Impaired fasting glucose is comparable to diabetes mellitus in predicting mortality and cardiovascular events in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: the role of beta-cell function and insulin resistance

Ren Fail. 2026 Dec;48(1):2692758. doi: 10.1080/0886022X.2026.2692758. Epub 2026 Jul 5.ABSTRACTPeritoneal dialysis (PD) disrupts glucose metabolism due to repeated exposure to glucose-based dialysate. This prospective cohort study evaluates whether impaired fasting glucose (IFG) confers cardiovascula

C Chi-Chong Tang

MT-MRI for detection of renal interstitial fibrosis in renovascular disease

Sci Rep. 2026 Jul 5. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-60712-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWe evaluated kidney fibrosis in renovascular disease (RVD) using quantitative (q) and semi-quantitative magnetization-transfer (MT) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Ten RVD patients and 22 healthy volunteers (HVs) w

Y YaFei Liu

Association of anti-catecholaminergic antiarrhythmic drugs with survival in sepsis-associated new-onset atrial fibrillation

Sci Rep. 2026 Jul 6;16(1):20588. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-51249-9.ABSTRACTSepsis-induced new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) is a potentially life-threatening arrhythmogenic complication, partially driven by catecholamine-mediated atrial remodeling. While β-adrenergic receptor blockers may mitigate

X Xinyi Huang

Serum carotenoids modify the association between porphyromonas gingivalis IgG and mortality: a prospective cohort study with 25.8 years of follow-up

BMC Nutr. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.1186/s40795-026-01420-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is a vital pathogen that can increase mortality. However, whether serum carotenoids, commonly known antioxidants, modify the association of serum P. gingivalis im

W Weihong Qiu

Protein lactylation in health and diseases: molecular mechanisms, biological significance, and clinical implications

Signal Transduct Target Ther. 2026 Jul 6;11(1):260. doi: 10.1038/s41392-026-02757-7.ABSTRACTProtein lysine lactylation (Kla) is a newly identified post-translational modification (PTM), in which lactyl groups are transferred to specific lysine residues in proteins. As a crucial intermediary between

Y Yue Yang

Sub1 contributes to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction driven by aging in mice

Nat Commun. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-75237-9. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHeart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for approximately half of all heart failure cases and predominantly affects older individuals, yet effective treatments remain limited. The molecular

D Di Zhao

Association between probiotic, prebiotic, and yogurt consumption and colorectal cancer: real-world evidence from the US NHANES

Nutr Diabetes. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.1038/s41387-026-00432-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is influenced by genetic, environmental, and dietary factors, with increasing evidence highlighting the role of the gut microbiota in its development. Probiotics,

C Ching-Wei Tu

Temporal dynamics of cardiac biomarkers in therapy‑related cardiotoxicity: a prospective cardio‑oncology cohort study

Cardiooncology. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.1186/s40959-026-00538-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiotoxicity associated with antineoplastic therapies remains an important clinical challenge in modern oncology. Early identification of subclinical cardiac injury may improve cardiovascular sur

L Lidia Anca Kajanto

Accelerometer-measured physical activity fragmentation and incident cardiovascular diseases: a prospective cohort study

Nutr J. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.1186/s12937-026-01358-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: To examine the associations between the active-to-inactive transition probability (AITP) and incident cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) based on accelerometer-measured physical activity data.METHODS: Our stud

H Haiyang Dong

Joint longitudinal trajectories of the triglyceride-glucose index combined with BMI and waist-to-height ratio and incident cardiovascular disease: a prospective cohort study from the English longitudinal study of ageing

Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2026 Jul 5. doi: 10.1186/s12933-026-03279-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and its composite obesity indices have been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, most prior studies relied on single baseline measurements

Z Zhengyang Liu

Identifying risk individuals for heart failure diagnosis within two years in the adult population in southern Sweden using gender, age, multimorbidity level, and socioeconomic status

BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2026 Jul 6;26(1):563. doi: 10.1186/s12872-026-06230-9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) is a common disease among older individuals and is associated with poor quality of life and prognosis. Individuals at risk of developing HF are usually already patients in primary heal

M Mia Scholten

Integrative statistical genetics prioritizes candidate ASCVD susceptibility genes across tissues

Mol Med. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.1186/s10020-026-01554-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, yet its genetic architecture and underlying mechanistic hypotheses have not been fully elucidated.METHODS: We

Q Qin Liu

Practice-based cardiovascular research in rural primary care: research priorities and implementation insights

BMC Prim Care. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.1186/s12875-026-03451-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and cardiovascular mortality is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. However, innovations in cardiovascular care are

S Signe Burchim

Dyslipidemia in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Population-Based Studies (2000-2025)

J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.1007/s44197-026-00603-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Dyslipidemia is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a growing public health concern in Saudi Arabia, where rapid lifestyle changes and rising obesity and diabet

A Abdulaziz Fahd Alkaabba

Impact of 1-month dual antiplatelet therapy after treatment with drug-coated balloon for femoropopliteal artery disease

Heart Vessels. 2026 Jul 5. doi: 10.1007/s00380-026-02730-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEstablished data describing the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after endovascular therapy (EVT) for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) are limited. This study is a prospective,

K Kojiro Miki

Cardiovascular risk in a community of Mexican pottery workers exposed to lead and hazardous working conditions in Tlaxcala, Mexico

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.1007/s11356-026-38000-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Occupational risk, such as exposure to hazardous activities or substances in pottery manufacturing, can exacerbate tradi

C Cuauhtémoc Arturo Juárez-Pérez

Elevated interleukin-36γ and gene polymorphisms implicate novel risk in essential hypertension

Immunogenetics. 2026 Jul 6;78(1):16. doi: 10.1007/s00251-026-01410-5.ABSTRACTCytokines are crucial in regulating hypertension and vascular inflammation. The clinical significance of circulating IL-36γ levels and IL36G gene variants in relation to essential hypertension risk was assessed because IL-3

A Alishba Kainat

A Drug-Environment Interaction Between PM(2) (.5) Concentration and Corticosteroid Use on Cardiovascular and Thromboembolic Events in Older Adults

CONCLUSIONS: A synergistic effect between seasonal PM(2.5) exposure and corticosteroid use was found on all-cause mortality in elderly patients at high risk for cardiovascular and thromboembolic events.Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2026 Jul;35(7):e70414. doi: 10.1002/pds.70414.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Few

S Shu-Ping Huang

Menopause and comorbidity assessment in cisgender women living with HIV in Victoria: A clinic record review of women seen at three tertiary centres in Melbourne, Australia

HIV Med. 2026 Jul 5. doi: 10.1111/hiv.70281. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Data on women ageing with HIV in Australia are limited, particularly regarding those in midlife and experiencing menopause. The aim of this study is to describe the demographic characteristics of cisgender women l

A Anna B Pierce

Heavy metal exposure and risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in population with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stage 0-3: a cohort study

Environ Health Prev Med. 2026;31:45. doi: 10.1265/ehpm.26-00065.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Evidence on the association between blood metal exposure and mortality among adults with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome stages 0-3 remains limited. We examined the associations of blood lead (Pb), cad

Y Yiyang Liu

Isolated Low Levels of High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol are Associated with an Increased Risk of Ischemic Cardiovascular Events: The Shizuoka Kokuho Database Study

J Atheroscler Thromb. 2026 Jul 6. doi: 10.5551/jat.66249. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIM: Isolated low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) refers to low HDL-C levels with normal levels of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. However, its prognostic significance remains

Y Yasuharu Tabara

Prognostic Impact of Preoperative Osteosarcopenia Assessed by Computed Tomography in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2026 Jul;26(7):e70640. doi: 10.1111/ggi.70640.ABSTRACTAIM: To investigate the prognostic significance of osteosarcopenia, as assessed by preoperative computed tomography (CT), in older patients undergoing cardiac surgery.METHODS: This single-center retrospective observational s

H Hirokazu Sugiura

Early-Life Cardiovascular Programming by Maternal Protein Restriction: Electrophysiological, Structural, and Molecular Alterations in Female Rats

Exp Cell Res. 2026 Jul 5:115122. doi: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2026.115122. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMaternal malnutrition is a major risk factor for adverse health outcomes in offspring, including cardiovascular disorders. According to the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) concept, ad

L Luísa C Gomes

The Brain Renin-Angiotensin System in Parkinson's Disease: Friend or Foe? Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Implications

Ageing Res Rev. 2026 Jul 5:103230. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2026.103230. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe renin-angiotensin system (RAS), classically known for its role in cardiovascular and fluid homeostasis, also regulates neuronal homeostasis in the central nervous system (CNS), where its dysregulatio

G Gursimran Singh