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Assignment:

Part A

Three C's (Content, Concern, Connection)

Content: Pick something from this case study that stood out to you somehow. It could be something new you learned, something that made you think about this subject differently, or something you found interesting. Please share the content you chose with the class and explain why.

Concern or question: After reviewing this case study, what is one question or concern this content raised in your mind? This could be something that didn't settle well with you, a question you have for future research or consideration, or something you'd like to know more about. Share this concern with the class and explain why you chose it.

Connection: Why is the content in this case study important? How does it relate to the real world, and why is this case study important? You could draw upon real-world examples like something you recently read in the news, something from your favorite TV show, or any other connection between this case study and the importance of its content outside the classroom.

Part B

Part I:

1. What could be causing Sarah's symptoms? Brainstorm possible causes of these symptoms that you are familiar with. Once you have a list, hypothesize at least three different possible diagnoses for the cause of Sarah's illness.

2. Which of your potential diagnoses seems the most likely? What additional information would be helpful to conclude? Are there any tests that could be run?

Part II:

1. Look over the hypotheses you came up with in Part I. Using the new information provided in Part II, which hypotheses can you exclude? What additional causes might you consider based on your new information about Sarah? Create a list of your top possible cause(s) for Sarah's symptoms.

Part III:

Expert Group

1: The Gut Microbiome 1. Watch the video "The Invisible Universe of the Microbiome" (5:28 min) from NPR on YouTube at.

2. Read the following article from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for information on a healthy human microbiome.

3. Outline the important information you have learned about the gut microbiome and dysbiosis. Make sure to answer the following:

a. Where in or on the body do we typically find helpful bacteria?

b. How do intestinal bacteria contribute to digestion?

c. How do intestinal bacteria help prevent us from getting sick?

d. What is meant by "dysbiosis"?

e. What is the connection between diet and which bacterial species are growing in our intestines?

Part IV:

1. Describe the relationship between gut bacteria and digestion in a healthy person.

Sarah's Stomach: When Good Bacteria Go Bad by Kelli M. Kinlen and David M. Zuckerman Iona University, New Rochelle, NY.