Excessive irrigation fluid intravasation is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of operative hysteroscopy.

A 46-year-old woman underwent hysteroscopic endometrial polypectomy under general anesthesia using normal saline as the uterine distension medium. During surgery, an abrupt decrease in end-tidal carbon dioxide accompanied by progressive oxygen desaturation prompted a broad differential diagnosis, and subsequent arterial blood gas analysis revealed severe…

This paper is a reflective synthesis of long-term environmental monitoring and personal experience from two of Malaysia’s most polluted coastal ecosystems: Kuala Juru in Penang and Kg. Pasir Puteh in Southern Johore. Drawing upon empirical evidence collected in 2004 and 2005 on elevated levels of heavy metals in mussels (Perna viridis) and surface sediments, this narrative integrates ecological data with moral teachings expressed through proverbs from Hindu, Malay, Chinese, and English…

Encounters with everyday commodities can sometimes expose deeper structural and ethical tensions within modern food systems. This reflective paper examines a personal encounter with an ultra premium watermelon priced beyond ordinary affordability and marketed as the sole fruit matured on a plant for optimal sweetness and nutritional balance. Drawing on decades of experience in biology, ecotoxicology, and environmental education, this paper reflects on how such luxury oriented agricultural…

Planetary health emphasizes that the health of human civilization depends fundamentally on the stability of Earth's natural systems. While discussions surrounding planetary health have traditionally focused on medicine, ecology, environmental sciences, and public health, the contributions of electrical engineering have received comparatively less attention despite underpinning nearly every aspect of modern society. Reliable electricity enables healthcare delivery, clean water supply,…

In recent years, rehabilitation robotics has become a promising area of research to enhance mobility and quality of life for people with neurological and musculoskeletal impairment. Lower-limb exoskeletons are one of the most promising advances in this field, combining advanced control strategies with principles from biomechanics to improve gait rehabilitation and functional recovery. This review discusses the state of the art in neuro-mechanical modeling approaches and Artificial…

Oral contraceptives, also known as birth control tablets/pills, are medicines that stop pregnancy. About 75% of married women who use contraception in the research location Pataspur-II block area, (Purba Medinipur district) reported they prefer the combined hormonal pill with estrogen and progesterone. Thirty women were chosen at random to participate in the study. Of the 50% who routinely used contraceptive pills and 50% never used them or occasional-ly did so. Her male partner likely uses…

Background: Metabolic dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is increasingly recognized as a systemic cardiometabolic disorder. Data on subclinical cardiac alterations from tertiary care centers in South Asia remain limited.

Objective: To evaluate cardiac structural and functional alterations by 2D echocardiography in MASLD patients compared with controls, and to examine their relationship with hepatic fibrosis…

We read with great interest the article recently published article Randomizes controlled trial by Falame and Borres with the title “Randomized controlled study of IASTM vs. SHAM Treatment in Alleviating Symptoms Associated with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points” [1]. The Author must be applauded for looking into an important clinical topic and for incorporating a shamcomparison group to explore the specific effects of IASTM. Apart for this there are several methodological and…

Snakebite envenoming remains one of the most overlooked yet deadly public health threats in Zambia, silently affecting rural and agricultural communities where access to timely care is limited. Despite being entirely preventable and treatable, snakebite continues to cause significant morbidity, disability, and deaths, particularly among children, farmers, and economically active adults. The continued neglect of this condition within national health priorities represents a critical gap in…

A fat-soluble factor present in butter was essential for the growth of rats on synthetic diet. Carotene is the precursor of vitamin A retinol is vitamin A alcohol found in mammals and is abundant in the liver oils of salt water fish. Fenretinide is a synthetic along of retinol. Vitamin A contents a beta ionane ring. Vitamin A plays a critical role in vision in dim light by the visual cycle. The important deficiency States due to lack of vitamin A in the diet are night blindness, Xerosis…