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.
💙 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."
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
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!
Highland traffic jam (Tornagrain)
July 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Highland traffic jam (Tornagrain)
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!!!
**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
We refer 40% of long COVID patients to overstretched sleep clinics without provision to support safe weight loss with all the tools available.
(NB: most long COVID patients are not obese) #RD&I2025
@longcovidscotland
More fab Highland wildlife @ Cawdor Castle
(NB: most long COVID patients are not obese) #RD&I2025
@longcovidscotland
More fab Highland wildlife @ Cawdor Castle
June 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We refer 40% of long COVID patients to overstretched sleep clinics without provision to support safe weight loss with all the tools available.
(NB: most long COVID patients are not obese) #RD&I2025
@longcovidscotland
More fab Highland wildlife @ Cawdor Castle
(NB: most long COVID patients are not obese) #RD&I2025
@longcovidscotland
More fab Highland wildlife @ Cawdor Castle
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**
Happy Pride from inside Raigmore Hospital 🌈 Hoping all the celebrations go well today in Inverness.
#PrideMonth #HighlandPride
#PrideMonth #HighlandPride
June 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Happy Pride from inside Raigmore Hospital 🌈 Hoping all the celebrations go well today in Inverness.
#PrideMonth #HighlandPride
#PrideMonth #HighlandPride
LONG COVID Q&A
I've been sent some interesting questions as a result of my talk at the @NHS_Scotland Long COVID Research Symposium on February 11th, 2025. Sharing my responses over the next few tweets.
#LongCOVID #MedicalResearch #NHSScotland
I've been sent some interesting questions as a result of my talk at the @NHS_Scotland Long COVID Research Symposium on February 11th, 2025. Sharing my responses over the next few tweets.
#LongCOVID #MedicalResearch #NHSScotland
June 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM
LONG COVID Q&A
I've been sent some interesting questions as a result of my talk at the @NHS_Scotland Long COVID Research Symposium on February 11th, 2025. Sharing my responses over the next few tweets.
#LongCOVID #MedicalResearch #NHSScotland
I've been sent some interesting questions as a result of my talk at the @NHS_Scotland Long COVID Research Symposium on February 11th, 2025. Sharing my responses over the next few tweets.
#LongCOVID #MedicalResearch #NHSScotland
Peer Support is one of the most important aspects of coming to terms with Long Covid. Since 2022, they've created a safe space offering not just emotional support but physical activity and art classes for those with #LongCOVID.
June 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Peer Support is one of the most important aspects of coming to terms with Long Covid. Since 2022, they've created a safe space offering not just emotional support but physical activity and art classes for those with #LongCOVID.
Today at the NSS Long COVID Network meeting, I was particularly interested by the presentation on the Forth Valley "Long COVID Cuppa" support group operating in my hometown of Falkirk since 2022.
May 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Today at the NSS Long COVID Network meeting, I was particularly interested by the presentation on the Forth Valley "Long COVID Cuppa" support group operating in my hometown of Falkirk since 2022.
Productive day of grant writing in the "Aberdeen Uni" office in Inverness. Looking forward to heading out into the Highland air after a day of proposal crafting. Below snaps from my evening walk through the Golden Broom in Culloden.
#COVID19 #GlobalHealth #NHS #LongCovid #AberdeenUni
#COVID19 #GlobalHealth #NHS #LongCovid #AberdeenUni
May 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Productive day of grant writing in the "Aberdeen Uni" office in Inverness. Looking forward to heading out into the Highland air after a day of proposal crafting. Below snaps from my evening walk through the Golden Broom in Culloden.
#COVID19 #GlobalHealth #NHS #LongCovid #AberdeenUni
#COVID19 #GlobalHealth #NHS #LongCovid #AberdeenUni
Clocking off for the day to find the coastguard are here @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
May 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Clocking off for the day to find the coastguard are here @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Doing a bit of dreaming today with @longCOVIDScot of a healthcare future where post-infection syndromes receive the comprehensive, integrated care they truly deserve. Long COVID, ME/CFS, post-viral fatigue - different names, shared struggles. One holistic solution needed 💙
Can we build this future?
Can we build this future?
May 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Doing a bit of dreaming today with @longCOVIDScot of a healthcare future where post-infection syndromes receive the comprehensive, integrated care they truly deserve. Long COVID, ME/CFS, post-viral fatigue - different names, shared struggles. One holistic solution needed 💙
Can we build this future?
Can we build this future?
Thoughtful discussions today at our #LongCOVID Data & Intelligence meeting. Encouraged by the collaborative approach to developing comprehensive service evaluation frameworks that center patient experiences. The commitment to evidence-based care is inspiring.
May 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Thoughtful discussions today at our #LongCOVID Data & Intelligence meeting. Encouraged by the collaborative approach to developing comprehensive service evaluation frameworks that center patient experiences. The commitment to evidence-based care is inspiring.