Probiotic Support for Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Pediatrics: New Evidence for Saccharomyces boulardii

Read time: 3 minutes Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) remains a frequent and frustrating complication in pediatric primary care. While most cases are self-limiting, AAD can increase caregiver distress, interrupt treatment adherence, and occasionally lead to more serious sequelae such as dehydration or Clostridioides difficile infection. Probiotic interventions are a common integrative strategy, yet clarity is still […]

Combining Herbal and Western Medicine for Pertussis-Like Syndrome in Children

Read time: 2 minutes Persistent, spastic cough in pertussis-like syndrome (PLS) can be distressing for children and frustrating to manage in clinical practice. While macrolide antibiotics address underlying pathogens, they often fall short in alleviating symptoms. A new systematic review and meta-analysis examines whether integrating traditional herbal medicine (HM) with standard Western medicine (WM) can […]