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A rare case of secondary syphilis which primarily presented with multiple nodules on the scalp has been detailed in a case report published online July 17 in the Journal of Dermatology.

Rare Skin Manifestations Can Indicate Secondary Syphilis

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Case report describes 51-year-old man who primarily presented with multiple nodules on his scalp
The pregnancy-related mortality ratio was 17 deaths per 100

Pregnancy-Related Mortality Ratio 17 Deaths Per 100,000

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Increases in pregnancy-related mortality ratios with maternal age, and racial-ethnic disparities persist
While a plant-based diet can reduce risk of coronary heart disease

Type of Plant-Based Diet Affects Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

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Unhealthful plant-based diet index tied to increased coronary heart disease risk
For patients with type 2 diabetes

NT-proBNP Improves Heart Failure Prediction in T2DM

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Meaningful improvement in five-year risk-predictive performance with addition of NT-proBNP
An outbreak of measles has been identified in Minnesota

Measles Outbreak Identified in Minnesota Is Ongoing

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Genotyping identified genotype B3 virus in three children, who attended the same child care center
Routine sunscreen application does not provide complete body coverage

Sunscreen Application Doesn’t Provide Complete Body Cover

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Front side showed significantly less non-covered skin than backside; less non-covered skin for females
Hospitalists have an important role to play in mitigating opioid use disorder

Hospitalists Have Role to Play in Mitigating Opioid Use Disorder

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Hospitalists must use opioids judiciously, including adhering to specific dose limits, setting expectations
Eating right may help protect brain health in old age

AAIC: Mediterranean Diet May Help Preserve Cognitive Function

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New studies suggest that adherence to better diet can improve brain function
Biological changes in the brain may underlie a relationship between sleep disordered breathing and Alzheimer's disease

AAIC: Alzheimer Biomarkers Up With Sleep Disordered Breathing

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Studies found SDB/OSA tied to higher levels of biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease
Patients with advanced Alzheimer's can relearn some basic skills when they receive special training along with medication

AAIC: Rx + Training Shows Benefit in Advanced Alzheimer’s

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Skills lost, such as dressing or bathing, can potentially be relearned, small study suggests