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Research Article

Probiotics in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Review of Clinical Trials

J. M. T. Hamilton-Miller From the Department of Medical Microbiology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London NW3 2PF, UK
Pages 212-216 | Published online: 11 Jul 2009

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