Tag: probiotic

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) are complex glycans, and are typically non-digestible by humans. They are, however, important substrates for an infant’s gut microbiota, and play an important role in the maturation of the intestinal mucosal immune system. It is thought that a number of factors can influence the composition...

Association of HLA antigen mismatch with risk of developing skin cancer after solid-organ transplant Immunosuppressive agents reduce the risk of graft rejection in solid-organ transplant recipients. However, immunosuppressive regimens are not without risks, increasing the risk of cancer, a major source of morbidity and mortality. In particular, the risk of...

Image: PD  1. The administration of microbial preparations to inpatients at risk of developing antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) or Clostridium difficile diarrhea (CDD) is no longer recommended.  Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent)  Study Rundown: Use of probiotic preparations has become an increasingly popular modality for the maintenance of bowel health. Several recent meta-analyses...