title: Inappropriate use of meta-analysis to estimate efficacy of probiotics.
authors.forename: Nandini
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dendukuri
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brophy
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016360:Clostridioides difficile; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D019936:Probiotics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents