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Probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.”1 Administration of live benign bacteria may help quickly recolonize the patient and prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). This study, from investigators in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is a meta-analysis of pediatric randomized controlled trials that assess the effectiveness of probiotic supplements in preventing AAD.
After screening 550 potential studies, 17 randomized controlled trials were …
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