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
Cancer Treat Res Commun. 2026 Feb 4;47:101126. doi: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2026.101126. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The treatment of early-stage breast cancer in adolescent and young adult (AYA) women (≤40 years old) is challenging due to aggressive disease biology and concerns abo
Neurology. 2026 Mar 24;106(6):e214711. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000214711. Epub 2026 Feb 13.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Inflammation is an established risk factor in the development of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). This study aimed to investigate the associations between neutrophil-to-
Neurology. 2026 Mar 24;106(6):e214679. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000214679. Epub 2026 Feb 13.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Compelling evidence documents an association between autoimmune diseases and several types of cardiovascular diseases. Knowledge on whether autoimmune diseases may increase t
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2026 Feb 13. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000003187. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Xanthelasma palpebrarum (XP) is a common periocular lesion often regarded as benign. However, its potential association with systemic lipid dysregulation and cardiovascular disease
Compr Physiol. 2026 Feb;16(1):e70110. doi: 10.1002/cph4.70110.ABSTRACTPulmonary hypertension is a disease of the lung vasculature, which eventually leads to heart dysfunction. Despite the advances in the discovery and development of new treatments, most of them are aimed to palliate symptoms. Thus,
Curr Opin Hematol. 2026 Feb 9. doi: 10.1097/MOH.0000000000000912. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: Vascular toxicity resulting from cancer and its treatment remains a largely uncharacterized and minimally treated pathology. This review highlights ongoing developments and applications
PLoS One. 2026 Feb 13;21(2):e0337519. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0337519. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Pathological remodelling of native vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) within the arterial wall is a key contributor to vascular disease. A driver of this remodelling is platelet-derived gro
PLoS One. 2026 Feb 13;21(2):e0324767. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0324767. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling joint condition that leads to extreme morbidityand quality of life impairment, particularly among older adults. This study aimed to investigate the socio-demograp
PLoS One. 2026 Feb 13;21(2):e0340804. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0340804. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of preventable vision loss in adults, and timely retinal screening is essential for early detection and intervention. However, adherence to diabetic e
Cardiology. 2026 Feb 13:1-15. doi: 10.1159/000550445. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The objective of the study was to evaluate the capability of magnetocardiography (MCG) in distinguishing obstructive coronary heart disease (OCHD) from coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMVD).METHODS:
Alzheimers Dement. 2026 Feb;22(2):e71153. doi: 10.1002/alz.71153.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the cognitive and cerebrovascular outcomes of patients with hypertension (HTN) receiving various renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors.METHODS: We further categorized 3
J Bras Nefrol. 2026 Jan-Mar;48(1):e20240033er. doi: 10.1590/2175-8239-JBN-2024-0033er.ABSTRACT[This corrects the article doi: 10.1590/2175-8239-JBN-2024-0033pt].PMID:41686690 | DOI:10.1590/2175-8239-JBN-2024-0033er
No abstractEur J Prev Cardiol. 2026 Feb 13:zwag105. doi: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwag105. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41686687 | DOI:10.1093/eurjpc/zwag105
STAR Protoc. 2026 Feb 11;7(1):104369. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2026.104369. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPorcine models carrying DMD mutations recapitulate Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD and BMD), inherited disorders leading to progressive muscle weakness, with DMD presenting a far more sev
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Feb 13;105(7):e47595. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047595.ABSTRACTCoronary heart disease (CHD) affects life quality of patients by impaired coronary artery blood supply. We were planning to study the molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial metabolism-related genes (MMRGs) in CH
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Feb 13;105(7):e47419. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047419.ABSTRACTIn Japan, the length of stay in acute care hospitals has decreased, resulting in earlier discharge of stroke patients after life-saving treatment. This trend limits opportunities for patients to practice activi
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Feb 13;105(7):e47613. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047613.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: To investigate the efficacy and safety of methylene blue infiltrating injection (MBI) in alleviating postoperative pain following hemorrhoidectomy.METHODS: In a randomized clinical trial, 60 patient
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Feb 13;105(7):e47547. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047547.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common complication after stroke, significantly impairing rehabilitation. While suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) has shown promise in pain management, its long-te
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Feb 13;105(7):e47703. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047703.ABSTRACTSickle cell disease (SCD) remains a challenging hematologic disorder, characterized by chronic hemolysis, vaso-occlusive events, and multi-organ complications. Hypertension, a prevalent comorbidity in SCD, pose
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Feb 13;105(7):e47570. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047570.ABSTRACTThe incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) has increased. This study employed scientific statistical methods to explore the medication rules of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) to treat CHD and provide a scie
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Feb 13;105(7):e47539. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047539.ABSTRACTThe mortality rate associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been steadily increasing, with disturbances in acid-base balance being a significant factor exacerbating the risk of mortality. Our objective
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Feb 13;105(7):e47667. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047667.ABSTRACTA significant association was found between the last pre-splenectomy platelet count and the development of thrombosis within the first postoperative month (P = .045). Overall, VTE occurred in 4.2% of patients w
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Feb 13;105(7):e47618. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047618.ABSTRACTThis study aimed to identify risk factors for preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in Pilon fracture patients and develop a nomogram model. This study retrospectively analyzed hospitalized patients with Pilo
