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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation And Gut Microbiome Effects On Psychiatric Illnesses, Mona Seresht Jun 2020

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation And Gut Microbiome Effects On Psychiatric Illnesses, Mona Seresht

Physician Assistant Studies | Student Articles

Despite the medical advances that have been made in regards to mental health, psychiatric medications, and alternative therapies, many patients continue to suffer day in and day out, unable to live the type of life they desire. Many times, the medication route includes many episodes of trial and error, side effects, and no significant improvement in actual symptoms. Therapy, although effective, typically necessitates a supplemental medication for the best results. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a method where feces from a healthy donor is transferred to an affected patient, typically via colonoscopy. Theoretically, this alters the gut microbiome in a …


Helicobacter Pylori Infection And Its Importance In The Development Of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Zilola Khashimova Jan 2020

Helicobacter Pylori Infection And Its Importance In The Development Of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Zilola Khashimova

Physician Assistant Studies | Faculty Scholarship

Helicobacter Pylori (HP) infection has been associated with chronic inflammation of the stomach and may also be associated with Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). A literature review was conducted on the reported research of HP infection associated with ITP.


Role Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Development Of Gastrointestinal Malignancy, Zilola Khashimova Jan 2020

Role Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Development Of Gastrointestinal Malignancy, Zilola Khashimova

Physician Assistant Studies | Faculty Scholarship

Introduction. Helicobacter Pylori (HP) infection has been associated with chronic inflammation of the stomach and may also be associated with the development of gastrointestinal malignancy.

Purpose of Study: This study will examine the literature related to HP infection associated with the cancers of the stomach.

Materials and Methods: A literature review was conducted on the reported research of HP infection associated with gastric cancer cases.

Results and Discussions: Helicobacter pylori is a gastric pathogen that colonizes approximately 50% of the world’s population. Infection with H. pylori causes chronic inflammation and significantly increases the risk of developing …