Dr. Barry Dworkin

Two studies in the NEJM conclude that probiotic use to mitigate symptoms of acute gastroenteritis in children did not ameliorate symptoms and was no better than placebo.

Health Headlines Commentary for November 22, 2018

Source:

Probiotics make no difference to intestinal infections in kids: studies

Reference:

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG versus Placebo for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children

Multicenter Trial of a Combination Probiotic for Children with Gastroenteritis

 

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