RETRACTED: Bellomo et al. Effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum Supplementation in Newborns Born from Cesarean Section on Atopy, Respiratory Tract Infections, and Dyspeptic Syndromes: A Multicenter, Randomized, and Controlled Clinical Trial. Microorganisms 2024, 12, 1093

Key Points

• The trial's results on atopy, dyspeptic syndromes, and respiratory tract infections in newborns were unverified after retraction.
• Initial claims included positive outcomes for atopy reduction in newborns; however, validity remains disputed due to retraction.
• Conducted as a multicenter, randomized, and controlled clinical trial, the research has been withdrawn due to issues with its data integrity.
• The retraction highlights the need for scrutinizing clinical trial data and stresses the importance of accurate scientific reporting.