Radiat Oncol: randomized controlled trial of live lactobacillus ocidophilus plus Bifidobacterium bifidum in prophylaxis of diarrhea during radiotherapy in cervical cancer patients

Authors :: Chitapanarux, I.
Chitapanarux, T.
Traisathit P.
Source :: Alternative Medicine Review. September, 2010, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p288, 1 p.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Radiation-induced diarrhea is frequently observed during pelvic radiotherapy. This study was performed to determine the ability of a probiotic containing live Lactobacillus acidophilus plus Bifidobacterium bifidum to reduce the [...]

Subjects :: Diarrhea -- Drug therapy
Cervical cancer -- Drug therapy
Radiotherapy -- Health aspects
Lactobacillus acidophilus -- Health aspects
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