May 10, 2023
Guest: Barbara J. Coffey, M.D.
Listen Time: 29m 23s
Can altered gut microbiota lead to tic exacerbation in Tourette Syndrome? On the latest episode of Inside U Miami Medicine, Barbara Coffey, M.D., M.S., talks about the potential link between fungi and bacteria in people’s digestive systems and an increase of inflammation in the brain, possibly leading to various tic disorders. She also shares insight into the global phenomenon “TikTok tics” and the effects of social media and the pandemic on children’s mental health.
