Randomized Trials: Probiotics Ineffective Against Gastroenteritis

Multicenter Trial of a Combination Probiotic for Children with Gastroenteritis – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Related Study: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG versus Placebo for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Two studies find probiotic therapy ineffective against stomach flu, diarrhea – Reuters (free) AND Probiotics no help to young kids with stomach virus – Washington University in St. Louis (free) AND Probiotics Found To Be Ineffective For Easing Symptoms Of Kids’ Stomach Bugs – NPR (free)