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Effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on IL-1and TNF-α in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Rheumatology and Rehabilitation

Advisors

Kamel, Sahar F. , Abou-El-Saoud, Nevin H. , Ghitta, Tamer M.

Authors

Munir, Amira Medhat Muhammad

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:42:14

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2017-07-12 06:42:14

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M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

This study aimed to demonstrate the effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplements on serum IL-1 and TNF-α concentrations in JIA patients, clinical manifestations, laboratory investigations and on daily requirements of NSAID.Fifty five participants were included in this study; they were divided into two groups:Group 1: Thirty five Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis patients were included for this study, diagnosed according to ACR classification from the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic, and Abu-El Rish Children hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University Hospitals. Only 24 patients continued the study (took omega-3 for 12 weeks), the rest of patients were excluded from the study due to irregular attendance. Group2:Twenty healthy volunteers serving as control group.All patients included in this study were subjected to full history taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations .All JIA patients took dietary supplements of omega-3 fatty acids in the form of capsules (500mg/capsule), 4 capsules/day in two divided doses for 12 weeks, each capsule contains 500 mg omega-3 Fatty acids (300 EPA, 200 DHA) There is statistically significant decrease in serum IL-1 and TNF-α after dietary supplement of omega-3 fatty acids in JIA patients and also significant difference in comparing with control group.There is significant improvement in DAS-28, VAS, CHAQ and laboratory investigation. There is decrease in the doses of NSAID along the course of treatment.

Issued

1 Jan 2010

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/37693

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Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023