Synopsis In recent times, the use of probiotics in the treatment of intestinal infections is a common trend. However, there is no distinct clarity on the effectiveness of probiotics in preventing gastroenteritis due to the dearth of detailed studies and failure in reporting any adverse effects. This week’s “ MED FACT ” discusses the outcomes of a randomized, double-blinded trial from The New England Journal of Medicine, ‘ Multicenter Trial of a Combination Probiotic for Children with Gastroenteritis ’ Nov 2018. Authors: Stephen B. Freedman , Sarah Williamson ‑ Urquhart, Ken J.
Farion, et al. Key Takeaways: Combination probiotic had no significant effect in amelioration of the disease outcome in children with acute gastroenteritis. Objective: To assess the efficacy of probiotics in children (3 to 48 months of age) suffering from acute gastroenteritis. Study Type: Randomized,…
