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Do Oral Probiotics In Conjunction With Fluconazole Reduce Symptoms Among Patients Suffering From Vulvovaginal Candidiasis?, Kayla Mcdaid
Do Oral Probiotics In Conjunction With Fluconazole Reduce Symptoms Among Patients Suffering From Vulvovaginal Candidiasis?, Kayla Mcdaid
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not “Do oral probiotics in conjunction with fluconazole reduce symptoms among patients suffering from vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)?”
Study design: Systematic review of three randomized controlled trials published in 2009 and 2012.
Data sources: Three randomized controlled trials published in peer-reviewed journals comparing the effects of fluconazole in conjunction with probiotics in the treatment of VVC. Data sources found using Embase, EMBScohost, and CINAHL
Outcomes measured: Outcomes were measured based on patients reporting of: decrease in dysuria symptoms at 5-7 days post treatment, resolution of abnormal odorless cheese …
Are The Use Of Probiotics An Effective Treatment For Relieving Symptoms Of Depression In Adults?, Olynda B. Mileon-Etuk
Are The Use Of Probiotics An Effective Treatment For Relieving Symptoms Of Depression In Adults?, Olynda B. Mileon-Etuk
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM is to determine whether or not, “Are the use of antibiotics an effective treatment for relieving symptoms of depression in adults?”
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language primary studies, published between 2010- 2016.
DATA SOURCES: Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were found using PubMed- NCBI. These studies analyzed the effectiveness of probiotics in adults with symptoms of depression.
OUTCOME MEASURED: The main outcome measured was improvement of symptoms of depression after the administration of probiotic supplements. Outcomes were assessed using data from self-reported questionnaires, which include the Hopkins Symptom Checklist (HSCL-90), Hospital …
Does The Use Of Prophylactic Probiotics Prevent Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea In Adults Using One Or More Antibiotics?, David E. Castillo
Does The Use Of Prophylactic Probiotics Prevent Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea In Adults Using One Or More Antibiotics?, David E. Castillo
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) review is to determine if the use of probiotics can prevent the incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) in adults using one or more antibiotics.
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of three randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trials in the English language published between 2013 and 2014.
DATA SOURCES: Data sources obtained for this review were articles published in peerreviewed journals found using PubMed and Cochrane databases.
OUTCOME MEASURED: All three studies defined diarrhea as the passage of three or more loose stools in a 24-hour period. All the studies used the Bristol …