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Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet for March 20, 2007

The following articles are featured in the upcoming Annals of Internal Medicine: "Flexible Use of Drugs with Close Patient Follow-up Can Successfully Control Rheumatoid Arthritis;" "Osteoporosis Drug Strengthens Bones in Men with Prostate Cancer," and "Experts Show Physicians How to Initiate and Carry Through Timely and Effective Discussions about Hospice with Dying Patients."

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