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Is Bovine Lactoferrin Effective In Preventing Diarrhea In Infants And Toddlers?, Kateryna Toganov
Is Bovine Lactoferrin Effective In Preventing Diarrhea In Infants And Toddlers?, Kateryna Toganov
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Objective: The objective of this selective evidence-based medicine (EBM) review is to determine whether bovine lactoferrin is effective in preventing diarrhea in infants and toddlers.
Study design: Review of three English-language primary randomized controlled trials published between 2007 and 2016.
Data sources: Three double-blind controlled trials comparing bovine lactoferrin to placebo were found using PubMed.
Outcomes measured: Incidence and incidence rate of diarrhea in episodes/child/year were measured using the information provided by the caregivers and the healthcare records obtained from a hospital or clinic.
Results: King et al. found that there was no statistically significant difference in incidence of diarrhea …