JAMA internal medicine
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JAMA internal medicine · Apr 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffect of a Collaborative Care Intervention vs Usual Care on Health Status of Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: The CASA Randomized Clinical Trial.
Many patients with chronic heart failure experience reduced health status despite receiving conventional therapy. ⋯ This multisite randomized clinical trial of the CASA intervention did not demonstrate improved heart failure-specific health status. Secondary outcomes of depression and fatigue, both difficult symptoms to treat in heart failure, improved.
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JAMA internal medicine · Apr 2018
Association of Cigarette, Cigar, and Pipe Use With Mortality Risk in the US Population.
Tobacco products have changed in recent years. Contemporary mortality risk estimates of combustible tobacco product use are needed. ⋯ This study provides further evidence that exclusive use of cigar, pipes, and cigarettes each confers significant mortality risks.