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Background/Objectives: This study looks at how a kinematic chain exercise regimen that targets the lower, core, and upper body affects university shot put participants' shoulder muscle strength and throwing efficiency. This study fills an apparent research void on shot put training approaches by presenting a comprehensive kinematic chain workout program. It was anticipated that this method would improve performance the most, considering the complex biomechanical requirements of the sport. Methods: Eighty athletes aged (19.87 ± 1.31 years), were assigned into two groups at random: experimental (n = 40) and control (n = 40). While the control group carried on with their usual training, the experimental group participated in an 8-week kinematic chain training program. Pre- and post-training evaluations were carried out to evaluate shot put-throwing ability, shoulder muscle strength, and participant satisfaction with the exercise regimen. Results: The analyses were performed to evaluate the between- and within-group effects in the 10-week intervention period using a two-way ANOVA. This study demonstrated that, when compared to the control group, the athletes in the kinematic chain program had significantly increased throwing distance (p = 0.01) and shoulder muscle strength (p = 0.01). Furthermore, there was a significant increase (p = 0.005) in the athletes' satisfaction levels with the workout program among those in the experimental group. Conclusions: In shot put athletes, this study suggests that a kinematic chain-focused strategy can improve throwing performance and shoulder muscle strength. The findings suggest that incorporating kinematic chain workouts into shot put training programs could be beneficial. However, conclusions should be drawn with caution, and further research is necessary to confirm the effectiveness of kinematic chain-based approaches across various sports and to understand their broader implications in sports science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the case of a 37-year-old female who presented with dysphagia and epigastric pain. After undergoing various tests, including an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound, a diagnosis of an esophageal duplication cyst was made. The patient opted for endoscopic management, which involved puncturing the cyst wall and taking biopsies. The patient recovered well and experienced complete relief of symptoms. The article also highlights the rarity of duplication cysts and the potential benefits of using endoscopic ultrasound in their diagnosis and management. [Extracted from the article]

Background: Although hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a well‑established cause of acute pancreatitis (AP), there are no definitive management guidelines. Studies comparing clinical severity and outcome of hypertriglyceridemia‑induced acute pancreatitis (HTGAP) and non‑ HTGAP are scarce. Hence, the present study was undertaken. Materials and Methods: All consecutive patients admitted with AP from January 2017 to August 2021 at university teaching hospital were included in this study. Data with regards to patient demographics; clinical, laboratory, and radiologic parameters; management strategies; and outcome were collected and compared between HTGAP and non‑HTGAP patients. Results: Overall, 550 patients with AP were admitted during the study period, of which 21 (3.8%) were HTG related. Mean age of HTGAP patients was 34.3 years (M: F = 14:7), and the mean serum triglyceride (TG) levels on admission were 3,718.9 mg/dL (range 1,094–11,991). Insulin infusion therapy was used in 18 patients with HTGAP and the target TG levels of ≤500 mg/dL was achieved in 4.2 days (mean). Compared to non‑HTGAP patients, HTGAP patients had higher body mass index (29.2 vs. 25.6), higher clinical (BISAP 2.6 vs. 2.06) and radiologic severity scores (CT severity score 7.5 v/s 4.8), and required prolonged hospital stay (12.9 vs. 6.5 days). Conclusion: HTGAP occurred in young patients with high BMI and was associated with more severe disease, that required prolonged hospitalization than patients with non‑HTGAP. Insulin infusion therapy was effective in reducing serum TG levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]