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DISC 1: Teach Your Children Well: Gut Microbiota and the Education of the Immune System
Patrick Hanaway, MD
Genova Diagnostics®
Overview of the intestinal microbiota and
development of the GI and immune systems and how rebalancing with pre- and probiotics may successfully prevent and/or treat autoimmune, inflammatory, and allergic disorders.
DISC 2: Laboratory Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Dysbiosis
Paul Schreckenberger, PhD
Loyola University Medical Center
Explore the most useful tests for laboratory evaluation of intestinal dysbiosis and how they are best interpreted contrasting the sensitivity and specificity of culture, enzyme immunoassay, and PCR testing techniques.
DISC 3: Gingivitis, Oral and Systemic Health, and Probiotics
Mark Cannon, DDS
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Discuss the role of chronic gingivitis and periodontal disease in systemic inflammation and disease and how probiotics may favorably impact dental and gingival disorders and favorably impact systemic health.
DISC 4: Treatment of GI Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP
The RIMLAND Center, Edward Via Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Explore common GI pathology and the presenting signs and symptoms in patients with ASD along with strategies and techniques, including the use of probiotics, for addressing these clinical issues.
DISC 5: Day One: Panel Discussion
Drs. Hanaway, Schreckenberger, Cannon, and Mumper respond to questions on the topics presented.
DISC 6: Probiotics for Infectious Diseases and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
Andi L. Shane, MD, MPH, MSc
Emory University School of Medicine
Review the clinical applications of probiotics in the management of enteric infectious diseases and antibiotic-associated diarrhea and the safety considerations and principles for selecting a probiotic agent.
DISC 7: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the Role of Gut Microflora
Yehuda Ringel, MD
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Present the role of the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome and the part probiotics and prebiotics may play in managing IBS.
DISC 8: The Use of Saccharomyces boulardii as a Probiotic
Yvan Vandenplas, MD, PhD
Universitair Ziekenhuis
Discuss the differences between probiotics from food and probiotic supplements and between yeast and bacterial probiotics. Discuss S. boulardii mechanisms of action, risk/benefit ratio, and clinical studies performed.
DISC 9: Practical Applications of Prebiotics and Probiotics
Stephen F. Olmstead, MD
ProThera® and Klaire Labs®
Identify how to select probiotic formulations for specific conditions, what dosages will deliver benefits, duration of therapy, and how to assess therapeutic responses.
DISC 10: Day Two: Panel Discussion
Drs. Shane, Ringel, Vandenplas, and Olmstead respond to questions on the topics presented. |
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