Annals of internal medicine
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Harms and benefits of cancer screening depend on age and comorbid conditions, but reliable estimates are lacking. ⋯ National Cancer Institute and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Generic prescription drugs made by different manufacturers may vary in color or shape, and switching among these drug products may interrupt medication use. ⋯ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science.
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Changes in federal health policy are providing more access to medical care for persons with chronic disease. Providing quality care may require a team approach, which the American College of Physicians calls the "medical home." One new model may involve nurse-managed protocols. ⋯ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Suicide is a major public health problem. Current thinking about suicide emphasizes the study of psychiatric, psychological, or biological determinants. Previous work in this area has largely relied on surrogate outcomes or samples enriched for psychiatric morbidity. ⋯ National Institutes of Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.