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Buckley Jacqueline, Addagarla Deepali

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Weeks Susan Mace

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Vitko Heather A., Troxell Jordan J., Sherwood Paula R.

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RESULTS:DATA SYNTHESIS:There is a lack of homogeneity of studies concerning probiotic species/strain selection and frequency and timing of dosing in the current body of literature.KEY THEMES:There is ....

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Simonson Jennifer, Haglund Kristin, Weber Emma, Fial Alissa, Hanson Lisa

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Results:Based on the evidence in this systematic review, the oral administration of probiotics to breastfed infants with colic resulted in at least a 50% reduction in crying time compared with placebo....

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Avadhani Amita, Steefel Lorraine

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Abstract:While use of probiotics has increased, understanding when and how to use them can be confusing for patients. Nurse practitioners need to know the basics about the products, including which ar....

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Rosenberg Karen

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According to this study:The use of probiotics in U.S. neonatal units is increasing slowly and is associated with a lower risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in very-low-birth-weight neonates but not wit....

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Ward Tina, Nichols Misty, Nutter Julie

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Despite ongoing advances in medical technology, postoperative infections and infectious complications continue to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Surgical trauma and prophylactic an....

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Long JoAnn, Morris Andrea

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Editor's note: This is a summary of a nursing care–related systematic review from the Cochrane Library. For more information, see http://nursingcare.cochrane.org.....