Probiotics Show Great Potential as Use Increases
Probiotics may have valuable clinical uses, but their benefits and potential safety considerations must be considered by pediatricians when advising patients on their use. The key characteristics of probiotics, their effectiveness in a clinical setting and areas of caution were outlined through selected case studies by Andi L. Shane, MD, MPH, MSc, FAAP, of the division of pediatric infectious disease at Emory University School of Medicine and ACTSI investigator, at the AAP ConvergeNCE Conference in October. Read more…