Janet Scott
@drjanetscott.bsky.social
NHS Highland Consultant in Infectious Disease and NRS Research Fellow. Long COVID, post Ebola Syndrome, post treatment Lyme. Global Health.
Daily stress and worry are additional triggers of symptom fluctuations in individuals living with Long COVID. Key Findings on Stress and Symptom Severity: The study highlights the relationship between daily stress, worry, and symptom severity in Long COVID patients.
October 31, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Daily stress and worry are additional triggers of symptom fluctuations in individuals living with Long COVID. Key Findings on Stress and Symptom Severity: The study highlights the relationship between daily stress, worry, and symptom severity in Long COVID patients.
🔬 Reflecting on WHO's Open Scientific Consultation on Rift Valley Fever @WHO, @AfricaCDC, @CEPI, @UKHSA_Official & partners. Like SARS-CoV-2, RVF can cause long-term impacts - meningoencephalitis, liver damage, vision loss & chronic fatigue.
October 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🔬 Reflecting on WHO's Open Scientific Consultation on Rift Valley Fever @WHO, @AfricaCDC, @CEPI, @UKHSA_Official & partners. Like SARS-CoV-2, RVF can cause long-term impacts - meningoencephalitis, liver damage, vision loss & chronic fatigue.
💙 PoTS Awareness Day: Findings from the LOCOMOTION Study
On this awareness day, I wanted to reflect on key findings from our research across 10 UK Long COVID clinics about PoTS screening:
On this awareness day, I wanted to reflect on key findings from our research across 10 UK Long COVID clinics about PoTS screening:
October 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
💙 PoTS Awareness Day: Findings from the LOCOMOTION Study
On this awareness day, I wanted to reflect on key findings from our research across 10 UK Long COVID clinics about PoTS screening:
On this awareness day, I wanted to reflect on key findings from our research across 10 UK Long COVID clinics about PoTS screening:
From a Dyslexic Doctor's Perspective: "I am sitting at my desk with all the tricks of the trade to deal with what is at least partly a working memory issue. It strikes me how similar this is to the cognitive challenges my Long-COVID patients describe."
October 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
From a Dyslexic Doctor's Perspective: "I am sitting at my desk with all the tricks of the trade to deal with what is at least partly a working memory issue. It strikes me how similar this is to the cognitive challenges my Long-COVID patients describe."
Great to hear Prof Jon Stone, FND specialist from @EdinburghUni, speak today at NHS Highland FND Study Day.
What is FND?
YouTube video by Jon Stone
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Great to hear Prof Jon Stone, FND specialist from @EdinburghUni, speak today at NHS Highland FND Study Day.
Got a last minute place on the @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk FND Study day - Functional Neurological Disorder. Really interested learn about this common issue
October 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Got a last minute place on the @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk FND Study day - Functional Neurological Disorder. Really interested learn about this common issue
Delighted to see £4.5mil announced for LongCOVID, ME/CFS & similar conditions for #NHSScotland. A great step forward for managing these chronic conditions.
@longcovidscot.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @meresearchuk.bsky.social @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Link: www.gov.scot/news/funding...
@longcovidscot.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @meresearchuk.bsky.social @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Link: www.gov.scot/news/funding...
Funding long COVID services
£4.5 million a year to address long-term health effects.
www.gov.scot
September 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Delighted to see £4.5mil announced for LongCOVID, ME/CFS & similar conditions for #NHSScotland. A great step forward for managing these chronic conditions.
@longcovidscot.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @meresearchuk.bsky.social @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Link: www.gov.scot/news/funding...
@longcovidscot.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @meresearchuk.bsky.social @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Link: www.gov.scot/news/funding...
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New paper in @age-and-ageing.bsky.social - New horizons in improving research capacity in English care homes for older adults: academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
September 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
New paper in @age-and-ageing.bsky.social - New horizons in improving research capacity in English care homes for older adults: academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
This weekend, my own wee Nessie, will be taking part in the 800m run at Bught Park @Inverness. Come and join in the fun if you're around 😁https://www.lochnessmarathon.com/event/wee-nessie-4/
#WeeNessie #Baxters #LochNessMarathon #RunForCharity #Scotland
@blueellieadventure.bsky.social
#WeeNessie #Baxters #LochNessMarathon #RunForCharity #Scotland
@blueellieadventure.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
This weekend, my own wee Nessie, will be taking part in the 800m run at Bught Park @Inverness. Come and join in the fun if you're around 😁https://www.lochnessmarathon.com/event/wee-nessie-4/
#WeeNessie #Baxters #LochNessMarathon #RunForCharity #Scotland
@blueellieadventure.bsky.social
#WeeNessie #Baxters #LochNessMarathon #RunForCharity #Scotland
@blueellieadventure.bsky.social
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Awww a family of swans on my Dementia UK 1 mile walk today.
September 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Awww a family of swans on my Dementia UK 1 mile walk today.
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Important paper by members of the European Academy of Neurology. "Healthcare systems should be aware of, and be prepared for a potential increase in the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases in the upcoming years." What has been the state of surveillance and awareness so far? #NeuroCovid
August 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Important paper by members of the European Academy of Neurology. "Healthcare systems should be aware of, and be prepared for a potential increase in the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases in the upcoming years." What has been the state of surveillance and awareness so far? #NeuroCovid
In this paper by Ruoyun Xiong et al., in Nature Medicine, instead of hunting for single causes, using AI could help us think about these complex conditions as network diseases—where the problem may not be one broken component but disrupted communication between systems.
August 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
In this paper by Ruoyun Xiong et al., in Nature Medicine, instead of hunting for single causes, using AI could help us think about these complex conditions as network diseases—where the problem may not be one broken component but disrupted communication between systems.
New role: I'm stepping in as Clinical Lead for Scotland's Long COVID Network!
We're now focused on making these services sustainable while expanding to address post-infection conditions more broadly.
Grateful to patient groups and colleagues whose insights drive this work forward.
We're now focused on making these services sustainable while expanding to address post-infection conditions more broadly.
Grateful to patient groups and colleagues whose insights drive this work forward.
July 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM
New role: I'm stepping in as Clinical Lead for Scotland's Long COVID Network!
We're now focused on making these services sustainable while expanding to address post-infection conditions more broadly.
Grateful to patient groups and colleagues whose insights drive this work forward.
We're now focused on making these services sustainable while expanding to address post-infection conditions more broadly.
Grateful to patient groups and colleagues whose insights drive this work forward.
💭 Note to self: build up activity gradually...
Turns out there's a difference between suggesting increasing gentle activity and actually doing them after months of desk-bound life!
Turns out there's a difference between suggesting increasing gentle activity and actually doing them after months of desk-bound life!
July 23, 2025 at 6:09 AM
💭 Note to self: build up activity gradually...
Turns out there's a difference between suggesting increasing gentle activity and actually doing them after months of desk-bound life!
Turns out there's a difference between suggesting increasing gentle activity and actually doing them after months of desk-bound life!
I once again find myself working from the Hillhead_Cafe in Tornagrain. Infact Tornagrain’s only cafe. Fortunately its lovely has wifi & great cakes.
A96 closed and the ‘top road’ via Croy also choka.
Fortunately no patient facing work today.
#Highlandlife
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
A96 closed and the ‘top road’ via Croy also choka.
Fortunately no patient facing work today.
#Highlandlife
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
July 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I once again find myself working from the Hillhead_Cafe in Tornagrain. Infact Tornagrain’s only cafe. Fortunately its lovely has wifi & great cakes.
A96 closed and the ‘top road’ via Croy also choka.
Fortunately no patient facing work today.
#Highlandlife
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
A96 closed and the ‘top road’ via Croy also choka.
Fortunately no patient facing work today.
#Highlandlife
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
🔬 Long COVID costs £8.1 billion annually - comparable to stroke at £9.4 billion
New LOCOMOTION consortium study published in European Journal of Health Economics analyzed 1,603 Long COVID patients across 10 specialist clinics in England & Scotland.
New LOCOMOTION consortium study published in European Journal of Health Economics analyzed 1,603 Long COVID patients across 10 specialist clinics in England & Scotland.
July 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🔬 Long COVID costs £8.1 billion annually - comparable to stroke at £9.4 billion
New LOCOMOTION consortium study published in European Journal of Health Economics analyzed 1,603 Long COVID patients across 10 specialist clinics in England & Scotland.
New LOCOMOTION consortium study published in European Journal of Health Economics analyzed 1,603 Long COVID patients across 10 specialist clinics in England & Scotland.
Serene summer sky as I boarded the London flight in #Inverness. Views of the city and the Black Isle as we took of at 10pm.
Finally made it to Covent Garden. Thank you Travellodge for serving food until 4am!!!
Finally made it to Covent Garden. Thank you Travellodge for serving food until 4am!!!
July 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Serene summer sky as I boarded the London flight in #Inverness. Views of the city and the Black Isle as we took of at 10pm.
Finally made it to Covent Garden. Thank you Travellodge for serving food until 4am!!!
Finally made it to Covent Garden. Thank you Travellodge for serving food until 4am!!!
Excited to be off to #RSMLondon, tomorrow for 'The invisible impact of COVID-19 on hypermobility syndromes and neurodivergence - bodies, brains and burnout'.
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social
#LongCOVID #Hypermobility #Neurodivergence
www.rsm.ac.uk/events/rheum...
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social
#LongCOVID #Hypermobility #Neurodivergence
www.rsm.ac.uk/events/rheum...
The Invisible Impact Of COVID-19 On Hypermobility Syndromes And Neurodivergence -Bodies, Brains And Burnout
Discover the latest research on hypermobility, post-COVID syndrome, and innovative treatments at our expert-led event. Learn about neuromodulation, early diagnosis, and specialist care to improve pati...
www.rsm.ac.uk
July 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Excited to be off to #RSMLondon, tomorrow for 'The invisible impact of COVID-19 on hypermobility syndromes and neurodivergence - bodies, brains and burnout'.
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social
#LongCOVID #Hypermobility #Neurodivergence
www.rsm.ac.uk/events/rheum...
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social
#LongCOVID #Hypermobility #Neurodivergence
www.rsm.ac.uk/events/rheum...
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Huge News
Coartem® Baby—1st malaria drug approved for newborns <5 kg
It's a cherry-flavored mix of artemether (rapid parasite clearance) & lumefantrine (long-acting, prevents recrudescence)—dissolves in breast milk and optimized PK/PD for infant metabolism
Not-for-profit launch planned in Africa
Coartem® Baby—1st malaria drug approved for newborns <5 kg
It's a cherry-flavored mix of artemether (rapid parasite clearance) & lumefantrine (long-acting, prevents recrudescence)—dissolves in breast milk and optimized PK/PD for infant metabolism
Not-for-profit launch planned in Africa
First malaria medicine for newborn babies and young infants
Coartem® (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby has become the first malaria treatment approved for newborn babies and young infants.
www.mmv.org
July 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Huge News
Coartem® Baby—1st malaria drug approved for newborns <5 kg
It's a cherry-flavored mix of artemether (rapid parasite clearance) & lumefantrine (long-acting, prevents recrudescence)—dissolves in breast milk and optimized PK/PD for infant metabolism
Not-for-profit launch planned in Africa
Coartem® Baby—1st malaria drug approved for newborns <5 kg
It's a cherry-flavored mix of artemether (rapid parasite clearance) & lumefantrine (long-acting, prevents recrudescence)—dissolves in breast milk and optimized PK/PD for infant metabolism
Not-for-profit launch planned in Africa
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🌼 A huge congratulations to Maureen from Woodend Hospital on her #DAISYAward nomination! Pictured here with her fantastic team, Maureen has been recognised for her compassion, dedication, and the outstanding care she provides every day.
#DAISYNurses #DAISYMidwives #NHSGDAISY #ProudToBeNHSG
#DAISYNurses #DAISYMidwives #NHSGDAISY #ProudToBeNHSG
July 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🌼 A huge congratulations to Maureen from Woodend Hospital on her #DAISYAward nomination! Pictured here with her fantastic team, Maureen has been recognised for her compassion, dedication, and the outstanding care she provides every day.
#DAISYNurses #DAISYMidwives #NHSGDAISY #ProudToBeNHSG
#DAISYNurses #DAISYMidwives #NHSGDAISY #ProudToBeNHSG
**Holiday experiments! 🌊🚴♀️**
While on annual leave, I decided to test some lifestyle strategies my colleagues in physio and occupational health often suggest for #LongCovid patients:
While on annual leave, I decided to test some lifestyle strategies my colleagues in physio and occupational health often suggest for #LongCovid patients:
July 4, 2025 at 7:54 AM
**Holiday experiments! 🌊🚴♀️**
While on annual leave, I decided to test some lifestyle strategies my colleagues in physio and occupational health often suggest for #LongCovid patients:
While on annual leave, I decided to test some lifestyle strategies my colleagues in physio and occupational health often suggest for #LongCovid patients:
Traveling down to Oxford for the GEM25 (Graduate Entry Medicine) Reunion on Saturday at St Hilda’s College, Oxford. Looking forward to seeing old friends.
#COVID19 #GlobalHealth #LongCovid #GEM25 #Reunion #Oxford
#COVID19 #GlobalHealth #LongCovid #GEM25 #Reunion #Oxford
July 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Traveling down to Oxford for the GEM25 (Graduate Entry Medicine) Reunion on Saturday at St Hilda’s College, Oxford. Looking forward to seeing old friends.
#COVID19 #GlobalHealth #LongCovid #GEM25 #Reunion #Oxford
#COVID19 #GlobalHealth #LongCovid #GEM25 #Reunion #Oxford
Happy solstice and #worldhumanistday. From a warm evening on Nairn beach
June 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Happy solstice and #worldhumanistday. From a warm evening on Nairn beach
Thoughtful talk from Dr Joanne Cecil conversations around obesity with solid evidence base - but no mention of Wegovy/Ozempic! Not yet available in @NHSHighlands outwith diabetes, but perhaps they should be.
#obesityresearch @Longcovidscotland
Summer highland honey production
#obesityresearch @Longcovidscotland
Summer highland honey production
June 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Thoughtful talk from Dr Joanne Cecil conversations around obesity with solid evidence base - but no mention of Wegovy/Ozempic! Not yet available in @NHSHighlands outwith diabetes, but perhaps they should be.
#obesityresearch @Longcovidscotland
Summer highland honey production
#obesityresearch @Longcovidscotland
Summer highland honey production
Great to be in UHI House in Inverness today for the @NHSHighlands R&D Conference 2025.
Good to catch up with NHS colleagues working in research across the Highlands.
📅 12 June | 09:00-16:15
🏢 UHI House, Inverness
#NHSHighland #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalResearch #ScottishHealthcare #RDI2025**
Good to catch up with NHS colleagues working in research across the Highlands.
📅 12 June | 09:00-16:15
🏢 UHI House, Inverness
#NHSHighland #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalResearch #ScottishHealthcare #RDI2025**
June 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Great to be in UHI House in Inverness today for the @NHSHighlands R&D Conference 2025.
Good to catch up with NHS colleagues working in research across the Highlands.
📅 12 June | 09:00-16:15
🏢 UHI House, Inverness
#NHSHighland #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalResearch #ScottishHealthcare #RDI2025**
Good to catch up with NHS colleagues working in research across the Highlands.
📅 12 June | 09:00-16:15
🏢 UHI House, Inverness
#NHSHighland #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalResearch #ScottishHealthcare #RDI2025**