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Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology Volume 20, 1991 - Issue 6
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Original Article

The Effect of Olive Oil and Fish Consumption on Rheumatoid Arthritis - A Case Control Study

A. Linos Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Athens Medical School, Bethesda, MD, USA
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E. Kaklamanis Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Athens Medical School, Bethesda, MD, USA
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A. Kontomerkos Rheumatology Clinic, General Hospital of Athens, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Y. Koumantaki Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Athens Medical School, Bethesda, MD, USA
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S. Gazi Rheumatology Clinic, General Hospital of Athens, Bethesda, MD, USA
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G. Vaiopoulos First Department of Internal Medicine, Athens Medical School, Bethesda, MD, USA
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G. C. Tsokos National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Ph. Kaklamanis First Department of Internal Medicine, Athens Medical School, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Pages 419-426 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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