Probiotic Guide Canada vs Bugs & Drugs 2.0 Usage & Stats

WHAT is this: A Practice Tool to Assist with Clinical Decision Making for Appropriate Probiotic Therapy for Your Patients WHO is the intended user: This Clinical Guide is designed to translate scientific evidence available for probiotic products to practical, clinically relevant information. It is intended to be used as clinical decision-making tool, enabling clinicians to easily select the appropriate product, dose, and formulation for a specific indication. WHY is this needed: Currently, the body of evidence for probiotic interventions is growing along with popular demand for these products. There is evidence to support the use of probiotic products for a variety of indications beyond gut health, however applications and results are strain-specific. Due to frequent changes in commercial availability of probiotic strains, new published evidence and growing research, an annual review and updates of this Clinical Guide have been conducted since 2008. A general lack of adverse effects attributable to probiotics supports the wide use of these products, but ongoing investigation is recommended.

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Bugs & Drugs 2.0

We are pleased to release this new version of Bugs & Drugs. Bugs & Drugs is a comprehensive, evidence-based reference for physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other health care practitioners. Bugs & Drugs provides clinicians with the latest recommendations for the appropriate use of antimicrobials and the optimal treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. It is also a key component of antimicrobial stewardship efforts. This reference can optimize patient outcomes and minimize the unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, including toxicity, superinfections, resistance, and unnecessary treatment costs. Bugs & Drugs is divided into six sections: 1. Antibiotics 2. Treatment recommendations for infections in children and adults (including selected ophthalmic, fungal, and parasitic infections), 3. Recommendations for the prevention of infections, 4. Treatment and prophylaxis of dental infections, 5. Infections in Pregnancy and 6. Microbiology The Bugs & Drugs app is well suited for healthcare practitioners looking for an evidence-based mobile reference and provides therapeutic options in a clear, concise manner. Once installed, you do not need internet access to use the content. Internet access is only required for initial installation of the app and to receive updates. The content is prepared by Dr. Edith Blondel-Hill (Medical Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases Specialist, Kelowna General Hospital) and Ms. Susan Fryters (Antimicrobial Stewardship/Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services) with the help of over 40 reviewers with expertise in infectious diseases, infection prevention & control, microbiology, pharmacy, and Public Health. Users should seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.