Happy to share our latest publication on J Mater Chem B. Here, we developed a gentle method to disassemble self-assembling peptide hydrogels, allowing high-yield recovery of encapsulated cells for further cell manipulation. @Mata_Lab @AOCMF_BOOST @NottmBRC

For your Sunday R&R, a review of the latest advances in nerve repair, reconstruction and nerve transfer. Link below 👇👇 @JHSEur @PierluigiTos @UoM_BMLabs https://t.co/fJClZ6mTmW

NEW: analysis of millions of books published over the centuries suggests western society is shifting away from a culture of progress, and towards one of caution, worry and risk-aversion. I think this is one of the most important challenges facing us today.

On 17 December, Israeli forces took control of Al Awda hospital, after besieging it for 12 days. Males over 16 years old were taken out of the hospital, stripped, bound and interrogated – six MSF staff were among them...

We condemn this strike in the strongest terms, and call yet again for the respect and protection of medical facilities, staff and patients. We reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire to prevent more deaths in Gaza. We mourn the loss of our colleagues.

Dr Mahmoud Abu Nujaila. Dr Ahmad Al Sahar. Dr Ziad Al-Tatari. We are devastated by the killing of these three doctors - including our Dr Abu Nujaila and Dr Al Sahar - following a strike on Al-Awda hospital in #Gaza today. https://t.co/TXyZNl5X78

An MSF team of 15 international and national staff entered Gaza from Egypt via the Rafah Crossing point. They will aim to support medical and surgical capacity in the Strip, where the healthcare infrastructure has collapsed, and medics are utterly exhausted.

8⃣ quick facts you should know about Thalidomide upper limb embryopathy! @ThalSociety @N_Vargesson @hunter_alistair @Hand_Surgeon @LamWee @BSSHand @BAHTHandtherapy @FESSHEurope #orthotwitter #plasticsurgery #Handsurgery #thalidomide A 🧵 https://t.co/RDf0cBEODv

Intense discussions @bsshand committee day considering our new logo and brand.. difficult discussions 😅 🙌🏽 #bssh #handsurgery #committee #strategy @stash_bssh

With warmest thanks to all consultant colleagues who took Action in the last two days. Here’s a reminder of why we did what we did. With thanks to Sajay and @drtimmeek

“Nerve Gap Repair” with Kevin C. Chung, MD, MS - May 2023 Journal Club

For some groups in particular, the numbers are eye-watering. Specialty registrars — junior doctors about 5-10 years into their professional career — would be earning *£20,000* more per year today if pay had kept up with inflation.

The first is that international flows of staff are imbalanced. Most staff recruited from overseas return to work in their origin countries (or leave for a third country), and a significant portion of UK-trained staff leave. Outflows exceed inflows: it’s a leaky pipe.

NEW: we need to talk about NHS staff retention. At a time when Britain’s healthcare system is acutely short of workers, *1 in 7* UK-trained doctors are practising overseas. No other developed country is like this, which immediately tells you there’s a problem. Let’s dig deeper:

🧵 NEW: Should junior doctors get a 35% pay rise?? Most unions are timid about broaching double figure pay rise demands: not the BMA. But the fact is, the NHS doesn’t have the pull it once did - and doctors can double their salary overseas @thetimes https://t.co/DLeqB5Pq4p

Here's an interesting course for your diary for Valentine's Day ❤️ 2025 - a flap raising course under simulated extreme circumstances, all done in a 24h stint! 8 flaps, dinner, and energisers such as axe throwing 😷🪓 #Maxillofacial #OMFS #Maxfacs #reconstruction #MedTwitter

@RobearPierre 2000 Euros And a pasta party 🍝

In 2013 an #MP earned £66936, in 2023 £86584. In 2013 fully registered Doctor (fy2) earned £28076 and now; £34000. #Inflation (CPI) since 28.3% so £26490 for #doctors now and £67445 for #MPs. MP pay beats inflation through approx 30% increase @Doctors_Vote @BMA_JuniorDocs

A touching and fitting dedication to a fallen former colleague and friend.. one of the many honourable tributes and cultural show pieces @McrMuseum @UoMNews @McrPlasticSurg @RMCHosp @MFTnhs

With the recent news of more NHS strikes, we’ve prepared a statement. While we don’t have a mandate to advise our Fellows and members on industrial action, we understand doctors’ frustration and recognise their right to strike. Read more: https://t.co/zzCfy0TiEq 🧵 (1/4)