Embryology is a critical subdiscipline in medical education, focusing on human body organ development and providing a foundation for understanding developmental anatomy. However, traditional teaching methods using static 2D graphics in textbooks may hinder students’ comprehension of the complex 3D embryonic growth processes. To address this, multimedia approaches, such as animations, videos, and interactive tools, have been explored for effective embryology education. This scoping review identifies five key elements of successful multimedia teaching in embryology: multimodal integrated instructional content, cognitive load-reduction strategies, cognitive engagement and physical interactivity, learner-controlled multimedia instruction, and development of tacit knowledge. These strategies promote active learning, enhance students’ understanding, and foster critical thinking skills. Future research should focus on evaluating the impact of multimedia approaches on students’ engagement, attitudes, and competency development. Embracing multimedia in embryology education can improve medical students’ clinical understanding and support effective medical practice.

Debilitating and often misdiagnosed cardiac autonomic neuropathy affects people with diabetes. Damage to the biggest sympathetic trunk ganglion of autonomic nerve fibers that innervate the heart and blood vessels, the superior cervical ganglion (SCG), is the cause of aberrant heart rate and vascular dynamics in people with diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy (DCAN). Mediating host immunological responses to microbial infection and cellular damage, inflammasomes are a class of cytosolic protein complexes that include NLRP3. This review compiled the findings of experimental investigations on DCAN and discussed their connection to the NLRP3 inflammasome’s involvement. SCG P2X7 receptor expression can be boosted by inflammation brought on by hyperglycemia, leading to nerve injury. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research on DCAN-related inflammation in animal models, especially in inflammasome. Currently, only IncRNAUC.360+ shRNA and Schisandrin B, prove to alleviate the pathogenesis. Therefore, more research into the causes and potential remedies for DCAN is necessary.