The Use of Probiotics in Pediatric Gastroenterology: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations by Latin-American Experts

Meta-analysis: Lactobacillus reuteri strain DSM 17938 (and the original strain ATCC 55730) for treating acute gastroenteritis in children

(2014) H. Szajewska et al.   Beneficial Microbes

Treating infant colic with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri: double blind, placebo controlled randomised trial

(2014) V. Sung et al.   BMJ-British Medical Journal

Prophylactic Use of a Probiotic in the Prevention of Colic, Regurgitation, and Functional Constipation

(2014) Flavia Indrio et al.   JAMA Pediatrics

Nasal and perirectal colonization of vancomycin sensitive and resistant enterococci in patients of paediatrics ICU (PICU) of tertiary health care facilities

(2013) Muhammad Arfat Yameen et al.   BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Probiotics for infantile colic: a systematic review

(2013) Jasim Anabrees et al.   BMC Pediatrics

Randomised clinical trial: Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 vs. placebo in children with acute diarrhoea - a double-blind study

(2012) R. Francavilla et al.   ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS

Effect of routine probiotic, Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938, use on rates of necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates with birthweight < 1000 grams: a sequential analysis

(2012) Chelsea Hunter et al.   BMC Pediatrics

Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 for the Management of Infantile Colic in Breastfed Infants: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

(2012) Hania Szajewska et al.   JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

Cytokine profile and induction of T helper type 17 and regulatory T cells by human peripheral mononuclear cells after microbial exposure

(2011) O. N. Donkor et al.   CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY

Mission impossible? Regulatory and enforcement issues to ensure safety of dietary supplements

(2010) A. Petroczi et al.   FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY

Guidance for Substantiating the Evidence for Beneficial Effects of Probiotics: Prevention and Management of Infections by Probiotics

(2010) Danielle Wolvers et al.   JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

VSL#3 Improves Symptoms in Children With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Crossover Study

(2010) Stefano Guandalini et al.   JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION

Supplementation of Infant Formula With Probiotics and/or Prebiotics: A Systematic Review and Comment by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition

(2010) Christian Braegger et al.   JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION

Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in Infantile Colic: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

(2010) F. Savino et al.   PEDIATRICS

Updated Meta-analysis of Probiotics for Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Neonates

(2010) G. Deshpande et al.   PEDIATRICS

Systematic review and meta-analysis ofSaccharomyces boulardiiin adult patients

(2010) Lynne V McFarland   WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

Current insights in to the pathophysiology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

(2010) Theodoros Karantanos et al.   Gut Pathogens

Effect of a Probiotic Preparation (VSL#3) on Induction and Maintenance of Remission in Children With Ulcerative Colitis

(2009) Erasmo Miele et al.   AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

Safety of supplementing infant formula with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and Bifidobacterium lactis in term infants: a randomised controlled trial

(2009) Robert A. Gibson et al.   BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute or Persistent Diarrhea

(2009) Sean W. Pawlowski et al.   GASTROENTEROLOGY

Long-term Administration of Probiotics to Asymptomatic Pre-school Children for Either the Eradication or the Prevention ofHelicobacter pyloriInfection

(2009) Surasak Boonyaritichaikij et al.   HELICOBACTER

Probiotics and immunity

(2009) Andrea T. Borchers et al.   JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial: Effect of Lactobacillus GG Supplementation on Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Rates and Side Effects During Treatment in Children

(2009) Hania Szajewska et al.   JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION

Probiotics Reduce the Risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants: A Meta-Analysis

(2009) Khalid AlFaleh et al.   Neonatology

Probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 Versus Placebo for Treating Diarrhea of Greater Than 4 Days Duration in Infants and Toddlers

(2009) Jobst Henker et al.   PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL

A randomized, open trial evaluating the effect ofSaccharomyces boulardiion the eradication rate ofHelicobacter pyloriinfection in children

(2008) Victoria Hurduc et al.   ACTA PAEDIATRICA

The Role of Microbiota and Probiotics in Stress-Induced Gastrointestinal Damage

(2008) Femke Lutgendorff et al.   CURRENT MOLECULAR MEDICINE

Probiotics as prevention and treatment for diarrhea

(2008) Alfredo Guarino et al.   CURRENT OPINION IN GASTROENTEROLOGY

Prophylactic Probiotics for Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Newborns

(2008) M. Samanta et al.   JOURNAL OF TROPICAL PEDIATRICS

Functional gastrointestinal disorders as a public health problem

(2008) n. j. talley   NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY

Probiotics: Role in Pathophysiology and Prevention in Necrotizing Enterocolitis

(2008) Camilia R. Martin et al.   SEMINARS IN PERINATOLOGY

GRADE: an emerging consensus on rating quality of evidence and strength of recommendations

(2008) Gordon H Guyatt et al.   BMJ-British Medical Journal