Emma Marshman
@emmamarshman.bsky.social
Freelance medical writer with 20+ years of experience. Specialising in cardiology, diabetes and oncology but with lots of other interests
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Late breaking at #ASCO25:
A 3-year structured exercise program after adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer improved disease-free and overall survival, physical functioning, and fitness, as compared with health education alone. Full CHALLENGE phase 3 trial: nej.md/4mh5RPL
@ascocancer.bsky.social
A 3-year structured exercise program after adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer improved disease-free and overall survival, physical functioning, and fitness, as compared with health education alone. Full CHALLENGE phase 3 trial: nej.md/4mh5RPL
@ascocancer.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Late breaking at #ASCO25:
A 3-year structured exercise program after adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer improved disease-free and overall survival, physical functioning, and fitness, as compared with health education alone. Full CHALLENGE phase 3 trial: nej.md/4mh5RPL
@ascocancer.bsky.social
A 3-year structured exercise program after adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer improved disease-free and overall survival, physical functioning, and fitness, as compared with health education alone. Full CHALLENGE phase 3 trial: nej.md/4mh5RPL
@ascocancer.bsky.social
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These easy-to-understand resources help patients grasp the latest recommendations, from treatments to lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their heart health.
🔗Discover more & share with your patients! escardio.org/Guidelines/g...
🔗Discover more & share with your patients! escardio.org/Guidelines/g...
April 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
These easy-to-understand resources help patients grasp the latest recommendations, from treatments to lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their heart health.
🔗Discover more & share with your patients! escardio.org/Guidelines/g...
🔗Discover more & share with your patients! escardio.org/Guidelines/g...
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My latest news story in The Lancet @thelancet.bsky.social
Warning over child deaths as aid cut
Progress in reducing neonatal and under-5 mortality have stalled as experts call for
greater investment in services. Udani Samarasekera reports.
www.thelancet.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
My latest news story in The Lancet @thelancet.bsky.social
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A second child has died of measles in Texas.
Measles is both dangerous AND preventable. In fact high childhood Vax rates (>95%) can eliminate it completely from a country.
Please read and share our recent report on once common childhood diseases.
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Measles is both dangerous AND preventable. In fact high childhood Vax rates (>95%) can eliminate it completely from a country.
Please read and share our recent report on once common childhood diseases.
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
April 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
A second child has died of measles in Texas.
Measles is both dangerous AND preventable. In fact high childhood Vax rates (>95%) can eliminate it completely from a country.
Please read and share our recent report on once common childhood diseases.
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
Measles is both dangerous AND preventable. In fact high childhood Vax rates (>95%) can eliminate it completely from a country.
Please read and share our recent report on once common childhood diseases.
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
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🚀 ESMO is now on Bluesky
This is not an April Fools' announcement, nor is it an AI-generated post. ESMO is launching on Bluesky with a poll on AI to start the conversation.
Join us for the latest in oncology education and information.
#AIOncology #HealthAI #ESMOAI25
This is not an April Fools' announcement, nor is it an AI-generated post. ESMO is launching on Bluesky with a poll on AI to start the conversation.
Join us for the latest in oncology education and information.
#AIOncology #HealthAI #ESMOAI25
April 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
🚀 ESMO is now on Bluesky
This is not an April Fools' announcement, nor is it an AI-generated post. ESMO is launching on Bluesky with a poll on AI to start the conversation.
Join us for the latest in oncology education and information.
#AIOncology #HealthAI #ESMOAI25
This is not an April Fools' announcement, nor is it an AI-generated post. ESMO is launching on Bluesky with a poll on AI to start the conversation.
Join us for the latest in oncology education and information.
#AIOncology #HealthAI #ESMOAI25
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Presented at #ACC25:
In the PROTECT-TAVI trial, the routine use of cerebral embolic protection during TAVI did not reduce the incidence of stroke within 72 hours or before discharge from the hospital (if discharge occurred sooner). Full trial results: nej.md/41RONXi
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In the PROTECT-TAVI trial, the routine use of cerebral embolic protection during TAVI did not reduce the incidence of stroke within 72 hours or before discharge from the hospital (if discharge occurred sooner). Full trial results: nej.md/41RONXi
@accintouch.bsky.social
Routine Cerebral Embolic Protection during Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Implantation | NEJM
Transcatheter aortic-valve implantation (TAVI) is associated with procedure-related stroke. Cerebral embolic protection (CEP) devices may reduce embolization to the cerebral circulation and hence t...
nej.md
March 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Presented at #ACC25:
In the PROTECT-TAVI trial, the routine use of cerebral embolic protection during TAVI did not reduce the incidence of stroke within 72 hours or before discharge from the hospital (if discharge occurred sooner). Full trial results: nej.md/41RONXi
@accintouch.bsky.social
In the PROTECT-TAVI trial, the routine use of cerebral embolic protection during TAVI did not reduce the incidence of stroke within 72 hours or before discharge from the hospital (if discharge occurred sooner). Full trial results: nej.md/41RONXi
@accintouch.bsky.social
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Using data from 2,078,948 participants from 39 countries, researchers calculated lifetime estimates of cardiovascular disease and death from any cause according to the presence or absence of cardiovascular risk factors. Full study results: nej.md/4kS5ZVr
March 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Using data from 2,078,948 participants from 39 countries, researchers calculated lifetime estimates of cardiovascular disease and death from any cause according to the presence or absence of cardiovascular risk factors. Full study results: nej.md/4kS5ZVr
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SOUL phase 3b trial: Among participants with type 2 diabetes & cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, or both, oral semaglutide was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events than placebo after 4 years of follow-up. nej.md/4hHII5M
#ACC25 @accintouch.bsky.social
#ACC25 @accintouch.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
SOUL phase 3b trial: Among participants with type 2 diabetes & cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, or both, oral semaglutide was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events than placebo after 4 years of follow-up. nej.md/4hHII5M
#ACC25 @accintouch.bsky.social
#ACC25 @accintouch.bsky.social
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Presented at #ACC25:
Among older patients undergoing TAVI, dapagliflozin led to a lower incidence of a composite of death from any cause or worsening of heart failure than standard care at 1 year. Full DapaTAVI trial results: nej.md/4kSIc7L
#MedSky @accintouch.bsky.social
Among older patients undergoing TAVI, dapagliflozin led to a lower incidence of a composite of death from any cause or worsening of heart failure than standard care at 1 year. Full DapaTAVI trial results: nej.md/4kSIc7L
#MedSky @accintouch.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Presented at #ACC25:
Among older patients undergoing TAVI, dapagliflozin led to a lower incidence of a composite of death from any cause or worsening of heart failure than standard care at 1 year. Full DapaTAVI trial results: nej.md/4kSIc7L
#MedSky @accintouch.bsky.social
Among older patients undergoing TAVI, dapagliflozin led to a lower incidence of a composite of death from any cause or worsening of heart failure than standard care at 1 year. Full DapaTAVI trial results: nej.md/4kSIc7L
#MedSky @accintouch.bsky.social
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The American Diabetes Association issued a statement regarding NIH's discontinuation of the landmark Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study:
"Eliminating funding means the loss of a decade’s worth of important findings and progress toward diabetes prevention."
diabetes.org/newsroom/pre...
"Eliminating funding means the loss of a decade’s worth of important findings and progress toward diabetes prevention."
diabetes.org/newsroom/pre...
American Diabetes Association Statement on Canceled National Diabetes Prevention Program Funding | American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is extremely concerned about the impact of canceled National Institutes of Health funding on the success of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National ...
diabetes.org
March 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The American Diabetes Association issued a statement regarding NIH's discontinuation of the landmark Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study:
"Eliminating funding means the loss of a decade’s worth of important findings and progress toward diabetes prevention."
diabetes.org/newsroom/pre...
"Eliminating funding means the loss of a decade’s worth of important findings and progress toward diabetes prevention."
diabetes.org/newsroom/pre...
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Did you know that since 1901, only 13 women have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine? Only 5.7% of all laureates.
Get to know the trailblazing women who have advanced medical science & let's keep advocating for gender equality! 💜
#WomensHistoryMonth #MedSky
Get to know the trailblazing women who have advanced medical science & let's keep advocating for gender equality! 💜
#WomensHistoryMonth #MedSky
March 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Did you know that since 1901, only 13 women have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine? Only 5.7% of all laureates.
Get to know the trailblazing women who have advanced medical science & let's keep advocating for gender equality! 💜
#WomensHistoryMonth #MedSky
Get to know the trailblazing women who have advanced medical science & let's keep advocating for gender equality! 💜
#WomensHistoryMonth #MedSky
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The recording of today’s NetworkPharma.tv webinar is now freely available >> The Results of the #MedComms Freelancing Barometer 2025 featured Lisa Baker (Freelancers in Pubs), Adriana Rocha (EMWA Freelance Business Group), and Eleanor Steele (MedComms Workbook). Feedback welcomed #DoMoreWithVideo
February 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The recording of today’s NetworkPharma.tv webinar is now freely available >> The Results of the #MedComms Freelancing Barometer 2025 featured Lisa Baker (Freelancers in Pubs), Adriana Rocha (EMWA Freelance Business Group), and Eleanor Steele (MedComms Workbook). Feedback welcomed #DoMoreWithVideo
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Air pollution causing more than 1,000 cases of lung cancer subtype a year in UK
Air pollution causing more than 1,000 cases of lung cancer subtype a year in UK
Exclusive: Health experts and cancer charities say ‘devastating’ findings should serve as wake-up call to ministers
More than 1,000 people a year in the UK are developing the most prevalent form of lung cancer as a result of air pollution, the Guardian…
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Air pollution causing more than 1,000 cases of lung cancer subtype a year in UK
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Today is #WorldCancerDay
A day to appreciate all the clinicians & researchers 🧪 who dedicate their lives to the fight against #cancer
And to also reflect on what a diagnosis of cancer means - to the person, their family, and their community
Every country, together against cancer 🌍 🌎 🌎
#WCD2025
A day to appreciate all the clinicians & researchers 🧪 who dedicate their lives to the fight against #cancer
And to also reflect on what a diagnosis of cancer means - to the person, their family, and their community
Every country, together against cancer 🌍 🌎 🌎
#WCD2025
February 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Today is #WorldCancerDay
A day to appreciate all the clinicians & researchers 🧪 who dedicate their lives to the fight against #cancer
And to also reflect on what a diagnosis of cancer means - to the person, their family, and their community
Every country, together against cancer 🌍 🌎 🌎
#WCD2025
A day to appreciate all the clinicians & researchers 🧪 who dedicate their lives to the fight against #cancer
And to also reflect on what a diagnosis of cancer means - to the person, their family, and their community
Every country, together against cancer 🌍 🌎 🌎
#WCD2025
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Great summary of highlights of ‘25 AHA 🫀&🧠 Facts
January 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Great summary of highlights of ‘25 AHA 🫀&🧠 Facts
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💥AHA Statistics 2025💥
Do you remember the good old days when these mortality numbers were decreasing?
Wonderful work led by Dr. Seth Martin et al with the @ahascience.bsky.social @ahajournals.bsky.social that should guide efforts for more focus on #CVPrev #cardiosky
📎 shorturl.at/QsYI3
Do you remember the good old days when these mortality numbers were decreasing?
Wonderful work led by Dr. Seth Martin et al with the @ahascience.bsky.social @ahajournals.bsky.social that should guide efforts for more focus on #CVPrev #cardiosky
📎 shorturl.at/QsYI3
January 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
💥AHA Statistics 2025💥
Do you remember the good old days when these mortality numbers were decreasing?
Wonderful work led by Dr. Seth Martin et al with the @ahascience.bsky.social @ahajournals.bsky.social that should guide efforts for more focus on #CVPrev #cardiosky
📎 shorturl.at/QsYI3
Do you remember the good old days when these mortality numbers were decreasing?
Wonderful work led by Dr. Seth Martin et al with the @ahascience.bsky.social @ahajournals.bsky.social that should guide efforts for more focus on #CVPrev #cardiosky
📎 shorturl.at/QsYI3
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🚨 #ACC25 Late-Breaking Clinical Trials are out! 🚨
Be among the first to hear the latest practice-changing breakthroughs from trials, including:
🔥 WARRIOR
🔥 SOUL
🔥 MIGHTy-Heart
🔥 EARLY TAVR
🔥 SUMMIT
Learn more & see the full list here: bit.ly/40kbSRE
#CardioSky #MedSky
Be among the first to hear the latest practice-changing breakthroughs from trials, including:
🔥 WARRIOR
🔥 SOUL
🔥 MIGHTy-Heart
🔥 EARLY TAVR
🔥 SUMMIT
Learn more & see the full list here: bit.ly/40kbSRE
#CardioSky #MedSky
January 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
🚨 #ACC25 Late-Breaking Clinical Trials are out! 🚨
Be among the first to hear the latest practice-changing breakthroughs from trials, including:
🔥 WARRIOR
🔥 SOUL
🔥 MIGHTy-Heart
🔥 EARLY TAVR
🔥 SUMMIT
Learn more & see the full list here: bit.ly/40kbSRE
#CardioSky #MedSky
Be among the first to hear the latest practice-changing breakthroughs from trials, including:
🔥 WARRIOR
🔥 SOUL
🔥 MIGHTy-Heart
🔥 EARLY TAVR
🔥 SUMMIT
Learn more & see the full list here: bit.ly/40kbSRE
#CardioSky #MedSky
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People who live adjacent to airports or under flight paths—and thus are exposed to a high degree of consistent aircraft noise—are more likely to have worse heart function regardless of other clinical and environmental factors, according to new UK data. #CardioSky
www.tctmd.com/news/aircraf...
www.tctmd.com/news/aircraf...
Aircraft Noise Exposure Linked to ‘Thicker, Weaker, and Stiffer Hearts’
UK participants who lived by airports or under a flight path had worse cardiac remodeling on CMR than those living elsewhere.
www.tctmd.com
January 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
People who live adjacent to airports or under flight paths—and thus are exposed to a high degree of consistent aircraft noise—are more likely to have worse heart function regardless of other clinical and environmental factors, according to new UK data. #CardioSky
www.tctmd.com/news/aircraf...
www.tctmd.com/news/aircraf...
Interesting! rdcu.be/d3neg @natureportfolio.bsky.social
Eleven clinical trials that will shape medicine in 2025
Nature Medicine - Nature Medicine asks leading researchers to name their top clinical trial for 2025, from gene therapies for prion disease and sickle-cell disease to digital tools for cancer and...
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December 13, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Interesting! rdcu.be/d3neg @natureportfolio.bsky.social
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Approaches for profiling the spatial proteome in tissues are the basis of atlas-scale projects that are delivering on their promise for understanding biological complexity in health and disease. Nature Methods names spatial proteomics its Method of the Year. 🧪
Method of the Year 2024: spatial proteomics - Nature Methods
Approaches for profiling the spatial proteome in tissues are the basis of atlas-scale projects that are delivering on their promise for understanding biological complexity in health and disease.
go.nature.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Approaches for profiling the spatial proteome in tissues are the basis of atlas-scale projects that are delivering on their promise for understanding biological complexity in health and disease. Nature Methods names spatial proteomics its Method of the Year. 🧪
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Hello #Medsky #CardioSky
The ESC is now on Bluesky🙂
We aim to bring you here the latest in cutting-edge cardiovascular science, from all ESC resources, including the successful #ESCTVToday CV news programme. We equally aim to bring you updates from all ESC communities and to bring you altogether.
The ESC is now on Bluesky🙂
We aim to bring you here the latest in cutting-edge cardiovascular science, from all ESC resources, including the successful #ESCTVToday CV news programme. We equally aim to bring you updates from all ESC communities and to bring you altogether.
December 12, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Hello #Medsky #CardioSky
The ESC is now on Bluesky🙂
We aim to bring you here the latest in cutting-edge cardiovascular science, from all ESC resources, including the successful #ESCTVToday CV news programme. We equally aim to bring you updates from all ESC communities and to bring you altogether.
The ESC is now on Bluesky🙂
We aim to bring you here the latest in cutting-edge cardiovascular science, from all ESC resources, including the successful #ESCTVToday CV news programme. We equally aim to bring you updates from all ESC communities and to bring you altogether.
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Women are under-represented at senior levels in #academia globally, & across all #science 🧪 disciplines, as shown by these "scissor-shaped curves" ✂️
So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality?
We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary
#WomeninSTEM
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality?
We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary
#WomeninSTEM
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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November 25, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Women are under-represented at senior levels in #academia globally, & across all #science 🧪 disciplines, as shown by these "scissor-shaped curves" ✂️
So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality?
We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary
#WomeninSTEM
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality?
We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary
#WomeninSTEM
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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