The Power of Poop - Fecal Transplants and Their Medical Potential
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking medical potential of fecal transplants in this 50-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the remarkable 90 percent cure rate for C. diff infections and discover ongoing research into treatments for colitis, Crohn's disease, and other inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders. Learn about the process of transferring healthy gut bacteria to restore bacterial balance in patients and its potential applications for urinary tract infections and Parkinson's disease. Join speakers Jonathan LaPook, Carolyn Edelstein, Garabet Yeretssian, and Colleen Kraft as they discuss this innovative medical approach during the Aspen Ideas: Health event in Aspen, Colorado. Gain insights into urgent healthcare challenges and cutting-edge innovations in medicine and science presented by over 200 speakers at this three-day event that opens the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Syllabus
The Power of Poop: Fecal Transplants
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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