Probiotics in Pediatric Medicine

Since the turn of the century, many scientists and investigators have diligently designed and performed experiments and trials to prove or disprove the power of probiotics. A great number of probiotic products in various shapes and forms have become available to the consumer and more than ever clinicians are dealing with children and patients that consider the use of probiotics. Probiotics in Pediatric Medicine provides clinicians a tool to understand the current evidence for the role of probiotics in various pediatric disorders related to the gastrointestinal as well as the extra-intestinal tract. This book provides evidence-based up-to-date information from world experts in their fields to help clinicians make decisions regarding the use of probiotics. A list of resources, web sites, and references relevant to probiotics can be found in the appendix. Currently, the market for probiotics continues to rely heavily on health claims made by manufacturers and retailers. Clinicians have the sole responsibility to understand the various strains and preparations commercially available and to advise patients accordingly. Probiotics in Pediatric Medicine is an indispensable tool and a critical resource for health professionals that will aid in enhancing their ability to make the appropriate decisions regarding the use of probiotics.

Chapter 1. Basics of GI Physiology and Mucosal ImmunologyAlessio Fasano, MD, Terez Shea-Donohue, Ph.D. 1Chapter 2. What Pediatricians Need To Know About the Analysis of the Gut MicrobiotaGerald W. Tannock Chapter 3. Role of Microflora in DiseaseProf. Salvatore Cucchiara, Dr. Marina Aloi Chapter 4. Probiotics 101Samuli Rautava, M.D., Ph.D., W. Allan Walker, M.D. Chapter 5. Mechanisms of Probiotic Regulation of Host HomeostasisFang Yan, M.D., Ph.D., D. Brent Polk, M.D. Chapter 6. Safety Issues of Probiotic IngestionDavid R. Mack, M.D., FRCPC Chapter 7. Neonatal and Infant MicrofloraJosef Neu, MD Chapter 8. Probiotics in Infant DieteticsCarlo Agostoni, Filippo Salvini Chapter 9. Necrotizing Enterocolitis ' The Role of Probiotics in PreventionZvi Weizman, MD Chapter 10. Irritable Bowel SyndromeSonia Michail, M.D. Chapter 11. The Role of Probiotics in the Treatment and Prevention of Infectious Diarrhoea in ChildrenShafiqul A. Sarker M.D., Ph.D., George J. Fuchs M.D. Chapter 12. Probiotics in Crohn's DiseaseEsi S. N. Lamousé-Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Athos Bousvaros, M.D., MPH Chapter 13. Probiotics in Ulcerative ColitisRichard Fedorak, MD. Chapter 14. PouchitisPaolo Gionchetti Chapter 15. Probiotics in Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and Clostridium Difficile InfectionProf. Hania Szajewska, MD Chapter 16. Probiotics in the Immunocompromised HostYuliya Rekhtman, MD, Stuart S. Kaufman, MD Chapter 17. Role of Probiotics in the Management of Helicobacter Pylori InfectionPhilip M. Sherman, Kathene C. Johnson-Henry Chapter 18. Probiotics in Treatment and/or Prevention of AllergiesR. Fölster-Holst, B. Offick, E. Proksch, J. Schrezenmeir Chapter 19. The Role of Probiotics in the Treatment and Prevention of AsthmaMichael D. Cabana, MD, MPHChapter 20. The Impact of Probiotics on Maternal and Child Health: Clinical EvidenceKingsley C Anukam, PhD MHPM, Gregor Reid PhD MBA ARM CCM Chapter 21. Probiotics In Foods And SupplementsSteven J Czinn M.D., Samra Sarigol Blanchard M.D. Chapter 22. The Application Of Prebiotics And Synbiotics In PediatricsLaure Catherine Roger, BSc(Hons), Anne Liza McCartney, BSc(Hons), PhD Chapter 23. The Future of Probiotic Eamonn M. M. Quigley, M.D. Chapter 24. The Quality Control of Probiotics in Food and Dietary SupplementsSheryl H. Berman, MS, Ph.D. Appendix 1. List Of Related Websites, Books And JournalsSonia Michail, M.D.