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Table 1 Updated systematic review results (Pediatrics 2010)

From: Evidence-based guidelines for use of probiotics in preterm neonates

Outcome

RRa(95% CI)

Pvalue

NNTb(95% CIc)

NEC

0.35 (0.23 to 0.55)

0.00001

25 (17 to 34)

Mortality

0.42 (0.29 to 0.62)

0.00001

20 (14 to 34)

Sepsis

0.98 (0.81 to 1.18)

0.80

N/Ad

  1. aRelative risk.
  2. bConfidence interval.
  3. cNumbers needed to treat.
  4. dNot available.