Taking a Closer Look at Probiotic Efficacy

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Introduction to Probiotics

Reasons for Misconceptions About Probiotics

Myth: All Probiotics Are the Same

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Assessing Strain- and Disease-Specific Efficacy

Evidence-Based Guide on Choosing an Appropriate Probiotic Product

Grading of Efficacy Evidence

Evidence for AAD and CDI

Limitations of Studies on Probiotic Products

CDI-Associated Diarrhea

Cochrane Review on Probiotics for the Prevention of CDI-Associated Diarrhea

Findings of Cochrane Review

Primary or Secondary Prevention of CDI

Real-World Studies Reducing Incidence of CDI in Hospitals With Probiotics

Use of Probiotics as Primary Prevention of CDI at a Community Hospital

Use of Probiotics as Primary Prevention of CDI at a Community Hospital

Using Probiotics in a Bundled Approach

Recommending Probiotics to Patients

Concluding Remarks

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