Expression of concern
Synbiotic supplementation and the effects on clinical and metabolic responses in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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Record ID:
43671
Journal:
Publication Date:
May 11, 2017
Retraction Date:
August 06, 2021
(4.3 years years ago)
Subject:
Broad Categories:
Medicine
Medicine
Specific Fields:
Medicine - General
Medicine - General
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Country:
🇮🇷 IranArticle Type:
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Open Access:
Yes
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Expression of concern Details
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Nature of Retraction:
Expression of concern
Retraction Notice:
10.1017/S0007114521002051Citations (66)
66
Total Citations38
Post-Retraction(57.6%)
27
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Quick Stats
Total Citations:
66
Years Since Retraction:
4.3 years
Open Access:
Yes
Last Checked:
Jul 24, 2025