ArticleUgeskrift for laeger2013
[Chewing gum can prevent acute otitis media].
Article in Ugeskrift for laeger, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
This Cochrane review includes four studies from Finland. The review is well carried out and easy to read and understand. The meta-analysis showed that healthy children can reduce the risk of acute otitis media by using two pieces of xylitol chewing gum five times a day (risk ratio 0.75, 95% confidence interval 0.65-0.88). In the xylitol groups less than 1% more dropped out because of abdominal discomfort compared with the control groups.
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