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I. General issues. 1. Characteristics and interpretation of diagnostic tests and principles for their use in quantitative decision making. 2. Odds and likelihood ratios. 3. Keeping up to date with the best evidence concerning diagnostic tests. II. Cardiovascular problems. III. Gastrointestinal, lliver and pancreatic problems. 1. Peptic ulcer disease. 2. Colon cancer. 3. Cholelithiasis and acute cholecystitis. 4. Obstructive jaundice. 5. Acute viral hepatitis. IV. Infectious disease problems. 1. Acute vaginitis. 2. Human immunodeficiency virus infection. 3. Acute sinusitis. 4. Osteomyelitis. 5. Syphilis and neurosyphilis. V. Respiratory problems. 1. Chronic obstructive lung disease. VI. Musculoskeletal and immunologic problems. 1. Low back pain syndromes. 2. Osteoporosis. VII. Endocrinologic problems. 1. Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. 2. Breast cancer. VIII. Genitourinary problems. 1. Urinary incontinence. 2. Ovarian cancer. IX. Hematologic problems. X. Neurologic problems. 1. Syncope. 2. Dementia