as a Potential Cause of Pyogenic Parotitis in a Patient with Poor Oral Hygiene and Vitamin D Deficiency.

We report an unusual case of recurrent parotitis caused by in a 23-year-old female university student with poor oral hygiene and vitamin D insufficiency. Despite multiple antibiotic courses, symptoms persisted, highlighting the complexity of diagnosis and management in such cases. Diagnostic workup included blood tests, which showed normal inflammatory markers, and magnetic resonance sialography, revealing two intraductal stones in the right parotid gland.

The Role of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-Targeted Therapies in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Current Practices, Treatment De-escalation, and Future Prospects.

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted therapy has transformed the treatment paradigm for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer, providing personalized and effective interventions. This comprehensive review delves into the current state of HER2-targeted therapies, emphasizing pivotal clinical trials that have demonstrated their substantial impact on long-term outcomes. Combination therapies that integrate HER2-targeted agents with chemotherapy exhibit enhanced tumor responses, particularly in neoadjuvant settings.

Secondary Syphilis Presenting as Erythema Multiforme in the Setting of AIDS and Psoriasis.

Syphilis is a highly infectious sexually transmitted infection (STI) with a multitude of presentations. The disease is known as "the great imitator" as it often presents as other chronic dermatoses, leading to a difficult and delayed diagnosis. Here, we describe the case of a 17-year-old Vietnamese male from Dong Nai Province who was initially diagnosed with psoriasis.

Flood exposure and poverty in 188 countries.

Flooding is among the most prevalent natural hazards, with particularly disastrous impacts in low-income countries. This study presents global estimates of the number of people exposed to high flood risks in interaction with poverty. It finds that 1.

Acceptability and Feasibility of a Mindfulness Intervention Delivered via Videoconferencing for People With Parkinson's.

Mindfulness-based group therapy is a rapidly growing psychological approach that can potentially help people adjust to chronic illness and manage unpleasant symptoms. Emerging evidence suggests that mindfulness-based interventions may benefit people with Parkinson's. The objective of the paper is to examine the appropriateness, feasibility, and potential cost-effectiveness of an online mindfulness intervention, designed to reduce anxiety and depression for people with Parkinson's.