Like lots of people, I’ve reached the end of the X road. Happy to focus on LinkedIn and BlueSky. It has been a wonderful place in the past, shame to have gone this way. Good wishes to all the good people still on here

Health workers in Malawi report a drop in childhood #malaria cases following the introduction of the world’s first malaria vaccine. Discover its life-saving impact to help #endmalaria:

We are aware of the incident that took place in New Orleans earlier. Updates on the latest situation can be found at: https://t.co/l2oeUTM5qa Irish citizens who need to contact the Consulate can do so at +1.512.792.5500 Stay safe and follow instructions of local authorities

Uptake of the HPV vaccine in Ireland is above the EU average. HPV vaccines, as well as screening and treatment, are helping to bring Ireland closer to the target date of cervical cancer elimination by 2040. To find out more, visit https://t.co/k5fBM1cRk9

Gardaí are seeking the public's help to find Sheila King from Raheny, Dublin. She was last seen on 26 December, wearing a white top, brown trousers and white shoes. She is 5ft7in, thin build, brown hair & blue eyes. Anyone with info is asked to contact Raheny Garda Station.

#Dengue is a systemic viral infection. It is also a growing global public health concern. Recent developments mark the beginning of a new era in prevention and control. 📄 Find out more in this Seminar: https://t.co/Qeoe9BoFRl

🎄Winter infections can lead to sepsis – a condition that doesn’t take time off for the festive season. Early recognition saves lives, so familiarise yourself with the signs in adults and children today. Test your knowledge with our #SepsisSavvy game: https://t.co/6GXIA9UskH

Self-testing for #HPV is changing the game: no speculum, no stress, just life-saving early detection. Here’s how it’s putting the power of cervical cancer screening in women’s hands:

#FactFriday Patients who feel judged by their doctors based on #weight are less likely to succeed in #weightloss. Compassion and support make all the difference! Let’s promote empathy in healthcare. 💙 #FactFriday #BodyPositivity #HealthJourney

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care has seen remarkable growth in the past 5 years. A new Review from @LancetDigitalH explores the potential of AI to improve care management, clinical decision-making efficiency, and more: https://t.co/zwzg7TsZQQ

Gardaí have appealed for help in locating Ruairi Lynch, 48, missing from his home in Killarney, Co Kerry, since yesterday morning. He is 1.75m (5'9") tall, of slim build, with grey hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information can contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing Ruairi Lynch (48). He was last seen in the Killarney area of Co. Kerry on Thursday 19 December 2024 at around 8am. Ruairi is described as being approximately 5' 9" in height, with a slim build, grey hair and brown eyes.

One of the most reliable ways to improve our mental health is to help others. After being randomly assigned to do just 3 acts of kindness a week, people felt significantly less depressed, anxious, and lonely. Lifting others up elevates us too. Giving shows us that we matter.

Among our most-read in 2024 ⤵️ A global study in @TheLancetPH reveals stark differences in major causes of disease burden between females and males. Findings underscore the need for gender-responsive approaches to health. Read more: https://t.co/9Llnpmuod6

👀 Among our most-read in 2024: Nearly 1/2 of #dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood, suggests a standing Lancet Commission report. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/6Zr5lycuyz

Taxi drivers and ambulance drivers, whose jobs require frequent spatial and navigational processing, have the lowest levels of death attributed to Alzheimer’s disease compared with other occupations, finds study #ChristmasBMJ @AnupamBJena https://t.co/Oh58QzaEVc

A systematic review requires exhaustive, comprehensive searching with quality assessment criteria, while a rapid review can be completed with time-limited formal quality assessment. The difference is months of work. According to this paper, 14 literature review types exist. If

Athletes and musicians often practice just before they're about to perform. Yet in medicine, warm-up is rare to non-existent. This study finds “just-in-time” training could improve clinical outcomes, particularly among inexperienced doctors #ChristmasBMJ https://t.co/WbhWYZIEH8

93.7 million lives saved through #measles vaccination. A staggering achievement, and a testament to the power of immunisation. As we look back on the year, let’s celebrate this progress and commit to the fight ahead: https://t.co/N0F6ilYwwu

The @Dept_ECC is #hiring two Director positions for the EPA: Director of Communications and Corporate Services & Director of Radiation Protection and Environmental Monitoring. Deadline is 3pm on Thursday 16th January 2025. https://t.co/YD3ab6gbmh