Expression of Concern: Bellomo et al. Effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum Supplementation in Newborns Born from Cesarean Section on Atopy, Respiratory Tract Infections, and Dyspeptic Syndromes: A Multicenter, Randomized, and Controlled Clinical Trial. Microorganisms 2024, 12, 1093
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TopicsInfant Health and Development · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
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- 1Bellomo A.R. Rotondi G. Rago P. Bloise S. Di Ruzza L. Zingoni A. Di Valerio S. Valzano E. Di Pierro F. Cazzaniga M. Effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum Supplementation in Newborns Born from Cesarean Section on Atopy, Respiratory Tract Infections, and Dyspeptic Syndromes: A Multicenter, Randomized, and Controlled Clinical Trial Microorganisms 202412109310.3390/microorganisms 1206109338930475 PMC 11205812 · doi ↗ · pubmed ↗