Diabetes Obes Metab. 2026 Oct 19. doi: 10.1111/dom.71429. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: To compare cardiovascular outcomes associated with the initiation of insulin degludec versus insulin glargine using a target trial emulation approach in nationwide real-world data.MATERIALS AND METHODS: We
CONCLUSIONS: CT-FFR(AI) may outperform anatomic assessment alone, with diagnostic accuracy depending on the prevalence of obstructive coronary artery disease and the range of stenosis severities among vessels undergoing invasive FFR assessment.J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2026 Oct 19:S1934-5925(26)00
Diagn Interv Imaging. 2026 Oct 19:S2211-5684(26)00186-5. doi: 10.1016/j.diii.2026.10.001. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiac computed tomography (CT) has progressed from a non-invasive test primarily used to exclude obstructive coronary artery disease into a comprehensive cardiovascular imaging p
No abstractAtherosclerosis. 2026 Oct 9:121926. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.121926. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42897048 | DOI:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.121926
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Sep 29:105013. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.105013. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Low 10-year ASCVD risk can coexist with substantial long-horizon risk in younger adults. The 2026 dyslipidemia guideline introduced 30-year PREVENT-ASCVD risk ≥10% as
Clin Ther. 2026 Oct 19:S0149-2918(26)00353-X. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2026.09.014. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: After a fragility fracture, subsequent fracture risk is highest during the first 6 to 12 months and remains elevated for 1 to 2 years. Anti-osteoporosis therapies differ in onse
Clin Ther. 2026 Oct 19:S0149-2918(26)00355-3. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2026.10.001. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Epoetin alfa labeling and clinical guidelines recommend weight-based dosing for the management of patients with anemia and chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, fixed dosing co
Clin Investig Arterioscler. 2026 Oct 19:500966. doi: 10.1016/j.arteri.2026.500966. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Women have poorer outcomes after ischaemic stroke. The primary objective was to assess sex-based differences in the management and intensity of lipid-lowering therapy follow
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2026 Oct 15;40(10):1541-1547. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.202608021.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness of Ilizarov soft-tissue distraction combined with debridement and dressing changes in the treatment of chronic limb wounds after popliteal arte
Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2026 Oct;23(4):e70084. doi: 10.1111/jjns.70084.ABSTRACTAIM: To compare the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions integrated into nursing care on swallowing function and safety in patients with post-stroke dysphagia.METHODS: We searched Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, ProQuest
Int J Numer Method Biomed Eng. 2026 Oct;42(10):e70229. doi: 10.1002/cnm.70229.ABSTRACTStent implantation would alter local blood flow within the vessel. Minimizing blood flow disturbance is critical to prevent recurrent blockage, and the stent should have specific mechanical properties. Improvements
Indian Heart J. 2026 Oct 19:S0019-4832(26)00180-X. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2026.10.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hypofunctioning haemodialysis arteriovenous fistulas are an important cause of inadequate dialysis, access failure and morbidity in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD),
Am Heart J. 2026 Oct 19:107628. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2026.107628. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Steatotic liver disease (SLD) is highly prevalent among individuals with cardiovascular disease, but often remains undiagnosed until advanced sequelae such as fibrotic liver disease and hepatoce
Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Oct 19:S0033-0620(26)00114-3. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2026.10.005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAdvances in device design, imaging and vascular-closure technology have driven a progressive shift from surgical femoral exposure to totally percutaneous strategies for endovascular
Life Sci. 2026 Oct 19:124746. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2026.124746. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: Intelectin-1 (ITLN-1), a novel adipocytokine, exerts neuroprotective effects against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI), yet its molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study focused on activ
Life Sci. 2026 Oct 19:124745. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2026.124745. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: During the last decade, in vitro 3D models based on organ-on-a-chip technology have been developed, representing a biotechnology research advance towards more physiologically relevant models that aim to
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Oct 19:S0022-5223(26)01384-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2026.09.031. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Lung transplantation is a feasible therapeutic option for irreversible lung injury caused by COVID-19, but comprehensive mid-term outcome data remain limited. This
Environ Pollut. 2026 Oct 19:129375. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2026.129375. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAlthough acute meteorological events are recognized cardiovascular hazards, the combined cardiovascular impacts of long-term meteorological exposures and socioeconomic deprivation remain poorly chara
Cardiovasc Pathol. 2026 Oct 19:107869. doi: 10.1016/j.carpath.2026.107869. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The histological diagnosis of lymphocytic myocarditis at autopsy is challenged by limited reproducibility and the lack of standardized criteria applicable to non-biopsy specimens. Thi
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Oct 19. doi: 10.1055/a-2983-8877. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE Coronary artery disease (CAD) in young adults is uncommon but associated with substantial long-term morbidity. Limited evidence exists regarding the long-term outcomes of bilateral internal thoraci
Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 2026 Oct 15;92:101535. doi: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2026.101535. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPancreatic development is a tightly orchestrated process driven by the concerted action of multiple signaling pathways. Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) serve as pivotal cues across i
Int Immunopharmacol. 2026 Oct 19;190:117564. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2026.117564. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) still works as the leading cause of mortality through the world. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is a key player in the pathogenesis of IHD. Howeve
Int J Med Inform. 2026 Oct 10;223:106765. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2026.106765. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Reinforcement Learning (RL) is emerging as a promising technique to support personalized and adaptive clinical interventions. This is thanks to its ability to model sequential dec
Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2026 Oct 15;270:116261. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2026.116261. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMyocardial infarction (MI) is associated with persistent myocardial injury and vascular dysfunction despite advances in reperfusion therapy. Delayed endothelial recovery, inflamm
