Arch Cardiol Mex. 2026;96(Supl 2):1-17. doi: 10.24875/ACM.M26000100.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Nuclear cardiology integrates nuclear medicine and cardiology to improve the diagnosis, risk stratification, and management of cardiovascular diseases. The continuous development of these techniques and their inc
Adv Clin Exp Med. 2026 Apr 2. doi: 10.17219/acem/217292. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis review critically examines the cardiovascular (CV) implications of switching from combustible cigarettes (CCs) to combustion-free nicotine products, namely heated tobacco products (HTPs) and electronic cigare
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Apr 2;28:e83821. doi: 10.2196/83821.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: People with stroke face a high mortality risk, and an accurate prediction model is essential to the guidance of clinical decision-making in this population. Recently, with growing attention paid to machine learning (ML)
Health Policy Plan. 2026 Apr 2:czag044. doi: 10.1093/heapol/czag044. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn Uganda, frequent shortages of antihypertensive medications hinder continuity of care, undermining blood pressure management. Building on preliminary ethnographic research, this study evaluates a com
J Wound Care. 2026 Apr;35(Sup4a):S28-S36. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2025.0340. Epub 2026 Apr 2.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To determine the composite cut-off value and diagnostic accuracy of C-reactive protein (CRP) for diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO).METHOD: A retrospective study of patients was combined with a
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2026 Apr 1;87(4):209-218. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0000000000001801.ABSTRACTAspirin (ASA) is the cornerstone of the acute coronary syndrome primary and secondary prevention. Still, its role is debated in some high bleeding risk patients or cases that underwent second-generation drug-
Med Princ Pract. 2026 Apr 2:1-18. doi: 10.1159/000551819. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is often complicated by comorbidities that may influence survival. In Kuwait, where cardiometabolic diseases are highly prevalent, a better understanding of their im
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 2;21(4):e0346360. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0346360. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Physical and psychological stress can precipitate Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) events. Football (soccer) is a popular sport globally, with referees covering significant distances, often at h
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 2;21(4):e0345860. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0345860. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardiac surgery is associated with unfavorable outcomes. Electrolyte imbalances have been described as potential risk factors. The effects of ionized
Clin Interv Aging. 2026 Jan 17;21:569850. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S569850. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The impact of chronic glycemic control, measured by glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), on functional outcomes after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) for acute large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke remains
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 2;21(4):e0328852. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0328852. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is more common among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and can lead to critical limb ischemia and amputation. Data on Doppler-diagnosed PAD are scarce in
J Wound Care. 2026 Apr 2;35(4):300-310. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2025.0002. Epub 2026 Apr 2.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The objective of this trial was to compare the clinical performance and safety of a novel wound dressing containing silver and copper nanoparticles (Nanordica; Nanordica Medical OÜ, Estonia) (Ag/
J Wound Care. 2026 Apr 2;35(4):332-341. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2023.0295. Epub 2026 Apr 2.ABSTRACTHard-to-heal (chronic) wounds in patients with diabetes represent a considerable, difficult-to-manage burden, and significantly increase the risk of amputations of lower extremities. These lesions are often
Am J Case Rep. 2026 Apr 2;27:e952509. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.952509.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with a significant risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), making postoperative thromboprophylaxis essential. In patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are on hemodi
J Extracell Vesicles. 2026 Apr;15(4):e70274. doi: 10.1002/jev2.70274.ABSTRACTDespite the considerable potential of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) vaccines, their clinical efficacy has been hampered by inadequate mucosal immunity and suboptimal Th1/Th17 polarization. To address this, we engineered a
Comb Chem High Throughput Screen. 2026 Mar 31. doi: 10.2174/0113862073440113260129095725. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: This study clarified the multitarget mechanisms of TCM formulas for treating ACS with CCHV pattern, providing a scientific basis for climate-adaptive prevention and t
Curr Med Chem. 2026 Mar 31. doi: 10.2174/0109298673444868260224083035. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAutoimmune Diseases (ADs) encompass a multifaceted spectrum of chronic disorders characterized by an aberrant immune response against host tissues. Notwithstanding substantial progress in immunologic
J Zoo Wildl Med. 2026 Mar;57(1):140-147. doi: 10.1638/2025-0069.ABSTRACTFive of a cohort of 13 aye-ayes (Daubentonia madagascariensis) at the Duke Lemur Center (DLC) exhibited acute, nonspecific signs of lethargy and ataxia within 24 h of ingesting a meal containing avocado fruit (Persea americana)
J Zoo Wildl Med. 2026 Mar;57(1):133-139. doi: 10.1638/2025-0032.ABSTRACTAtrial septal defects represent one of the most common congenital heart diseases in humans as well as in dogs and cats. However, reports in wildlife animals are limited. Additionally, ensuring treatment compliance and regular fo
J Zoo Wildl Med. 2026 Mar;57(1):38-46. doi: 10.1638/2024-0140.ABSTRACTPathology of wild northern fur seals (NFS) (Callorhinus ursinus) is well documented; however, data on NFS under professional care are limited. The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate causes of morbidity and morta
No abstractCardiovasc Res. 2026 Apr 2:cvag064. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvag064. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41926247 | DOI:10.1093/cvr/cvag064
Cardiovasc Res. 2026 Apr 2:cvag050. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvag050. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: Cardiac fibrosis remains a significant and currently untreatable contributor to mortality in chronic heart disease. This study aimed to comprehensively map cell-specific pathological changes in fibrotic
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Apr 2;10:e75508. doi: 10.2196/75508.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Achieving optimal adherence to anticoagulation therapy is a major challenge in the management of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Mobile health (mHealth) technologies may offer a scalable approach to supporting medication adher
J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Apr 2. doi: 10.1681/ASN.0000001086. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Urinary epidermal growth factor (uEGF) is a marker of tubular repair capacity. Lower uEGF-to-creatinine ratio (uEGF/Cr) levels associate with kidney disease progression in patients with type 2 diabet
