Sinead McDonagh
@sineadmcd89.bsky.social
Senior Research Fellow, Cardiovascular Care, Primary Care, University of Exeter Medical School
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Are you a NHS healthcare professional supporting patients through a cancer pathway? We'd like to hear about your experiences. Sign up to join our workshop!
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Are you a NHS healthcare professional supporting patients through a cancer pathway? We'd like to hear about your experiences. Sign up to join our workshop!
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
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Please share amongst fellow healthcare professionals working in any stage of a cancer pathway-many thanks!
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @su2c.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @su2c.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
Are you a healthcare professional in the NHS that has supported someone through a cancer pathway? We'd like to hear about your experiences. Sign up below to take part in 1 ONLINE workshop.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Please share amongst fellow healthcare professionals working in any stage of a cancer pathway-many thanks!
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @su2c.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @su2c.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
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Have you, or a loved one, experienced cancer care in the NHS? We’d love to hear your story. Sign up below to take part in 1 workshop and help shape better care. Please share!
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Have you, or a loved one, experienced cancer care in the NHS? We’d love to hear your story. Sign up below to take part in 1 workshop and help shape better care. Please share!
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social
Please share amongst fellow healthcare professionals working in any stage of a cancer pathway-many thanks!
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @su2c.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @su2c.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
Are you a healthcare professional in the NHS that has supported someone through a cancer pathway? We'd like to hear about your experiences. Sign up below to take part in 1 ONLINE workshop.
Please share! @janemasoli.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social
Please share! @janemasoli.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Please share amongst fellow healthcare professionals working in any stage of a cancer pathway-many thanks!
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @su2c.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @su2c.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
Are you a healthcare professional in the NHS that has supported someone through a cancer pathway? We'd like to hear about your experiences. Sign up below to take part in 1 ONLINE workshop.
Please share! @janemasoli.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social
Please share! @janemasoli.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Are you a healthcare professional in the NHS that has supported someone through a cancer pathway? We'd like to hear about your experiences. Sign up below to take part in 1 ONLINE workshop.
Please share! @janemasoli.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social
Please share! @janemasoli.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social
Have you, or a loved one, experienced cancer care in the NHS? We’d love to hear your story. Sign up below to take part in 1 workshop and help shape better care. Please share!
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Have you, or a loved one, experienced cancer care in the NHS? We’d love to hear your story. Sign up below to take part in 1 workshop and help shape better care. Please share!
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social
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@drrosinacross.bsky.social presenting an update on the @nihrspcr.bsky.social PALP-AF project - a mixed methods study on patient-led interventions for managing symptoms and episodes of atrial fibrillation @sineadmcd89.bsky.social @chrisellesclark.bsky.social
#SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM
#SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM
July 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
@drrosinacross.bsky.social presenting an update on the @nihrspcr.bsky.social PALP-AF project - a mixed methods study on patient-led interventions for managing symptoms and episodes of atrial fibrillation @sineadmcd89.bsky.social @chrisellesclark.bsky.social
#SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM
#SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM
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@drrosinacross.bsky.social summarised the importance of the role of the #BIHS in independently reviewing blood pressure monitor validation studies re. supporting HCPs and the public to choose appropriate BP monitors @sineadmcd89.bsky.social @chrisellesclark.bsky.social #SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM
July 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
@drrosinacross.bsky.social summarised the importance of the role of the #BIHS in independently reviewing blood pressure monitor validation studies re. supporting HCPs and the public to choose appropriate BP monitors @sineadmcd89.bsky.social @chrisellesclark.bsky.social #SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM
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A brilliant showing from our APEx team at #SAPC_ASM! Inspiring presentations, plenty of networking and lovely evening at the museum @sapc.ac.uk @garyabel.bsky.social @drrosinacross.bsky.social @sineadmcd89.bsky.social @jobutterworth.bsky.social @chrisellesclark.bsky.social @kozmer-stella.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A brilliant showing from our APEx team at #SAPC_ASM! Inspiring presentations, plenty of networking and lovely evening at the museum @sapc.ac.uk @garyabel.bsky.social @drrosinacross.bsky.social @sineadmcd89.bsky.social @jobutterworth.bsky.social @chrisellesclark.bsky.social @kozmer-stella.bsky.social
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Great to see connections between APEx and UCL flourishing at #SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM. Congrats to Ev for a fantastic presentation showcasing our @nihrspcr.bsky.social project on understanding more about patient perspectives of postural hypotension @sineadmcd89.bsky.social @chrisellesclark.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Great to see connections between APEx and UCL flourishing at #SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM. Congrats to Ev for a fantastic presentation showcasing our @nihrspcr.bsky.social project on understanding more about patient perspectives of postural hypotension @sineadmcd89.bsky.social @chrisellesclark.bsky.social
Check out our new paper -we've created a tool to estimate arm blood pressure from ankle blood pressure measurements @chrisellesclark.bsky.social @apexcomms.bsky.social
A new SPCR study has unveiled a more accurate way to measure blood pressure at the ankle, offering a vital breakthrough for people unable to have readings taken from their arms: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-ank...
#PrimaryCare #Research #Impact #SPCR
#PrimaryCare #Research #Impact #SPCR
July 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Check out our new paper -we've created a tool to estimate arm blood pressure from ankle blood pressure measurements @chrisellesclark.bsky.social @apexcomms.bsky.social
Check out our new paper & calculator that supports estimation of arm blood pressure for those who can only have measurements at the ankle @chrisellesclark.bsky.social @hls.exeter.ac.uk @apexcomms.bsky.social Thanks to @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social & Thalidomide Trust for funding
tinyurl.com/pvvjs7ve
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New way of measuring blood pressure could be a lifeline for thousands of people
A new method improving the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle could be crucial for people who cannot have their arm blood pressure measured. New research from the ...
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June 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Check out our new paper & calculator that supports estimation of arm blood pressure for those who can only have measurements at the ankle @chrisellesclark.bsky.social @hls.exeter.ac.uk @apexcomms.bsky.social Thanks to @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social & Thalidomide Trust for funding
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tinyurl.com/pvvjs7ve
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Great to speak to Dr Cini Bhanu on the @bjgp.bsky.social podcast about the risk of postural hypotension associated with antidepressant use. Some great tips for practice - listen below!
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@sineadmcd89.bsky.social
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@sineadmcd89.bsky.social
Episode 207: Risk of postural hypotension associated with antidepressants in older adults – what to think about when prescribing
In this episode, we talk to Dr Cini Bhanu about postural hypotension amongst people taking antidepressant medication.
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June 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Great to speak to Dr Cini Bhanu on the @bjgp.bsky.social podcast about the risk of postural hypotension associated with antidepressant use. Some great tips for practice - listen below!
bjgplife.com/episode-207-...
@sineadmcd89.bsky.social
bjgplife.com/episode-207-...
@sineadmcd89.bsky.social
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BJGPLife: Episode 207: Risk of postural hypotension associated with antidepressants in older adults – what to think about when prescribing
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June 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
BJGPLife: Episode 207: Risk of postural hypotension associated with antidepressants in older adults – what to think about when prescribing
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!New paper alert!
Multidisciplinary General Practice team members highlighted challenges re. the measurement and management of postural hypotension and the need for education/training, and system-level support to improve detection and management for better patient outcomes tinyurl.com/2kjtejcv
Multidisciplinary General Practice team members highlighted challenges re. the measurement and management of postural hypotension and the need for education/training, and system-level support to improve detection and management for better patient outcomes tinyurl.com/2kjtejcv
Practitioners’ views on the measurement and management of postural hypotension in general practice: a qualitative inquiry
Background: Postural hypotension (PH) is associated with cognitive decline, falls and allcause mortality, representing a substantial burden on the NHS. PH is often asymptomatic, making detection and t...
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June 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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🚨New episode of #PPIE in Practice out now!
We speak with Dr Rosina Cross at University of Exeter about public involvement in SPCR-funded research exploring the measurement of postural hypotension in primary care & her reflections on how #PPIE impacted the project
Watch now➡️https://bit.ly/3WHwKBd
We speak with Dr Rosina Cross at University of Exeter about public involvement in SPCR-funded research exploring the measurement of postural hypotension in primary care & her reflections on how #PPIE impacted the project
Watch now➡️https://bit.ly/3WHwKBd
January 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
!New paper alert!
Multidisciplinary General Practice team members highlighted challenges re. the measurement and management of postural hypotension and the need for education/training, and system-level support to improve detection and management for better patient outcomes tinyurl.com/2kjtejcv
Multidisciplinary General Practice team members highlighted challenges re. the measurement and management of postural hypotension and the need for education/training, and system-level support to improve detection and management for better patient outcomes tinyurl.com/2kjtejcv
Practitioners’ views on the measurement and management of postural hypotension in general practice: a qualitative inquiry
Background: Postural hypotension (PH) is associated with cognitive decline, falls and allcause mortality, representing a substantial burden on the NHS. PH is often asymptomatic, making detection and t...
tinyurl.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
!New paper alert!
Multidisciplinary General Practice team members highlighted challenges re. the measurement and management of postural hypotension and the need for education/training, and system-level support to improve detection and management for better patient outcomes tinyurl.com/2kjtejcv
Multidisciplinary General Practice team members highlighted challenges re. the measurement and management of postural hypotension and the need for education/training, and system-level support to improve detection and management for better patient outcomes tinyurl.com/2kjtejcv
Check out our new paper - a nationwide survey of general practice in England shows that awareness of reasons and adherence to guidelines for postural hypotension testing, are low. tinyurl.com/mukzv28x
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Understanding Measurement of Postural Hypotension (UMPH): a nationwide survey of general practice in England - PubMed
Background Postural hypotension (PH) is associated with excess mortality, falls and cognitive decline. PH is poorly recorded in routine general practice (practice) records. Few practice studies have e...
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May 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Check out our new paper - a nationwide survey of general practice in England shows that awareness of reasons and adherence to guidelines for postural hypotension testing, are low. tinyurl.com/mukzv28x
@apexcomms.bsky.social
@hls.exeter.ac.uk
@uniofexeternews.bsky.social
@nihrspcr.bsky.social
@apexcomms.bsky.social
@hls.exeter.ac.uk
@uniofexeternews.bsky.social
@nihrspcr.bsky.social
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South-West SAPC blog by Professor Rupert Payne tinyurl.com/ywsh3rhr @hls.exeter.ac.uk @apexcomms.bsky.social
South-West SAPC by Professor Rupert Payne
I’ve always enjoyed the regional SAPC conferences. Being very much at the smaller end of the conference spectrum, they are a great way to find out what’s going on in the local region, and offer
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April 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
South-West SAPC blog by Professor Rupert Payne tinyurl.com/ywsh3rhr @hls.exeter.ac.uk @apexcomms.bsky.social
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In their recent systematic review, @sineadmcd89.bsky.social et al. showed that group-delivered interventions were effective at lowering blood pressure in people with hypertension compared with usual care tinyurl.com/5357e9am @bjgp.bsky.social
Group-delivered interventions for lowering blood pressure in hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Hypertension is the leading modifiable cause of cardiovascular disease. Primary care management is predominantly individual and remains suboptimal. Interventions delivered to groups incorpo...
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March 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In their recent systematic review, @sineadmcd89.bsky.social et al. showed that group-delivered interventions were effective at lowering blood pressure in people with hypertension compared with usual care tinyurl.com/5357e9am @bjgp.bsky.social
Check out our new paper - group-delivered interventions are effective at lowering BP vs usual care. Could this be the way forward for primary care hypertension management? @apexcomms.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @hls.exeter.ac.uk
Hypertension: Group-delivered interventions were more effective at lowering blood pressure for people with hypertension compared with usual care doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... #PrimaryCare #SystematicReview
March 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Check out our new paper - group-delivered interventions are effective at lowering BP vs usual care. Could this be the way forward for primary care hypertension management? @apexcomms.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @hls.exeter.ac.uk