: adverse reaction signals and real-world evidence from the FAERS database

Front Med (Lausanne). 2026 Sep 4;13:1832040. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1832040. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The development of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors has revolutionized the management of B-cell malignancies and holds potential in autoimmune diseases. However, safety concerns

J Jiachen Tu

Interpretable machine learning for multiclass trajectory prediction in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stage: development and external validation

Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2026 Sep 4;17:1907821. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2026.1907821. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome imposes a substantial global burden, yet most studies reduce stage change to a binary outcome that cannot distinguish clinically me

T Tian Zhang

Safety, efficacy, and angiographic outcomes of endovascular coiling for very small unruptured intracranial aneurysms (≤ 3 mm): subgroup analysis of the ECOSA registry

Front Neurol. 2026 Sep 4;17:1916793. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2026.1916793. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Very small unruptured intracranial aneurysms (VSUIAs) measuring ≤ 3 mm represent a unique clinical challenge, balancing the low but non-negligible lifetime risk of rupture against the procedu

Y Yazan Ashouri

Safety and efficacy of low-density lipoprotein-lowering drugs in the elderly: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

J Geriatr Cardiol. 2026 Aug 28;23(8):515-528. doi: 10.26599/1671-5411.2026.08.004.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Balancing the efficacy of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) reduction with safety presents a significant challenge in the elderly care. While guidelines recommended high-intensity statins as the optimal

K Karmenia Jessica Kurnia Niaga

Dietary ecological momentary assessments: validation against food diaries and associations with health biomarkers

Front Nutr. 2026 Sep 4;13:1927498. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2026.1927498. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Digital approaches that capture dietary behavior repeatedly in real-world settings may improve the monitoring of long-term lifestyle interventions while reducing participant burden and supporting

A Anna Boronat

Identification of novel and known variants in GAA, MYH6, NEXN, ATA3A, RHBDF1, and ACTA1 genes in coronary artery disease patients by Whole-exome sequencing

Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026 Sep 4;13:1853197. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2026.1853197. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The etiology of CAD is multifactorial, involving a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, and CAD markedly increases the likelihood of impaired quality of li

R Rashid Mir

Ischemic stroke-specific cognitive dysfunction: a bibliometric analysis of research evolution

Front Neurol. 2026 Sep 4;17:1891094. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2026.1891094. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment (PSCI) is a common complication after stroke, significantly affecting patients' quality of life and long-term prognosis. Although PSCI has been extensively stud

W Wenliang Ma

Blood eosinophils in COPD: are biologics for everyone?

Ther Adv Respir Dis. 2026 Jan-Dec;20:17534666261471839. doi: 10.1177/17534666261471839. Epub 2026 Sep 19.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Type 2 (T2) biologics represent a promising treatment option for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with eosinophilic inflammation.OBJECTIVES: To evaluate t

M Marco Vanetti

Association of Time of Day With Functional Outcome in Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Eur J Neurol. 2026 Sep;33(9):e70762. doi: 10.1111/ene.70762.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The timing of ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) onsets follow distinct daily patterns, but it remains unclear whether these patterns influence ICH outcomes.METHODS: Consecutive data were obtained from th

F Franziska Lieschke

From molecules to medicine: the gut‒heart axis comes of age

No abstractGut Microbes. 2026 Dec 31;18(1):2731684. doi: 10.1080/19490976.2026.2731684. Epub 2026 Sep 19.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42760841 | DOI:10.1080/19490976.2026.2731684

T Tanya Pretorius

Accuracy of Preliminary Birth Defect Surveillance in Utah: A Validation Study Supporting Timely Family Referrals

Birth Defects Res. 2026 Sep;118(9):e70119. doi: 10.1002/bdr2.70119.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Public health surveillance is critical for understanding disease burden, yet rigorous case confirmation often introduces significant latency. The Utah Birth Defect Network (UBDN) utilizes a multistage active surve

A Aubree Boyce

Diffuse-Type Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor of the Hip With Acetabular Bone Involvement: A Case Report With Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation

Cancer Rep (Hoboken). 2026 Sep;9(9):e70696. doi: 10.1002/cnr2.70696.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Diffuse-type tenosynovial giant cell tumor (D-TGCT) is an uncommon synovial neoplasm. Hip involvement is rare and may be difficult to recognize because symptoms are nonspecific and osseous erosion can mimic more

W Wang Quanbing

Lipoprotein(a) After HORIZON: Causal Culprit, Risk Marker, or Unfulfilled Therapeutic Promise?

No abstractJ Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther. 2026 Jan-Dec;31:10742484261492865. doi: 10.1177/10742484261492865. Epub 2026 Sep 18.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42760802 | DOI:10.1177/10742484261492865

J Josip Andelo Borovac

Emergency surgical management of acute Stanford type A aortic dissection in a primigravida at 29 weeks gestation: A case report

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Sep 18;105(38):e50813. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000050813.ABSTRACTRATIONALE: Acute aortic dissection during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy is a catastrophic cardiovascular emergency. The management is complex, requiring a multidisciplinary strategy to balance the competing r

J Jianping Gan

Analysis, evaluation of hemodynamic differences and treatment strategy recommendations for multiple paraclinoid aneurysms

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Sep 18;105(38):e50783. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000050783.ABSTRACTMultiple paraclinoid aneurysms of the internal carotid artery present distinct clinical and anatomical challenges compared with other aneurysms. This study aimed to investigate the hemodynamic characteristics

X Xianying Zhao

Association between serum uric acid and benign prostatic hyperplasia among Chinese men aged 45 years or older: A prospective cohort study

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Sep 18;105(38):e50770. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000050770.ABSTRACTBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a leading cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in older men and imposes a growing health burden on aging populations. However, the association between serum uric acid lev

J Jiangtao Li

Effect of a short questionnaire (7VTE-Quest) on venous thromboembolism to guide education during consultation

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Sep 18;105(38):e50491. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000050491.ABSTRACTAnticoagulation treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) carries potential risks, including major bleeding and recurrent VTE, often due to poor adherence, which is itself associated with insufficient patient

T Thibaut Sarger

Psychological intervention for disputing irrational beliefs associated with work stress amongst tourism educators and mathematicians with hypertension

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Sep 18;105(38):e50776. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000050776.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Employees with hypertension face challenging job pressures that have a negative impact on their health, leading to ineffective and unsatisfactory work. Additionally, this can affect an organization

J Joy Nneka Uchenye Ejikeme

Association between lipid accumulation product index (LAP index) and coronary artery disease risk: An observational study based on NHANES 2017-2020

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Sep 18;105(38):e50642. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000050642.ABSTRACTCoronary artery disease (CAD) is a highly prevalent condition that predominantly affects obese individuals and those with metabolic abnormalities. The lipid accumulation product (LAP), combining waist circumfe

K Kaiyou Liu

Tranexamic acid in proximal femoral megaprosthetic reconstruction for metastatic bone disease: A retrospective comparative study

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Sep 18;105(38):e50737. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000050737.ABSTRACTThis retrospective comparative study evaluated the effect of tranexamic acid (TXA) on perioperative transfusion requirements and clinically documented thromboembolic events in patients undergoing proximal femo

E Eren Yalçin