DIY FMT Q&A with Dr. Colleen Kelly What do we know about the scope of “Do it yourself” (DIY) fecal microbiota transplant (FMT)? We know that it is being done, but not much more than that. There are YouTube videos with thousands of views and guide-books that provide instruction in …
Written by Angela Kelly Da Volterra Announces Results from Clinical Trial DAV132 Da Volterra, a French biopharmaceutical company, has announced the stunning results from the clinical study of DAV132. DAV132 was shown in a study of 44 healthy volunteers to protect the native gut flora, while taken in conjunction with …
Written by Angela Kelly In a recent article in Parents magazine, there is a chilling story of a mother’s fight to save her 22-month old daughter from a relapsing C. diff infection. This brave account serves as a much-needed window into the epidemic sweeping our country. A year and a …
By Angela Kelly Largest Planned FMT Study Enrolls 1st Patient The first participant has enrolled in the American Gastroenterological Association FMT (fecal microbiota transplant) National Registry, which is planned to be the largest FMT study ever. The new study will track 4,000 patients for ten years following their FMT procedure. …
