Diagnostic dilemma: A cross tattoo on a man’s neck disappeared — killing his skin as it did so

The patient: A 20-year-old man in ChinaThe symptoms: The patient had gotten a red cross tattooed on his neck, just below his voice box. But three months later, the ink vanished.The man developed lumps on both sides of his neck, which grew gradually. Indented scars appeared where the ink had once been, along with ulcers made of dead tissue that were filled with a pinkish mixture of serum and blood. These types of growths are known as “necrotic” ulcers.Article continues below You may like The patient went to the hospital about five months after his tattoo appointment. He was prescribed…

Referee’s ‘mistake’ that led to crucial goal sinks Islanders

The Islanders were unhappy with the goaltender interference call that went against them Sunday, but could at least add afterward that it didn’t end up mattering in the 1-0 win over the Blue Jackets. As for the missed icing call Tuesday night that led to the Blackhawks’ fourth goal in…

Markwayne Mullin sworn in as Trump’s new homeland security secretary

Markwayne Mullin was sworn in on Tuesday as the new Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, where he’ll inherit an ongoing DHS shutdown and President Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda.  In an Oval Office ceremony, Trump praised Mullin as “fantastic” — three weeks after he ousted Kristi Noem from the…

Cy Young Shohei: Ohtani’s strong spring has him primed for award race

Dave Roberts offered only the slightest of hedges on Tuesday afternoon. As he’s done all spring, the Dodgers manager reiterated that the team will be cautious with Shohei Ohtani’s workload in his return to full-time two-way duties this year. On occasion, the club could look to give the four-time MVP…

VP JD Vance emerges as key player in Iran war off-ramp discussions

Vice President JD Vance is quietly emerging as a key player in potential Iran talks as Tehran signals it wants to deal directly with him, sources familiar with discussions told The Post — but the White House insists only President Trump gets to decide who negotiates for the US. The…

Top fantasy catchers to grab that won’t break the bank

With spring training games already underway, it means the baseball season is quickly approaching. That means it’s time to come out of hibernation early and begin studying for your fantasy drafts. Catcher can be a make-or-break position for your squad, but there are plenty of backstops capable of solid production…

US Olympics chief breaks silence on LA28 boss Casey Wasserman’s Epstein scandal

The head of the US Olympic Committee has broken her silence on LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman, saying organizers “have very high standards of behavior” after his ties to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed. CEO Sarah Hirshland’s remarks come after the release of Justice Department documents showing sexually charged email exchanges between…

This simple brushing routine could lower dementia risk, dental health experts claim

Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer. Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference,…

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