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Omega-3 free fatty acids for the maintenance of remission in Crohn disease: The EPIC randomized controlled trials

Authors :
Feagan, Brian G.
Sandborn, William J.
Mittmann, Ulrich
Bar-Meir, Simon
DEHaens, Geert
Bradette, Marc
Cohen, Albert
Dallaire, Chrystian
Ponich, Terry P.
McDonald, John W.D.
Hebuterne, Xavier
Pare, Pierre
Klvana, Pavel
Niv, Yaron
Ardizzone, Sandro
Alexeeva, Olga
Rostom, Alaa
Kiudelis, Gediminas
Spleiss, Johannes
Gilgen, Densie
Vandervoort, Margaret K.
Wong, Cindy J.
Zou, Guang Yong
Donner, Allan
Rutgeerts, Paul
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. April 9, 2008, Vol. 299 Issue 14, p1690, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Two tests to examine the effectiveness of omega-3 free fatty acids in reducing the rate of relapse of Crohn disease were conducted. Results concluded that omega-3 fatty acids are not effective in reducing rate of relapse in patients with Crohn disease.

Subjects

Subjects :
Crohn's disease -- Care and treatment
Crohn's disease -- Prevention
Crohn's disease -- Risk factors
Immunosuppressive agents -- Usage
Omega-3 fatty acids -- Usage
Omega-3 fatty acids -- Complications and side effects
Diseases -- Relapse
Diseases -- Research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
299
Issue :
14
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.178069147

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