Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity-Research and Public Policy Second Edition is a
collaborative effort by an international group of addiction scientists to improve the linkages …

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF/Task Force) represents one of several
efforts to take a more evidence-based approach to the development of clinical practice …

Objectives. We sought to determine the amount of time required for a primary care physician
to provide recommended preventive services to an average patient panel. Methods. We …

We have updated guidelines for screening for colorectal cancer. The original guidelines
were prepared by a panel convened by the US Agency for Health Care Policy and Research …

Context Binge drinking (consuming≥ 5 alcoholic drinks on 1 occasion) generally results in
acute impairment and has numerous adverse health consequences. Reports indicate that …

The article explores effective diabetes care in the context of comorbidities. Framework for
understanding the influence of comorbid chronic conditions on diabetic patients' medical …

BACKGROUND: Decision makers at multiple levels need information about which clinical
preventive services matter the most so that they can prioritize their actions. This study was …

In 2002, 2 million American women of reproductive age were infertile. Infertility is also
common among men. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducts …

A new release in the Quality Chasm Series, Priority Areas for National Action recommends a
set of 20 priority areas that the US Department of Health and Human Services and other …

Background Telephone services that offer smoking-cessation counseling (quitlines) have
proliferated in recent years, encouraged by positive results of clinical trials. The question …