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#GMFH5years: A video tracking 5 years of education on gut microbiota and health
17 Jan 2018by GMFH Editing Team
Over the past five years, Gut Microbiota for Health has contributed to raising awareness about the importance of the gut microbiota, through both its website and its annual event, the Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit.
In this “Best of 2016” report we recall the year's key concepts and resources and look forward to 2017.
The GMFH Gut Microbiota Continuing Medical Education Course Is Moving
28 Oct 2016by GMFH Editing Team
This clinically-oriented summary of gut microbiota research was developed by members of the Gut Microbiota and Health section of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology & Motility (ESNM), and was approved by the Board of Directors of the Section and by the Steering Committee of ESNM.
Gut Microbiota for Health is pleased to bring you its "Year at a Glance 2015" document, which covers the important developments in gut microbiota science in 2015!
What was the hottest topic in gut microbiota science this year? Many experts would say it was the study of interactions between gut microbiota and the immune system.
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) has shown mixed clinical results (see recent trials here and here). In a new pilot study, published as open access, Faming Zhang and colleagues tested the safety and efficacy of a "step-up" FMT strategy in 15 steroid-dependent UC patients.
Two gastroenterologists name the top three challenges in gut microbiota research
24 Oct 2015by Kristina Campbell
United European Gastroenterology (UEG) week starts today and runs until October 28th in Barcelona, Spain. UEG is a non-profit organization focused on advancing gastroenterology care, comprising 22,000 professional members from several European societies.
Gut Microbiota for Health Summit 2015: Key findings for paediatricians
7 Oct 2015by GMFH Editing Team
In this online & interactive document, "Paediatric Learnings from Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit", we share the newest gut microbiota research relevant to paediatricians.
Fewer Surgeries for Clostridium difficile Infection after Implementation of FMT Program
6 Oct 2015by GMFH Editing Team
Between January 2010 and April 2015, 901 patients with CDI were identified, with a gradual increase over time (2010= 54 patients; 2011= 116 patients; 2012= 200 patients; 2013= 212 patients; 2014= 268 patients; January-April 2015= 71 patients). Thirty-five patients with severe cases underwent FMT: 7 in 2013, 16 in 2014, and 12 between January and April 2015.
