Special Encore Presentation: Synthetic Biologics Preventing C diff Infection with SYN-004
April 14, 2015
Hosted by Nancy C. Caralla
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The majority of C. difficile cases are caused by the unintended consequences of antibiotic therapy to the gut microbiome. Intravenous (IV) antibiotics excreted to the gut often wipe out the natural balance of microflora, which can lead to recurring diarrhea and perforation of the intestinal wall, with potentially fatal outcomes. Co-administered with IV antibiotics, Synthetic Biologics’ product candidate, SYN-004, is designed to be a preventive therapy intended to protect the gut microbiome by degrading IV antibiotics, thereby preventing the onset of C. difficile infection. Synthetic Biologics, Inc.’s Lewis Barrett, BS, MBA, Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Joseph A. Sliman, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs will discuss the novel point-of-care preventive approach, the clinical development pathway and the potential of the Company’s lead pathogen-specific product candidate, SYN-004.
C. diff. Spores and More
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“C. diff. Spores and More” is an educational program providing you with up-to-date information pertaining to C. diff. and Healthcare-Associated infections. Raising awareness through education and advocacy saves lives worldwide. Topics are of C. difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, and environmental safety products along with Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) awareness and more. Our guests are topic experts discussing Antibiotic Resistance, Research and Development, Clinical trials, Nutrition Counseling, Microbiome, Mental health, C. diff. survivors, and so much more. Please join us every Tuesday at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.
Nancy C. Caralla
Nancy C. Caralla, a three time C. diff. survivor, healthcare professional, and now dedicated to “Raising C. diff. Awareness” worldwide. Through the experiences is why we are so passionate raising C. diff. awareness. The C Diff Foundation was brought to fruition in November 2012 with a mission to educate and advocate for C. diff. infection prevention, treatment, and environmental safety worldwide. We now join the many successful hosts and programs on VoiceAmerica to deliver life-saving information through our program; “C. diff. Spores and More.”
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