Musculoskeletal

These journals cover laboratory and clinical aspects of musculoskeletal disease. From inflammation to immunosuppression, from rheumatology to orthopaedic surgery the range is complete.

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Original Research

Clinical Characteristics and Malignancy Prevalence in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: A Single-Center Study from Southwestern Saudi Arabia

AlMalki HH, Alomair MM, Alkhairi MA, Alahmari FS, Assiri HM

Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews 2026, 18:615610

Published Date: 15 July 2026

Review

Sepsis and Systemic Inflammation

Targeting Macrophage-Mediated Mechanisms in Sepsis-Induced Cardiomyopathy: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Strategies

Wang J, Zhang J, Luo N, Zhou Z, Zhang Y, Guo K, Li R, Li C

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:607880

Published Date: 15 July 2026

Original Research

Sepsis and Systemic Inflammation

Inhibition of VNN1-Induced ROS-Dependent NETs Formation Alleviates Lung Injury and Systemic Inflammation in Sepsis Mice

Meng S, Ma X, Yang W, Zhao M

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:591174

Published Date: 15 July 2026

Review

Cardiovascular Inflammation

The Role of Perivascular Stem Cells in Inflammatory Vascular Diseases: From Immunomodulation to Vascular Regeneration

Zhu H, Zhou Z, Zhong J, Wang X, Sun D

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:595424

Published Date: 15 July 2026

Review

Cervical Collar in Adult Trauma: Evidence, Controversies, and Clinical Decision-Making

Besharaty S, Sheikhalishahi S, Jafarinasab H

Orthopedic Research and Reviews 2026, 18:621602

Published Date: 13 July 2026

Original Research

Urinary and Kidney Inflammation

Genetically Predicted Associations of CX3CL1 and UMOD with Acute Kidney Injury Risk: Evidence from Mendelian Randomization and Clinical Validation

Yang L, Xu Y, Liang Y, Lan C, Zhang J

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:595754

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

Gastrointestinal Inflammation

Gegen Qinlian Decoction Mitigates DSS-Induced Acute Colitis and Reinstates Gut Barrier Function in Mice, Correlating with Suppressed IL-33/ST2 Signaling

Wu Y, Ma M, Luo L, Zhang W, Hong X, Jiang X, Li J, Zeng S, Li K, Yuan H, Guo S, Xu L

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:601288

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

Urinary and Kidney Inflammation

Isopropyl 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-Hydroxypropanoate Attenuates Experimental Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Limiting Sterile Inflammation and Preserving Mitochondrial Function: Involvement of an Nrf2-Associated Cytoprotective Response

Yan X, Miao Y, Zhang Y, Li Y, Wang Z, Pu Z, Zheng X, Zheng J

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:616533

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Review

Gastrointestinal Inflammation

Microplastics, Gut Dysbiosis, and Inflammatory Pathways in Ulcerative Colitis

Chen Y, Tian X

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:609110

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

Neuroinflammation

Comparative Analysis of Ferroptosis- and Mitochondria-Related Genes in Ischemic Stroke via Bioinformatics Analysis and Experimental Validation

Ma K, Jiang Y, Yang Y, Rao T, Zhan Y, Yin Z, Dan Y, Xu S, Yang S

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:605715

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

A Bundled-Payment Program is Associated with Improved Access to Platelet Rich Plasma for Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Women and Non-White Population Groups

Sin A, Shukla A, Hung Pinto W, Hymel A, Pennings JS, Talwar R, Porras L

Orthopedic Research and Reviews 2026, 18:607381

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

Neuroinflammation

Integrated Multi-Omics Analyses Identify Acupuncture-Associated Changes in Gut Microbiota, Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and TNC Gene Expression in Chronic Migraine Rats

Liu L, Tang Z, Wang Y, Hu S, Sun S, Sun M, Zhao L

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:606620

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

Cardiovascular Inflammation

A Cross-Layer Inflammatory Signature Links Residual Inflammatory Risk to Heart Failure Risk in Metabolic Syndrome: Network Mapping and Brown Adipose Transcriptomic Support

Chen C, Mao X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Li Y, Shi S, Song Q

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:595888

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

Autoimmunity and Inflammation

Artemin Serves as a Novel Predictive Biomarker and Exerts a Protective Effect Against Preterm Birth

Zhang J, Mei S, Li Y, Yu H, Yi X, Jin J, Zhang L, Wang Y, Mai Z, Liu G

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:608346

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

Urinary and Kidney Inflammation

Arundina graminifolia Attenuates Renal Fibrosis in Chronic Kidney Disease by Modulating the TGF-β/PI3K-AKT/mTOR Pathway

Chen J, Cui Y, Zhou R, Zhu Y, Chen M, Su J, Wang J, Li G

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:579046

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

Sepsis and Systemic Inflammation

Single-Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Identify the Mono-S100A4 Subset Associated with Sepsis-Induced Lung Injury via the MIF-(CD74+CD44) Axis

Wang A, Yin C, Jin Y, Yang L, Li S, Li J, Xu L, Shi R, Weng M, Liu W, Wang X

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:575566

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Review

Respiratory Inflammation

Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) as a Biomarker of Lower Airway Eosinophilic Inflammation: Benefits and Limitations

Ambrosino P, Fuschillo S, Candia C, Di Leo P, Maniscalco M

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:554147

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Original Research

Neuroinflammation

A Comparative Analysis of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index, and Hemoglobin-Albumin-Lymphocyte-Platelet Score in Migraine

Ã–ztÃ¼rk P, Aktan Ã‡

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:625473

Published Date: 10 July 2026

Letter

Sepsis and Systemic Inflammation

Comment on: “Predictive Value of Inflammatory Burden Index for Sepsis in Critically Ill Patients with Extensive Burns: A Decade-Long Cohort Study” [Letter]

Wu T

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:615200

Published Date: 9 July 2026

Review

Neuroinflammation

Sphingolipid-Neuroinflammation Axis in Parkinson’s Disease: Focus on S1P/SPHK1-NF‑κB Signaling

Kong X, Wang H, Dong J, Cheng X, Wei J

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:621246

Published Date: 9 July 2026

Original Research

Cardiovascular Inflammation

A Clinical and Biomarker-Based Model for Predicting in-Hospital Mortality in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Machine Learning-Based Nomogram Study

Zhu G, Cai Y, Lin L, Chen C, Bi X

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:613742

Published Date: 9 July 2026

Original Research

Cardiovascular Inflammation

Preoperative C–Reactive Protein–Albumin–Lymphocyte (CALLY) Score and the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Zhou L, Wang Q, Ahmad H, Shi T, Wang Z, Zhang M, Li Y, Zheng Q

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:618256

Published Date: 9 July 2026

Original Research

Sepsis and Systemic Inflammation

Comparative Prognostic Performance of SOFA2.0 and SOFA for 28-Day Mortality in Patients Developing Sepsis During ECMO Support

Chen JY, Gu XL, Liu HY, Li T, Yu YW, Xu M

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:607506

Published Date: 9 July 2026

Review

Autoimmunity and Inflammation

Cuproptosis: A Potential Target for the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Qian A, Hu KX, Zhu YW, Li M, Huang CB

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:605979

Published Date: 9 July 2026

Original Research

Neuroinflammation

Microglial Epigenetic Memory is Associated with Accelerated Resolution of Inflammatory Pain Induced by Prophylactic Macrophage-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles

Luo X, Wickman JR, DaCunza JT, Tian Y, Sacan A, Ajit SK

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:598095

Published Date: 9 July 2026

Original Research

Cardiovascular Inflammation

Serum Proteomics Identified the Association of Haptoglobin and Orosomucoid 1 with Disease Activity in Takayasu Arteritis

Wang J, Liu X, Wang X, Li H, Mo L, Han Y, Luo J, Wang X, Li F, Huang Y, Li Y

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:584049

Published Date: 9 July 2026

Original Research

Safety and Microvascular Effect of Four-Year Aminaphtone Administration in Systemic Sclerosis Patients

Campitiello R, Sulli A, Hysa E, Pizzorni C, Cutolo M, Paolino S, Gotelli E

Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews 2026, 18:613596

Published Date: 9 July 2026

Review

Autoimmunity and Inflammation

From Systemic Autoimmunity to the Local Immune Niche of the Synovium: New Insights into the Development of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Wang M, Li H, Liang Z

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:618163

Published Date: 8 July 2026

Original Research

Diabetes and Inflammation

Peripheral Immune Reprogramming Characterizes a Low C-Peptide Subgroup of Type 2 Diabetes: Transcriptomic Profiling of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells and Systemic Inflammation

Xu Y, Li Y, Zeng X, Chen L, Lin H, Xie W, Wang Z, Jiang Z, Duan H, Huang H

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:594793

Published Date: 8 July 2026

Original Research

Musculoskeletal Inflammation

Astragaloside IV Alleviates Osteoarthritis by Upregulating ETS2: A Bioinformatics and Experimental Study

Li L, Zhao F, Kui W, Du W, Wang Y, Liu S, Xue Y, Yang J, Da W, Li X, Xue C

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:589288

Published Date: 7 July 2026

Review

Respiratory Inflammation

Interleukin-Mediated Macrophage Polarization in Allergic Rhinitis Inflammation: A Systematic Review

Luan H, Gao S, Ma Y, Yu Z, Li X

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:607167

Published Date: 7 July 2026

Study Protocol

Neuroinflammation

Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Peripheral Inflammatory Factors in Patients with Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia: A 2×2 Factorial Design Protocol

Li W, Zhang S, Zhang B, Qian J, Lo V, Su M, Li X, Chen Y, Li Y, Sun J, Gong Y, Guo T

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:616229

Published Date: 7 July 2026

Original Research

Urinary and Kidney Inflammation

Renal Complement C3 Deposition is Associated with Glomerular Prothrombotic Milieu in Patients with IgA Nephropathy

Guo Y, Zheng S, Li S, Ye Z, Luo M, Liu H

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:611287

Published Date: 3 July 2026

Original Research

Liver and Gall Bladder Inflammation

Clinical Value of Inflammatory Indexes in Predicting Post-Transplantation Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Wang HX, Ye XY, Jiang T, Lyu SC, He Q, Ji ZL, Lang R

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:610101

Published Date: 3 July 2026

Original Research

Gastrointestinal Inflammation

Platelet-Derived LGALS9 Suppresses NLRP3 Inflammasome-Dependent Pyroptosis in Pancreatic Acinar Cells During Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Xiao W, Xu X, Yang T, Zou X, Xu H, Zhang H, Qian J, Wu F, Wang L, Zhou L, Gan Z, Zhang G, Li C

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:596409

Published Date: 3 July 2026

Review

Respiratory Inflammation

Biomarkers for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Yang F, Zou J, Zheng L, Zeng C, Xu H, Yang J

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:581773

Published Date: 30 June 2026

Original Research

Respiratory Inflammation

Exploring the Potential Value of Inflammatory Response-Associated Genes in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: An Integrated Bioinformatics and Experimental Validation Analysis

Hossen MA, Liang S, Yan R, Zhu H, Yang S, Qin G

Journal of Inflammation Research 2026, 19:593214

Published Date: 30 June 2026

Original Research

Autoantibody Ordering Patterns Across a Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Audit

Alqatari SG, Al Shubbar MD, Alodaini A, Obeid OE, Alhussain M, Aldajani K, Hasan M, Al-Abdulwahab AA, Alasaker NA, Alzuhair HM, AlNujaidi DY, Alwaheed AJ, Aldarweesh HH, AlSulaiman RS, Alghamdi R, Alkuwaiti MA

Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews 2026, 18:603681

Published Date: 30 June 2026

Original Research

Diabetes and Inflammation