Rapid improvement of severe anorexia nervosa during treatment with ethyl-eicosapentaenoate and micronutrients.
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AK Ayton MD, MSC, MRCPsych (Corresponding author) Hull and East Riding Community Health NHS Trust, Child and Adolescent Service, 2062-68 Hessle Rd, Hessle. East Yorkshire, HU13 9NW E-mail: [email protected] A Azaz MBBch, DCH, MRCP, MRCPCH Hull Royal Infirmary, Department of Paediatrics, Anlaby Rd, Hull HU3 2JZ DF Horrobin MA, DPhil, BM, BCh Laxdale Research, Kings Park House, Laurelhill Business Park, Stirling FK7 9JQ
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists
دوره 19 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004