background: screening rates for colorectal cancer (crc) are increasing nationwide including tennessee (tn); however, their up‑to‑date status is unknown. the objective of this study is to determine the trends and characteristics of tn adults who are up‑to‑date status with crc screening during 2002‑2008. methods: we examined data from the tn behavioral risk factor surveillance system for 2002, 20...

the interest of dental research in metal-free restorations has been rising in the last 20 years following the introduction of innovative all-ceramic materials in the daily practice. in particular, high-strength ceramics and related cad/cam techniques have widely increased the clinical indications of metal-free restorations, showing more favorable mechanical characteristics compared to the early...

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been first reported more than 10 years ago as a therapy for patients with severe chronic heart failure. The efficacy of CRT has been proven in many studies that it improves not only quality of life but also the prognosis of the patients. Its indication has been expanded for patients with mild heart failure. On the other hand, some patients cannot rece...

Carotid artery injuries are not common in trauma patients although they are associated with a high morbidity and mortality. The practician needs to have a high level of suspicion in trauma patients with injuries of the neck and skull, and always taking into consideration the mechanism of injury. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are imperative for optimal results. This review aims to focus on main...

As the Army transforms into a more lethal, lighter and agile force, the technologies that support these systems must decrease in size while increasing in intelligence. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are one such technology that the Army and DOD will rely on heavily to achieve these objectives. The MEMS devices within these systems will be required to last as long as the lifetime of the w...