2015 VAM: 5305 - Translational Medicine in Allergy: The Microbiome and Probiotics
This recording describes at least two ways that the microbiome regulates the host’s immune phenotype; discusses ways that the microbial constituents of probiotics affect sensitivity to food allergy and atopic dermatitis and assesses the relationship of microbiome composition to allergy or asthma.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: 1.25
CE 1.25
Credit must be claimed by June 30, 2017. Any credit requested on or after July 1, 2017 will be subject to an administrative fee.
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Target Audience
Physicians
Allergists/Immunologists
Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe at least two ways that the microbiome regulates the host's immune phenotype
2. Discuss ways that the microbial constituents of probiotics affect sensitivity to food allergy and atopic dermatitis
3. Assess the relationship of microbiome composition to allergy or asthma
Dr. James Versalovic, MD PhD, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
Dr. Paul Forsythe, PhD, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Available Credit
- 1.25 CECE credit.
- 1.25 CMECME credit.
- 1.25 PA CMEPhysician Assistant credit