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Funnel plot assessment for publication bias in the probiotic meta-analysis indicates generally symmetric distribution of effect sizes around the pooled estimate.

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Forest plot summarizing the pooled efficacy of probiotic interventions across multiple gastrointestinal conditions, with odds ratios and confidence intervals for each included trial.

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Forest plot summarizing the pooled efficacy of probiotic interventions across multiple gastrointestinal conditions, with odds ratios and confidence intervals for each included trial.

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Subgroup analysis by probiotic strain type reveals differential efficacy, with Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces species showing the strongest associations with symptom improvement.

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Subgroup analysis by probiotic strain type reveals differential efficacy, with Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces species showing the strongest associations with symptom improvement.

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Stratified forest plot examining probiotic efficacy specifically in antibiotic-associated diarrhea trials shows a significant protective effect compared to placebo.

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Stratified forest plot examining probiotic efficacy specifically in antibiotic-associated diarrhea trials shows a significant protective effect compared to placebo.

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Sensitivity analysis removing individual studies demonstrates that the overall positive association between probiotic supplementation and gastrointestinal symptom relief remains robust.

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Sensitivity analysis removing individual studies demonstrates that the overall positive association between probiotic supplementation and gastrointestinal symptom relief remains robust.

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A meta-analysis of probiotic efficacy for gastrointestinal diseases.

PloS one (2012)

PMID: 22529959

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0034938

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![Figure 3: Funnel plot assessment for publication bias in the probiotic meta-analysis indicates generally symmetric distribution of effect sizes around the pooled estimate.](https://pdfs.citedhealth.com/figures/22529959/143.png)

> Source: Marina L Ritchie et al. "A meta-analysis of probiotic efficacy for gastrointestinal diseases.." *PloS one*, 2012. PMID: [22529959](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22529959/)
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  <figcaption>Figure 3. Funnel plot assessment for publication bias in the probiotic meta-analysis indicates generally symmetric distribution of effect sizes around the pooled estimate.<br>  Source: Marina L Ritchie et al. "A meta-analysis of probiotic efficacy for gastrointestinal diseases.." <em>PloS one</em>, 2012. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22529959/">22529959</a></figcaption>
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