P2Y12 Inhibitors and Mortality in Patients Hospitalized With Intracerebral Hemorrhage

JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Jul 1;9(7):e2622239. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.22239.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Although P2Y purinergic receptor 12 (P2Y12) inhibitors are commonly used in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, there are limited data on intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) associated

C Chen Jin

Sex Differences in Long-Term Overall and Cause-Specific Mortality in Patients With Cirrhosis

JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Jul 1;9(7):e2622711. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.22711.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Evidence on sex differences in the natural history of cirrhosis and cause-specific mortality remains limited.OBJECTIVE: To compare long-term all-cause and cause-specific mortality between male and f

X Xiaonan Su

Is the future of cardiac repair cell-free?

No abstractEur Heart J. 2026 Jul 9:ehag505. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehag505. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42424039 | DOI:10.1093/eurheartj/ehag505

A Andrew H Baker

Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on body weight and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio in patients with and without type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

J Int Med Res. 2026 Jul;54(7):3000605261458641. doi: 10.1177/03000605261458641. Epub 2026 Jul 9.ABSTRACTObjectiveGlucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are established for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction, with emerging evidence for kidney protection. Whether albuminuria-loweri

R Rong Huang

Demographic, Clinical and Social Determinants of Blood Pressure Control Among Black men who have had Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack

J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1007/s40615-026-03096-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This analysis of baseline data from a clinical trial evaluated factors associated with blood pressure (BP) control among 160 Black men with stroke or transient ischemic attack (TI

M Martha Sajatovic

TRIM65 accelerates VSMC-derived foam cell formation and arteriosclerosis progression by inhibiting mitophagy

Mol Cell Biochem. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1007/s11010-026-05619-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAtherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory vascular disorder driven by dyslipidemia and characterized by foam cell formation originating from vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Mitophagy is a critical

L Liyuan Guo

Cardiotoxicity of Targeted Therapies in Hematologic Malignancies: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Management

Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2026 Jul 9;27(1):35. doi: 10.1007/s11864-026-01402-3.ABSTRACTThe therapeutic landscape of hematologic malignancies has been transformed over the past decade by the shift from conventional chemotherapy to targeted therapies, including proteasome, tyrosine kinase, and epigene

M Mengmeng Lin

L-citrulline as a nitric oxide-modulating therapeutic adjunct to exercise: effects on vascular function, arterial stiffness, and cardiometabolic health in postmenopausal and older women

Amino Acids. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1007/s00726-026-03541-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPostmenopausal women face increased risks of vascular dysfunction, loss of lean muscle mass, and reduced physical performance due to age-related hormonal and metabolic changes. These factors contribute to heighte

Z Zhigang Chen

Long-Term Fate of the Systemic Right Ventricle: In Patients with Bi-ventricle Versus Single Ventricle

Pediatr Cardiol. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1007/s00246-026-04375-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe unique anatomical and physiological characteristics of the systemic right ventricle (sRV) raise prognostic concerns. This study aimed to characterize its long-term clinical course and identify risk factor

C Chan Hyeong Kim

Determinants of indoor secondhand smoke exposure in Lesotho: evidence from the Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data 2023-24

Int J Environ Health Res. 2026 Jul 9:1-12. doi: 10.1080/09603123.2026.2701055. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAlthough tobacco use is high in Lesotho, research on indoor secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is limited. We assessed the prevalence and predictors of indoor SHS exposure using Lesotho DHS 2023

V Vishal Ramesh Tikhute

A hybrid biofabrication platform for patient-specific aortic phantoms: from surgical rehearsal to device testing

Comput Assist Surg (Abingdon). 2026 Dec;31(1):2694865. doi: 10.1080/24699322.2026.2694865. Epub 2026 Jul 9.ABSTRACTFabricating high-fidelity, patient-specific aortic phantoms that possess both complex pathological features and physiological compliance remains a significant challenge for single-metho

Q Qingzhuo Chi

Special Considerations When Using GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in the Treatment of Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Older Adults

Adv Ther. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1007/s12325-026-03702-4. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the older adult population is rising continuously worldwide, with approximately 40% and 29% of individuals affected in this group, respectively. These

A Anna Geraldina Pendrey

Beyond Single-Class Therapy: Real-World Combined Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Adv Ther. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1007/s12325-026-03699-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) exert complementary metabolic effects and have independently demonstrated cardiovascular benef

G Georgios Vournas

Identification of soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors from natural products via structure-based virtual screening, in vitro assays, and molecular dynamics simulations

Mol Divers. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1007/s11030-026-11659-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSoluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) is a key enzyme regulating the metabolism of epoxidized fatty acids and is involved in various pathological processes, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic

Z Zhang Liqun

PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor induces systemic inflammation and alters cardiac lipid metabolism in C57BL/6 J mice

Hum Cell. 2026 Jul 9;39(7):102. doi: 10.1007/s13577-026-01415-y.ABSTRACTImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer therapy, and their side effects, such as cardiotoxicity, have become critical complications. Herein, we explored the potential mechanism of ICIs-related cardiotoxici

C Cong Ye

Sex Differences in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Curr Cardiol Rep. 2026 Jul 9;28(1):67. doi: 10.1007/s11886-026-02387-z.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review summarizes contemporary evidence regarding sex-based differences in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), including disparities in presentation, disease progression, outcomes, and management.RE

S Sonu Abraham

Regulatory Effects of the PDE8B Inhibitor PF-04957325 on Cognitive Impairment and Neuroinflammation in Abeta-Induced Alzheimer's Disease Mouse Models

Neurochem Res. 2026 Jul 9;51(4):210. doi: 10.1007/s11064-026-04830-7.ABSTRACTAlzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid-β (Aβ) deposition, chronic neuroinflammation, and dysregulation of the cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway that impairs synaptic plasticity. PF-04957325 (PF), a selective PDE8B inhibit

Y YaQun Liu

Dimethyl itaconate preserves cardiac function and reduces remodeling via anti-fibrotic actions in rats

Mol Biol Rep. 2026 Jul 9;53(1):1127. doi: 10.1007/s11033-026-12319-3.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiac hypertrophy is a pathological condition associated with the enlargement of the heart muscle and serves as a risk factor for heart failure. Itaconic acid is a metabolite produced by immune cells, while di

M Mansi Sehgal

Interleukin-8 in health and disease

Mol Biomed. 2026 Jul 9;7(1):109. doi: 10.1186/s43556-026-00511-7.ABSTRACTCytokines are among the main factors involved in indirect cell-to-cell communication in physiological and pathological conditions. In this way, cytokines are soluble and tissue-resident easily detectable biomarkers for the diag

C Chiara Bazzichetto

Yinhuapinggan granules regulate PI3K/AKT and RAS/MAPK pathways to inhibit Streptococcus Pneumoniae-induced inflammatory responses

Arch Microbiol. 2026 Jul 9;208(9):478. doi: 10.1007/s00203-026-05025-y.ABSTRACTStreptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of pneumonia and other diseases. First-line antibiotics work for infections; however, drug-resistant strains complicate their control. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may help

C Chujun Gu

Cardiovascular Safety of Romosozumab Versus Other Anti-Osteoporosis Medications in Patients with Osteoporosis: A Nationwide Health Insurance Claims Database Study in Japan

Calcif Tissue Int. 2026 Jul 9;117(1):110. doi: 10.1007/s00223-026-01572-0.ABSTRACTRomosozumab (Rmab) is a potent anti-osteoporosis agent with dual effects on bone resorption and formation. Although superior to alendronate in fracture reduction, cardiovascular safety concerns have been raised. This s

Y Yuki Fujita

What happens when public primary care is ill-prepared to respond to non-communicable diseases: a mixed-method study of diabetes and hypertension care in urban Nepal

J Glob Health. 2026 Jul 10;16:04218. doi: 10.7189/jogh.16.04218.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: With rapid urbanisation in low- and middle-income countries, public primary care is struggling to respond to the growing prevalence of hypertension and diabetes, while the private sector has grown to meet demand. We

D Deepak Joshi

Sex Differences in Early Stages of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents: Associations With Dietary and Lifestyle Factors

J Adolesc Health. 2026 Jul 9:S1054-139X(26)00163-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.04.020. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: The cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM) framework captures interconnected risks of adiposity, metabolic dysregulation, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disea

Y Yu-Ting Chin

The Association Between Bending Photoplethysmography Waveform Area Index and Congestive Heart Failure

Clin Cardiol. 2026 Jul;49(7):e70400. doi: 10.1002/clc.70400.ABSTRACTAIMS: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is closely associated with a decrease in cardiac output, and photoplethysmography (PPG) parameters can experimentally assess cardiac output. It is unclear whether there is an association between

X Xianghui Zeng