[Therapeutic nutrition and sparing diet therapy in the combined treatment of rheumatoid arthritis]

Klin Med (Mosk). 1993;71(6):46-50.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

93 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were given diet therapy and unloading diets (ULD). Adjuvant diets appeared beneficial for RA patients, allowed reduction in antirheumatic drug dosages. ULD are recommended as an alternative treatment of RA dependent on the process activity and pattern.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / diet therapy*
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Food Deprivation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome