A Case Report of Myocardial Infarction Complicated With Blood Pressure Fluctuations Caused by Pheochromocytoma

J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2026 Aug;28(8):e70332. doi: 10.1111/jch.70332.ABSTRACTPheochromocytoma typically presents with sustained or paroxysmal hypertension, but initial manifestation as acute non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is rare. Peri-procedural hemodynamic fluctuati

H HuiPing Li

Early-Life Dietary Protein Source Reshapes Gut Microbiota but Fails to Curtail Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Young Rats

Obesity (Silver Spring). 2026 Aug 10. doi: 10.1002/oby.70266. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Dairy consumption plays a protective role in obesity that may be mediated through the gut microbiota. This study examined the role of dairy proteins, casein, whey, and complete dairy (skim milk pow

C Chunlong Mu

Integrin alpha4beta7: Pathogenic Roles in Metabolic and Inflammatory Diseases and Translational Therapeutics

J Inflamm Res. 2026 Aug 5;19:614693. doi: 10.2147/JIR.S614693. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTIntegrin α4β7 is a key adhesion receptor that mediates lymphocyte homing to the intestinal mucosa through interactions with MAdCAM-1, VCAM-1, and fibronectin, thereby playing a central role in gut immune surveill

Y Yue Chen

Association of Sugammadex Exposure with Venous Thrombosis Risk Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Analysis

Drug Des Devel Ther. 2026 Aug 5;20:607942. doi: 10.2147/DDDT.S607942. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Although sugammadex may facilitate early postoperative mobilization and transiently influence coagulation parameters, its association with venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk after total knee arthro

K Kuo-Mao Lan

Complicated versus uncomplicated acute appendicitis: clinical characteristics, diagnostic scores, surgical management, and outcomes in a tertiary hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia

Front Surg. 2026 Jul 27;13:1871490. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1871490. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Acute appendicitis is the leading cause of acute surgical abdomen worldwide and is associated with substantial morbidity, particularly in complicated cases. Differentiating complicated from unco

A Abdisalam Ismail Hassan

A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study: Prevalence and Clinical Profile of Metabolic Syndrome Among Middle Eastern, Mainly Jordanians, Cohort Presented with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2026 Aug 5;22:583687. doi: 10.2147/VHRM.S583687. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the leading cause of mortality for people living in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Accumulation of modifiable ASCVD ri

J Jafar Alsheyyab

Application Prospects of Nanotechnology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases

Int J Nanomedicine. 2026 Aug 4;21:624201. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S624201. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTCardiovascular diseases pose significant threats to human health due to their high incidence and mortality rates; therefore, early diagnosis, precise treatment, and improvement of long-term prognosis remain

Z Zailian Zhou

The Immunometabolic Bridge: Targeting Metainflammation to Prevent the Transition from Obesity to Cardiovascular Disease

J Inflamm Res. 2026 Aug 5;19:612935. doi: 10.2147/JIR.S612935. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTObesity and cardiovascular disease are linked by more than excess adiposity. They are connected through a chronic, low-grade inflammatory state that determines who progresses from risk to overt disease. We propos

M Mingqian Wu

Bilateral Ocular ischemia in a patient with Takayasu arteritis

Rom J Ophthalmol. 2026 Apr-Jun;70(2):330-333. doi: 10.22336/rjo.2026.45.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To describe a rare case of bilateral ocular ischemia as the initial presentation of Takayasu arteritis and highlight the role of early recognition and treatment in preventing irreversible vision loss.METHODS:

N Neha Neha

Systemic Inflammatory and Microcirculatory Determinants of Long-Term Outcomes in Neovascular Glaucoma: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Rom J Ophthalmol. 2026 Apr-Jun;70(2):295-304. doi: 10.22336/rjo.2026.39.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) represents one of the most severe forms of secondary glaucoma and is characterized by an aggressive clinical course, a high risk of irreversible vision loss, and substantial variabi

O Olga Volodymyrivna Guzun

Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Chronic Disease Outcomes in Adults: A Systematic Review

Cureus. 2026 Jul 10;18(7):e112393. doi: 10.7759/cureus.112393. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTSocial disconnection, including loneliness and social isolation, is increasingly recognized as an important social determinant of adult health, but its relationship with chronic disease-related outcomes remai

A Afra O Ahmed

Targeted metabolomic profiling and machine learning-based prediction models for persistent atrial fibrillation: a multi-center observational study

PeerJ. 2026 Aug 6;14:e21628. doi: 10.7717/peerj.21628. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF), one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias worldwide, carries a high risk of severe complications. Patients diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) may progress to persis

H Hao Gao

Prevalence and Patterns of Dyslipidemia and Associated Cardiometabolic Comorbidities Among Children With Overweight and Obesity Aged 5-16 Years Attending a Tertiary Care Center in Chennai, South India

Cureus. 2026 Aug 7;18(8):e114152. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114152. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Childhood obesity has emerged as a major public health concern worldwide and is associated with several cardiometabolic complications, including dyslipidemia, hypertension, metabolic dysfunction-as

R Renuka Chandrasekaran

Ocular leptospirosis as the sole clinical manifestation in a pediatric patient: an atypical case

Rom J Ophthalmol. 2026 Apr-Jun;70(2):311-315. doi: 10.22336/rjo.2026.41.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To describe an atypical presentation of ocular leptospirosis in a pediatric patient without systemic symptoms, highlighting its diagnostic challenges and therapeutic approach.CASE PRESENTATION: A 9-year-old pr

M Marta Moro-Muniz

A trifluoromethyl quinazoline inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma proliferation through HDAC1 binding and multi-target mechanisms

iScience. 2026 Jul 31;29(8):117037. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.117037. eCollection 2026 Aug 21.ABSTRACTHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) still has limitations such as tumor resistance, recurrence, and poor prognosis. Therefore, the development of anticancer drugs with mechanisms of action is of great sig

S Shimei Wang

Predictors of echocardiographic abnormalities in asymptomatic individuals with increased cardiothoracic ratio detected on chest radiography

Am Heart J Plus. 2026 Jul 30;69:100848. doi: 10.1016/j.ahjo.2026.100848. eCollection 2026 Sep.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiomegaly detected on chest radiography (CXR) is frequently encountered in clinical practice, even in asymptomatic individuals. However, its diagnostic value for identifying underlyin

N Narongchai Wattanawongwon

Multiparametric CEST MRI for Time-Associated Characterization of Acute Ischemic Stroke: NOE (-3.5 ppm) Signal as a Potential Imaging Biomarker

Mol Imaging. 2026 Aug 8;25:15353508261477596. doi: 10.1177/15353508261477596. eCollection 2026 Jan-Dec.ABSTRACTThis study investigated time-dependent group-level changes in chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) signals in a mouse model and explored utility in identifying stroke onset time. Mu

Z Zitong Min

Development, Validation, and Evaluation of a Nurse-Led Perioperative Staged Exercise Management Program for Arteriovenous Fistula: A Sequential Multiphase Study

J Nurs Manag. 2026;2026(1):e1430814. doi: 10.1155/jonm/1430814.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the preferred vascular access for hemodialysis, yet postoperative exercise recommendations are often inconsistent and support after discharge is limited. This study aimed to develop, vali

Y Yang Tang

Daidzein Mitigates Nicotine-Induced Atherogenesis via Nrf2/ROS/TXNIP-Dependent Inhibition of Macrophage Pyroptosis and Lipid Accumulation

Mol Nutr Food Res. 2026 Aug;70(15):e70570. doi: 10.1002/mnfr.70570.ABSTRACTFood-derived bioactive components play a crucial role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Daidzein (DAI), a soy isoflavone, possesses notable cardioprotective potential; however, its precise role in nicotine-induced

X Xiao-Dan Xu

Digital Health and Technology-Supported Interventions Supporting Advanced Practice Nurses in Cardiovascular Risk Management in Primary Care: A Scoping Review

J Clin Nurs. 2026 Aug 9. doi: 10.1111/jocn.70499. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To map and describe the digital health technologies and technology-supported interventions used by advanced practice nurses for cardiovascular risk management in primary health care, including the advanced nur

T Tahissa Frota Cavalcante

Incidence and factors influencing the occurrence of postoperative thrombosis in patients with lower limb fractures across different age groups: a retrospective study

Ann Med. 2026 Dec;58(1):2585602. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2025.2585602. Epub 2026 Aug 9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Postoperative venous thrombosis (PVT) is a common complication following lower limb fracture surgery, yet age-specific risk factors remain unclear. This study aimed to identify distinct predictor

M Mengwen Xue

Pregnancy biomarkers as early indicators of cardiovascular risk: a discussion article

J Obstet Gynaecol. 2026 Dec;46(1):2709737. doi: 10.1080/01443615.2026.2709737. Epub 2026 Aug 9.ABSTRACTPregnancy provides a unique opportunity for early cardiovascular prevention by revealing maternal vascular and cardiometabolic vulnerability. Placental growth factor (PlGF), uterine artery Doppler

G Giulia Renda

Dynamic Risk Assessment for the Development of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Using Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches

Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2026 Sep;31(5):e70229. doi: 10.1111/anec.70229.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) frequently detect brief, often subclinical atrial fibrillation (AF), but their value for predicting progression to persistent AF remains uncertain. Statis

A Alexei Nakonechnyi

Recurrent Cerebral Embolism Caused by Sluggish Retrograde Flow from the Residual False Lumen of the Aortic Arch after Type A Aortic Dissection

Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;32(1). doi: 10.5761/atcs.cr.26-00149.ABSTRACTA residual false lumen after type A aortic dissection repair may rarely serve as an embolic route to the cerebral circulation. A woman in her 60s underwent ascending aortic replacement for Stanford type A aortic dissection

N Norihiro Okada