The risk of developing cardiovascular diseases based on the determination of VEGF, MMP-9 and visfatin concentrations in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome

Ginekol Pol. 2026;97(5):352-358. doi: 10.5603/gpl.104729.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that affects many women, including adolescents, around the world. While PCOS is primarily known for its reproductive and metabolic implications, growing evide

K Karolina J Skrzynska

Exploring the repurposing potential of β2-adrenergic receptor agonists for cognitive function: Evidence from the PharmLines Initiative Retrospective Cohort Study

BackgroundPreclinical studies suggest β(2)-adrenergic receptor agonists may exert neuroprotective effects, but evidence in human populations is limited.ObjectiveTo examine the association between β(2)-adrenergic receptor agonist use and cognitive performance in older adults.MethodsThis retrospective

A Ali Alghamdi

Alternative Splicing of TPM1 Mediated by SRPK3 Drives Cardiac Diastolic Dysfunction in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Circulation. 2026 Jun 9. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.079124. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has become the most prevalent type of heart failure, a condition characterized by impaired diastolic function and elevated left ventricula

Q Qian Chen

Real-world evidence on In-hospital statin use and mortality in geriatric patients

Acta Clin Belg. 2026 Jun 9:1-10. doi: 10.1080/17843286.2026.2684717. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The role of statins in individuals older than 75 years, particularly those with frailty, remains unclear. Recent studies suggest survival benefits of chronic statin use, independent of card

L Lise Monsieur

Comparison of the Monocyte-to-High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio and the Hemoglobin-to-Red Cell Distribution Width Ratio in Post-percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Coronary Heart Disease

Cureus. 2026 May 8;18(5):e108476. doi: 10.7759/cureus.108476. eCollection 2026 May.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as India. Although percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has impr

I Iqra Sheikh

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Complaints in Underserved Populations Attending a Student-Run Free Clinic in Puerto Rico: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Cureus. 2026 May 8;18(5):e108477. doi: 10.7759/cureus.108477. eCollection 2026 May.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide and disproportionately affect individuals facing socioeconomic hardship. In Puerto Rico, recent social and economic disru

G Gonzalo F Del Rio Montesinos

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - from Pathophysiology to Effective Management Overview

Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2026 Jun 3;21:609302. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S609302. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two chronic conditions with significant global impact and high incidence, frequently occurring as comorbidit

V Victor Prisacaru

TyG Index is Associated with Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in HIV-Infected Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Int J Gen Med. 2026 Jun 3;19:586439. doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S586439. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To explore the correlation between triglyceride-to-glucose (TyG) ratio and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) risk in coronary artery disease complicated with human immunodeficiency virus (CAD

L Lina Chen

Association of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin with Improved Overall Survival Compared with Epirubicin in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Population Based Study from Taiwan

Breast Cancer (Dove Med Press). 2026 Jun 3;18:595563. doi: 10.2147/BCTT.S595563. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Anthracycline-based regimens are a cornerstone of adjuvant therapy for early-stage breast cancer but are limited by cumulative cardiotoxicity. This study compared the effectiveness and

Y Yang-Chuan Chen

Global trends and geographic variations of hypertension in childhood and adolescence 1990-2021: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Clin Hypertens. 2026 Jun 1;32:e30. doi: 10.5646/ch.2026.32.e30. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Childhood hypertension is strongly associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. Understanding the epidemiological patterns of disease burden is crucial for developing effe

Y Yu Hyeon Chu

Challenges and Prospects for Clinical Application of Specialized Pro-resolving Lipid Mediators and Their Synthetic Analogues in Atherosclerosis

Curr Med Chem. 2026 Jun 8. doi: 10.2174/0109298673469433260519072139. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAtherosclerosis, a major cause of cardiovascular diseases, has a complex pathogenesis involving lipid metabolism disorders and chronic inflammation in the vascular wall. Specialized Pro-resolving Medi

S Stanislav Kotlyarov

Integrating Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking to Investigate the Action Mechanism of Poria Almond and Liquorice Decoction in Chronic Heart Failure: A Computational Prediction Study

Curr Pharm Des. 2026 Jun 8. doi: 10.2174/0113816128463082260529235354. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Chronic heart failure (CHF) represents the end-stage progression of cardiac diseases, and its prognosis remains suboptimal. Poria Almond and Liquorice decoction(PALD), a traditional Chi

Z Zhe Chen

Italy passes obesity law: an opportunity to prevent cardiovascular disease across Europe

No abstractEur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. 2026 Jun 8:qcag094. doi: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcag094. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42261109 | DOI:10.1093/ehjqcco/qcag094

A Alexis Elias Malavazos

Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Use of Desidustat in Chronic Kidney Disease

J Pak Med Assoc. 2026 May;76(5):788-791. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.26-38.ABSTRACTAnaemia is a common and clinically significant complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), contributing to reduced quality of life, cardiovascular morbidity, and increased mortality. Conventional management has relied predom

S Sourabh Sharma

Targeting Ferroptosis with Polyphenolic Carbon Dots to Attenuate Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Reducing Iron Accumulation and Enhancing Antioxidant Defense

ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2026 Jun 8. doi: 10.1021/acsami.6c05257. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite the widespread application of percutaneous coronary intervention in acute myocardial infarction, one-year mortality and heart failure rates remain unacceptably high, primarily driven by myocardi

H Huiling Luo

Factors Associated with Cardiovascular Health Behaviors in Younger and Older Adults with Schizophrenia Living in the Community in Korea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Clin Gerontol. 2025 Jul 26:1-10. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2025.2539949. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in individuals with schizophrenia, emphasizing the need to promote cardiovascular health in this population. This study examined factors a

S Seon Young Hwang

Developing an Intervention Framework to Prevent Surgical Complications in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome: A Qualitative Study of Health Professional Perspectives on Barriers and Enablers

ANZ J Surg. 2026 Jun 8. doi: 10.1111/ans.70786. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic hypertension, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia, which collectively increase the risk of chronic disea

P Philip Norris

A cross-sectional study on the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases and their multilevel socioeconomic impacts in Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jun 5;105(23):e49109. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000049109.ABSTRACTCardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) have become the leading cause of mortality and disease burden in low- and middle-income regions, including ethnic minority areas in southwest China. However, population-based epi

L Lianyue Wu

The association of nontraditional lipid parameters with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: A national cohort study

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jun 5;105(23):e49190. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000049190.ABSTRACTNontraditional lipid parameters are increasingly recognized for clinical evaluation, yet their comparative ability to predict mortality risk in the general population remains ambiguous. This study aims to syste

Z Zhimin Zhang

Relationship between C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio and new-onset coronary artery disease and its severity in different glucose metabolic states: A retrospective cohort study

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jun 5;105(23):e49238. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000049238.ABSTRACTThe C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) integrates inflammatory and nutritional status.The study aimed to explore the potential connection between CAR and new-onset coronary artery disease (CAD) presence

S Sisi Han

Association between coronary artery disease and viral hepatitis: Perspectives based on the 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and Mendelian randomization analyses

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jun 5;105(23):e49202. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000049202.ABSTRACTCoronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the leading forms of cardiovascular disease in Europe and the primary cause of death in the region, while millions of individuals in Europe remain chronically infected wi

Z Zihan Zhou

The role of visceral obesity surrogate markers in predicting cardiovascular disease: Insights from the CHARLS study

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jun 5;105(23):e49097. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000049097.ABSTRACTCardiovascular disease (CVD) has been a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the world, accounting for approximately one-third of all deaths worldwide. Early detection of risk factors and effective prevent

P Pingan Guo

Echocardiographic evaluation of right ventricular function before and after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with coronary artery disease and pulmonary hypertension: A single-center retrospective cohort study

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jun 5;105(23):e49028. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000049028.ABSTRACTRight ventricular (RV) dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and concomitant pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with poor outcomes, yet its short-term reversibility after percutaneou

Q Qian-Shan Ding

Discordance between remnant cholesterol and LDL-C associated with the risk of new-onset cardiometabolic multimorbidity: A prospective cohort study

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jun 5;105(23):e49157. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000049157.ABSTRACTRemnant cholesterol (RC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are widely recognized for their distinct roles in cardiovascular disease risk, yet their combined influence on cardiometabolic outcomes r

L Lei Rong