Beyond the Scalpel: Transforming Surgical Care from Prehab to Rehab
Description
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr. Siobhan McCormack and Dr. Sheena Fraser are reunited. They share their recent experiences presenting at major conferences and underscore the importance of integrating microbiome science into mainstream medicine, particularly concerning pre- and post-operative care; they delve into how lifestyle interventions, especially diet, significantly impact surgical outcomes, immune response, and recovery by influencing the gut microbiome, also discussing the detrimental effects of the hospital environment and common medical interventions on gut health, and advocating for a holistic, patient-centered approach that prioritizes gut health to improve overall well-being and reduce complications like post-operative pain and cognitive dysfunction, while teasing an upcoming interview with a leading expert in the field.
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