Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths and the seventh overall causeof death in men in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008).Given that most new cases are diagnosed at an early, localized stage, significant attentionhas been focused on understanding the risks and benefits of alternative managementstrategies for patients […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 29.1 million Americans have diabetes and 1.7 million adults are newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM) each year. To treat diabetes, approximately 6 million Americans use insulin therapy as part of their treatment plan to control their blood glucose level. For questions, contact info@icer.org. Intervention […]
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive condition caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. It is relatively rare, occurring in approximately 1 in 2,500 to 3,000 livebirths, but is the most common, lethal genetic disease in Caucasian populations. CF is a progressive disease that affects many organ systems, but most of its morbidity and mortality […]
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