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Front Med (Lausanne) January 2022 PMID 35111779

The Human Microbiome in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Double-Edged Sword.

Eman Wehedy, Ibrahim F Shatat, Souhaila Al Khodor

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The overall tone indicates a moderate level of interest and engagement, demonstrated by mentions of the significance of CKD prevalence, dietary interventions, and calls for further exploration, such as 'Very informative #review' and references to the article's relevance. Words like 'very informative' and hashtags highlight recognition rather than active critique or extensive discussion, shaping a neutral, interest-focused summary.

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Most discussions acknowledge the credibility and importance of the publication, but few explicitly express strong support or disagreement.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, with some mentions of diet and CKD but limited deep exploration.

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Engagement is present through sharing basic information and general reactions, yet there is little detailed analysis or debate.

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The conversations suggest awareness of the topic's relevance but do not reflect widespread influence or prompting significant changes in understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing global health issue, and recent research shows a link between CKD, the human microbiome, and its metabolites, with dysbiosis (microbial imbalance) observed in patients.
  • The relationship between CKD and microbiota is bidirectional: toxins from altered gut bacteria can worsen kidney function, while impaired kidneys also affect microbiome composition; some microbial metabolites can harm or help kidney health.
  • Modulating the gut microbiome through diet (like low-protein, high-fiber diets) and other strategies shows promise for improving CKD outcomes by increasing beneficial metabolites and reducing harmful toxins.]
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Congrats to our PhD student Eman Wehedy ⁦@HBKU⁩ ⁦@SidraMedicine⁩ Very informative #review The Human #Microbiome in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Double-Edged Sword #CKD #OpenAccess https://t.co/Ag2PCuuhn1

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Congrats to our PhD student Eman Wehedy ⁦@HBKU⁩ ⁦@SidraMedicine⁩ Very informative #review The Human #Microbiome in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Double-Edged Sword #CKD #OpenAccess https://t.co/Ag2PCuuhn1

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