A trial assessing N-3 as treatment for injury-induced cachexia (ATLANTIC trial): does a moderate dose fish oil intervention improve outcomes in older adults recovering from hip fracture?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Proximal femoral fractures are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Pre-existing malnutrition and weight loss amongst this patient group is of primary concern, with conventional nutrition support being largely ineffecti...

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Main Authors: Cleland Leslie, Fraser Robert, Cobiac Lynne, Villani Anthony, Yaxley Alison, Miller Michelle D, James Michael, Crotty Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/10/76