Retrospective patient-specific intravascular brachytherapy dosimetry using optical coherence tomography imaging

Phys Med. 2026 Jun 23;148:105858. doi: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2026.105858. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Drug-eluting stents fail in up to 20% of patients. In failed cases, intravascular brachytherapy (IVBT) is administered with β-emitting 90Sr90Y through a guidewire. Current clinical dosimetry is

M Maryam Rahbaran

GLP-1 receptor agonist-induced transient retinal perfusion delay and its potential mediation by intracranial pressure

Biomed Pharmacother. 2026 Jun 23;201:119635. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2026.119635. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRecent reports link GLP-1RA treatment with a higher risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, especially in the first year, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. This tr

Y Yun Kyung Lee

No genetic evidence for an association of apolipoprotein A-I with cardiovascular outcomes at different LDL cholesterol levels: drug-target Mendelian randomization analyses

Atherosclerosis. 2026 Jun 16;419:120815. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.120815. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Exploratory post-hoc analyses of the AEGIS-II trial suggested that the efficacy of CSL112 (apolipoprotein A-I infusion) may be greater in patients with high baselin

S Shan Luo

Implementation and Evaluation of a Social Networking Service-Based Mobile Patient-Generated Health Data System With Direct Electronic Medical Record Integration: Prospective Observational Study

JMIR Med Inform. 2026 Jun 23;14:e81317. doi: 10.2196/81317.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Patient-generated health data (PGHD) can enhance patient-centered care by improving disease awareness and preparedness for clinical encounters. However, automated incorporation of PGHD into electronic medical records (EMR

E Eunjoung Choi

Challenges Experienced by Patients With Chronic Venous Disease in Unresolved Postoperative Recovery After Iliac Vein Stenting: A Phenomenological Study

J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jun 24. doi: 10.1097/JCN.0000000000001343. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Previous researchers have mainly examined the general recovery of patients with chronic venous disease after iliac vein stent placement for iliac vein compression syndrome. However, little is

Y Yi-Yun Zeng

Neurology® Journal Club: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on IV Thrombolysis in Patients With Minor Acute Ischemic Stroke

Neurology. 2026 Jul 28;107(2):e218252. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000218252. Epub 2026 Jun 23.ABSTRACTDrawing exclusively from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the meta-analysis by Doheim et al. evaluates the comparative effectiveness of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) vs nonthrombolytic standard of

K Kevin Soon Hwee Teo

Atrial fibrillation in patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis leads to increased mortality

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026 Aug 1;38(8):971-976. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000003223. Epub 2026 Jun 25.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk for development of atrial fibrillation. Outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation in the context of acute alcohol-a

H Harshavardhan Sanekommu

Enhancing Heart Failure Care Through Community Paramedic Education

No abstractJ Nurs Care Qual. 2026 Jun 24. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000969. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42335379 | DOI:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000969

S Sara Severson

The Cardiac Safety of High-Dose Propranolol Used to Treat Severe Behaviors With Autism Spectrum Disorders

J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2026 Jul-Aug 01;46(4):399-403. doi: 10.1097/JCP.0000000000002155. Epub 2026 Jun 2.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Aggression and self-abusive behaviors are serious problems in the developmentally disabled. Several medications have shown efficacy, but many individuals remain inadequately

K Kristen A Moody

Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices in Oncology Patients: Challenges and Management

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jun 23. doi: 10.1111/jce.70409. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe use of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in patients with cancer is rising, given the increasing prevalence and incidence of cardiovascular disease in this population, such as arrhythmias

E Efstratios Karamanolis

American, British, and Italian Online Information on the Health Risks Associated With Eating Meat: Cross-Sectional Study

JMIR Form Res. 2026 Jun 23;10:e81967. doi: 10.2196/81967.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The quality of online information regarding the risks associated with meat consumption could play a crucial role in shaping consumers' behavior.OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the quality of Italian, British, and

G Gianfranco Di Gennaro

Digital Health Intervention to Promote Lifelong Specialized Care in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: Theory-Driven Community Co-Designed Study

J Med Internet Res. 2026 Jun 23;28:e75867. doi: 10.2196/75867.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Adults with congenital heart disease frequently experience gaps in lifelong adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) specialty care, leading to preventable complications, hospitalizations, and premature mortality. However

A Anushree Agarwal

Cost of behavioral messaging interventions for cardiovascular medication adherence

Am J Manag Care. 2026 Jun 1;32(6):e205-e211. doi: 10.37765/ajmc.2026.89962.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have promise as low-cost tools promoting behavioral change. We evaluated the implementation and maintenance costs of 3 text messaging strategies aimed at improving car

D Dana R Fletcher

Cardiovascular risk scores estimate arterial thrombotic risk in aging adults with hemophilia in the ADVANCE Japan cohort

Blood Adv. 2026 Jun 23:bloodadvances.2026020490. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2026020490. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAs the life expectancy of individuals with hemophilia increases, arterial thrombotic disease has emerged as an important clinical issue. Accurate risk stratification for primary prev

A Azusa Nagao

Predicting elevated transcranial doppler velocity among patients with sickle cell anemia in Uganda: A cross-sectional study

PLoS One. 2026 Jun 23;21(6):e0351700. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0351700. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an autosomal recessive blood disorder resulting from a specific point mutation in the β-globin gene. Over half a million children are born with sickle cell anemia

D Doreen Nayiga

Multi-omics biomarkers of endothelial dysregulation preceding chronic lung allograft dysfunction: A prospective cohort study

PLoS Med. 2026 Jun 23;23(6):e1004725. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004725. eCollection 2026 Jun.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Long-term survival of lung transplant recipients remains limited by chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD). CLAD is only diagnosed following a persistent and substantial decline in lu

G Giulia Iacono

Proteomics risk scores and mortality in heart failure: Generalizability across populations

PLoS One. 2026 Jun 23;21(6):e0350697. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0350697. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome with high mortality. Proteomics risk scores have shown promise in predicting mortality beyond guideline-recommended clinical tools. It is crucial to

J Joseph J Shearer

Exploring the potential of community health workers in type-2 diabetes and hypertension management in Cambodia

PLoS One. 2026 Jun 23;21(6):e0351958. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0351958. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTThe burden of type-2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension (HTN) in Cambodia is a major concern. The government and donors have introduced several interventions, yet human resource shortages hamper their impl

S Savina Chham

Women in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Clinical Trials: Bridging the Gap Between Trial Enrollment and Real-World Disease Burden

Cardiol Rev. 2026 Jun 24. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001383. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHeart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for approximately half of all heart failure cases and disproportionately affects women, who represent the majority of patients in real-world popu

R Resha Reya Ganthan

A novel m7G RNA methylation-related signature associated with MAPK signaling pathways in acute ischemic stroke

PLoS One. 2026 Jun 23;21(6):e0352280. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0352280. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Ischemic stroke represents a major global cause of disability and death. Timely recanalization of occluded vessels to salvage the ischemic penumbra is the cornerstone of acute ischemic strok

W Wei-Gang Gong

Stage-dependent dynamics of Apolipoprotein C3 across the spectrum of MASLD

PLoS One. 2026 Jun 23;21(6):e0349666. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0349666. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a systemic disorder closely linked to cardiometabolic risk and dysregulated lipid metabolism. Apolipoprotein C3 (ApoC3), a

E Eva Katharina Messer

Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention and Management in Chronic Kidney Disease

Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Jun 23. doi: 10.2215/CJN.0000001159. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, with a prevalence and incidence significantly higher in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared to the general population. This r

N Nisha Bansal

Comparisons of core component delivery in cardiac rehabilitation programs by country income classification and decade based on the 2025 Global Audit Update: A survey study

PLoS Med. 2026 Jun 23;23(6):e1005151. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1005151. eCollection 2026 Jun.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading global health burden. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is essential to reducing morbidity and improving patient outcomes. Since the COVID-19 pan

G Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi

A Framework for Risk-Based Implementation of Combination Therapy in CKD: Who, Why, When, and How?

Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Jun 23. doi: 10.2215/CJN.0000001158. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTherapeutic options for chronic kidney disease (CKD) have expanded substantially in recent years, creating new opportunities to reduce residual kidney and cardiovascular risk through combination therapy. E

E Emily K Yeung