{"id":9144,"date":"2026-03-03T09:34:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T08:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/unkategorisiert\/study-taking-probiotics-containing-bifidobacteria-leads-to-a-shorter-covid-related-hospital-stay\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:07:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:07:58","slug":"study-taking-probiotics-containing-bifidobacteria-leads-to-a-shorter-covid-related-hospital-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/en\/unkategorisiert\/study-taking-probiotics-containing-bifidobacteria-leads-to-a-shorter-covid-related-hospital-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Study: Taking probiotics containing bifidobacteria leads to a shorter COVID-related hospital stay."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lw4ndvrl-109f3e044cfc56581ddf46c3a8306736\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lw4ndvrl-109f3e044cfc56581ddf46c3a8306736 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lw4ndvrl-109f3e044cfc56581ddf46c3a8306736 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lw4ndvrl-109f3e044cfc56581ddf46c3a8306736 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-8480 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8480 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Covid19.jpg\" alt='' title='Covid19'  height=\"427\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Covid19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Covid19-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Covid19-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Covid19-705x376.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-19jkyt-be57bce834380b394dbc210be81f8ba2\">\n.flex_column.av-19jkyt-be57bce834380b394dbc210be81f8ba2{\nborder-radius:20px 20px 20px 20px;\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px;\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-19jkyt-be57bce834380b394dbc210be81f8ba2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mmnnc1a0-d852daa28529c241018d155e3bad54d8\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mmnnc1a0-d852daa28529c241018d155e3bad54d8 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmnnc1a0-d852daa28529c241018d155e3bad54d8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 data-path-to-node=\"2\">Microbiome and viral infections: How bifidobacteria and phages are revolutionizing our immune response<\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Modern medicine is beginning to grasp a fundamental insight: our immune system is only as strong as the ecosystem in our gut. A recent study now shows that targeted intake of <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"200\">bifidobacteria<\/b> in COVID-19 patients leads to a significantly shorter length of hospital stay. However, this finding is only the tip of the iceberg. To tackle the global health crisis and the looming threat of <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"405\">antibiotic resistance<\/b>, we must broaden our perspective\u2014away from indiscriminate scorched-earth campaigns against microbes and toward precise control through <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"564\">bacteriophage therapy<\/b> and probiotics.   <\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\">Summary: Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Study highlight:<\/b> Supplementation with bifidobacteria reduces time in hospital for COVID-19 by modulating the inflammatory response.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Gut\u2013lung axis:<\/b> A healthy microbiome regulates immune responses far beyond the digestive tract and protects against cytokine storms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Precision vs. broad brush:<\/b> While antibiotics destroy beneficial microbes such as bifidobacteria, <b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\">bacteriophage therapy<\/b> acts like a targeted scalpel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">PAS mechanism:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">Phage\u2013antibiotic synergy (PAS)<\/b> reactivates the effectiveness of antibiotics in multidrug-resistant secondary infections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Vision for the future:<\/b> The combination of probiotics (building up) and phages (targeted elimination) is the key to overcoming the resistance crisis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-at7erp-0cce35ca316b465d72bf1620a53db4fe\">\n.flex_column.av-at7erp-0cce35ca316b465d72bf1620a53db4fe{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-at7erp-0cce35ca316b465d72bf1620a53db4fe av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_fourth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mmnncpa7-a64575d8836998a98e331a02680abd85\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mmnncpa7-a64575d8836998a98e331a02680abd85 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmnncpa7-a64575d8836998a98e331a02680abd85 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-path-to-node=\"7\">1. The study: Bifidobacteria as a shield in COVID-19<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The study examined, <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/en\/unkategorisiert\/study-taking-probiotics-containing-bifidobacteria-leads-to-a-shorter-covid-related-hospital-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzwM\">Bifidobacteria and COVID-19<\/a>, provides impressive data. Patients who received specific probiotics during their infection were able to leave the hospital sooner than the control group. <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\">The biological background<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Bifidobacteria are among the most important \u201cguardians\u201d of our gut. They produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as acetate and lactate, which strengthen the intestinal barrier and send anti-inflammatory signals to the entire immune system. In a viral infection such as COVID-19, the immune system tends to overreact\u2014the notorious cytokine storm. Here, bifidobacteria act like a biological moderator that sharpens defenses while simultaneously dampening harmful, excessive inflammation.   <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"12\">2. The problem: When antibiotics destroy the shield<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">In the early phase of the pandemic, COVID patients were often treated preventively with antibiotics to prevent bacterial superinfections. However, this approach was a double-edged sword. <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Collateral damage in the microbiome<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Antibiotics act like a wildfire. They not only kill potential pathogens, but also decimate precisely those bifidobacteria whose protective effect we so urgently need. The result is <b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"210\">dysbiosis<\/b>, which can paradoxically increase the risk of severe disease.  <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"16\">The global resistance crisis<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Through the massive (and often unnecessary) use of antibiotics worldwide, we have accelerated the evolution of \u201csuperbugs.\u201d We are facing a dead end: chemistry is failing, and at the same time we are destroying our natural allies in the gut. We urgently need innovative <b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"287\">antibiotic resistance solutions<\/b>.  <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"19\">3. Bacteriophages: The return of the biological hunters<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">This is where <b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">bacteriophage therapy<\/b> steps into the spotlight. Bacteriophages (phages for short) are viruses that infect only bacteria. Unlike antibiotics, they are highly specific.  <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"21\">Why phages are better than broad-spectrum antibiotics<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\">A phage recognizes \u201cits\u201d target bacterium like a key fits a lock. If a patient develops bacterial pneumonia as a consequence of COVID-19, a specific phage cocktail could eliminate the pathogen without harming a single bifidobacterium in the gut. This keeps the patient\u2019s immune system intact and promotes faster recovery.  <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"23\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"24\">4. Scientific focus: Phage\u2013antibiotic synergy (PAS)<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\">In severe cases of multidrug resistance, one agent alone is often not enough. This is where researchers rely on <b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">phage\u2013antibiotic synergy (PAS)<\/b>. <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"26\">The PAS mechanism in detail<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">PAS describes the phenomenon in which the combination of a phage and an antibiotic achieves an effect that goes far beyond the sum of the individual effects.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"28\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Stress-induced susceptibility:<\/b> Certain antibiotics at low doses cause bacteria to grow filamentously\u2014they become longer but do not divide. This enlarged surface provides phages with more docking sites. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Accelerated lysis:<\/b> The stress caused by the antibiotic in the bacterium accelerates the production of new phages inside the cell, leading to faster destruction (lysis) of the pathogen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Resistance reversal:<\/b> To evade the phage attack, bacteria often have to change their surface structures. This change frequently causes them to lose their resistance to the antibiotic. The bacterium thus becomes \u201csusceptible\u201d to conventional medicine again.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"29\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"30\">5. Excursus: History and geopolitics of phage research<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31\">It is no coincidence that we are talking about phages again today. While the West after 1945 relied almost exclusively on the industrial production of antibiotics, phage research was perfected in the East. <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"32\">The Georgian tradition<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33\">In <b data-path-to-node=\"33\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Georgia<\/b>, at the Eliava Institute in Tbilisi, phages have been part of everyday medical practice for over 100 years. There, phage cocktails are used against everything from gastrointestinal infections to purulent wounds. While we in the West are now laboriously setting up clinical trials for the approval of phages for post-COVID infections, colleagues in Eastern Europe have immense practical clinical experience. This transfer of knowledge is more important than ever today in order to establish <b data-path-to-node=\"33\" data-index-in-node=\"487\">bacteriophage therapy<\/b> worldwide as a standard.   <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"34\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"35\">6. Synergy of probiotics and phages: The medicine of the future<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\">The study on bifidobacteria mentioned at the outset shows us the way: we must actively care for the microbiome. In an ideal world, the treatment of a severe infection would look like this: <\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"37\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Build-up:<\/b> Administration of bifidobacteria to strengthen the overall immune response (gut\u2013lung axis).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Precise elimination:<\/b> Use of <b data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\">bacteriophage therapy<\/b> to specifically eliminate secondary infections (e.g., MRSA or Pseudomonas).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Support:<\/b> Use of <b data-path-to-node=\"37,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">phage\u2013antibiotic synergy<\/b> if the bacteria are extremely resistant, to preserve the effectiveness of conventional medications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"38\">This integrative approach protects the body\u2019s own flora while effectively combating the pathogens.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"39\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"40\">7. Challenges and regulatory hurdles<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"41\">Despite the clear evidence for bifidobacteria and phages, the path to widespread use is difficult. In the EU, phages are often still classified as \u201cmedicinal products,\u201d with approval processes designed for static chemical active substances. However, phages are biologically dynamic\u2014they evolve along with the bacteria.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42\">This requires bold regulatory adjustments, as are already being tested in Belgium, for example, with the model of \u201cmagistral preparations.\u201d Only in this way can we bring personalized <b data-path-to-node=\"42\" data-index-in-node=\"184\">antibiotic resistance solutions<\/b> to patients in a timely manner. <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"43\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"44\">FAQ \u2013 Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"45\"><b data-path-to-node=\"45\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1. Can I simply take bifidobacteria myself to protect myself from COVID-19?<\/b> A healthy gut flora is always beneficial for the immune system. High-quality probiotics can support the body, but they do not replace medical treatment in severe cases. Look for strains such as <i data-path-to-node=\"45\" data-index-in-node=\"300\">Bifidobacterium animalis<\/i> or <i data-path-to-node=\"45\" data-index-in-node=\"330\">Bifidobacterium longum<\/i>.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"46\"><b data-path-to-node=\"46\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2. Why are phages not used as standard in hospitals?<\/b> Regulatory hurdles in Germany are high. Phages are usually used only as an \u201cindividual treatment attempt\u201d when all antibiotics have failed. At <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0AM\">Phage.help<\/a>, we are working to promote awareness of this issue.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"47\"><b data-path-to-node=\"47\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3. Will phage therapy harm my beneficial bifidobacteria?<\/b> No. That is the greatest advantage. Phages are so specialized that they attack only a specific bacterial species (or even only a strain). Your beneficial bifidobacteria remain completely unaffected.   <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"48\"><b data-path-to-node=\"48\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4. How does phage\u2013antibiotic synergy (PAS) work in practice?<\/b> In this case, a physician would prescribe an antibiotic at a dose that might not be sufficient on its own, but in combination with a specific phage effectively destroys the pathogen while also breaking resistance.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"49\"><b data-path-to-node=\"49\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5. Where can I find more information on clinical trials?<\/b> You can find up-to-date information on studies and treatment centers in our <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.phage.help\/phagen-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0QM\">News section<\/a> and in the expert forum.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"50\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"51\">Conclusion: Back to biological balance<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"52\">The power of bifidobacteria in COVID-19 shows us that we must no longer view bacteria only as enemies. They are our most important line of defense. When this line is breached by pathogenic germs, <b data-path-to-node=\"52\" data-index-in-node=\"236\">bacteriophage therapy<\/b> offers a surgical solution that\u2014supported by <b data-path-to-node=\"52\" data-index-in-node=\"314\">phage\u2013antibiotic synergy<\/b>\u2014brings even multidrug-resistant pathogens to their knees.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53\">The future of medicine is not chemical scorched earth, but intelligent control of microbiology for the benefit of the patient.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"54\"><b data-path-to-node=\"54\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Further links:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"55\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"55,0,0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.phage.help\/allgemein\/was-sind-bakteriophagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0gM\">What are bacteriophages? \u2013 Basics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"55,1,0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.phage.help\/allgemein\/multiresistente-keime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0wM\">Multidrug-resistant germs: The invisible danger<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"55,2,0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/en\/forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ1AM\">Help and advice in the Phage.help forum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"56\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"57\"><i data-path-to-node=\"57\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Note: This article is for informational purposes and does not replace medical advice.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-6933 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-6933 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/David-Brand.png\" alt='' title='David Brand'  height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/David-Brand.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/David-Brand-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/David-Brand-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/David-Brand-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/David-Brand-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/David-Brand-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/David-Brand-705x705.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6a0xad-018ef582fde3e1f25225fa7fe24b5bff\">\n.flex_column.av-6a0xad-018ef582fde3e1f25225fa7fe24b5bff{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6a0xad-018ef582fde3e1f25225fa7fe24b5bff av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  autor flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-4p30zp-f4f265f09437e4f8a742983048f5554b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock autor-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Author: David Brand<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2534lh-5a95b94a7f4e0a87a779cc99f6b6c7b7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock autor-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As an author, David Brand is dedicated to providing well-founded education on health topics. His goal is to bring reliable information into focus and help patients better understand complex medical issues. 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