Resting neuroendocrine markers in relation to acute mental stress-induced adrenergic reactivity profiles in adults: The SABPA study

Physiol Rep. 2026 Mar;14(6):e70809. doi: 10.14814/phy2.70809.ABSTRACTStress-induced hemodynamic reactivity was categorized as predominant alpha (α)- and beta (β)-adrenergic reactivity profiles. Within these profiles, we investigated resting neuroendocrine markers, their associations with hemodynamic

D Dewald Naudé

Propolis alleviates brain tissue damage and oxidative abnormalities in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes

J Genet Eng Biotechnol. 2026 Mar;24(1):100663. doi: 10.1016/j.jgeb.2026.100663. Epub 2026 Feb 9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Diabetes is a serious and rapidly growing global health issue that can affect many organs, including the brain. It is often linked to complications such as cardiovascular disease and c

A Ahmed M Ashour

Construction and evaluation of a thrombosis risk prediction model in patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia

Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2026 Feb 14;47(2):153-159. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121090-20250507-00213.ABSTRACTObjective: To analyze the risk factors for thrombosis in patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) , construct a prediction model for thrombosis, and evaluate its performance. Methods:

J J H Mao

A preliminary study on the role of platelet mitochondria in the proliferation and metabolism of multiple myeloma cells

Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2026 Feb 14;47(2):130-138. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121090-20250616-00278.ABSTRACTObjective: To analyze platelet (PLT) characteristics and mitochondrial features in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) , and to investigate the impact of PLT mitochondrial respiration on MM cell

L L Y Zhang

Clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of double-hit multiple myeloma with concurrent 1q21+ and t (4;14)

Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2026 Feb 14;47(2):123-129. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121090-20250520-00238.ABSTRACTObjective: To analyze the clinical characteristics, therapeutic regimens, and prognosis of double-hit multiple myeloma (DHMM) patients with concurrent 1q21 copy number gain (1q21+) and t (4;14)

Y Y Guo

Application and research progress of fMRI in acupuncture treatment for ischemic stroke

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2026 Mar 12;46(3):470-476. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250331-0003. Epub 2025 Dec 23.ABSTRACTFocusing on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology, the paper systematically reviews fMRI research on brain functional activity and structural abnormalities after ischemic

S Shanshan Huang

Effects of electroacupuncture with different waveforms on NLRP3 inflammasome and pyroptosis in the cerebral cortex of rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2026 Mar 12;46(3):393-401. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241207-k0004. Epub 2025 Dec 25.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) with different waveforms on nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome and pyropto

Y Yanyan Yu

Effect of Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture on hippocampal neuronal synaptic remodeling in rats with post-stroke depression based on the CCL2-CCR2 pathway

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2026 Mar 12;46(3):384-392. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250521-k0001. Epub 2025 Nov 24.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture (for unblocking the obstruction in the governor vessel and reulating the spirit) on hippocampal neuronal synaptic remod

Y Yuxiao Zhao

Effect of ZHU Lian's acupuncture stimulation method on neurological function in rats with ischemic stroke based on the miR-34a-5p/YWHAG pathway

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2026 Mar 12;46(3):375-383. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241128-0001. Epub 2025 Dec 4.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of the ZHU Lian's acupuncture stimulation method on neurological function and miR-34a-5p/tyrosine 3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation pro

Y Yang Zhai

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation reduces perioperative arrhythmia risk and improves recovery quality in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: mechanisms involving suppression of repolarization abnormalities induced by CO2 pneumoperitoneum

CONCLUSIONS: TEAS-assisted anesthesia effectively reduces the risk of arrhythmia during CO(2) pneumoperitoneum in patients undergoing LC. Besides, it significantly shortens postoperative emergence time and alleviates pain at early emergence stage, demonstrating a potential clinical value.Zhen Ci Yan

M Ming-de Tian

Effects of acupuncture on ferroptosis and ferritinophagy in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion rats based on KAT3B/ACSL4 pathway

Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2025 Nov 11;51(3):310-322. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20241347.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To observe the effects of acupuncture on the KAT3B/ACSL4 pathway in the cerebral cortex of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI) rats, and to explore the mechanisms by which acupuncture mitigates

Y Yue-Feng Wang

Regulatory effect of electroacupuncture at "Neiguan" (PC6) and "Zusanli" (ST36) with different intensities on autonomic nerves and cardiac function after myocardial ischemia

Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2026 Jan 8;51(3):273-283. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250863.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To screen the optimal stimulation intensity of electroacupuncture (EA) at "Neiguan" (PC6) and "Zusanli" (ST36) for regulating autonomic nerve activity and cardiac function in rats with myocardial ischem

X Xiu-Xuan Li

Sports cardiology for the general cardiologist

Heart. 2026 Mar 16:heartjnl-2025-326963. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2025-326963. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSports cardiology has emerged as a distinct subspecialty at the intersection of preventive cardiology and athlete care. While regular exercise confers substantial cardiovascular benefits, vigoro

S Sanjay Sharma

Spontaneous splenic artery aneurysm rupture in a patient in late pregnancy: diagnostic challenges and management

This case describes a 36^(+6) weeks pregnant patient who presented with abdominal pain and rapidly developed haemorrhagic shock. Emergency laparotomy revealed a ruptured splenic artery aneurysm (SAA), requiring splenectomy. Her postoperative course was complicated by pulmonary embolism and acute kid

Y Yovita Tjhin

Value of cinematic rendering in cardiac and vascular imaging

Open Heart. 2026 Mar 16;13(1):e004015. doi: 10.1136/openhrt-2026-004015.ABSTRACTCinematic rendering (CR) is a three-dimensional visualisation technique that applies physically based lighting to standard volumetric CT and MRI datasets, producing images with enhanced depth and spatial realism. Althoug

A Amy Avakian

Comorbidity indices in observational studies on cardiovascular risk

Open Heart. 2026 Mar 16;13(1):e003999. doi: 10.1136/openhrt-2026-003999.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To analyse comorbidity measures in relation to cardiovascular disease risk, using data from Swedish healthcare registries. The aim was to evaluate the performance of different indices in predicting incidences

B Björn Zethelius

Innate immune responses following myocardial ischemia and reperfusion: Evidence, mechanisms, and translational challenges

Pharmacol Ther. 2026 Mar 14:109026. doi: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2026.109026. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRestoration of coronary blood flow is essential for myocardial salvage in acute myocardial infarction (AMI), yet substantial injury and adverse remodeling often persist after successful reperfusi

S Shuya Zhang

Is Baduanjin beneficial and safe for the rehabilitation of patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Complement Ther Med. 2026 Mar 14:103345. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103345. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise, is commonly used in China as a rehabilitation intervention for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) following

S Shi-Bing Liang

pKAKA: a protein language model for prioritizing kinase-disrupting variants in diseases

J Genet Genomics. 2026 Mar 14:S1673-8527(26)00096-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jgg.2026.03.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTProtein kinases are pivotal regulators of cellular signaling, and their genetic variations are frequently implicated in diseases. Although numerous kinase mutations have been identified

J Jun-Teng Li

The role of IL-6 in rheumatoid arthritis comorbidity and implications for therapy

Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Res. 2026 Mar 14:120136. doi: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2026.120136. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTImmune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) are complex conditions commonly associated with alterations in cytokine biology. In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the systemic activities

F Federica Monaco

ROS-responsive self-assembly of baicalin-peptide as a "Molecular Latch" to break the endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition-inflammation loop in atherosclerotic plaques

J Control Release. 2026 Mar 14:114821. doi: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2026.114821. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAtherosclerotic plaque rupture, driven by a vicious pathological cycle between endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) and chronic inflammation, represents a major therapeutic challenge in

Z Zien Lin

Mayo Clinic Framework for Community-Engaged Research: Development, Implementation, and Impact

Mayo Clin Proc. 2026 Mar 14:S0025-6196(26)18427-4. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2026.03.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMayo Clinic addresses community health needs by integrating community expertise and collaboratively identifying and responding to community health priorities. Community-engaged researc

S Sagar B Dugani

Toxic Effects of Herbal Supplements on Endothelial and Vascular System Among Rural Thai Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study

J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Mar 14:108610. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2026.108610. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The use of herbal supplements among elderly Thais has increased from 65.7% to 73.9% (2022-2024). Evidence regarding cardiovascular safety remains limited, particul

S Sulaiman Dorlohtahe

Dual antithrombotic therapy in the contemporary LVAD population - less is more

No abstractJ Card Fail. 2026 Mar 14:S1071-9164(26)00141-7. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2026.03.003. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41839228 | DOI:10.1016/j.cardfail.2026.03.003

F Filip Loncaric