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Earn CME and update your knowledge on cutting-edge medical topics ranging from prenatal nutrition to proteomic testing. The eLectures average one hour and a pre- and a post-survey must be filled out to receive CME. Expert speakers frame each individual topic. Augment your Functional Medicine knowledge today.
Fecal microbial transplants are an exciting application of our increased understanding of the human microbiome. Dr. Khoruts and his group were the first in the United States to demonstrate engraftment of donor microbial communities into patients suffering from recurrent C. difficile infection. They have gone on to standardize preparations of fecal microbiota. Dr. Khoruts will discuss the history of microbial transplants, the regulatory environment of this emerging treatment, research into other conditions, and the future of microbiota therapies.
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The Human Microbiome, Fecal Microbial Transplants, and Microbiota Therapeutics with Alexander Khoruts, MD
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Total Continuing Education Credits:1.0
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Earn CME and update your knowledge on cutting-edge medical topics ranging from prenatal nutrition to proteomic testing. The eLectures average one hour and a pre- and a post-survey must be filled out to receive CME. Expert speakers frame each individual topic. Augment your Functional Medicine knowledge today.
Fecal microbial transplants are an exciting application of our increased understanding of the human microbiome. Dr. Khoruts and his group were the first in the United States to demonstrate engraftment of donor microbial communities into patients suffering from recurrent C. difficile infection. They have gone on to standardize preparations of fecal microbiota. Dr. Khoruts will discuss the history of microbial transplants, the regulatory environment of this emerging treatment, research into other conditions, and the future of microbiota therapies.Important Information:
- The Institute for Functional Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Your eLecture will be delivered electronically to your online account directly upon purchase.
- Recordings will be available to both stream and download for one full year from your date of purchase.
- The Institute for Functional Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Original Release Date:July 29, 2016
Last Review Date:June 9, 2016
Termination Date:July 29, 2019