Mary Moody
@mmm94.bsky.social
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ME/CFS is a devastating condition that has long been denied, dismissed, psychologised and underdiagnosed. Research is at last starting to catch up with it, with glimmers of hope for those who have been left untreated for so long.
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome
Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
ME/CFS is a devastating condition that has long been denied, dismissed, psychologised and underdiagnosed. Research is at last starting to catch up with it, with glimmers of hope for those who have been left untreated for so long.
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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New #solar helping to provide thousands of homes in and around Greenock with clean fresh drinking water.
projectscot.com/2025/09/gree...
projectscot.com/2025/09/gree...
Greenock solar scheme supports Scottish Water's net zero ambitions | Project Scotland
A new solar scheme is helping to provide thousands of homes in and around Greenock with clean fresh drinking water. The £482,000 project involved 480 solar ...
projectscot.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
New #solar helping to provide thousands of homes in and around Greenock with clean fresh drinking water.
projectscot.com/2025/09/gree...
projectscot.com/2025/09/gree...
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If you're young
Or old
Or a woman
If you've got a disability
Or, you've a SEND
If you're LGBTQ+
Or you're from an ethnic minority
If you need care
Or you're in the forces
And if you're in Northern Ireland
Then Farage's plan to abolish human rights law is going to screw you
Or old
Or a woman
If you've got a disability
Or, you've a SEND
If you're LGBTQ+
Or you're from an ethnic minority
If you need care
Or you're in the forces
And if you're in Northern Ireland
Then Farage's plan to abolish human rights law is going to screw you
August 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
If you're young
Or old
Or a woman
If you've got a disability
Or, you've a SEND
If you're LGBTQ+
Or you're from an ethnic minority
If you need care
Or you're in the forces
And if you're in Northern Ireland
Then Farage's plan to abolish human rights law is going to screw you
Or old
Or a woman
If you've got a disability
Or, you've a SEND
If you're LGBTQ+
Or you're from an ethnic minority
If you need care
Or you're in the forces
And if you're in Northern Ireland
Then Farage's plan to abolish human rights law is going to screw you
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🎉50,000+ users now use My Diabetes My Way!
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this significant figure
Research shows MDMW could save health services millions whilst improving quality of life for those who use it
www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/mdmw...
#Diabetes #DigitalHealth
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this significant figure
Research shows MDMW could save health services millions whilst improving quality of life for those who use it
www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/mdmw...
#Diabetes #DigitalHealth
MDMW enhances life quality and brings cost savings
A web application developed at the University of Dundee to enable diabetes patients to manage their condition could save health services millions of pounds every year while improving the quality of li...
www.dundee.ac.uk
July 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🎉50,000+ users now use My Diabetes My Way!
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this significant figure
Research shows MDMW could save health services millions whilst improving quality of life for those who use it
www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/mdmw...
#Diabetes #DigitalHealth
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this significant figure
Research shows MDMW could save health services millions whilst improving quality of life for those who use it
www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/mdmw...
#Diabetes #DigitalHealth
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Lucy browses the bookshops.
Copies of Lucy Uncatalogued, my first collection of poetry, can now be found at:
The Wyllieum — The Wyllieum
Aquarius Crystals & Gifts -
www.facebook.com/aquariuscrys...
Glasgow Print Studio
www.facebook.com/TheGlasgowPr...
Copies of Lucy Uncatalogued, my first collection of poetry, can now be found at:
The Wyllieum — The Wyllieum
Aquarius Crystals & Gifts -
www.facebook.com/aquariuscrys...
Glasgow Print Studio
www.facebook.com/TheGlasgowPr...
June 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Lucy browses the bookshops.
Copies of Lucy Uncatalogued, my first collection of poetry, can now be found at:
The Wyllieum — The Wyllieum
Aquarius Crystals & Gifts -
www.facebook.com/aquariuscrys...
Glasgow Print Studio
www.facebook.com/TheGlasgowPr...
Copies of Lucy Uncatalogued, my first collection of poetry, can now be found at:
The Wyllieum — The Wyllieum
Aquarius Crystals & Gifts -
www.facebook.com/aquariuscrys...
Glasgow Print Studio
www.facebook.com/TheGlasgowPr...
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In the process of checking the final proof for the publication of ‘Lucy Uncatalogued’. Published by Kelsay Books.
April 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In the process of checking the final proof for the publication of ‘Lucy Uncatalogued’. Published by Kelsay Books.
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Reform UK has uncovered the scandal of a “wasteful” £350m contract.
Small problem: it’s not a contract. Or £350m. Or a scandal.
Here’s how they got it completely wrong.
👇👇
Small problem: it’s not a contract. Or £350m. Or a scandal.
Here’s how they got it completely wrong.
👇👇
Exposed: Reform UK doesn’t know how government spending works
Reform UK just confused a procurement framework with a spending scandal – and revealed they don’t understand government
eastangliabylines.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Reform UK has uncovered the scandal of a “wasteful” £350m contract.
Small problem: it’s not a contract. Or £350m. Or a scandal.
Here’s how they got it completely wrong.
👇👇
Small problem: it’s not a contract. Or £350m. Or a scandal.
Here’s how they got it completely wrong.
👇👇
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Autoimmune diseases pit the body against itself, leading to devastating consequences. But could new therapies finally bring an end to these conditions?
Inside the new therapies promising to finally beat autoimmune disease
Type-1 diabetes, IBD, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and lupus are all caused by the body attacking itself. But new therapies that reset the immune system could offer lasting help
www.newscientist.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Autoimmune diseases pit the body against itself, leading to devastating consequences. But could new therapies finally bring an end to these conditions?
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That private finance that we're still paying from their last stint in power.
February 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
That private finance that we're still paying from their last stint in power.
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In today's Scotsman: buff.ly/3PZyuS
When we fight for access to life-saving diabetes technology, we’re fighting for fairness, dignity & health equity.
#DiabetesTechCantWait
When we fight for access to life-saving diabetes technology, we’re fighting for fairness, dignity & health equity.
#DiabetesTechCantWait
February 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In today's Scotsman: buff.ly/3PZyuS
When we fight for access to life-saving diabetes technology, we’re fighting for fairness, dignity & health equity.
#DiabetesTechCantWait
When we fight for access to life-saving diabetes technology, we’re fighting for fairness, dignity & health equity.
#DiabetesTechCantWait
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AstraZeneca’s U-turn on £450m Speke expansion ‘deeply disappointing’, says minister
AstraZeneca’s U-turn on £450m Speke expansion ‘deeply disappointing’, says minister
Chris Bryant says reduction of government support was linked to change in drugmaker’s proposed investment
* Nils Pratley: AstraZeneca’s £450m Speke U-turn looks terrible for a pro-growth government
The UK’s science minister, Chris Bryant, has…
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
AstraZeneca’s U-turn on £450m Speke expansion ‘deeply disappointing’, says minister
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February 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Did a thing. Again.
Painted as Lothian issue but is Scotland wide. With NHS England about to announce a four-fold increase in funding their roll-out, Scotland needs to follow suit. #DiabetesTechCantWait
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Painted as Lothian issue but is Scotland wide. With NHS England about to announce a four-fold increase in funding their roll-out, Scotland needs to follow suit. #DiabetesTechCantWait
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
'Accountants are making clinical decisions': Diabetes patients slam NHS service
Patients trying to access technology for type one diabetes say they are not getting the support they need.
www.scotsman.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Did a thing. Again.
Painted as Lothian issue but is Scotland wide. With NHS England about to announce a four-fold increase in funding their roll-out, Scotland needs to follow suit. #DiabetesTechCantWait
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Painted as Lothian issue but is Scotland wide. With NHS England about to announce a four-fold increase in funding their roll-out, Scotland needs to follow suit. #DiabetesTechCantWait
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
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In today's #FMQs, I followed up on last week's Member's Business on access to diabetes technology. ‼️
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebateScotland
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In today's #FMQs, I followed up on last week's Member's Business on access to diabetes technology. ‼️
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebateScotland
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebateScotland
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Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
January 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
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A man with type 1 diabetes has received genetically-edited cells that produce insulin without the need for immune suppression. www.newscientist.com/article/2463...
Gene-edited cells that evade rejection show promise in type 1 diabetes
Insulin-producing cells injected into a man with type 1 diabetes have survived for a month so far without the need for immune suppression
www.newscientist.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A man with type 1 diabetes has received genetically-edited cells that produce insulin without the need for immune suppression. www.newscientist.com/article/2463...
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Access to diabetes technology is life-changing. Proud to lead the Holyrood debate on ensuring patients have access to these vital tools, which are essential for managing type 1 diabetes and improving quality of life.
Read more in the Daily Record @Daily_Record: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
Read more in the Daily Record @Daily_Record: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
Lothians MSP leads debate on access to medical technology for diabetic patients
Access to diabetes technologies is essential to reducing the physical and mental burden of type 1 diabetes and preventing serious complications like seizures, heart disease, blindness, kidney failure ...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Access to diabetes technology is life-changing. Proud to lead the Holyrood debate on ensuring patients have access to these vital tools, which are essential for managing type 1 diabetes and improving quality of life.
Read more in the Daily Record @Daily_Record: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
Read more in the Daily Record @Daily_Record: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Access to diabetes technology isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. ‼️
Listen to those with T1 & advocates.📢
Thanks to those who joined online: @skintomcginto.bsky.social @t1lesley.bsky.social
#DiabetesTechCantWait
📺 Watch the debate here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
Listen to those with T1 & advocates.📢
Thanks to those who joined online: @skintomcginto.bsky.social @t1lesley.bsky.social
#DiabetesTechCantWait
📺 Watch the debate here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
January 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Access to diabetes technology isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. ‼️
Listen to those with T1 & advocates.📢
Thanks to those who joined online: @skintomcginto.bsky.social @t1lesley.bsky.social
#DiabetesTechCantWait
📺 Watch the debate here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
Listen to those with T1 & advocates.📢
Thanks to those who joined online: @skintomcginto.bsky.social @t1lesley.bsky.social
#DiabetesTechCantWait
📺 Watch the debate here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
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When we fight for access to life-saving diabetes technology, we’re fighting for fairness, dignity & health equity.
Honoured to champion this cause in last night's debate. The work doesn’t stop here. ‼️
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebate
@diabetesuk.bsky.social
📺 Watch here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
Honoured to champion this cause in last night's debate. The work doesn’t stop here. ‼️
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebate
@diabetesuk.bsky.social
📺 Watch here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
January 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
When we fight for access to life-saving diabetes technology, we’re fighting for fairness, dignity & health equity.
Honoured to champion this cause in last night's debate. The work doesn’t stop here. ‼️
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebate
@diabetesuk.bsky.social
📺 Watch here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
Honoured to champion this cause in last night's debate. The work doesn’t stop here. ‼️
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebate
@diabetesuk.bsky.social
📺 Watch here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
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Tomorrow (7/1/25) evening around 1710. There will be a debate in the Scottish Parliament about access to Diabetes Tech in Scotland. If you can’t attend in person you can watch it here.
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesChat #GBDoc #T1Diabetes
Please retweet
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#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesChat #GBDoc #T1Diabetes
Please retweet
t.co/ZDmUFsOCnA
https://www.scottishparliament.tv
t.co
January 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Tomorrow (7/1/25) evening around 1710. There will be a debate in the Scottish Parliament about access to Diabetes Tech in Scotland. If you can’t attend in person you can watch it here.
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesChat #GBDoc #T1Diabetes
Please retweet
t.co/ZDmUFsOCnA
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesChat #GBDoc #T1Diabetes
Please retweet
t.co/ZDmUFsOCnA
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Today marks the #wintersolstice ❄️ The shortest day of the year and the turning point when the days slowly begin to grow brighter again. In the depths of #winter, the solstice invites us to reflect on the beauty of nature’s cycles and look forward to brighter days ahead. ☀️
December 21, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Today marks the #wintersolstice ❄️ The shortest day of the year and the turning point when the days slowly begin to grow brighter again. In the depths of #winter, the solstice invites us to reflect on the beauty of nature’s cycles and look forward to brighter days ahead. ☀️
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Lucy, the fossil hominin who lived around 3.2 million years ago, would have been no match for modern humans in a running race.
www.newscientist.com/article/2461...
www.newscientist.com/article/2461...
Ancient hominin Lucy was a lousy runner, simulations show
Researchers have tried to work out how fast Australopithecus afarensis could run by creating a 3D digital robot of the ancient hominin
www.newscientist.com
December 18, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Lucy, the fossil hominin who lived around 3.2 million years ago, would have been no match for modern humans in a running race.
www.newscientist.com/article/2461...
www.newscientist.com/article/2461...
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Two screen prints in the Glasgow Print Studio members exhibition. On till February.
December 14, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Two screen prints in the Glasgow Print Studio members exhibition. On till February.
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We need a carbon army youtu.be/vWaf-qLa6bg?... The UK’s domestic properties need transformation if we are to meet out climate targets – and we need a carbon army of trained people to undertake that task.
We need a carbon army
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
December 10, 2024 at 7:06 AM
We need a carbon army youtu.be/vWaf-qLa6bg?... The UK’s domestic properties need transformation if we are to meet out climate targets – and we need a carbon army of trained people to undertake that task.