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Consultant Physician Sexual Health & HIV. FRCP London. 🇮🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺🕯️🏳️‍🌈 Past President BASHH.
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Chocks Away
Bexsero Day @lnwh.bsky.social
4CMenB vaccination underway
First of many doses given
We’re excited to roll out @ukhsa.bsky.social @nhsengland.bsky.social #Vaccines
Across Brent, Harrow, Ealing & Hillingdon
Sexual Health Services 💪🏾💪🏿💪🏼💉💉💉
August 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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biainfection.bsky.social
Apply to deliver the Barnett Christie Lecture at FIS International 2025.

Apply before the deadline on 31st August 2025 for your opportunity to present this BIA lecture 👉 britishinfection.org...
June 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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lrb.co.uk
‘We see Yourcenar now encrusted by the times she lived in, as well as by the disappointment of feminists who wanted another sort of heroine.’

Joanna Biggs on Marguerite Yourcenar:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Joanna Biggs · Beneath the White Scarf: On Marguerite Yourcenar
Twenty years of writing, reading, thinking and travelling went into Memoirs of Hadrian. Several drafts were burned. But...
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June 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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bashhuk.bsky.social
📄 Stay up to date with the latest BASHH guidelines, developed by the Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) – a national team of experts working to improve clinical standards across the UK.

🆕 Check out the newly updated Scabies and Gonorrhoea 2025 guidelines today: bit.ly/3YFp7fy
BASHH Guidelines New and updated evidence-based national guidelines and standards for UK specialists in genitourinary medicine. Image of two BASHH Guidelines
May 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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bashhuk.bsky.social
⏰ Time’s running out to book your spot at the BASHH Annual Conference.

Join us in Edinburgh for a range of sessions, including Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacterial STIs chaired by BASHH's BSIG – plus much more.

Book now ➡️ bit.ly/4arMKNr #BASHH2025
Image of attendees at BASHH Annual Conference 2024.
May 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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kat-smithson.bsky.social
I’m here in Portcullis House this morning for #HIVoutcomes event - a rallying cry for the voluntary sector and its role in the HIV response and supporting the lives of people living with HIV. @bashhuk.bsky.social members know how key local VCSE partnerships are in our system
nat.org.uk National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · May 20
A funding crisis threatens the voluntary sector and puts at risk the goal to end new #HIV cases by 2030.

The latest #HIVOutcomes UK report draws on evidence taken from more than 50 HIV-focused organisations and more than 300 people living with HIV.

nat.org.uk/news/hiv-...
H.I.V. services at the crossroads The role of the voluntary sector and needs of communities Picture of two men walking dogs in a crossroad Working together: National aids trust logo. Red Ribbon. Securing rights, stopping H.I.V. H.I.V. Outcomes logo. Beyond viral supression. The H.I.V. Outcomes U.K. programme is funded by Gilead Sciences and ViiV Healthcare as co-sponsors.
May 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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bashhuk.bsky.social
The 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) are open until Tuesday 27th May.

We want to support eligible colleagues interested in applying, so we’ve updated our ‘top tips’ guidance for those looking to enter. Check out the full application details: bit.ly/3EeXMKn
National Clinical Impact Award (NCIA) Application Form BASHH Top Tips - 2025 BASHH logo included.
May 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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lorraineelizab6.bsky.social
13 April: Feast Day of the sons of Tairchar of Loch Mac n-Én/Lough MacNean, Co. #Cavan, #Fermanagh & #Leitrim. 12 islands in Upper & Lower lough, & 2 crannogs (man-made islands. 1 in each lough). Perfect for hermit monks! Lots of flint tools found on Cushrush island! 📷© @tourismireland.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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drrageshri.bsky.social
Such an honour to give the after dinner speech (my first!) at the @bashhuk.bsky.social President’s Dinner last week. Thank you Matt Phillips and @kat-smithson.bsky.social for the invite. I spoke about amplifying unheard voices in medicine and the ongoing neglect of sexual health in this country.
April 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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lorraineelizab6.bsky.social
1 April: Feast of St Áedán ‘láech’ of Cell Áedáin. Location unknown but near Strangford Lough, Co #Down (Elva Johnston). Called "layman", "warrior" in Martyrology of Tallaght! Lough home to lots monks; in Irish Loch Cuan "sea-inlet of bays/havens"; c. 70 islands eg Nendrum on Mahee island! 📷©Afloat
April 1, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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libokecha.bsky.social
An excellent resource referenced today in Stuart Flanagan’s talk is the HIV Stanford Database. Link for this is hivdb.stanford.edu @hivta.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social
HIV Drug Resistance Database
hivdb.stanford.edu
March 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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libokecha.bsky.social
What about proviral DNA testing? Often the reports generated can be difficult to interpret but always helpful to discuss with your virologist if this is being considered for patients where no history resistance #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
johnmcsorley.bsky.social
Lessons learned
It’s heartwarming to read studies on the Impact of HPV vaccines 💪🏻💪🏾💪🏿 @bashhuk.bsky.social @fsrh.org @bhiva.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Patrick Kavanagh.
March 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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euractiv.com
Europe sees third straight year rise in childhood tuberculosis cases: The world’s deadliest infectious disease is also developing multi-drug resistance, said the ECDC.
Europe sees third straight year rise in childhood tuberculosis cases
The world’s deadliest infectious disease is also developing multi-drug resistance, said the ECDC.
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March 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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lorraineelizab6.bsky.social
18/24 March, 15 Aug: St Mac Caírthinn (d. 506). 1st Bishop #Clogher #Tyrone. "Strong Man"; carried St Patrick when old, over marshes, rivers! St Brigid's uncle? Legend Domhnach Airgid given to him from Patrick! @NMIreland. 39 sheets, 8/9th C. 1350 cover. www.megalithicireland.com/Clogher%20Hi...
March 18, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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sanderlab.bsky.social
Out now in @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social our study demonstrates that the MVA-BN (Imvanex/Jynneos) vaccine is safe & effective against mpox, but a single dose does not sufficiently protect people living with #HIV.
Thank you @ema.europa.eu for support
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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As screenshot showing the title of the study "Safety and effectiveness of MVA-BN vaccination against mpox in at-risk individuals in Germany (SEMVAc and TEMVAc): a combined prospective and retrospective cohort study" a and two graphs illustrating the Vaccine effectiveness in the overall cohort and in sub-cohorts.
March 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
johnmcsorley.bsky.social
Congratulations Tristan and Nicky
bhiva.bsky.social British HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · Mar 18
The votes are in from the 2025 BHIVA elections 🗳️

Our new Chair will be @tristanjbarber.bsky.social - our first Chair with lived experience of HIV.

Nicky Mackie will continue in her role as Vice Chair - using her experience to recruit and develop further BHIVA officers.

Congratulations both! 🎉
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March 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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avac.org
Incredible summaries of #CROI2025 from @aidsmap.bsky.social colleagues. Check them all out at, www.aidsmap.com/conferences/....
March 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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tristanjbarber.bsky.social
we have a Senior Clinical Fellow vacancy in HIV here at the Royal Free! Come and join our team 🙏 👍

www.royalfree.nhs.uk/working-here...

@bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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drlkvaughan.bsky.social
I am running for Clinical VP of the RCP.

For those who don't know me, here is a potted bio.
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drlkvaughan.bsky.social Dr Louella Vaughan @drlkvaughan.bsky.social · Mar 17
Right RCP Fellows! Voting for elections is now open. I am running for Clinical VP.

My election statement is here:
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March 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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drmjlee.bsky.social
Tecovirimat did not lead to faster clinical resolution, or reduction of pain, for clade 2 MPOX.

We need new agents to treat MPOX.

#CROI2025
March 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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drlaurajwaters.bsky.social
More daily DOR/ISL from @profchloeorkin.bsky.social #CROI2025
This time open-label, various ART - efficacy (incl 5 with viraemia on DOR/ISL) in pic.
Weight gain on DOR/ISL driven by removal of weight suppressive TDF and/or EFV
March 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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nat.org.uk
With Prof Jane Anderson stepping down in 2025, National AIDS Trust is seeking a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees, at this exciting time for the UK HIV response, who embodies our values, and is committed to human rights. Could that be you?

nat.org.uk/who-we-ar...
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees. National aids Trust logo. Red Ribbon. Securing rights, stopping H.I.V.
March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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ourworldindata.org
Most OECD countries fail to reach the UN’s target for aid to the poorest countries
A bar chart displays the percentage of national income that various developed countries allocated as Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the least developed nations in 2022, compared to a target of at least 0.15%. The bar for Luxembourg shows the highest percentage at 0.46%, followed by Sweden at 0.28% and Norway at 0.2%. Other countries listed include Iceland and Denmark at 0.14%, Belgium at 0.13%, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Japan all at 0.12%, each followed by Germany, France, and Ireland at 0.11%. Canada provides 0.1%, while the United States and the United Kingdom each contribute 0.08%. Austria gives 0.07%, Slovenia and South Korea both provide 0.06%, and Italy is at the lowest at 0.05%. Data source: OECD (2024). The note indicates that it represents the 20 OECD nations providing the most aid, percentage-wise, to the poorest nations.
March 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM