James A R Willis
@jarw.bsky.social
Retired NHS GP.
Writings on family medicine, generalism, humanity, science denial.
BA Humanities OU
Husband, Father, Grandfather.
Am dram - Singing - Local activities - IT nerd
Deeply concerned Climate Change Realist.
Blog: www.jarwillis.com
Writings on family medicine, generalism, humanity, science denial.
BA Humanities OU
Husband, Father, Grandfather.
Am dram - Singing - Local activities - IT nerd
Deeply concerned Climate Change Realist.
Blog: www.jarwillis.com
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Reposted by James A R Willis
A recent study found that cervical cancer deaths in young women have plummeted since the introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
As Cervical Cancer Deaths Plummet, Experts Credit HPV Vaccine
HPV can cause a variety of cancers, including cervical. New mortality data for women under 25 point to the success of the HPV vaccine.
buff.ly
March 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A recent study found that cervical cancer deaths in young women have plummeted since the introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
I was a schoolboy in Washington DC in the 1950s when the Salk polio vaccine first appeared. Desperate mothers queued to get their children protected. Everyone knew of someone paralysed or dead from this terrible disease.
And we were recently so close to global eradication.
And we were recently so close to global eradication.
Sabotaging the global fight against polio is an act of almost unparalleled sadism.
We must not let anti vaxxed RFK Jr push for NO vaccines like polio!! My friend @alphwilliams.bsky.social sent me these as a polio survivor it is important to them!!! Thank you my friend for sharing💙😊💙
February 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I was a schoolboy in Washington DC in the 1950s when the Salk polio vaccine first appeared. Desperate mothers queued to get their children protected. Everyone knew of someone paralysed or dead from this terrible disease.
And we were recently so close to global eradication.
And we were recently so close to global eradication.
Important
1. I know this will cause me trouble, but it dismays me to see fellow environmentalists dismissing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) out of hand, in some cases clearly before they have understood the technologies involved or their potential uses. 🧵
February 7, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Important
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If you don’t want history to be re-written please share this video widely - because the only way to stop that happening is to constantly call this boll**** out with the actual facts
If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
NO Nigel Farage - the vaccine rollout was not helped by Brexit
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
If you don’t want history to be re-written please share this video widely - because the only way to stop that happening is to constantly call this boll**** out with the actual facts
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Huge thank you to @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social for her thought-provoking lecture last night on digital inequalities. Fantastic turn out at City Hall in Bristol, with a light show to welcome everyone! We will be sharing a recording of the talk soon for those unable to make it in person.
February 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Huge thank you to @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social for her thought-provoking lecture last night on digital inequalities. Fantastic turn out at City Hall in Bristol, with a light show to welcome everyone! We will be sharing a recording of the talk soon for those unable to make it in person.
And, of course, under the NHS there will be no charge to the patient. We share the cost as a nation.
Great news for sickle cell disease patients in the UK!!
Gene therapy reduces symptoms and keeps patients out of hospital
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @copddoc.bsky.social @martinmckee.bsky.social @doctoroxford.bsky.social @profaliceroberts.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Gene therapy reduces symptoms and keeps patients out of hospital
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @copddoc.bsky.social @martinmckee.bsky.social @doctoroxford.bsky.social @profaliceroberts.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.
www.bbc.com
February 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
And, of course, under the NHS there will be no charge to the patient. We share the cost as a nation.
Exciting
Nice graphic from BBC news on how this works
February 2, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Exciting
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If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
NO Nigel Farage - the vaccine rollout was not helped by Brexit
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
Yvette Cooper on Kuenssberg this morning refreshingly impressive on colossal societal problems.
February 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Yvette Cooper on Kuenssberg this morning refreshingly impressive on colossal societal problems.
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Reposted by James A R Willis
In other news the OBR report the government keeps quoting from says Brexit is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the potential economic performance of the country at a time when every penny counts
www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/01...
www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/01...
'We've got to move on': Rachel Reeves rejects calls to negotiate UK-EU customs union - Politics.co.uk
Ministers have rejected calls for the UK to move closer to the EU in order to boost economic growth, insisting that Brexit has brought “opportunities” and some benefits for the British economy. Speaki...
www.politics.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In other news the OBR report the government keeps quoting from says Brexit is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the potential economic performance of the country at a time when every penny counts
www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/01...
www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/01...
What sort of person would pay people to play video games in his name and then claim to be one of the world's top players?
Astonishing read.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Astonishing read.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk admits cheating at video games, chat transcript appears to show
Video posted by top gamer shows what he says is X conversation in which billionaire admits ‘account boosting’
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
What sort of person would pay people to play video games in his name and then claim to be one of the world's top players?
Astonishing read.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Astonishing read.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Well said Wes
'A Disgraceful Smear': Health Secretary Wes Streeting Slams Elon Musk For Calling Jess Phillips A 'Rape Apologist'
The health secretary condemned the X owner "ridiculous" attack on the safeguarding minister
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/wes-st...
The health secretary condemned the X owner "ridiculous" attack on the safeguarding minister
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/wes-st...
'A Disgraceful Smear': Wes Streeting Slams Elon Musk For Calling Jess Phillips A 'Rape Apologist'
The health secretary condemned the X owner's "ridiculous" attack on the safeguarding minister.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
January 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Well said Wes
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social Why do other BBC departments continue to use Musk's malignant platform? It is a global menace.
December 6, 2024 at 9:04 AM
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social Why do other BBC departments continue to use Musk's malignant platform? It is a global menace.
I'm finding this comforting at the moment
November 15, 2024 at 9:06 PM
I'm finding this comforting at the moment
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The Guardian will no longer post its content to X
Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X
We will stop posting from our official editorial accounts on the platform, but X users can still share our articles
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2024 at 12:36 PM
The Guardian will no longer post its content to X
Xcellent to see The Guardian joining the Xodus. Let's see it on @bsky.app
Kind of breaking news... The Guardian will no longer post from any editorial Tw+r account, including Guardian Australia.
All accounts are dormant as of now. @GuardianAustralia.bsky.social is over here. www.theguardian.com/...
All accounts are dormant as of now. @GuardianAustralia.bsky.social is over here. www.theguardian.com/...
Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X
We will stop posting from our official editorial accounts on the platform, but X users can still share our articles
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Xcellent to see The Guardian joining the Xodus. Let's see it on @bsky.app
Extremely important. Clear and readable.
🤔 Is technology really improving patient care in general practice?
Latest study from @oohgpwales.bsky.social, @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social reveals unexpected effects of rapid technology adoption in healthcare.
Discover their insights in our latest blog post 👉
Latest study from @oohgpwales.bsky.social, @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social reveals unexpected effects of rapid technology adoption in healthcare.
Discover their insights in our latest blog post 👉
Quality of care: compromised in contemporary general practice?
The Remote by Default 2 project sheds light on how technological transformation in healthcare has often backfired, adding new inefficiencies and exacerbating inequalities rather than improving care. R...
www.phc.ox.ac.uk
November 13, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Extremely important. Clear and readable.
Checking to see if my new display name works.
November 12, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Checking to see if my new display name works.