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 …

Electromagnetism Electromagnetism, Second Edition is suitable for a first course in
electromagnetism, whilst also covering many topics frequently encountered in later courses. The …

Importance Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in
the United States, accounting for 1 of every 3 deaths among adults. Objective To update the …

Context Case‐based teaching is regarded as a superior instructional method compared with
lectures in promoting a learner's critical thinking skills. While much is known about the role …

Back pain is an important problem for primary care physicians; it is common, costly, and
controversial. Back pain is the second leading symptom prompting all physician visits in the …

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 …

Importance Preeclampsia affects approximately 4% of pregnancies in the United States. It is
the second leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide and may lead to serious maternal …

Importance Basal and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common types of cancer in
the United States and represent the vast majority of all cases of skin cancer; however, they …

This article introduces a set of principles to define judicious antimicrobial use for five conditions
that account for the majority of outpatient antimicrobial use in the United States. Data …