Summer of Activism: Going to Medical Meetings

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07/09/19

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For this first episode of my limited series, Summer of Activism, I'm answering a question that I hear regularly: how it is that I go to medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, Advances in IBD, or Crohn's and Colitis Congress. I give you the answer as well as tips on how patients, bloggers, podcasters, and vloggers can work towards attending these, and other, scientific meetings. Here's a spoiler: it takes dedication to improving the lives of people with IBD, commitment to doing the work consistently, and some professional networking. Find Amber J Tresca at:

Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutIBD/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
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"About IBD with Amber Tresca" ©Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/

Previous Episode

Where Do We Go From Here?

June 24, 2019

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25m

What's new in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments and what's next on the horizon? Dr Peter Higgins, a gastroenterologist, IBD specialist, and researcher at the University of Michigan discusses what's new in IBD from the Crohn's and Colitis Congress meeting in 2019. We talk fecal transplants, healing strictures in the intestines, and the feasibility of custom ostomy products. It's a conversation about cutting edge research on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis mixed with the practicality of using these treatments in the real world.

Concepts and ideas discussed:

Fecal transplants: https://www.verywellhealth.com/fecal-bacteriotherapy-fb-1942426
Stem cells for IBD: https://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/are-stem-cells-the-key-to-fighting-ibd.aspx
Precision medicine for pediatric patients: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/news/Pediatric-RISK
Preclinical Human IBD Mechanisms: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/research/challenges-ibd/preclinical-human-ibd-mechanisms
3-D printing for ostomy: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/digestive-health/how-3-d-printing-makes-ostomy-more-personal-and-less-problematic

Find Dr Peter Higgins at:

Bio: http://www.med.umich.edu/higginslab/pdrhBio.html
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibddoctor
U of M IBD School: https://www.youtube.com/user/higgi13425
University of Michigan IBD Team: https://www.facebook.com/UMIBD/

Find Amber J Tresca at:

Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutibd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/

Credits: Additional sound engineering courtesy Mac Cooney, https://www.facebook.com/michaelandrewcooney/ "About IBD with Amber Tresca" ©Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/

Next Episode

Summer of Activism: Attending a Town Hall

July 16, 2019

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13m

Working with our local elected officials is important to having our voices heard. But attending local town hall meetings held by state or federal congressional representatives is daunting, especially if you've never done it before. Shawntel Bethea of Chronically Strong describes her journey from sending an email to asking for support from her Congresswoman at a meeting in her district. She gives her tips on how you can make an impact in your community for people living with IBD.

Find Shawntel Bethea of Chronically Strong, at: