A Case Series of Endometrial Cast in A Medical College in Kanchipuram

Endometrial casts are a rare clinical phenomenon characterized by the shedding of the entire endometrial lining as a single piece, often associated with significant pain and menstrual irregularities. This case series aims to describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, treatment, and outcomes of patients presenting with endometrial casts.  Data collected included patient demographics, clinical presentation, imaging findings, treatment modalities, and outcomes. Results: Five patients, aged 22 to 40, presented with acute pelvic pain and passage of tissue masses during menstruation. Imaging, primarily transvaginal ultrasound and MRI, identified echogenic masses within the uterine cavity consistent with endometrial casts. Treatment varied: two patients received conservative management with analgesics, one patient was treated with hormonal therapy, and two patients underwent hysteroscopic removal of the casts. Histopathological examination confirmed endometrial casts in all cases. All patients experienced significant symptom relief post-treatment, with no recurrences reported during follow-up. Conclusion: Endometrial casts, although rare, should be considered in women presenting with severe dysmenorrhea and passage of tissue during menstruation. Accurate diagnosis using imaging and histopathological confirmation is crucial. Treatment should be individualized, ranging from conservative management to surgical intervention. Increased awareness and further research are needed to better understand and manage this conditio

Systematic Review of Health Organization Guidelines Following the AMSSM 2019 Youth Early Sport Specialization Summit

Context: Youth sport specialization may place young athletes at increased risk for negative impacts to their physical and/or psychological health. In response to these health concerns, several health organizations have created guidelines and position statements to guide parents and practitioners toward best practices for management of the young athlete. Objective: To systematically review and synthesize current organizations’ recommendations and guidelines regarding youth sport specialization. Data Sources: English-language articles from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2018, in the NCBI Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus databases. Study Selection: Articles that reported on recommendations or interventions by health organizations or health representatives of sports organizations. A total of 56 articles were assessed, with 11 meeting inclusion eligibility criteria. Study Design: Systematic review. Level of Evidence: Level 4. Data Extraction: Two investigators independently identified all recommendations within the results that fit within a 15-item framework encompassing 4 domains: Psychological Development/Approach, Physical Development/Load, Facilities and Resources, and Timing and Monitoring of Specialization. Results: Recommendations across organizations were primarily clustered in the Physical Development/Load (43%), Facilities and Resources (48%), and Sport Specialization (55%) domains. In contrast, the Psychological Development/Approach domain had fewer recommendations (20%). The most common recommendations endorsed concepts: “Monitor athlete well-being,” “Youth athletes need access to well-trained, quality coaches,” “Multi-sport participation,” “Limit early organized participation and/or training,” and “Parents require awareness of training, coaching, and best practices.” The level of evidence provided to support a given recommendation varied significantly. The level of detail and the consistency of terms used throughout the results were typically low. Recommendations were frequently made without reference to potential outcome measures or specific strategies that could be used for practical implementation in the community. Conclusion: There was broad representation of different aspects of specialization but limited consistency between health organization guidelines. Adopting a framework for recommendations as used in this review could assist organizations in structuring future recommendations that are specific, measurable, and framed in a manner that will promote action in the youth sport community

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Not AvailableLoss of appealing quality characteristics and rapid desiccation within a short period after detaching from mother plants is one of the major problems in cut foliages. Effect of pulsing with benzyl adenine (BA), 8-Hydroxy Quinoline citrate (8-HQC) and sucrose on vase life of cut leaves of Asparagus setaceus syn. Plumosus was investigated. Two durations of pulsing viz., 12 and 24 h were employed. Pulsing for 12 h with BA (25 ppm) ? 8-HQC (200 ppm) ? 10 % sucrose resulted in higher fresh weight at senescence.The lowest physiological loss in weight was registered by the cut foliages pulsed for 24 h with BA (25 ppm) ? 8-HQC (200 ppm) ? 10 % sucrose. Pulsing the cut foliages for 24 h with BA (25 ppm) ? 8-HQC (200 ppm) ? 10 % sucrose resulted in the maximum uptake of water and registered the highest water balance. The lowest transpirational loss of water was found to be associated with foliages pulsed with 10 % sucrose alone for 24 h. The foliages pulsed with BA (25 ppm) ? 8-HQC (300 ppm) ? 10 % sucrose for 24 h registered lowest ratio between water loss and water uptake. Results suggest that application of 10 % sucrose?BA (25 ppm) ? 8-HQC (200 ppm) as a pulse treatment for 24 h can be recommended to prolong the postharvest life (28.50 days) through delayed leaf senescence and thus enhance the marketability of cut leaves of Asparagus setaceus syn. Plumosus.Not Availabl

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