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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2008; 14(17): 2650-2661
Published online May 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2650
Published online May 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2650
Meta-analysis of probiotics for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Lynne V McFarland, Department of Health Services Research and Development, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Metropolitan Park West, 1100 Olive Way, Suite #1400, Seattle WA 98101, United States
Lynne V McFarland, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98101, United States
Sascha Dublin, Group Health Center for Health Studies, 1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1600, Seattle 98101, United States
Author contributions: McFarland LV and Dublin S contributed equally to this work in the design of the research, analysis and writing of the paper.
Correspondence to: Lynne V McFarland, PhD, Department of Health Services Research and Development, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Metropolitan Park West, 1100 Olive Way, Suite #1400, Seattle WA 98101, United States. lynne.mcfarland@va.gov
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Received: December 19, 2007
Revised: January 29, 2008
Published online: May 7, 2008
Revised: January 29, 2008
Published online: May 7, 2008
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