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Fecal Occult Blood…

Colorectal cancer is the only major cancer that affects men and women almost equally. It is rare in persons under age 40, but the incidence begins to rise substantially after age 50. About 6% of people develop colorectal cancer by 80 years of age…

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Transthyretin…

Transthyretin (TTR) is a plasma protein that is synthesized by the liver and transports thyroxine (thyroid hormone) and retinol (vitamin A). TTR is also known as prealbumin and normally circulates in the plasma as a homotetramer. When these…

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly chlamydia and gonorrhea, continue to be major public health concerns in the US. In 2022, reported rates were 495.0 and 194.4 per 100 000 people, respectively. If left untreated, these diseases can…