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Chronic disease self-management program is not more effective than typical care after one year 
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute | by Karen Finney | Tue, Aug 4
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SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (August 4, 2009) - A peer-led health education and counseling program designed to help patients manage their chronic illnesses initially had some positive outcomes but did not improve patient health after one year, according to new research from UC Davis.
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