J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1681/ASN.0000001159. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The mechanisms by which apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) risk variants, G1 and G2, induce kidney disease in individuals of African ancestry remain contentious.METHODS: In this study, we utilized a heterolo
Am J Hypertens. 2026 Jun 15:hpag059. doi: 10.1093/ajh/hpag059. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Nighttime blood pressure provides prognostic information beyond conventional measurements, but routine nocturnal assessment remains uncommon. We investigated whether automated nighttime blood pre
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1007/s12011-026-05175-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Lead exposure remains a critical global health liability, with Nigeria facing unique challenges driven by artisanal mining and informal industrial activities. This systematic review consolida
Pharmacol Rep. 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1007/s43440-026-00874-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHypercholesterolemia is a major risk factor that contributes to the development and/or aggravation of cardiovascular diseases. High cholesterol levels are frequently managed with hypocholesterolemic agents, ei
Vet Med Sci. 2026 Jul;12(4):e70922. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70922.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The main goal of this study was to identify various brightness, motion and Doppler echocardiographic variables in small-breed dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease.ANIMALS: Sixty client-owned small-breed dogs with mi
Sports Med. 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1007/s40279-026-02453-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular disease involves complex molecular, cellular, and physiological derangements that present challenges for traditional diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Precision medicine is an evolving field t
No abstractJ Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1007/s10840-026-02374-y. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42295643 | DOI:10.1007/s10840-026-02374-y
Drugs Real World Outcomes. 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1007/s40801-026-00559-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of death in the USA. We evaluated lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) and the impact of adherence on healthcare
Transl Stroke Res. 2026 Jun 15;17(3):67. doi: 10.1007/s12975-026-01458-1.ABSTRACTSerum glial fibrillary acidic protein (sGFAP) is an astroglial biomarker preliminarily investigated in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). We aimed to investigate its temporal pattern and clinical value in two German AIS cohor
Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2026 Jun 15;28(1):63. doi: 10.1007/s11883-026-01437-9.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: Dyslipidemia remains a common and treatable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the United States (US) and worldwide. In 2026, the American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Pharmacoeconomics. 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1007/s40273-026-01631-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Health economic modelling integrates evidence from multiple sources and relies on transparency to support reimbursement decisions. Hyperlipidaemia is a major contributor to cardi
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1007/s40257-026-01049-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease which imposes a significant burden in terms of pain, disability, and comorbidities. Obesity and metabolic dysfunction are
Mol Biomed. 2026 Jun 15;7(1):90. doi: 10.1186/s43556-026-00476-7.ABSTRACTTruncating variants in the DSP gene are associated with non-dilated left ventricular cardiomyopathy (ND-LVC), characterized by impaired ventricular function without dilation. The influence of physical activity in disease onset,
Neurosurg Rev. 2026 Jun 15;49(1):447. doi: 10.1007/s10143-026-04359-x.ABSTRACTThe optimal shunt strategy for adult posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) remains uncertain. Although ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS) is widely used, it is associated with notable complications related to ventricular ca
Angiogenesis. 2026 Jun 15;29(3):46. doi: 10.1007/s10456-026-10068-2.ABSTRACTVascular remodeling is crucial for establishing a functional vasculature and maintaining organ homeostasis. In the central nervous system (CNS), Wnt signaling plays a critical role in guiding endothelial cell (EC) behavior d
Qual Life Res. 2026 Jun 15;35(8):195. doi: 10.1007/s11136-026-04300-1.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To examine associations between cardiometabolic conditions and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and evaluate temporal trends in condition-associated HRQoL decrements from 2001 to 2022.METHODS: We analyzed na
Cerebellum. 2026 Jun 15;25(4):94. doi: 10.1007/s12311-026-02036-9.ABSTRACTAtaxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a multisystem disorder in which nutritional and endocrine abnormalities are frequently reported. Vitamin D deficiency has been described in A-T cohorts, but its pooled prevalence within published
Mol Neurobiol. 2026 Jun 15;63(1):694. doi: 10.1007/s12035-026-05999-2.ABSTRACTIschemic stroke, a major contributor to global disability and mortality, results from the disruption of cerebral blood flow. The efficacy of recanalization therapy, the primary intervention for ischemic stroke, is often co
Curr Heart Fail Rep. 2026 Jun 15;23(1):27. doi: 10.1007/s11897-026-00766-9.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review synthesizes recent progress in applications of artificial intelligence to heart failure care, including phenotyping, risk stratification, imaging interpretation, and point-of-care decisi
Eur J Pediatr. 2026 Jun 15;185(7):501. doi: 10.1007/s00431-026-07167-z.ABSTRACTHypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) often results in multi-organ damage. Liver injury following HIE is typically characterized by time-dependent altered patterns of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransfe
Herz. 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1007/s00059-026-05380-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEnvironmental risk factors are recognized as essential determinants of the cardiovascular disease burden but are still poorly represented in clinical guidelines. External environmental exposures such as air pollution,
Clin Lab. 2026 Jun 1;72(6). doi: 10.7754/Clin.Lab.2025.250732.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic and prognostic value of serum Profilin-1 (PFN-1) levels in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Ischemic stroke is a serious condition requiring rapid diagnosis and reperf
Clin Lab. 2026 Jun 1;72(6). doi: 10.7754/Clin.Lab.2025.250725.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The role of serum albumin concentration as a predictor of prognosis in stroke is controversial. This study examined the association between baseline serum albumin concentration and unfavorable outcomes at 3 months post
Clin Lab. 2026 Jun 1;72(6). doi: 10.7754/Clin.Lab.2025.250623.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a life-threatening condition with high mortality. This study explored the association between the blood urea nitrogen-to-albumin ratio (BAR), a marker of renal function and nutritional status,
