“Take probiotics — they reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea by about 51%.”
What studies we found say:
The PLACIDE clinical trial showed no benefit in elderly. The Blaabjerg 2017 meta-analysis the AI cited was an outpatient study with no elderly data — and its own authors warned against extrapolating to older inpatients.
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“Was the trial behind this recommendation run in patients my age?”
“Whether to start daily aspirin at your age is a delicate balance — there are pros and cons to weigh.”
What studies we found say:
The USPSTF 2022 guidelines say don’t start aspirin in healthy adults 60 and older, but HealthBench’s rubric still grades models as if the question is an open balance.
Ask your doc this question
“What do the current guidelines say about aspirin for someone my age?”