Probiotics Have Clinical, Microbiologic, and Immunologic Efficacy in Acute Infectious Diarrhea
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 11/17/2009
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Chen CC et al. – This probiotics mixture reduced the severity of diarrhea and length of hospital stay in children with acute diarrhea. In addition to restoring beneficial intestinal flora ... probiotics may enhance host protective immunity such as down–regulation of pro–inflammatory cytokines and up–regulation of anti–inflammatory cytokines.
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The effects of a fermented milk containing three probiotic bacteria in patients with irritable bowel syndrome - a randomized, double-blind, controlled study
Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 12/17/2009
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Simren M et al. – The authors could not detect a clearly positive effect of fermented milk containing three probiotic bacteria on GI symptoms in IBS
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Lack of Effects of Oral Probiotics on Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Very Low Birth Weight Infants
The Journal of Pediatrics, 11/23/2009
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Chou IC et al. – Oral probiotics given to PVLBW infants at 1 week after birth to reduce the incidence of NEC did not affect growth and neurodevelopmental and sensory outcomes
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Probiotic found to treat colitis
Internet Source, 12/07/2009
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A new study has found a possible treatment for colitis. Researchers say mice that were given the probiotic Bacillus polyfermenticus during the non–inflammatory stage of the disease showed reduced rectal bleeding, less inflamed tissue and gained more weight
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Bacterial vaginosis: an update on diagnosis and treatment
Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, 11/12/2009
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treatment with antibiotics, alternative treatments with antiseptics and disinfectants, vaginal–acidifying and –buffering agents, and probiotics hold some promise for long–term prevention.
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The Probiotic Preparation, VSL3 Induces Remission in Patients With Mild-to-Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 11/05/2009
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Sood A et al. – VSL3 is safe and effective in achieving clinical responses and remissions in patients with mild–to–moderately active UC.
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Use of colony-based bacterial strain typing for tracking the fate of Lactobacillus strains during human consumption
BMC Microbiology, 12/10/2009
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gut microbiota can be evaluated using a high throughput RAPD technique based on single bacterial colonies. Validation of this strategy paves the way for future systematic studies on the fate and efficacy of bacterial probiotics during human clinical trials.
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Role of the Host Defense System and Intestinal Microbial Flora in the Pathogenesis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Surgical Infections, 12/01/2009
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ndash; Host defenses and intestinal microbial ecology are believed to play important roles in the pathogenesis of NEC. Commensal bacteria and probiotic therapy may be of therapeutic utility in the maintenance of the gut epithelial barrier.
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Butyrate Increases GLUT2 mRNA Abundance by Initiating Transcription in Caco2-BBe Cells
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 11/10/2009
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work is necessary to understand cellular targets of butyrate therapy and define clinically appropriate means of providing such strategies, such as consuming prebiotics and probiotics.
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Irritable bowel syndrome - The role of complementary medicines in treatment
Australian Family Physician, 12/10/2009
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symptoms may predominate. Many complementary medicines are used to treat IBS symptoms. Currently there is good evidence to recommend the use of probiotics, peppermint oil capsules and psyllium. Other therapies such as Chinese and Ayuvedic herbs and psychological techniques look promising, but
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