Importance Neural tube defects are among the most common major congenital anomalies
in the United States and may lead to a range of disabilities or death. Daily folic acid …

The engagement of patients and the public is increasingly important in the design and
conduct of research. Some researchers still cling to the outdated notion that laypeople cannot …

Importance Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a manifestation of atherosclerosis in the
lower limbs. It can impair walking and, in severe cases, can lead to tissue loss, infection, and …

Importance Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and
women, with an estimated 52 980 persons in the US projected to die of colorectal cancer in …

… Author Contributions: Dr Krist had full access to all of the data in the study and takes
responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. The USPSTF …

Importance Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
In 2016, an estimated 134 000 persons will be diagnosed with the disease, and about 49 …

Description Update of the 2009 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation
on screening for depression in adults. Methods The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on …

Importance The number of deaths from cervical cancer in the United States has decreased
substantially since the implementation of widespread cervical cancer screening and has …

Importance In the United States, the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer is
approximately 11%, and the lifetime risk of dying of prostate cancer is 2.5%. The median age …

Importance An estimated 13% of all US adults (18 years or older) have diabetes, and 34.5%
meet criteria for prediabetes. The prevalences of prediabetes and diabetes are higher in …