October 2020 PMID 32307692

The gut microbiome and inflammation in obsessive-compulsive disorder patients compared to age- and sex-matched controls: a pilot study.

J Turna, K Grosman Kaplan, R Anglin, B Patterson, N Soreni, P Bercik, M G Surette, M Van Ameringen

Mentions

23
Peak: 10 in Apr 2020
across 3 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

92,284
potential audience

Total likes

32

Video views

326

Mentions per month

Apr 2020 – Oct 2024

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a strong interest in specific biological details, such as lower microbial diversity and elevated C-reactive protein levels, indicated by phrases like 'lower gut microbiota species richness' and 'elevated C-reactive protein.' These comments showcase a tone of curiosity and acknowledgment of research significance, though they do not delve deeply into broader implications, resulting in moderate engagement and impact scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, emphasizing lower microbiome diversity and elevated inflammation markers, indicating general agreement with the research conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest by highlighting specific biological markers and the implications for OCD, suggesting engagement with the subject matter.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many responses include referencing the study's methodology and potential clinical relevance, demonstrating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some see the study as offering important insights into OCD and microbiome interactions, the discussions mostly focus on the immediate findings without extensive calls for future research, leading to a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the gut microbiome and inflammatory markers between OCD patients and matched controls, finding OCD patients had lower microbial diversity and fewer butyrate-producing bacteria.
  • OCD patients showed higher levels of CRP, an inflammation marker, which was linked to the severity of their psychiatric symptoms, while IL6 and TNF levels did not differ significantly.
  • These findings suggest a potential connection between gut microbiome composition, inflammation, and OCD, highlighting new directions for future research into the disorder.]

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Scott Anderson
@Psychobiotic · X

The gut microbiome and inflammation in Obsessive‐Compulsive Disorder patients compared to age‐ and sex‐matched controls. People with OCD have lower gut-microbial diversity and fewer butyrate producers. https://t.co/ehuc3K3PYm

Apr 24, 2020 · 8 likes · 8 shares · 18,552 followers View post →
Iban Onandia H. PhD.
@nabi_onandia · X

El microbioma intestinal y la inflamación en pacientes con trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo en comparación con controles pareados por edad y sexo https://t.co/KFxO1muez7

May 22, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 13,623 followers View post →
Iban Onandia H. PhD.
@nabi_onandia · X

Parece que el estudio del microbioma intestinal está de moda. En este estudio, analizan la inflamación en pacientes con trastorno obsesivo compulsivo #TOC en comparación con controles https://t.co/MW08SiJYay

Jun 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 13,623 followers View post →
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@SilkeLeFay · X

@bmj_latest . The OCD group had lower gut microbiota species richness/evenness (α-diversity, Inverse Simpson) lower relative abundance of butyrate producing genera Oscillospira, Odoribacter and Anaerostipes), and elevated C-reactive protein. https://t.co/QbHQrkyx3E https://t.co/CEXELdtT4e

Jan 18, 2024 · 1 like · 4,584 followers View post →
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@SilkeLeFay · X

#publichealth #OCD The OCD group had lower gut microbiota species richness/evenness (α-diversity, Inverse Simpson) lower relative abundance of butyrate producing genera (Oscillospira, Odoribacter and Anaerostipes), and elevated C-reactive protein. . https://t.co/QbHQrkyx3E https://t.co/NBu70IuX71

Sep 2, 2023 · 1 like · 4,584 followers View post →
katie wright
@katiewr31413491 · X

RT @Psychobiotic: The gut microbiome and inflammation in Obsessive‐Compulsive Disorder patients compared to age‐ and sex‐matched controls.…

Apr 26, 2020 · 8 shares · 13,061 followers View post →

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@SilkeLeFay · X

@bmj_latest . The OCD group had lower gut microbiota species richness/evenness (α-diversity, Inverse Simpson) lower relative abundance of butyrate producing genera Oscillospira, Odoribacter and Anaerostipes), and elevated C-reactive protein. https://t.co/QbHQrkyx3E https://t.co/CEXELdtT4e

Jan 18, 2024 · 1 like · 4,584 followers View post →
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@SilkeLeFay · X

#publichealth #OCD The OCD group had lower gut microbiota species richness/evenness (α-diversity, Inverse Simpson) lower relative abundance of butyrate producing genera (Oscillospira, Odoribacter and Anaerostipes), and elevated C-reactive protein. . https://t.co/QbHQrkyx3E https://t.co/NBu70IuX71

Sep 2, 2023 · 1 like · 4,584 followers View post →
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@SilkeLeFay · X

#microbiome #OCD The OCD group had lower gut microbiota species richness/evenness (α-diversity, Inverse Simpson) lower relative abundance of butyrate producing genera (Oscillospira, Odoribacter and Anaerostipes), and elevated C-reactive protein. . https://t.co/QbHQrkyx3E

Jun 27, 2023 · 4,584 followers View post →
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@SilkeLeFay · X

@abcnews #neurology The OCD group presented lower gut microbiota species richness/evenness (α-diversity, Inverse Simpson) and lower relative abundance of butyrate producing genera (Oscillospira, Odoribacter and Anaerostipes), and elevated C-reactive protein. . https://t.co/QbHQrkyx3E

Apr 17, 2023 · 4,584 followers View post →
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@SilkeLeFay · X

@abcnews #OCD #CRP #mentalhealth #microbiome #publichealth #primaryhealthcare #generalpractice #pediatrics #health OCD requires improving gut-brain axis health (circulating butyrate) and reducing inflammation (C-reactive protein). . https://t.co/UBMjHDJCoc . https://t.co/QbHQrkyx3E https://t.co/OELbfj6ao7

Jan 28, 2023 · 4,584 followers View post →
PsychiatryAI.com
@PsychiatryAIcom · X

The gut microbiome and inflammation in obsessive-compulsive disorder patients compared to age- and sex-matched controls: a pilot study. https://t.co/Zzl9E8PAjb

Nov 4, 2020 · 435 followers View post →
Iban Onandia H. PhD.
@nabi_onandia · X

Parece que el estudio del microbioma intestinal está de moda. En este estudio, analizan la inflamación en pacientes con trastorno obsesivo compulsivo #TOC en comparación con controles https://t.co/MW08SiJYay

Jun 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 13,623 followers View post →
jon dupuytren
@JDupuytren · X

RT @nabi_onandia: El microbioma intestinal y la inflamación en pacientes con trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo en comparación con controles par…

May 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 267 followers View post →
Raquel
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RT @nabi_onandia: El microbioma intestinal y la inflamación en pacientes con trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo en comparación con controles par…

May 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,550 followers View post →
Iban Onandia H. PhD.
@nabi_onandia · X

El microbioma intestinal y la inflamación en pacientes con trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo en comparación con controles pareados por edad y sexo https://t.co/KFxO1muez7

May 22, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 13,623 followers View post →
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Apr 27, 2020 · 8 shares · 89 followers View post →
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RT @Psychobiotic: The gut microbiome and inflammation in Obsessive‐Compulsive Disorder patients compared to age‐ and sex‐matched controls.…

Apr 26, 2020 · 8 shares · 13,061 followers View post →
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Scott Anderson
@Psychobiotic · X

The gut microbiome and inflammation in Obsessive‐Compulsive Disorder patients compared to age‐ and sex‐matched controls. People with OCD have lower gut-microbial diversity and fewer butyrate producers. https://t.co/ehuc3K3PYm

Apr 24, 2020 · 8 likes · 8 shares · 18,552 followers View post →
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The gut microbiome and inflammation in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder patients compared to age- and sex-matched controls: a pilot study. https://t.co/MNmZolsoGU

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