John Hurst
@ProfHurst
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NIHR Global Research Prof | Vice Dean (International), UCL Medical Sciences | Professor of Respiratory Medicine UCL/Royal Free. COPDologist. NCDs. Runs. Trains.
London, England
Joined August 2015
The @MHRAgovuk confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children. Read more in their latest update. ➡️ https://t.co/spDMDMVEYS
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Doing my PhD at such an exciting time for Alpha-1 research feels really special✨! Grateful to have co-authored this review in ERJ with Prof Hurst, Prof Lomas & Dr Marshall, exploring novel therapies that bring real hope for people with Alpha-1 🧬. 🔗 https://t.co/0gXEzKykYw
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Celebrating the 200th anniversary of railways as we know it… Huge thanks to everyone involved with @greatestgather today - it was *awesome*. 😊 #GreatestGathering
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I’m very proud to be a member of the @EuroRespSoc , and honoured to be elected as Chair of the Publications Committee. Our publications are widely respected and read across the world, and a key way in which we deliver our mission to promote lung health. https://t.co/xDGXA6yvgj
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The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is delighted to announce the results of this year’s ERS Leadership Elections. After several months of voting, positions have now been filled for the ERS Vice...
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Wonderful collaboration with Sadan Taher, @alta_schutte, @ProfHurst and @cpgale3 on this global-first systematic review: https://t.co/NK4FrkNdR4
#COPD #HTN #CVD #multimorbidity #publichealth
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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypertension are prevalent public health burdens, with hypertension often co-existing in up to 65% ...
In this review by Sameera Ansari, @ProfHurst , et al we found “limited & inconsistent evidence available for managing concomitant #COPD & #hypertension” https://t.co/L3Uv0G41QP
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Inaugural lecture from Neal Navani @LungConsultant as Prof of Respiratory Med @UCLRespiratory: inspiring stories of his journey in building evidence based use in EBUS/lung cancer + promoting #lung cancer care. Valuable tips how academics can gain efficiency (I will try!) @ucl
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🆕 The skin condition #panniculitis is a rare manifestation of #alpha1. The lack of evidence makes it difficult to treat, and those affected often experience diagnostic delay and significant symptoms. You can read more in this paper by @ReemAlluhibi from my lab. @AlphaFriend
Proud to share the first publication from my PhD ✨! This study - initiated from the insight of a patient living with alpha-1 panniculitis explores the lived experience of this rare and painful condition. 📌
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The International Cardiovascular & Respiratory Alliance, ICRA, is a global group that I founded & co-chair with Prof M Bhutani. We represent healthcare professionals, academics & patients from >40 countries. To join (free) email: icracomms@optimumpatientcare.org
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Well done Reem, and very well deserved. Great progress and an important milestone. It’s a pleasure working with you and watching your PhD journey here @uclmedsci.
بفضل الله وتوفيقه اجتزت مناقشة ترقية الدكتوراه بنجاح, مرشحة دكتوراه رسميًا 🤍! ✅PhD upgrade: passed Grateful for the all support from my supervisor @ProfHurst and everyone who’s helped along the way! ✨One step closer✨
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What a week in India as Vice Dean International at @uclmedsci - ✅ offer holder events ✅ meeting diverse alumni ✅ developing our research partnerships with @aiims_newdelhi and ✅ seeing amazing @ucl faculty inspire bright young minds at the Summer School, hosted by @TBS_Delhi.
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A landmark moment for global lung health! #WHA78 ERS and @europeanlung applaud adoption of historic lung health resolution on “Promoting and prioritizing an integrated lung health approach” at the 78th World Health Assembly. Read more: https://t.co/geHv8ms0NM
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Congratulations to Dr. @alupo_patricia on receiving the International Member Award at the 2025 @atscommunity She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to research and clinical care in obstructive lung diseases in LMIC @brucekirenga @rnantanda
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Do say Hi if you are here for @atscommunity #ATS2025 - great views of San Francisco landing this afternoon. 😊
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Thanks to everyone who has been part of the network and supported our work. Particular thanks to the @EuroRespSoc secretariat, without whom none of this would be possible. More info:
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We've benefited hugely from the drive of early-career researchers. We've published reviews, a research prioritisation and surveys, a guideline is close to completion, and we've tested a database and clinical MDT. Not everything went to plan, but we learn from that.
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