Immunonutrition in head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy: an alternative approach for overcoming potential bias.

Am J Clin Nutr

Cell Factory and Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico) Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.

Published: April 2021

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