Your group is now going to have to present evidence for and against using this treatment on humans in front of a FDA panel. They will end up deciding what happens to the method of treatment. Your job as group is to develop arguments to present to the judge as well as a final consensus on whether this treatment should be allowed or not. You should address in your report the biology of a hookworm, the positive effects of having hookworms in reference to allergies, and the side effects and dangers of being infected with hookworms. How do hookworms live inside of us? Should patients who have horrible allergies, or other illnesses, be able to get hookworms from their doctor? What other medications might have to be taken by the patient if they are dealing with hookworms? You will have to create a PowerPoint presentation displaying your arguments for and against the treatment along with a conclusion. You will also have to write a formal settlement for the FDA with your final recommendations on the case and treatment.
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Your group is now going to have to present evidence for and against using this treatment on humans in front of a FDA panel. They will end up deciding what happens to the method of treatment. Your job as group is to develop arguments to present to the judge as well as a final consensus on whether this treatment should be allowed or not. You should address in your report the biology of a hookworm, the positive effects of having hookworms in reference to allergies, and the side effects and dangers of being infected with hookworms. How do hookworms live inside of us? Should patients who have horrible allergies, or other illnesses, be able to get hookworms from their doctor? What other medications might have to be taken by the patient if they are dealing with hookworms? You will have to create a PowerPoint presentation displaying your arguments for and against the treatment along with a conclusion. You will also have to write a formal settlement for the FDA with your final recommendations on the case and treatment.