Fecal occult blood tests (fobt) are commonly used to detect blood released from gi lesions. for example, colorectal cancer is the most common serious cancer in the u.s. (100,000 new cases and 50,000 deaths annually). because it is relatively slowly progressive with a long asymptomatic period,… More

Bacterial vaginosis, or nonspecific vaginitis, and trichomonal vaginitis are two extremely common forms of infectious vaginitis. both are readily treatable, but recurrences are common. simple, presumptive screening testsare not commercially available, and diagnosis is often made on the basis of… More

Genital chlamydia trachomatis infection is currently the most common sexually transmitted disease in the united states. although it is often relatively asymptomatic and causes serious sequelae, it is readily treatable. therefore, it is an ideal target for widespread screening. however, current… More