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because science reporting and decision-making should be evidence-based. NB: statistics can have a social life and unspoken biography behind them.
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Joined June 2009
Bravo! @hmkyale explains that our choice is between ‘a system that has finally integrated the science of aging into cardiovascular care or one that continues to treat our most common patients as exceptional cases. Our science must finally and fully reflect the people we serve’.
Older Patients and Cardiovascular Disease: At the Center of Care, on the Margins of Science https://t.co/gTmlhbrwhT via @hmkyale @lucypgeridoc
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Hundreds of Blackpool families, including 250 children, to be evicted in ‘mass dispersion’ of vulnerable people
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Up to 400 homes face demolition under a £90m regeneration scheme that promises only 230 replacement properties
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Interesting post about the possible consequences of patients leaving it late in the day to notify the anaesthesia team of mounjaro use. tl;dr changed risk assessment and needed precautionary intubation to prevent aspiration from delayed gastric emptying. https://t.co/Y0amSOBZfY?
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Cloudflare again? 500 Internal Server Error everywhere I want to go. #Cloudflare
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Neighbours have just dropped by with some Diwali treats. I may be gone for some time.
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🆕This year we launched our new interview series Speaking up for patient safety. This blog highlights the key themes that have emerged from this so far & their implications for people who speak up or whistleblow. https://t.co/GlaJeYPXu4
#patientsafety #speakingup #whistleblowing
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Helen Hughes and Peter Duffy look at key themes that have come up in the Speaking up for patient safety interview series. They consider the implications of each theme for people who speak up or...
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Interesting to revisit this after nearly a quarter of a century. I fear that the doctor-patient relationship is still more bogus than real. https://t.co/vwCzwa5dx3
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We're #hiring a Governance Coordinator in #Cambridge! You'll support audits and the management of Standard Operating Procedures and Policies. The role holder will provide advice to researchers and/or other staff from BioResource centres. ➡️ https://t.co/c91v0PWKO0
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I still really need input from Estates and Facilities staff, and dental if anyone knows any :)
Hi all - as ethics has been approved, could I ask that if you are or have been employed by the NHS, that you fill out my brief questionnaire for my dissertation please - https://t.co/ZaHGRJnAoQ. Feel free to share with other NHS/ex-NHS staff :) Thanks!
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We are committed to improving reward and recognition, in order to make it easier for people and communities to get involved in research. Maddy Bell from @NIHRrdn shares her thoughts ⬇️
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Have you had an adverse experience of an IUD procedure or smear test? A new blog on the hub this week https://t.co/KJXUJEWDJO
#patientsafety #womenshealth
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In this interview, researcher Zara Ward tells us about her latest project looking at adverse experiences of intrauterine device (IUD) fittings, removals and cervical smear tests.
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Bioinformatics junior group leader position (tenure track) in Lund, specialising in infection and/or epidemiology. These are really nice positions with generous support. Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested in becoming our colleague!
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Lund is strategically positioned close to the continent, hosting major national and European research infrastructures, such as MAX.IV Laboratory and the European Spallation Source (ESS). In the field
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We are currently advertising for a Research Associate position for the Policy Modelling for Health (HealthMod). Full-time and fixed-term until 30 March 2028 Closing Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025 https://t.co/1IdzbRBvhc
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Still thinking about applying? There’s still time. The Pre-Application Support Fund could give you the extra boost you need to prepare a strong NIHR career development application. Get funding for your time, training, and additional support. Don’t miss out—apply now. 👉
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For the general public, learn about kidney donation from a kidney donor @vasuragh in #KidneyKonversations podcast - https://t.co/Nkkw4fYrG9 Important in the context of live donation to a relative who has #CKD & at time of death (deceased donor Tx) #WorldKidneyDay @KamathGurudutt
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We are looking for members of the public to join our NIHR committees 📣 As a public committee member you will need to have a broad interest in and knowledge of health and social care. Apply by Thursday 27 February 👉 https://t.co/nTAK6ol0Qh
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Annual versus less frequent mammographic surveillance in people with #BreastCancer aged 50 years and older in the UK (Mammo-50) https://t.co/Wl3WsJqw8w The Mammo-5⃣0⃣ trial, a multicenter, phase 3 randomized study conducted across 114 NHS hospitals in the UK, evaluated whether
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We're looking to fund research into decarbonising the health & social care system, to help it to achieve #NetZero 🌍 We strongly encourage co-production of research proposals with charities, local authorities, 3rd sector, SMEs and others. Learn more & apply:
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Stevens moves to force ministers to protect mental health spend
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“We really, really try to focus our energy & attention on the structural determinants of health rather than whether individuals behave responsibly.” @felly500 explains the role Directors of Public Health play in improving health & wellbeing ⬇️ ⬇️
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Health Psychologist Professor Maddy Arden, Director of the Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, chats with Greg Fell, Director of Public Health in...
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