Staged percutaneous coronary intervention and simultaneous coronary artery bypass grafting in living donor liver transplantation: A single-center retrospective cohort study

Liver Transpl. 2026 Jul 30. doi: 10.1097/LVT.0000000000000967. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCoronary artery disease in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) candidates requires revascularization strategies balancing cardiac risk against end-stage liver disease complexity. Data on revascularizat

T Tumay Uludag Yanaral

Trends of Mortality and Years of Life Lost Due to Stroke Among Older Adults in China and Its Provinces, 2005-2020

Neurology. 2026 Sep 8;107(5):e218376. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000218376. Epub 2026 Aug 3.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To evaluate trends in stroke-related mortality and years of life lost (YLL) among older adults in China during 2005-2020.METHODS: Leveraging data from National Mortality Surveillance System,

Z Zixin Wang

Bispecific Antibodies Are Associated With Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2026 Sep;13(5):e200633. doi: 10.1212/NXI.0000000000200633. Epub 2026 Aug 3.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Bispecific antibodies (BisAbs) have transformed the management of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (MM), achieving high response rates in heavily pr

A Avi Gadoth

Diagnostic Accuracy of the Boston Criteria v2.0 in Memory Clinic Patients: An MRI-Neuropathology Validation Study

Neurology. 2026 Aug 25;107(4):e218314. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000218314. Epub 2026 Aug 3.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is common in older adults and frequently contributes to cognitive impairment and dementia. Existing in vivo diagnostic criteria for CAA (Bost

E Emerson Kropp

Protective Effect of Isoflurane on Hypoxia/Reoxygenation-Induced Myocardial Injury via miR-548a-5p Regulation of PTEN

J Biochem Mol Toxicol. 2026 Aug;40(8):e71041. doi: 10.1002/jbt.71041.ABSTRACTIschemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury induces cardiomyocyte apoptosis, oxidative stress and elevated myocardial injury markers. This study aimed to investigate whether the microRNA-548a-5p (miR-548a-5p)/phosphatase and tensin h

J Ji Yao

An overview of immunohistochemistry: Evidence and personal experience

J Int Med Res. 2026 Aug;54(8):3000605261469824. doi: 10.1177/03000605261469824. Epub 2026 Aug 3.ABSTRACTImmunohistochemistry is a tissue-based technique that enables in situ visualization of specific molecules, most commonly proteins or peptides, within preserved cellular and tissue architecture thr

S Suleyman Aydin

Isobavachin Attenuates Renal and Cardiac Injury in Chronic Hyperuricemia via Modulation of NF-κB and NLRP3 Signaling Pathways

J Biochem Mol Toxicol. 2026 Aug;40(8):e71058. doi: 10.1002/jbt.71058.ABSTRACTHyperuricaemia (HUA) is a recognized risk factor for cardiovascular and renal diseases. Isobavachin, a dihydroflavone derivative, demonstrates significant efficacy in reducing uric acid levels. This study investigated the n

Y Yongmei Li

Inter-ankle systolic blood pressure difference is associated with microalbuminuria in non-diabetic hypertension patients: A cross-sectional study from two cohorts

Clin Exp Hypertens. 2026 Dec 31;48(1):2712543. doi: 10.1080/10641963.2026.2712543. Epub 2026 Aug 3.ABSTRACTThis cross-sectional study aimed to analyze whether inter-ankle systolic blood pressure difference (sIAND) was associated with different stages of hypertensive renal damage. 1,658 and 831 nondi

Y Yuanyuan Shi

SGLT2 Inhibitors in the Modern Cardiology Era: Mechanisms, Outcomes, and Clinical Applications

Cardiol Rev. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001420. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors were initially developed as antihyperglycemic agents for type 2 diabetes mellitus but have become foundational therapies in cardiovascular and cardiorenal medic

N Negarsadat Neshat

GLP-1 receptor agonists in hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty: Implications for obesity, osteoarthritis, metabolic optimisation and complications

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.1002/ksa.70557. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGlucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and related incretin-based therapies are rapidly changing the management of obesity and metabolic disease. Their increasing use also among patients with os

G George M Avram

Correction to: Forecasting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in Women in the United States through 2050: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association

No abstractCirculation. 2026 Aug 4;154(5):e233-e234. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001470. Epub 2026 Aug 3.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42546109 | DOI:10.1161/CIR.0000000000001470

K Karen E Joynt Maddox

Ten Years of Scientific Discovery With the UK Biobank Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study

Circulation. 2026 Aug 4;154(5):490-511. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.080790. Epub 2026 Aug 3.ABSTRACTThe UK Biobank Imaging Study, with its dedicated cardiovascular magnetic resonance substudy, has redefined the scale and scope of cardiovascular research, generating high-quality imaging in 100 00

Z Zahra Raisi-Estabragh

Left Ventricular Hypertrabeculation and Prognosis in Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Circulation. 2026 Aug 4;154(5):440-453. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.078536. Epub 2026 Aug 3.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Left ventricular (LV) hypertrabeculation, formerly termed LV noncompaction, is a heterogeneous myocardial entity linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes. This study evaluated embolic

N Nerea Mora-Ayestarán

The Triglyceride-glucose Index Predicts Short-Term Mortality in Critically Ill Patients With Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2026 Jan-Dec;32:10760296261475429. doi: 10.1177/10760296261475429. Epub 2026 Aug 3.ABSTRACTBackgroundThe triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index as an indicator of insulin resistance is seldom studied in severely ill patients with cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT), but we sought t

F Fei Ran

Arginine vasopressin deficiency following SARS-CoV-2 infection: a rare pituitary complication

Endocrinol Diabetes Metab Case Rep. 2026 Jul 1;2026(3):EDM260006. doi: 10.1530/EDM-26-0006.ABSTRACTSUMMARY: We describe a rare case of arginine vasopressin deficiency (AVP-D) in a female in her 40s that developed two weeks following symptomatic COVID-19 infection. Symptoms included polydipsia, noctu

P Pascoe Mannion

Echocardiography Assessment of Cardiac Function and Pulmonary Hypertension in Lambs

J Vis Exp. 2026 Jul 14;(233). doi: 10.3791/70686.ABSTRACTPremature birth is strongly associated with cardiac dysfunction, including impaired ventricular function and altered cardiac structure, which can lead to progressive heart failure and other short- and long-term morbidities. However, the natura

Y Yasmine N White

Antithrombotic strategy according to age in patients with atrial fibrillation and drug-eluting stents: a post hoc analysis of the ADAPT AF-DES randomised trial

Age Ageing. 2026 Aug 3;55(8):afag224. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afag224.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Evidence for non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) monotherapy for older patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and drug-eluting stents is lacking.OBJECTIVES: We aimed to evaluate the safety and effica

S Sang-Hyup Lee

Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Exercise Induces PI3K/Akt Activation and Improves Synaptic Plasticity in Post-Stroke Spastic Rats

J Vis Exp. 2026 Jul 14;(233). doi: 10.3791/71433.ABSTRACTEffective treatments for post-stroke spasticity (PSS) remain limited, and the mechanism by which scalp acupuncture combined with exercise (SAE) alleviates PSS is not fully understood. This study investigated the effects of SAE in rats with PSS

S Sainan Zhao

Pilot randomised controlled trial of probe to bone diabetic foot ulcer therapy (PROBE-DFU trial) - Study protocol

PLoS One. 2026 Aug 3;21(8):e0354611. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0354611. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The probe-to-bone (PTB) is a simple, bedside clinical test that can assist in diagnosis of diabetic foot osteomyelitis (OM). The utility of PTB varies depending on the population, with a lowe

S Satwik Motaganahalli

Perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and healthcare providers on improving access to stroke care services in Tanzania: A qualitative study

PLoS One. 2026 Aug 3;21(8):e0328334. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0328334. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with the greatest burden occurring in in low- and middle-income countries. In Tanzania, delayed hospital presentation, weak referr

N Nyagwaswa Athanas Michael

Enhancing Recovery in Stroke Survivors through Sleep Interventions: A Comprehensive Review

J Vis Exp. 2026 Jul 17;(233). doi: 10.3791/71069.ABSTRACTSleep disorders are common complications following stroke, with a global meta-analysis indicating a prevalence as high as 53%. These disorders primarily include insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and circadian rhythm disruptions. By impa

H Hanwen Zhang

Subclavian Percutaneous Aortic Balloon Occlusion for Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion: Technical Description and Initial Experience

ASAIO J. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002811. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDonation after circulatory death (DCD) is increasingly implemented worldwide and represents a growing source of transplantable organs. Abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (A-NRP), typically performed using a

R Raphaël Giraud

Regional Cardiac Remodeling Signatures Across Atria and Ventricles Revealed by Vein of Marshall and Anterior Interventricular Vein Sampling

J Vis Exp. 2026 Jul 17;(233). doi: 10.3791/71117.ABSTRACTThe incidence rate of atrial fibrillation is increasing year by year, which is characterized by time progression, but its mechanism is unknown. Vein of Marshall (VOM), also known as the left atrial oblique vein, plays a crucial role in collect

J Jingqing Ma

The co-regulation of NLRP3 inflammasome and autophagy for cardiovascular diseases

Pharmacology. 2026 Aug 3:1-29. doi: 10.1159/000549572. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a significant global public health challenge. Activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome contributes to CVD pathogenesis, while autophagy mitigates the condition by eliminating har

S Shuxin Zheng