Examining the impact of the exercise package on eye and neck strain (EPENS) among adolescents: A pre-experimental study at a selected preuniversity college in Mangalore.

Background: Electronic devices like laptops, desktops, and cell phones are now essential in modern life, especially for students, due to their convenience and time-saving benefits. However, concerns about social issues related to prolonged use, particularly among kids and teenagers, have arisen. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an exercise package in mitigating symptoms of eye and neck strain among adolescents who are regular users of electronic devices.

Association between Body Mechanics and Perceived Musculoskeletal Problems among Construction Workers of Udupi District, Karnataka, India: A Cross-sectional Survey.

Background And Objectives: Construction workers are prone to develop musculoskeletal problems and it is a leading cause for the morbidity due to their work type. This study aimed to assess the body mechanics practice and perceived musculoskeletal problems of construction workers.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between November 2019 and July 2020 among 390 construction workers at construction sites under selected villages of Udupi District, Karnataka by using by proportionate method.

Challenging the Urologist of the Future: Time for a Change?

Physicians need both medical expertise and diverse skills for effective patient care. Adaptability is also key in embracing advances in technology and new techniques. We outline six thought-provoking points to guide the new generation of urologists.

Symbiotic Photosynthetic Oxygenation within 3D-Bioprinted Vascularized Tissues.

In this study, we present the photosynthetic oxygen (O) supply to mammalian cells within a volumetric extracellular matrix-like construct, whereby a three-dimensional (3D)-bioprinted fugitive pattern encapsulating unicellular green algae, (), served as a natural photosynthetic O-generator. The presence of bioprinted enhanced the viability and functionality of mammalian cells while reducing the hypoxic conditions within the tissues. We were able to subsequently endothelialize the hollow perfusable microchannels formed after enzymatic removal of the bioprinted -laden patterns from the matrices following the initial oxygenation period, to obtain biologically relevant vascularized mammalian tissue constructs.