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Charles Weller
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General Manager at NHS Research Scotland . All my own views.
Health and clinical research. Evidence based medicine.
Scottish landscape and lurchers!
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nhsresearchscotland.org.uk
A cancer patient from Dundee has become the first patient in Europe on a global trial to be given a personalised cancer therapy for their type of cancer, using similar technology to the Covid-19 mRNA vaccine. @dundee.ac.uk

Read the story 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/scottis...
Scottish patient first in Europe to get personalised cancer therapy for gastro-oesophageal cancer | NHS Research Scotland | NHS Research Scotland
A cancer patient from Dundee has become the first patient in Europe on a global trial to be given a personalised cancer therapy (Individualized Neoanti
www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk
January 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Reposted by Charles Weller
nhsresearchscotland.org.uk
NHS Research Scotland is now posting on Bluesky! We support the placement, setup and delivery of clinical research studies and innovative research collaborations so that patients can benefit from breakthrough treatments.

As an introduction to our work, check out some recent updates and news 👇
January 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
ctweller.bsky.social
We are hiring!

Applicants are invited for two new posts to support clinical research in NHS Research Scotland:

www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/vacancy...
Vacancies: Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) - Manager and Coordinator roles | NHS Research Scotland | NHS Research Scotland
Two new job roles within NHS Research Scotland Central Management Team will support the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Ac
www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk
January 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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minhtrimd.bsky.social
@valdesan.bsky.social to the rescue! Oncology Vol 1 and 2 starter packs (links included in the packs)

go.bsky.app/UP8aWPd

#medsky #oncsky #oncosky #oncology
minhtrimd.bsky.social MinhTri Nguyen, MD @minhtrimd.bsky.social · Nov 18
Can we get one of those nifty “click to follow all of these profiles” for #oncosky #cansky?

I’m thinking someone must being working on this…right? Or did I just volunteer myself? 😭
👉👃

#medsky
November 23, 2024 at 7:06 AM
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sheencr.bsky.social
Important research calculated that poor diets of high fat, low nutrition cause UK £268bn a year which link to costs for care for obesity linked conditions eg type 2 diabetes & heart disease as well as people too sick to work. But it is likely an underestimation…🧪🧵🌍
UK’s unhealthy food habits cost £268bn a year, report finds
Exclusive: Food, Farming and Countryside Commission added up cost to NHS and economy of diet-linked disease
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2024 at 7:05 AM
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natashaloder.bsky.social
Read my cover story in this week's edition of The Economist. The Everything Jabs. How GLP-1 drugs are being investigated for treating almost everything.

www.economist.com/weeklyeditio...
The everything drugs | Oct 26th 2024 | The Economist
The everything drugs – Weekly edition of The Economist for Oct 26th 2024. You've seen the news, now discover the story.
www.economist.com
October 24, 2024 at 3:27 PM
ctweller.bsky.social
Oh, this is great. Love a good infographic.
conradhackett.bsky.social Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · Nov 15
Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction

Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
Graphic shows dramatic reduction in polio, rubella, mumps, measles, and hepatitis A cases after the introduction of vaccines for each disease.
November 15, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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dementiaresearcher.bsky.social
Today at 12pm, we're hosing a livestream with the MND Association and @nihr.bsky.social discussing #MND #NIHR Fellowship Oppertunities. Drop by on YouTube or LinkedIn.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/explor...
November 15, 2024 at 8:54 AM
ctweller.bsky.social
New Cross Sector Networking hub for Scotland - bringing together academia, industry, the third sector and NHS staff working across life sciences:

healthandcare.scot/stories/3994...
New hub to unite life sciences across Scotland
A new networking hub designed to bring together academia, industry, the third sector and NHS staff working across life sciences, and help researchers move between the different sectors, has been set u...
healthandcare.scot
November 13, 2024 at 9:43 AM
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acmedsci.bsky.social
The Sudlow Review marks a significant step towards making health data work better for the UK.

Strong, trustworthy data systems - designed with patients, researchers & healthcare providers - will lead to better care & treatment.

Read more from @jhnaismith.bsky.social:
acmedsci.ac.uk/more/news/su...
Quote card reading "Embedding an effective health data infrastructure is crucial to building an NHS that is fit for the future", from Academy Vice President (Non-Clinical) Professor Jim Naismith.
November 8, 2024 at 10:15 AM
ctweller.bsky.social
Thought it was about time to take a look around here! Looking for posts/feeds/information on health research.
November 13, 2024 at 9:08 AM