Clinical practice recommendations for breast contrast-enhanced ultrasound: consensus statement by Chinese association of ultrasound in medicine and engineering, superficial organs and peripheral vessels expert panel (2025 Edition)

Med Ultrason. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.11152/mu-4584. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBreast contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)has been used in clinical practice for nearly two decades. CEUS provides real-time assessment of microvascular perfusion, offering valuable functional information complementary t

X XiaoYun Xiao

Impact of ileostomy creation on apixaban plasma concentrations: a retrospective case-series

Ann Saudi Med. 2026 Jan-Feb;46(1):42-47. doi: 10.5144/0256-4947.2026.42. Epub 2026 Jan 22.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Apixaban is a direct-acting oral anticoagulant indicated for stroke and systemic embolism prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) and for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE). It is

H Hakeam A Hakeam

Reduction in circulating endothelial progenitor cells caused by obstructive sleep apnea-related hypoxemia and its association with the severity of coronary artery disease

Coron Artery Dis. 2026 Jan 22. doi: 10.1097/MCA.0000000000001615. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), while endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are critical for vascular repair. This study investigated the associ

H Hehe Zhang

Stress-Induced Reversible Left Atrial and Mitral Annular Dilation Causing Severe Transient Central Mitral Regurgitation: First Reported Case

No abstractCirc Cardiovasc Imaging. 2026 Jan 21:e019304. doi: 10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.125.019304. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41562129 | DOI:10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.125.019304

J Jing Ping Sun

2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001412. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The American Heart Association annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical

L Latha P Palaniappan

Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic progress in atherosclerosis: bridging immune inflammation and precision medicine

Front Immunol. 2026 Jan 5;16:1737662. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1737662. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTAtherosclerosis, a chronic vascular disease characterized by lipid-driven inflammation and arterial wall remodeling, remains the leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This review aims t

Y Yimin Han

Ambient Ultrafine Particulate Air Pollution and Incidence of Cardiovascular Diseases

Fine particulate matter (PM(2.5)) pollution is causally linked to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), but the long-term effects of potentially more toxic ultrafine particles (UFP) are unclear. We evaluated the associations between long-term exposure to UFP concentrations and the incidence of overall and

H Huihuan Luo

Genomic and ancestral variations linked to the development of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Indian populations

Front Genet. 2026 Jan 6;16:1696764. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2025.1696764. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Susceptibility to infectious diseases is a result of complex interactions between genomic, environmental, and clinical factors. COVID-19 severity and post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) vary

P Pooja Umesh Shenoy

Baseline intact fibroblast growth factor 23 and risk of kidney disease progression in the Indian Chronic Kidney Disease cohort: a prospective multicenter study

Front Med (Lausanne). 2026 Jan 5;12:1707350. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1707350. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Circulating levels of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) increase early in chronic kidney disease and are associated with a faster progression and increased mortality. However, evidence

K Kajal Kamboj

Efficacy of belimumab on extra-renal lupus in patients with lupus nephritis and end-stage renal disease

Front Med (Lausanne). 2026 Jan 5;12:1717280. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1717280. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Lupus nephritis (LN) is a severe complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with approximately 20-30% of LN patients progressing to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) within a decad

J Jia-Qi Teng

Morbidity burden and sleep disorder risk among occupational radiation-exposed workers: a cross-sectional study of 1,089 participants in southern China

Front Public Health. 2026 Jan 5;13:1686994. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1686994. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Occupational radiation exposure poses unique health challenges, with emerging evidence suggesting links between chronic low-dose exposure, multisystem morbidity, and sleep disturbances.

H Hai-Bo Huang

Association between social support and life space mobility in older patients after percutaneous coronary intervention: mediating roles of health literacy and intrinsic capacity

Front Public Health. 2026 Jan 5;13:1726302. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1726302. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Enhancing life space mobility is instrumental in promoting healthy aging and improving the overall quality of life for older adults. However, further research is warranted to elucidate t

Y Yue Dan

Association of Serum Vitamin D With Macular Microvascular Structure in Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus Without Diabetic Retinopathy: A Cross-Sectional Study

J Diabetes Res. 2026 Jan 18;2026:5539240. doi: 10.1155/jdr/5539240. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study investigated the association of different serum vitamin D levels on macular microvascular structure in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients without diabetic retinopathy (DR), utilizin

H Hui Yang

Efficacy and Safety of Clopidogrel Versus Aspirin Monotherapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Clin Med Insights Cardiol. 2026 Jan 18;20:11795468251414841. doi: 10.1177/11795468251414841. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. After percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is recommended to

A Ameer Haider Cheema

The dual role of activating transcription factor 4: from cellular stress sentinel to cardiovascular disease intervention

PeerJ. 2026 Jan 16;14:e20494. doi: 10.7717/peerj.20494. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTAs the master orchestrator of integrated stress response, activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) operates as a central molecular switch that directs cellular fate toward survival or death by regulating genes associate

Y Yaping Wang

TAVI-in-TAVI in a patient with morquio syndrome: a case report

Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2026 Jan 19;10(1):ytaf662. doi: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf662. eCollection 2026 Jan.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Morquio syndrome (MPS IV) is a rare multi-systemic disorder with significant cardiovascular implications, including early-onset valvular disease. Due to the improved life expectancy,

D Diana Xiao Lan Chin

Evaluation of clinical risk factors for quality assessment of treatment of acute myocardial infarction: a cohort study using German claims data linked with clinical data from 14 hospitals

BMJ Public Health. 2026 Jan 13;4(1):e002518. doi: 10.1136/bmjph-2024-002518. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Statutory health insurance claims data are used for risk adjusted quality assessment of inpatient treatments. This study evaluated the impact of clinical data on quality assessment of th

M Melissa Spoden

Cardio-oncology in Latin America and the Caribbean. Current state

Ecancermedicalscience. 2025 Oct 17;19:2014. doi: 10.3332/ecancer.2025.2014. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTHealth problems in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region are mainly associated with noncommunicable diseases, with cardiovascular disease and cancer being the leading causes of death. However

M Manuel Bazan

Feasibility and Implementation of INTERVAL-GAP4: A Global Randomised Controlled Trial of Intense Hybrid-supervised/Self-managed Versus Self-directed Exercise for Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Eur Urol Open Sci. 2026 Jan 7;84:29-39. doi: 10.1016/j.euros.2025.12.001. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of mortality in men with prostate cancer (PC); yet, randomised controlled trials with survival endpoints are nonexistent.

S Stacey A Kenfield

Coronary artery disease in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Current evidence and future directions

Am Heart J Plus. 2025 Dec 31;62:100710. doi: 10.1016/j.ahjo.2025.100710. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTCoronary artery disease (CAD) coexists frequently with aortic stenosis (AS), and the optimal management of CAD in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remains incomplete

B Bahaa El Deen Wehbeh

Unraveling the genetic blueprint of coronary artery disease: The role of polygenic risk scores in risk prediction

Am Heart J Plus. 2026 Jan 2;62:100712. doi: 10.1016/j.ahjo.2025.100712. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTCardiovascular diseases, and most notably coronary artery disease (CAD), carry a large burden of mortality and morbidity, highlighting the need for better risk prediction and prevention. Several risk

A Alaaeddine El Ghazawi

Mini-hearts for disease modeling and drug testing - process optimization versus biological functionality

Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2026 Jan 5;13:1719533. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2025.1719533. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTTraditional two-dimensional cell cultures and in vivo animal studies fail to fully recapitulate human cardiac physiology, highlighting the urgent need for more relevant human-based models. Engin

J Jana Hecking

Polygenic risk for white matter hyperintensities is associated with early cerebrovascular events partly through hemodynamic measures in cognitively unimpaired middle-aged and older adults with low cardiovascular risk

Front Neurol. 2026 Jan 5;16:1667424. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1667424. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are a hallmark of cerebrovascular disease. They are often found in middle-aged individuals and are associated with a greater risk of stroke and vascular deme

P Patricia Genius

Natural history of familial cerebral cavernous malformations: the CCM_Italia cohort study

Front Neurol. 2026 Jan 5;16:1668098. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1668098. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Familial cerebral cavernous malformations (fCCMs) are a rare genetic autosomal dominant cerebrovascular disease characterized by multiple cerebral and spinal angiomas. The condition is caused b

S Silvia Lanfranconi