Chulhun L. Chang, M.D.·5d agoThe Pale Ghost and the Ironies of Syphilis DiagnosisFor centuries, physicians knew syphilis by its many clinical forms. It could begin with a chancre, later produce a widespread rash, remain…
Alex Kravchenko·Sep 24The Madness of Lenin: Did Syphilis Turn the Revolution’s Architect Into a Monster?Vladimir Ilyich Lenin died on January 21, 1924. The official cause, announced to a grieving Soviet nation, was cerebral arteriosclerosis —…
Jennifer McDonald·Mar 31How does syphilis work? Can it be cured, and if so, how?This student blog post is written by Shelby L! Shelby wanted to know more about syphilis, a type of sexually transmitted infection that is…A response icon1
William P Fleming, MD·Mar 29Al Capone’s Long Shadow of AfflictionA familiar infection, traced through history and clinical reality
Quinn Jack·Jan 15On Aliens, Tom Cruise, and Syphilis: Some Thoughts on First Contact.I’m a sucker for a good alien movie.
