The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between CSR for employees; CSR for customers; CSR for the environment; CSR for the local community; digital transformation through the role mediation of reputation and sustainable competitive advantage in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This study focuses on the foundations of constructing determinants of corporate performance, including CSR for customers, employees, the environment, and the local community, as well as digital transformation for future conside…

Abstract Background Although it is well known that high-intensity physical training can induce structural changes to the heart, most of the published data concern male athletes only. There remains a paucity of knowledge concerning the potential racial and ethnic variations of the female athlete’s heart. Purpose We aim to compare markers of cardiac function and structure among female athletes of different races and ethnicities, and to provide reference values specific to each group. Methods We searched Embase, PubM…

Background: Elevated CHA2DS2-VASc scores are considered to be predictors of left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus (LAAT); however, individuals with low scores remain at risk. Studies have indicated that aortic atherosclerosis (AA) is associated with increased stroke risk. AA on transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) has been overlooked as a ‘vascular’ variable in the CHA2DS2-VASc score. Aims: Determine the prevalence of LAAT in patients with low thromboembolic risk and the correlation of AA with LAAT. Methods: We …

In summary, the optimized digital PCR assays successfully measured hepatitis B and hepatitis D viruses in serum samples with low viral loads that real-time PCR assays could not detect.

Objective Recommendations have been made to use electrocardiograms (EKGs) to screen for cardiac disease in systemic sclerosis (SSc). The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of EKG abnormalities in SSc and controls to help determine if the EKG should be used as a screening tool. Methods EKGs from patients with SSc were compared with those from a random sample of age‐ and gender‐matched controls. Two cardiologists read all EKGs using a standardized approach. The groups were compared using t ‐tests,…