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Multicenter trial of a combination probiotic for children with gastroenteritis

Multicenter trial of a combination probiotic for children with gastroenteritis

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Posted on December 03, 2018

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Announcement: Multicenter trial of a combination probiotic for children with gastroenteritis

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Gastroenteritis accounts for approximately 1.7 million visits to the emergency department (ED) by children in the United States every year. Data to determine whether the use of probiotics improves outcomes in these children are lacking. Dr. Stephen Freedman from Pediatric Emergency Research Canada and TREKK content advisor for gastroenteritis led this fantastic multicenter trial looking at the effectiveness of probiotics for kids with stomach bugs.

Read the full study here.