Res Vet Sci. 2026 Jul 21;210:106340. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106340. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNaegleria fowleri, the causative agent of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, produces an acute infection of the central nervous system. Although human cases are rare, the rapid progression and more
Comput Biol Chem. 2026 Jul 29;125:109287. doi: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2026.109287. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Human heart failure involves multicellular transcriptional remodeling, but public transcriptomic studies often remain disconnected from cell-type localization and perturbation
Ambient fine particulate matter (PM(2.5)) remains a leading contributor to the global disease burden. China's Clean Air Actions (CAAs) implemented from 2013 to 2020 achieved substantial progress in PM(2.5) mitigation. However, since the third-phase CAA was launched in 2023, nationwide evidence has r
Med Image Anal. 2026 Jul 20;114:104227. doi: 10.1016/j.media.2026.104227. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPerivascular spaces (PVS), when abnormally enlarged and visible in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) structural sequences, are important imaging markers of cerebral small vessel disease and potenti
Niger J Physiol Sci. 2026 Jun 30;41(1):29-36.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: There has been an increase in the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in the general population especially among hypertensive patients. This seems to be neglected problem in low-income countries especially our environment with huge
Niger J Physiol Sci. 2026 Jun 30;41(1):17-27.ABSTRACTHypertension is a prevalent disease globally and its prevalence is rising in sub-Saharan Africa. Urban-rural differences in the prevalence of hypertension are under-reported in Nigeria. Though hypertension is known to be related to obesity, the na
Sci Prog. 2026 Jul-Sep;109(3):368504261475497. doi: 10.1177/00368504261475497. Epub 2026 Jul 31.ABSTRACTCardiac resynchronization therapy - defibrillator (CRT-D) is an effective treatment for ischemic heart failure (HF). But, it is a tricky challenge for left ventricular lead implantation difficulti
Biopsychosoc Sci Med. 2026 Jul 31. doi: 10.1097/PSY.0000000000001516. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with adverse health outcomes, including poor brain health and greater white matter hyperintensity (WMH) volume. Traditional SES measures may n
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Jul 31;28:e93875. doi: 10.2196/93875.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Digital health technologies (DHTs) have the potential to improve care delivery and outcomes for patients with noncommunicable diseases. Yet their implementation in rural settings remains uneven, and the factors influen
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2026 Jul 31;14:e84506. doi: 10.2196/84506.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: As an established driver of hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) generates a significant cardiovascular burden when both disorders are present. This intersection not only compromises nocturnal hemodynamics but
Wiad Lek. 2026;79(6):1188-1193. doi: 10.36740/WLek/222590.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Aim: To evaluate the clinical significance of serum L-selectin (sCD62L) levels as a biomarker of retinal damage in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by correlating its concentration with the stages of diabetic r
Wiad Lek. 2026;79(6):1169-1178. doi: 10.36740/WLek/220717.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Aim: This study investigates the scope of VTE in people with UBC in the UK and explores their understanding of VTE from their experience of having cancer and anti-cancer treatments, alongside the perspectives of healthcare
Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2026 Jan-Dec;32:10760296261474701. doi: 10.1177/10760296261474701. Epub 2026 Jul 31.ABSTRACTObjectiveVenous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study evaluated VTE risk stratification among postpartum women follow
Salud Publica Mex. 2026 Jun 18;68(3 (may-jun)):273-281. doi: 10.21149/18220.ABSTRACTOBJETIVO: Describir el proceso de desarrollo y las características principales de los Protocolos Nacionales de Atención Médica (PRONAM), una estrategia nacional para estandarizar la práctica clínica en el primer nive
Biol Aujourdhui. 2026;220(1-2):9-24. doi: 10.1051/jbio/2026005. Epub 2026 Jul 31.ABSTRACTIncretins are hormones released from the gut that play a vital role in regulating postprandial metabolism. It has been 30 years since the first demonstration of the glucose-lowering effects of GLP-1 in people wi
Biol Aujourdhui. 2026;220(1-2):1-7. doi: 10.1051/jbio/2026002. Epub 2026 Jul 31.ABSTRACTObesity now affects nearly one in five French people, and its prevalence has more than doubled since 1997. It is defined as a chronic, progressive disease responsible for numerous mechanical complications (osteoa
Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2026 Jan-Dec;32:10760296261472666. doi: 10.1177/10760296261472666. Epub 2026 Jul 31.ABSTRACTSex and lung cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) matter. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a frequent and serious complication in lung cancer, and accumulating evidence suggests that sex
S D Med. 2026 Jul;79(7):310-313.ABSTRACTKawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic inflammatory illness characterized by medium blood vessel vasculitis and is considered to be the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children less than 5 years old in developed countries. KD can present as either a cl
S D Med. 2026 Jul;79(7):306-309.ABSTRACTKawasaki disease (KD) is an acute, self-limited vasculitis that primarily affects young children, and early treatment is essential to prevent coronary artery complications. Diagnosis is clinical and can be challenging in children who present atypically or rece
Sci Adv. 2026 Jul 31;12(31):eaeb3579. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aeb3579. Epub 2026 Jul 31.ABSTRACTMatching brain stimulation to the brain's natural rhythms can drive plasticity, yet this principle has rarely been tested in humans. We targeted the cerebellum, a key hub for motor coordination and learning,
Sci Adv. 2026 Jul 31;12(31):eaee3352. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aee3352. Epub 2026 Jul 31.ABSTRACTAtherosclerosis (AS) is the most important pathological basis for cardiovascular diseases worldwide. However, the current mainstream therapeutic strategies for AS only target isolated pathological links, igno
J Clin Invest. 2026 Jul 16:e182216. doi: 10.1172/JCI182216. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMyofibroblasts are the cells responsible for collagen production, leading to tissue fibrosis. Because 20.5% of the total amino acids in collagen are proline, myofibroblasts must acquire a well-developed proline
PLoS One. 2026 Jul 31;21(7):e0341242. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0341242. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are potentially life-threatening if they rupture. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors have been suggested to reduce aneurysm growth via urate-lowering and antioxidati
PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2026 Jul 31;20(7):e0014536. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0014536. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Venom-induced compartment syndrome (VICS) is a rare but severe complication of snakebite which poses unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Published literature largely
