1. Taking a Closer Look at Probiotic Efficacy

3. Medscape attempts to use generic names for tests whenever possible
Medscape attempts to use generic names for tests whenever possible. In this program, the trade names for probiotics are used for clarity. The use of trade names should not be viewed as an endorsement by Medscape of specific products.

4. Introduction to Probiotics

5. Reasons for Misconceptions About Probiotics

6. Myth: All Probiotics Are the Same

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

8. Evidence-Based Guide on Choosing an Appropriate Probiotic Product

9. Grading of Efficacy Evidence

10. Evidence for AAD and CDI

11. Limitations of Studies on Probiotic Products

12. CDI-Associated Diarrhea

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

14. Findings of Cochrane Review

15. Primary or Secondary Prevention of CDI

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

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

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

19. Using Probiotics in a Bundled Approach

20. Recommending Probiotics to Patients

21. Concluding Remarks

22. Abbreviations