Do board characteristics impact greenwashing? Moderating role of CSR committee.

The study examines the role of board characteristics (board gender diversity, independence, and foreign-experienced directors) on greenwashing with the corporate social responsibility (CSR) committee as moderator. The study employed data for the period 2014-2023 drawn from CSMAR and infinitive database. Regression analysis was performed and the results revealed that board gender diversity, independence, and foreign-experienced directors negatively influence greenwashing among Chinese listed firms.

Enhanced Photocatalytic Synthesis of Urea from co-Reduction of N and CO on Z-Schematic SrTiO-FeS-CoWO Heterostructure.

The photocatalytic co-reduction of CO and N is a sustainable method for urea synthesis under mild conditions. However, high-yield synthesis of urea is a challenge due to the sluggish kinetics of the C-N coupling reaction. Herein, we have successfully engineered a Z-scheme photocatalyst, SrTiO-FeS-CoWO, for boosting photocatalytic urea synthesis via enhancing the initial CO and N adsorption step and reducing the energy barrier for the C-N coupling reaction.

Isolated diastolic hypertension and cardiovascular outcomes across different diagnostic guidelines: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: This systematic review aims to determine the impact of isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH) on cardiovascular outcomes.

Methods: We searched only English language articles on PubMed and SCOPUS until July 31, 2023 to investigate the association between IDH and cardiovascular outcomes.

Results: This meta-analysis of 19 studies evaluated the impact of different hypertension diagnostic guidelines (ACC/AHA: American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology; JNC7: Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure; NICE/ESC: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence/European Society of Cardiology) on hypertension-related outcomes.

Acid-induced hydrogels of edible Chlorella pyrenoidosa protein with composite biopolymers network.

This study aimed to prepare Glucono-δ-lactone (GDL)-induced Chlorella pyrenoidosa protein (CPP) hydrogel and further investigate the effect of polysaccharides on the mechanical properties and stability enhancement of the composite hydrogels. Polysaccharides composed of different ratios of low acyl gellan gum (GE) and guar gum (GU) imparted dense honeycomb-like networks and adjustable textural properties to the composite hydrogels induced by CaCl. In particular, the hardness of hydrogels increased significantly from 14 to 833 g.

Malignant left ventricular hypertrophy and risk of cognitive impairment in SPRINT MIND trial.

Background: The association of malignant left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), a specific subphenotype of LVH characterized by elevated levels of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTnT) or N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), with cognitive decline remains understudied.

Methods: This post-hoc analysis included a total of 8,027 (67.9 ± 9.

Association between blood pressure levels and premature atrial contractions in patients with hypertension.

Background: High blood pressure (BP) induces left atrial structural and functional remodeling that increases susceptibility to atrial arrhythmia. We hypothesized that lower systolic BP (SBP) levels are associated with a lower prevalence of premature atrial contractions (PACs) in patients with hypertension.

Methods: This analysis included 4,697 participants (mean age 62±13.

Exploring the Link between Anticoagulation, Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review.

The impact of oral anticoagulants (OACs) on cognitive impairment and dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is not well characterized. This systematic review aims to address this knowledge gap. SCOPUS and PubMed searches were conducted to identify articles in the English language investigating the association between the use of OACs and cognitive impairment and dementia.

Corrigendum to "Exploring the uncommon: Unusual instance of retained fractured needles in a patient of intravenous drugs abuse" [Radiology Case Reports 19 (2024) 1619-1623].

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Association between Blood Lead Levels and Silent Myocardial Infarction in the General Population.

: Although the link between lead exposure and patterns of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been reported, its association with silent myocardial infarction (SMI) remains unexplored. We aimed to assess the association between blood lead levels (BLLs) and SMI risk. : We included 7283 (mean age 56.

Exploring the uncommon: Unusual instance of retained fractured needles in a patient of intravenous drugs abuse.

Retained needle fragments commonly serve as sources of recurrent infections with a potential to embolize to the heart and lungs and can lead to life-threatening consequences. Here, we report a case of a 46-year-old male with a history of intravenous drug user and chronic forearm wounds, presenting with sepsis. Several retained needles are identified on CT scan, several days postadmission.

Racial differences in prevalence and impact of electrocardiographic subclinical myocardial injury risk factors.

Background: We explored whether the reported racial differences in subclinical myocardial injury (SCMI) are due to variations in the prevalence or differential impact of the SCMI risk factors.

Methods: This analysis included 3074 Whites, 1337 Blacks, and 1441 Mexican Americans from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey who were free of cardiovascular disease. SCMI was defined from standard electrocardiograms as a cardiac infarction/injury score ≥ 10 points.

Fabrication of curcumin-loaded oleogels using camellia oil bodies and gum arabic/chitosan coatings for controlled release applications.

This study has explored the potential of plant-derived oil bodies (OBs)-based oleogels as novel drug delivery systems for in vitro release under simulated physiological conditions. To obtain stable OBs-based oleogels, gum arabic (GA) and chitosan (CH) were coated onto the curcumin-loaded OBs using an electrostatic deposition technique, followed by 2,3,4-trihydroxybenzaldehyde (TB) induced Schiff-base cross-linking. Microstructural analyses indicated successful encapsulation of curcumin into the hydrophobic domain of the OBs through a pH-driven method combined with ultrasound treatment.

Electrocardiographic left atrial abnormality and risk of heart failure.

Introduction: The association and the racial differences of the electrocardiographic markers of left atrial abnormality (ECG-LAA) with heart failure (HF) are unclear.

Methods: We examined the cross-sectional association of ECG-LAA, defined as deep terminal negativity of P wave in V1 (DTNPV1) with HF in 8460 participants (51.5% women, 60.

Collagen and gelatin: Structure, properties, and applications in food industry.

Food-producing animals have the highest concentration of collagen in their extracellular matrix. Collagen and gelatin are widely used in food industry due to their specific structural, physicochemical, and biochemical properties, which enable them to improve health and nutritional value as well as to increase the stability, consistency, and elasticity of food products. This paper reviews the structural and functional properties including inherent self-assembly, gel forming, water-retaining, emulsifying, foaming, and thickening properties of collagen and gelatin.

Association between weight variability, weight change and clinical outcomes in hypertension.

Objective: The effect of body weight variability (BWV) and body weight change (BWC) in high-risk individuals with hypertension, but without diabetes mellitus (DM) remains unclear. We examined the effect of BWV and BWC on the primary outcome [the composite of myocardial infarction (MI), other acute coronary syndromes, stroke, acute decompensated heart failure (HF), or cardiovascular (CV) death] and all-cause mortality in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT).

Methods: In this post-hoc analysis, we used multivariate Cox regression models to examine the risk associated with BWV and BWC for the primary outcome in SPRINT.

Joint Association of Albuminuria and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy With Incident Heart Failure in Adults at High Risk With Hypertension: A Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial Substudy.

Albuminuria and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are independent predictors of heart failure (HF); however, to the best of our knowledge, their combined effect on the risk of HF has not yet been explored. Therefore, we examined the joint associations of albuminuria and electrocardiographic-LVH with incident acute decompensated HF (ADHF), and whether albuminuria/LVH combinations modified the effects of blood pressure control strategy in reducing the risk of ADHF. A total of 8,511 participants from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) were included.

Association of Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Potential with Mortality: Results from the Third National Nutrition Examination Survey.

Background: The empirical dietary inflammatory potential (EDIP) score is designed to assess the inflammatory potential of a diet based on the pro- and anti-inflammatory properties of its various components. This study examined the association of EDIP with all-cause mortality in a large, community-based, multiracial sample of the United States population.

Study Design: A prospective cohort study.

Effects of Poultry Manure on the Growth, Physiology, Yield, and Yield-Related Traits of Maize Varieties.

Industries play a significant role in the improvement of lifestyle and in the development of a country. However, the byproducts from these industries are a source of environmental pollution. The proper use of the byproducts of these industries can help to cope with environmental pollution.

Joint Association of Albuminuria and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy with Incident Heart Failure in High-Risk Adults with Hypertension: a SPRINT substudy.

Background: Albuminuria and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are independent predictors of heart failure (HF), however their combined effect on risk of HF has not been explored previously.

Objectives: To examine the joint associations of albuminuria and electrocardiographic (ECG) LVH with incident acute decompensated HF (ADHF), and whether albuminuria/LVH combinations modified the effects of blood pressure control strategy in reducing the risk of ADHF.

Methods: 8,511 participants from the SPRINT (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial) were included.

Electrocardiographic markers of atrial cardiomyopathy and risk of heart failure in the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis (MESA) cohort.

Background: The association of electrocardiographic (ECG) markers of atrial cardiomyopathy with heart failure (HF) and its subtypes is unclear.

Methods: This analysis included 6,754 participants free of clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD), including atrial fibrillation (AF), from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Five ECG markers of atrial cardiomyopathy (P-wave terminal force in V1 [PTFV1], deep-terminal negativity in V1 [DTNV1], P-wave duration [PWD], P-wave axis [PWA], advanced intra-atrial block [aIAB]) were derived from digitally recorded electrocardiograms.

Interrelations between albuminuria, electrocardiographic left atrial abnormality, and incident atrial fibrillation in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) cohort.

Background: The objective of the study was to examine the joint associations of albuminuria and electrocardiographic left atrial abnormality (ECG-LAA) with incident atrial fibrillation (AF) and whether this relationship varies by race.

Methods: This analysis included 6670 participants free of clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD), including atrial fibrillation (AF), from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. ECG-LAA was defined as P-wave terminal force in V1 [PTFV1] >5000 μV × ms.

Relationship between abnormal P-wave axis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and mortality in the general population.

Background: It is unclear whether the presence of a vertical P-wave axis on electrocardiogram modifies the association of COPD with mortality.

Objective: To examine the association and interaction of abnormal P-wave axis and COPD with mortality.

Study Design And Methods: The analysis included 7359 with ECG data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES-III) who were free of cardiovascular disease (CVD) at enrollment.