Dietary vitamin K intakes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease incidence: Findings from the UK biobank

Atherosclerosis. 2026 Jul 8;419:120837. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.120837. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Vitamin K is essential for processes that inhibit vascular and valvular calcification, attributes of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) and aortic sten

M Montana Dupuy

Cardiovascular Disease Screening Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

JACC Adv. 2026 Jul 22;5(8):103048. doi: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.103048. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of mortality and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Although screening is essential for preventio

E Eyad Jamileh

Delayed Diagnosis of Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis Is Associated With Heart Failure Hospitalizations and Mortality

JACC Adv. 2026 Jul 22;5(8):103019. doi: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.103019. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) is a progressive, underdiagnosed cause of heart failure (HF). Diagnostic delays may increase cardiac injury at treatment initiation, but the rel

G Gabriela Spencer-Bonilla

Cardiovascular Risk Across Different Glomerular Diseases

J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Jul 20. doi: 10.1681/ASN.0000001165. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: It was well-established that patients with glomerulonephritis face an elevated cardiovascular risk, yet little was known about the differential impacts of various etiologies of glomerular disease on

L Luhua Jin

Pulmonary congestion assessed by lung ultrasound in stable ambulatory patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction in primary care

Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11;43(4):cmag050. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmag050.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for a growing proportion of heart failure cases. Pulmonary congestion, particularly subclinical congestion, is often underestimated by symptoms and ph

E Eva Leceaga-Gaztambide

From guidelines to practice: general practitioners' consensus on indicators for managing selected multimorbidity in primary care in Western Australia

Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11;43(4):cmag055. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmag055.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Multimorbidity is rising in primary care, yet adherence to guidelines is hindered by fragmented, disease-specific recommendations. This study sought to establish consensus among general practitioners (GPs) on indic

S Sage M C Ishimwe

Successful treatment of severe iatrogenic hypercalcemia and acute kidney injury with hemodialysis in a cat

J Vet Intern Med. 2026 Jul 1;40(4):aalag142. doi: 10.1093/jvimsj/aalag142.ABSTRACTA 4-year-old male castrated domestic shorthair cat was diagnosed with a urethral obstruction after presenting for vomiting, inappetence, and inappropriate urination. The cat developed iatrogenic hypercalcemia (ionized

L Lauren A DelMaestro

Clinical Feasibility of Six Inflammatory Markers for Predicting the Mortality of Patients With Cancer: Longitudinal Study

JMIR Cancer. 2026 Jul 22;12:e99410. doi: 10.2196/99410.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Emerging evidence indicates that inflammation plays a crucial role in cancer prognosis. Inflammatory response biomarkers are recognized as promising prognostic factors for mortality in patients with cancer.OBJECTIVE: This stu

K Kangwei Wang

Applications of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in pediatric clinical metabolomics: From research to future perspectives

J Food Drug Anal. 2026 Jun 1;34(1):68-77. doi: 10.38212/2224-6614.3574.ABSTRACTMetabolomics studies small-molecule metabolites to provide insights into health and disease, supporting early diagnosis and personalized medicine. Advances in mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) have ex

C Chieh-Ni Kuo

Evaluating the efficacy of I-fiber pearl on reducing body fat accumulation in obese females: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial

J Food Drug Anal. 2026 Jun 15;34(2):159-171. doi: 10.38212/2224-6614.3593.ABSTRACTObesity is a growing public health challenge worldwide, strongly linked to metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Inulin, a soluble, fermentable fiber derived mainly from Jerusalem artichoke a

H Hung-Hsuan Kuo

Supply of interventional cardiologists and the provision of lower-value Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)

PLoS One. 2026 Jul 22;21(7):e0352150. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0352150. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) can be lifesaving for patients with acute coronary syndromes but of lower value for patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Previous stu

A Adam Gaffney

Spatial and neighborhood data in the collaborative cohort of cohorts for COVID-19 Research (C4R)

PLoS One. 2026 Jul 22;21(7):e0352170. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0352170. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTNeighborhood factors, encompassing social, built, and natural environments, may explain geographic differences in the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on populations. Data from pre-existing national, populat

J Jana A Hirsch

Mechanisms of von Willebrand factor activation driving no reflow in ischemic stroke

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026 Jul 28;123(30):e2610397123. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2610397123. Epub 2026 Jul 22.ABSTRACTRapid restoration of cerebral blood flow is the cornerstone of acute ischemic stroke treatment. Endovascular thrombectomy achieves substantial reperfusion in 90% of patients with large-v

A Audrée Laroche

A Case of Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis and Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a 73-year-old Patient

S D Med. 2025 Dec;78(12):564-566.ABSTRACTRetroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) involves an inflammatory fibrous retroperitoneal development that surrounds the abdominal aorta. Oftentimes, extension into the iliac arteries and ureters is seen, which can cause hydronephrosis and lead to renal failure. There

M Michael Roberts

Impact of Direct Current Shock on Mortality and Outcomes in Patients with Pulmonary Embolism with Pre-Existing Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, and Heart Failure: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis (2019-2021)

S D Med. 2025 Dec;78(12):557-562.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a major cause of cardiovascular mortality, particularly in patients with underlying atrial fibrillation (AF), coronary artery disease (CAD), and heart failure (HF). The use of direct current (DC) shock in this compl

H Hammad Chaudhry

Atypical Presentation of Temporal Arteritis in a Female Patient: A Case Report

S D Med. 2025 Dec;78(12):538-541.ABSTRACTTemporal arteritis, or giant cell arteritis, is an idiopathic, autoimmune vasculitis that primarily affects medium- and large-sized arteries. It typically presents with headache, jaw claudication, fever, or visual disturbances. We report an atypical case of t

L Lucas D Goetz

Pragmatic cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic burden categories and 5-year all-cause mortality in Vietnamese outpatients: A retrospective cohort study

PLoS One. 2026 Jul 22;21(7):e0354433. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0354433. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The American Heart Association introduced cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) health as an integrated framework for metabolic, kidney, and cardiovascular risk. However, full AHA CKM stagin

D Duc Khanh Nguyen

Predictors and evolution of post-stroke depression among adults admitted for first stroke at referral hospitals in Dodoma, Tanzania: A protocol for a prospective longitudinal observational study

PLoS One. 2026 Jul 22;21(7):e0352784. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0352784. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Survivors of strokes are prone to disabilities, especially in underdeveloped countries. Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common neuropsychiatric condition that exacerbates symptoms and rais

S Sadiki Mandari

Profiles of medication literacy and associated factors among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients in China: A latent profile analysis

PLoS One. 2026 Jul 22;21(7):e0352857. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0352857. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTImproving medication literacy among individuals with hypertension has emerged as a significant public health issue. However, the heterogeneity of medication literacy and its association factors among yo

R Rui Wang

Characterization of aortic endothelial dysfunction in ovariectomized allergic asthmatic mice

PLoS One. 2026 Jul 22;21(7):e0352768. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0352768. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTClinical observations suggest that sex hormones may have a role in female asthma-related cardiovascular diseases (CVD), however, the mechanism by which sex hormones may influence CVD in asthmatics is un

S Shinichi Asano

Working Out of Necessity: How Job Lock Shapes Health for Older Workers

Gerontologist. 2026 Jul 22:gnag159. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnag159. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The labor force participation rate among older American adults has steadily increased since the mid-1990s, reflecting delayed and potentially constrained retirement decisions tha

L Laura Chen

Disruption of mitochondria-associated ER membranes: a novel mechanism for high-salt diet-exacerbated hemorrhagic shock-induced lymphatic dysfunction

Shock. 2026 Jul 22. doi: 10.1097/SHK.0000000000002913. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Although high-salt diet (HSD) impairs cardiovascular function, its impact on the prognosis of hemorrhagic shock (HS) has not been elucidated. Impaired mesenteric lymphatic contractility post-HS contribut

H Hong-Li Han

Renal resistance index reveals 'driving effect' of vericiguat for heart failure therapy: the possible way for guideline-directed medical therapy implementation?

J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2026 Jul 1;27(7):601-605. doi: 10.2459/JCM.0000000000001913. Epub 2026 Jun 26.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) improves outcomes in heart failure. Continuous dose titration of GDMT is mandatory to reduce heart failure morbidity and mortalit

F Francesco Natale

Long-term durability of self-expandable transcatheter heart valves in bicuspid versus tricuspid aortic valve stenosis: a matched-cohort analysis

J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2026 Jul 1;27(7):587-596. doi: 10.2459/JCM.0000000000001912. Epub 2026 Jun 26.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) presents unique challenges for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), and evidence on long-term bioprosthetic durability in an BAV c

M Mauro Massussi