Table 5 Comparison of white blood cells and platelets between study groups
From: Cow’s milk-based beverage consumption in 1- to 4-year-olds and allergic manifestations: an RCT
Variable | Control median (IQRa) | CMBB median (IQRa) | p-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
White Blood Cells, x106/mL | |||
Baseline | 9.7 (7.5–11.4) | 9.1 (7.3–11.6) | 0.471 |
Week 28 | 8.3 (7.2–10.6) | 8.5 (7.2–10.1) | 0.710 |
Baseline to Week 28b | −0.95 (0.2) | −0.75 (0.2) | 0.565 |
Neutrophils, % | |||
Baseline | 41.0 (29.5–49.5) | 36.4 (28.4–45.5) | 0.069 |
Week 28 | 38.8 (28.9–47.2) | 37.2 (29.9–45.3) | 0.371 |
Baseline to Week 28b | 0.25 (1.0) | −0.57 (1.1) | 0.578 |
Lymphocytes, % | |||
Baseline | 45.7 (35.0–55.7) | 50.9 (40.2–58.0) | 0.028 |
Week 28 | 47.1 (37.6–56.3) | 48.3 (40.8–56.5) | 0.230 |
Baseline to Week 28b | −0.26 (1.0) | 0.99 (1.0) | 0.390 |
Platelets, x106/mL | |||
Baseline | 341 (286–401) | 345.5 (301.5–400.5) | 0.760 |
Week 28 | 315 (266–369) | 311 (263–367) | 0.771 |
Baseline to Week 28b | −3.9 (0.77) | −3.7 (.82) | 0.837 |