Re: Suspected cancer (part 1—children and young adults): too much emphasis on positive predictive value resulting in a lack of clarity
(Source: BMJ Comments)
Source: BMJ Comments - July 7, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: forums

My Facebook rant to all those people who annoy me about Cystic Fibrosis
To those of you who don't know what Cystic Fibrosis is, here's the definition from the CDC: "Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic, progressive, and frequently fatal genetic (inherited) disease of the body’s mucus glands. CF primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems in children and young adults. The sweat glands and the reproductive system are also usually involved. On the average, individuals with CF have a lifespan of approximately 30 years. CF-like disease has been known for over two centuries. The name CF of the pancreas, was first applied to the disease in 1938." Hugest pet peeve is when people a...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - January 13, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Enzo2311 Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums