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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Mar 2021

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  In chronic noncancer illness, palliative care reduces symptoms and health care use but does not improve QoL.

  Quinn KL, Shurrab M, Gitau K, et al. Association of receipt of palliative care interventions with health care use, quality of life, and symptom burden among adults with chronic noncancer illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2020;324:1439-50. 33048152.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Mar 2021

  Testing for Primary Aldosteronism and Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Use Among U.S. Veterans : A Retrospective Cohort Study.

  Primary aldosteronism is a common cause of treatment-resistant hypertension. However, evidence from local health systems suggests low rates of testing for primary aldosteronism. ⋯ National Institutes of Health.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Mar 2021

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  In fibromyalgia, some therapies may provide small improvements in pain and quality of life.

  Mascarenhas RO, Souza MB, Oliveira MX, et al. Association of therapies with reduced pain and improved quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2021;181:104-12. 33104162.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Mar 2021

  The Role of Masks in Mitigating the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Another Piece of the Puzzle.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Mar 2021

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  Acute ST-Segment Elevation From an Ingested Battery: A Case Report.

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