Journal article
The efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Probiotics may benefit irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, but randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have been conflicting; therefore a systematic review was conducted.
METHODS: MEDLINE (1966 to May 2008), EMBASE (1988 to May 2008) and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (2008) electronic databases were searched, as were abstracts from DDW (Digestive Diseases Week) and UEGW (United European Gastroenterology Week), and …
Authors
Moayyedi P; Ford AC; Talley NJ; Cremonini F; Foxx-Orenstein AE; Brandt LJ; Quigley EMM
Journal
Gut, Vol. 59, No. 3,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
March 1, 2010
DOI
10.1136/gut.2008.167270
ISSN
0017-5749