Cochrane Database Syst Rev April 2023 PMID 37094824

Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

Aamer Imdad, Natasha G Pandit, Muizz Zaman, Nathan Zev Minkoff, Emily E Tanner-Smith, Oscar G Gomez-Duarte, Sari Acra, Maribeth R Nicholson

Mentions

43
Peak: 6 in Apr 2023
across 5 sources since Apr 2023

Extended reach

30,997
potential audience

Total likes

74

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1,824

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Apr 2023 – Mar 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News23 articles
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  • YouTube5 videos
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect cautious optimism about FMT's potential, citing specific trials, reviews, and technical aspects, with words like 'beneficial effects' and 'uncertain' illustrating a balanced, inquisitive tone that recognizes both promise and current limitations.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential of FMT as a treatment, though some emphasize the need for further research.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, referencing ongoing studies, reviews, and the scientific process involved, indicating curiosity but not high enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by sharing links, background info, and mentioning clinical outcomes, demonstrating active interest and deeper consideration.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight that FMT could significantly influence IBD treatment, but also recognize current uncertainties and need for more evidence, indicating a moderate impact outlook.

Abstract in brief

  • Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is being studied as a potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, by restoring healthy gut bacteria.
  • Current evidence from 12 randomized controlled trials involving 550 participants suggests that FMT may help induce and maintain remission in IBD, but safety profiles and long-term effects need further investigation.
  • Researchers are assessing various outcomes such as clinical remission, adverse events, quality of life, and microbiome changes to determine the effectiveness and safety of FMT compared to standard treatments or placebo.

Top posts

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Martin Smollich
@ErnMedBlog · X

Links zu den Cochrane-Reviews: https://t.co/fMQVuaFV5V https://t.co/xJSwdxcxpq Hintergrundinfos zum "speziellen" Thema #Stuhltransplantation: https://t.co/AXI5WJv2AA

Apr 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,085 followers View post →
PubMed Trending
@PubTrend · X

Trending on PubMed: Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. https://t.co/VPRVldH1oq

May 15, 2023 · 1 like · 5,155 followers View post →
FMT Articles & Papers
@fmtarticles · X

Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease https://t.co/p6zhz04bfL

Apr 25, 2023 · 1 like · 476 followers View post →
Nutr Reviews
@NutrReview · X

Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease https://t.co/5q4Fo5k3z1

Apr 25, 2023 · 1 like · 226 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
@microbe_article · X

Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. - Imdad A et al. - https://t.co/2DprNmIKkT #microbiome

Apr 25, 2023 · 7,156 followers View post →
UltimApe
@ultimape · X

@ign76 @muellship1 @my_ueg @geteccu @aeg @NTNUikom Why science take so long? "Further studies are needed to address the beneficial effects and safety profile of FMT in adults and children with active UC and CD, as well as its potential to promote longer-term maintenance of remission in UC and CD." [2023] https://t.co/ucBOmmeYoz

Jul 29, 2023 · 6,439 followers View post →

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UltimApe
@ultimape · X

@ign76 @muellship1 @my_ueg @geteccu @aeg @NTNUikom Why science take so long? "Further studies are needed to address the beneficial effects and safety profile of FMT in adults and children with active UC and CD, as well as its potential to promote longer-term maintenance of remission in UC and CD." [2023] https://t.co/ucBOmmeYoz

Jul 29, 2023 · 6,439 followers View post →
PubMed Trending
@PubTrend · X

Trending on PubMed: Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. https://t.co/VPRVldH1oq

May 15, 2023 · 1 like · 5,155 followers View post →
Patientenkompetenz
@Pat_Kompetenz · X

RT @ErnMedBlog: Links zu den Cochrane-Reviews: https://t.co/fMQVuaFV5V https://t.co/xJSwdxcxpq Hintergrundinfos zum "speziellen" Thema #St…

Apr 26, 2023 · 1 share · 3,198 followers View post →
Martin Smollich
@ErnMedBlog · X

Links zu den Cochrane-Reviews: https://t.co/fMQVuaFV5V https://t.co/xJSwdxcxpq Hintergrundinfos zum "speziellen" Thema #Stuhltransplantation: https://t.co/AXI5WJv2AA

Apr 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,085 followers View post →
Dave Roberts
@CDifficile1 · X

Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease - PubMed: FMT may increase the proportion of people with active UC who achieve clinical and endoscopic remission. The evidence was very uncertain about whether use of FMT… https://t.co/KCyTFqZsHi #cdiff #cdi #fmt

Apr 25, 2023 · 436 followers View post →
Nutr Reviews
@NutrReview · X

Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease https://t.co/5q4Fo5k3z1

Apr 25, 2023 · 1 like · 226 followers View post →
FMT Articles & Papers
@fmtarticles · X

Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease https://t.co/p6zhz04bfL

Apr 25, 2023 · 1 like · 476 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
@microbe_article · X

Fecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. - Imdad A et al. - https://t.co/2DprNmIKkT #microbiome

Apr 25, 2023 · 7,156 followers View post →