Deconditioning in coronary artery disease: an underrecognized problem with contemporary clinical relevance

Coron Artery Dis. 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1097/MCA.0000000000001667. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCoronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Beyond recurrent ischemic events, many patients experience a sustained and gradual reduction in physical activit

C Chun Shing Kwok

Inpatient non-communicable disease patterns and influencing factors at two tertiary hospitals in New Zealand and China: a mixed-methods study protocol

Glob Health Action. 2026 Dec;19(1):2717007. doi: 10.1080/16549716.2026.2717007. Epub 2026 Aug 17.ABSTRACTNon-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, represent a growing inpatient burden worldwide. Yet hospital-based cross-n

Y Yanhua Liu

National Impact of 2026 ACC/AHA PREVENT-ASCVD Risk Thresholds on Statin Eligibility in U.S. Adults

No abstractDiabetes Obes Metab. 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1111/dom.71228. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42605544 | DOI:10.1111/dom.71228

S Sahil Ghay

The Long Road With Infective Endocarditis: Patients' Experiences of Long-Term Hospitalisation and Treatment-A Qualitative Study

Scand J Caring Sci. 2026 Sep;40(3):e70310. doi: 10.1111/scs.70310.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Infective endocarditis requires long-term antibiotic treatment, often involving a lengthy hospitalisation. These extended stays frequently lead to patients experiencing feelings of isolation from their daily lives,

N Nisane Srigopalan

Impact of Blood Donation Frequency on the Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Donors

Glob Health Epidemiol Genom. 2026;2026(1):e6687660. doi: 10.1155/ghe3/6687660.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Regular blood donation has been associated with lower cardiovascular risk in some studies, possibly through mechanisms involving reduced iron stores and oxidative stress.OBJECTIVE: The study investigate

C Collince Odiwuor Ogolla

Germline predisposition and somatic mutational landscape in synchronous mucinous metaplasia and neoplasia of the female genital tract

Clin Transl Med. 2026 Aug;16(8):e70768. doi: 10.1002/ctm2.70768.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Synchronous mucinous metaplasia and neoplasia of the female genital tract (SMMN-FGT) with gastric-type differentiation is a rare disorder with genetic predisposition. Pathogenic STK11 variants explain only a minority

Y Ying Yuan

Fatty Liver Index and Differential Glycemic Responses to Ipragliflozin Versus Sitagliptin Over 52 Weeks: An Exploratory Post Hoc Analysis of the Niigata Ipragliflozin and Sitagliptin With Metformin (N-ISM) Study

Diabetes Obes Metab. 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1111/dom.71211. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: To explore whether fatty liver index (FLI) stratification is associated with differential glycemic responses to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) versus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors as se

M Masaru Kitazawa

Pulmonary Hypertension Workup Unraveling a Rare Anomaly in Turner Syndrome

Cureus. 2026 Jul 17;18(7):e112869. doi: 10.7759/cureus.112869. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTTurner syndrome (TS) is associated with congenital heart disease, most commonly a bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of the aorta; however, partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) remains an unde

K Kit Yee Chu

Clinical Features of Older Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Who Discontinued Postoperative Follow-Up

Spine Surg Relat Res. 2026 Feb 16;10(4):585-591. doi: 10.22603/ssrr.2025-0396. eCollection 2026 Jul 27.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Although follow-up is recommended for 2 years after lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) surgery, some patients fail to complete all follow-up visits. In recent years, the treatment b

T Takaya Imai

Artificial Intelligence Across the Echocardiographic Workflow: A Narrative Review for Clinicians

Cureus. 2026 Jul 16;18(7):e112828. doi: 10.7759/cureus.112828. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTEchocardiography is one of the most commonly used diagnostic methods in cardiovascular diseases because it is non-invasive, widely available, and capable of providing real-time assessment of function and card

D Dominik Skoczylas

Understanding Deaths in Custodial Environments: A Systematic Review of Global Trends and Risk Factors

Cureus. 2026 Jul 17;18(7):e112871. doi: 10.7759/cureus.112871. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTDeaths in custodial settings mark a critical intersection of human rights, public health, and state accountability and serve as a key indicator of systemic deficiencies within correctional institutions. Evide

N Nikoleta Makri

Life After the Stent or the Scalpel: Comparative Study of Quality of Life after 1 year following Coronary Revascularization

Niger Med J. 2026 Jul 10;67(3):921-932. eCollection 2026 May-Jun.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are established revascularization procedures for coronary artery disease. While both improve survival and relieve symptoms, their c

V Vikas Dhaka

Medication Adherence Across Diseases Using the 8-Item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8): A Systematic Review With Narrative Synthesis

Cureus. 2026 Jul 17;18(7):e112863. doi: 10.7759/cureus.112863. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTMedication adherence is a key determinant of clinical outcomes in patients with noncommunicable chronic diseases, where long-term pharmacotherapy, continuous follow-up, and patient engagement are often requir

E Esteban Zavaleta-Monestel

Exploring Associations Among Loneliness, Depression, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Free Medical Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Cureus. 2026 Jul 17;18(7):e112855. doi: 10.7759/cureus.112855. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTIntroduction Depression and loneliness have been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD), but few studies explore their combined impact. Loneliness has been identified as an independent CVD risk factor, while

B Bailey Cook

Role of Haematological Inflammatory indices in the Occurrence of Coronary Artery Disease: A Preliminary Retrospective Case-Control Study

Niger Med J. 2026 Jul 10;67(3):933-942. eCollection 2026 May-Jun.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a paramount cardiovascular disease that significantly contributes to global mortality. Recent literature reports hematological inflammatory indices as promising surrogate markers for

P Pritika Dutta

Cutting-Edge Cardiology: Individualizing Antiplatelet Therapy for Optimal Acute Coronary Syndrome Outcomes

Cureus. 2026 Jul 17;18(7):e112849. doi: 10.7759/cureus.112849. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTDual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), consisting of aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor, is fundamental after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in acute coronary syndromes (ACSs). Recent evidence supports moving

G Gilbert Abounader

Negotiating body self-concept in Iranian women living with obesity: A qualitative phenomenological study

Health Psychol Open. 2026 Aug 14;13:20551029261477150. doi: 10.1177/20551029261477150. eCollection 2026 Jan-Dec.ABSTRACTBackground: Body self-concept is vital to psychological well-being, yet little is known about how women living with obesity in non-Western contexts, particularly Iran, negotiate th

S Sedigheh Abbasi Ghalehtaki

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology: Applications in Diagnosis and Risk Prediction

Cureus. 2026 Jul 17;18(7):e112841. doi: 10.7759/cureus.112841. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be a major cause of death and morbidity throughout the world, and there is an increasing need for better diagnostic and predictive approaches. Existing methods do no

A Anand Sekar G

ROS-ATM-CBP axis-mediated PARP1 lactylation aggravates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity

Clin Transl Med. 2026 Aug;16(8):e70745. doi: 10.1002/ctm2.70745.ABSTRACTDoxorubicin (DOX) is a potent antineoplastic agent, but its clinical application is limited by the life-threatening cardiotoxic effects. Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) transfers ADP-ribose groups from donor NAD+ molecules

W Wenbin Wang

Concomitant Aortic Valve Neocuspidization and Resection of a Cardiac Calcified Amorphous Tumor in a Hemodialysis Patient: A Case Report

Cureus. 2026 Aug 15;18(8):e114576. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114576. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTCardiac calcified amorphous tumor (CAT) is an uncommon nonneoplastic intracardiac lesion associated with end-stage renal disease; mobile lesions carry an embolic risk and are generally resected. A 62-year-old

S Satoru Murata

Attenuated Impact of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) on Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Twin Versus Singleton Gestations: A Single-Center Real-World Study

J Diabetes Res. 2026;2026(1):e3096949. doi: 10.1155/jdr/3096949.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are two of the most prevalent pregnancy complications affecting both singleton and twin pregnancies worldwide. This study specifically

J Jing Bao

Real-world effectiveness of topical ruxolitinib in non-segmental vitiligo: repigmentation, mental health, and quality-of-life outcomes in an 860-patient multicentre study

Br J Dermatol. 2026 Aug 17:ljag342. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljag342. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Vitiligo affects 0·5-2% of the global population and carries a substantial psychosocial burden. Topical ruxolitinib 1·5% cream is approved for non-segmental vitiligo based on phase-3 trial data, b

A Angelo V Marzano

Hemodynamic characterization of cardiac dysfunction after traumatic brain injury using a controlled cortical impact model in male rats

Physiol Rep. 2026 Aug;14(16):e71055. doi: 10.14814/phy2.71055.ABSTRACTTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with cardiovascular dysfunction that worsens clinical outcomes, yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Clinical studies are limited by heterogeneity, highlighting the need f

P Preston So

A Rare Presentation of Behcet's Disease: Coexistence of Intracardiac Thrombi, Coronary Artery Disease, and Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 16. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70828. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBehçet's disease (BD) is a rare systemic vasculitis. While pulmonary involvement occurs, severe intracardiac manifestations are exceptional. We report a 44-year-old male presenting with dyspnea and hemopty

H Hakan Yalman