Cryptogenic cirrhosis: Decoding diagnostic challenges through radiological insights.

This case report delves into the intricate diagnostic journey of a 42-year-old male presenting with jaundice, abdominal distension, and ascites, where medical imaging, including CT scans and ultrasound, played a central role. Noteworthy radiological findings, such as irregular nodular margins and caudate lobe hypertrophy, illuminated the distinctive pathophysiology of cryptogenic cirrhosis. The study underscores the pivotal role of medical imaging in elucidating complex liver pathologies, emphasizing the relevance of radiological approaches in diagnosing cryptogenic cirrhosis and guiding comprehensive management strategies.

Arsenic in the Food Chain in Pakistan: Assessing Risks to Human Health and Ensuring Food Security Through Comprehensive Contamination Mitigation Strategies.

Arsenic is a natural element found in the earth's crust and is extensively present in various environmental components. Anthropogenic activities and a few natural events have generated contaminants that have led to massive environmental pollution, one form of which is arsenic contamination. Arsenic enters the human food chain via contaminated crops, water, seafood, and dairy products.