J Trauma
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effects of an immune-enhancing diet in critically injured patients.
To determine the effects of an immune-enhancing experimental diet (XD = supplemental arginine, trace elements, and increased omega-3 fatty acids) versus standard diet (SD), on immune cell function and clinical outcome of critically injured patients. ⋯ The exact role and timing for diets with immune-enhancing effects has yet to be defined.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Randomized trial of immune-enhancing enteral nutrition in burn patients.
"Immune-enhancing" diets (IEDs) are aimed at improving outcomes in patients suffering trauma and infection. This study was conducted to evaluate a popular IED in patients suffering burn injury. ⋯ Administration of an IED has no clear advantages over the use of less expensive high-protein enteral nutrition in burn patients.