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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Lee Hurt, DrPH1,2, Cheryl De Pinto, MD2, Johnna Watson2, Marti Grant, MA2, Julie Gielner3 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Christina Nelson, MD1, Sally Hojvat, PhD2, Barbara Johnson, PhD1, Jeannine Petersen, PhD1, Marty Schriefer, PhD1, C. Ben Beard, PhD1, Lyle Petersen, MD1, Paul Mead, MD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

A fact sheet that defines tumor markers and describes how they can be used to aid diagnosis and treatment.

A fact sheet that defines screening and diagnostic mammograms; discusses the benefits and potential harms of screening mammography; and summarizes how findings, including breast density, are reported.

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Describes how abdominal adhesions form. Explains their causes and how they can lead to intestinal obstruction.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Information on Southern Tick Associated Rash Illness (STARI). Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia. A progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. Involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Can seriously affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination