JMIR Public Health Surveill. 2026 Apr 30;12:e89295. doi: 10.2196/89295.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) may cause lasting vascular, cardiac, and renal damage, potentially increasing the risk of postpartum cardiovascular disease.OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the
Neurology. 2026 May 26;106(10):e214864. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000214864. Epub 2026 Apr 30.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Recent observational studies have reported conflicting evidence regarding an association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), particularly semagluti
Neurology. 2026 May 26;106(10):e214935. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000214935. Epub 2026 Apr 30.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Blood pressure (BP) fluctuates across the 24-hour period. High 24-hour BP variability (BPV) is associated with cardiovascular disease risk, yet its relevance for brain healt
Diabet Med. 2026 Apr 30:e70341. doi: 10.1111/dme.70341. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus are at elevated risk for severe pneumococcal disease, experiencing higher rates of complications and mortality. However, the evidence for the protective benefi
Eur J Endocrinol. 2026 Apr 30:lvag075. doi: 10.1093/ejendo/lvag075. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased incidence of sarcopenia and muscle weakness in aging patients. The glucocorticoid activating enzyme11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
Diabet Med. 2026 Apr 30:e70338. doi: 10.1111/dme.70338. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Engaging in exercise presents unique challenges for those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and diabetes-related foot ulcer disease (DFUD). This brief report describes the development of practical consideration
ChemMedChem. 2026 May 14;21(9):e202501047. doi: 10.1002/cmdc.202501047.ABSTRACTMineralocorticoid receptor (MR) antagonists play a vital role in the management of conditions such as heart failure and hypertension. The recent approval of finerenone for diabetic kidney disease, along with expanding opp
Indian J Pharmacol. 2026 May 1;58(3):230-238. doi: 10.4103/ijp.ijp_944_25. Epub 2026 May 1.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Recent research indicates that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may interfere in coagulation process and platelet aggregation. However, the potential of piroxicam in thrombotic and car
Clin Cardiol. 2026 May;49(5):e70285. doi: 10.1002/clc.70285.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To quantitatively evaluate myocardial perfusion levels in patients with physiological and pathological myocardial hypertrophy using myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE), and to investigate the diagnostic value of MC
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026 May 5;123(18):e2526299123. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2526299123. Epub 2026 Apr 30.ABSTRACTDespite effective lipid-lowering therapies, atherosclerosis continues to be a leading cause of death, with considerable residual cardiovascular risk. Atherosclerotic lesions develop prefe
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 30;21(4):e0347431. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0347431. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTThe aim of the study was to clarify the cause of orthostatic dysregulation in Japanese children by analyzing fluctuations in adenylate cyclase activity. Four types of orthostatic dysregulation in Japan
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2026 Apr 30:2184923251369134. doi: 10.1177/02184923251369134. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe Pan-African Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (PASCaTS) organized the 1st Pan-African Cardiothoracic Surgery Summit on 21 to 24 February 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The summit brou
Cardiorenal Med. 2026 Apr 30:1-18. doi: 10.1159/000552030. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) frequently coexists with chronic kidney disease (CKD), magnifying the risk of both cardiovascular and renal complications. Although therapies targeting the renin-angiotensin-ald
Endocrinol Diabetes Metab. 2026 May;9(3):e70230. doi: 10.1002/edm2.70230.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: This critique examines the methodological quality of a recent study by Shahid et al. on mortality trends related to peripheral circulatory complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using the
J Wound Care. 2026 May 2;35(5):409-415. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2025.0325. Epub 2026 Apr 30.ABSTRACTHard-to-heal (chronic) wounds pose significant challenges in healthcare due to their prolonged inflammatory phase and impaired healing processes. These wounds, commonly associated with diabetes, vascular i
J Wound Care. 2026 May 2;35(5):377-391. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2026.0094. Epub 2026 Apr 17.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effectiveness of silicone superabsorbent polymer (SAP) dressings in patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), with emphasis on wound area r
No abstractKidney360. 2026 Apr 1;7(4):702-704. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000001178. Epub 2026 Apr 30.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42060477 | DOI:10.34067/KID.0000001178
JCI Insight. 2026 Apr 30:e195681. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.195681. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) lacks effective pharmacological therapies. Here, we investigate transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2), a genetic locus associated with both thoracic and abdominal aortic
Indian J Ophthalmol. 2026 May 1;74(5):690-697. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_3152_25. Epub 2026 Apr 29.ABSTRACTAnti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy is the mainstay of management for diabetic macular edema (DME), but marked variability in response, high injection frequency, and cumulati
Indian J Ophthalmol. 2026 May 1;74(5):643-652. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_185_26. Epub 2026 Apr 29.ABSTRACTThis narrative review examines the "efficacy-effectiveness gap" in anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy by comparing outcomes from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with glob
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2026 Apr 30. doi: 10.1080/14656566.2026.2668585. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Glucocorticoids remain the cornerstone of therapy for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), but their long-term use is associated with substantial toxicity. Glucocorticoid-sparing strategie
JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Apr 1;9(4):e269347. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.9347.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: The use of audiovisual aids in the consent process may improve comprehension and willingness to participate in research. However, data supporting this hypothesis are lacking.OBJECTIVE: To determine th
JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Apr 1;9(4):e2610037. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.10037.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and death. There is an urgent need to improve early identification of women at risk of HDP, and assessme
Curr Nutr Rep. 2026 Apr 30;15(1):43. doi: 10.1007/s13668-026-00766-0.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: Resistant starch (RS) has been widely investigated as a dietary component with potential metabolic benefits, including improved insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and inflammatory markers. However, clini
