Effect of a multispecies probiotic on inflammatory markers in critically ill patients: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Background: Impairment of intestinal barrier function and increased translocation of bacteria to the systemic blood flow contribute to the emergence of sepsis. Probiotics might be of beneficial effects on critically ill-patients, modulating intestinal barrier function and reducing inflammation. The...

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Main Authors: Sarvin Sanaie, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani, Hadi Hamishehkar, Mojtaba Mojtahedzadeh, Ata Mahmoodpoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2014;volume=19;issue=9;spage=827;epage=833;aulast=Sanaie