Dr. Sabine Hazan, a pioneering gastroenterologist and microbiome expert, shares fascinating insights into the gut's role in health. She discusses the challenges of microbiome testing and the risks of fecal transplants. The conversation highlights the intricate relationship between ego, humility, and leadership in medicine. Dr. Hazan also connects the impact of COVID-19 on gut health, emphasizing the need for a resilient microbiome. She advocates for holistic health approaches, stressing self-care, nutrition, and ethical medical practices.
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Microbiome Testing Limitations
Current microbiome tests are at best research tools due to the complexity of microbial interactions.
Diversity is important, but it's not enough; the types of microbes present matter more.
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Fecal Transplant Caution
Avoid fecal transplants for conditions other than C. diff due to unknown risks and limited research.
Fecal transplant research is promising but requires further investigation, especially for autism and other complex conditions.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Mesothelioma Treatment Anecdote
Dr. Hazan treated a metastatic mesothelioma cancer patient with fecal transplant from her brother, alongside Keytruda.
The patient's appetite increased, and her markers improved, extending her life beyond the typical 16 months.
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Let's Talk Shit, Disease, Digestion, and Fecal Transplants
Let's Talk Shit, Disease, Digestion, and Fecal Transplants
Sabine Hazan
Thomas Brody
This week I would like to introduce you to Dr. Sabine Hazan.
Dr. Hazan is a physician, author, world-renowned speaker, and gut microbiome expert.
As the first woman accepted into the University of Florida as a Clinical Gastroenterology Fellow, Dr. Sabine Hazan is a pioneer in the medical field. She has published articles in numerous prestigious medical journals, and is the Series Editor on the microbiome for Practical Gastroenterology , a peer review journal that reaches 18,000 gastroenterologists. She is also a speaker for the World Congress of Digestive Disease, MAGI, Microbiome Congress, ILADS, TACA, International Drug Discovery Science and Technology Conference and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). As a specialist in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and hepatology, Dr. Hazan has used her medical expertise in many regards over the last two decades.
Dr. Hazan is the CEO of Ventura Clinical Trials, where she has 20+ years experience leading clinical trials for cutting-edge research on various medical issues and has done over 300 clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies. Since March 2020, she has been at the forefront of COVID-19 research, leading ongoing FDA-approved clinical trials for treatment and prophylaxis ON Hydroxychloroquine, Zpack, VIT C D , Zinc And IVM
She is also the founder & CEO of Progenabiome, a genetic sequencing research laboratory, she leads 35+ studies investigating the role of the gut flora in various diseases
Through their study exploring the role of the gut flora in COVID-19, Progenabiome became the first lab worldwide to detect SARS-CoV-2 from Patient Fecal Samples by Whole Genome Sequencing and the lab that showed a susceptibility marker for COVID in the microbiome.
Dr Hazan is mastering Familial fecal transplant showing hope for kids with Autism. She created The Malibu Microbiome meeting where physicians who perform fecal transplant can discuss their findings freely.
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