Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete gram-negative bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. In the UK, there were over 5, cases of syphilis diagnosed in and incidence is increasing, particularly in high-risk groups such as men who have sex with men MSM., ...1

Sleep Disorders. Periodic limb movement PLM disorder is unique in that the movements occur during sleep. Most other movement disorders manifest during wakefulness., ...1

At first glance, it looked just like another liver transplant surgery at Michigan Medicine. There were surgeons, fellows, anesthesiologists, scrub nurses and more crowded into the operating room, prepping the patient and carrying out the hours-long procedure., ...1

The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck just above the breastbone and below the Adam's apple. The small, two-inch gland consists of two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe, connected by a small bridge of thyroid tissue called the isthmus. An important part of the endocrine system , the thyroid is a hormone-producing gland that regulates metabolism-the rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients and oxygen-and affects body functions, such as heart rate and energy level., ...1

Microsurgery is intricate surgery that is performed under a specialised operating microscope on very small structures, such as blood vessels and nerves, with specialised instruments. For a surgeon to perform microsurgery, extensive training and practice are required. Microsurgical reconstruction, also known as free flap or free tissue transfer, is surgery to reconstruct wounds that cannot be closed by traditional methods such as suturing, skin grafts or local flaps., ...1

Focused updates have also appeared more recently. We reviewed these three sets of AF guidelines and compared their rating systems and their recommendations regarding four major AF management aspects i., ...1