Philip McMinn Mitchell
@hcluganda.bsky.social
Innovating from experience: 16yrs in East Africa, co-founding Hope Clinic Lukuli. Last 12yrs Global Fund, ICRC, Humanitarian, WHO/WHE & Gavi from Geneva. Same person on LinkedIn, same NGO on Twitter: HCLUganda.
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Watching Call My Bluff from 1975... and they're all smoking.
It's incredible
It's incredible
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Watching Call My Bluff from 1975... and they're all smoking.
It's incredible
It's incredible
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Cramer: If you haven’t noticed, the president has been taking down some tariffs little by little, country by country. He is noticing the inflationary outcome of some of those specific tariffs.
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Cramer: If you haven’t noticed, the president has been taking down some tariffs little by little, country by country. He is noticing the inflationary outcome of some of those specific tariffs.
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This is who she was.
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This is who she was.
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
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And it looks, from the WhatsApp messages from Gill’s handler, as if Putin was impressed with Gill’s ability to recruit MEPs for TV interviews …. So he knew whose interests he was serving for money.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
And it looks, from the WhatsApp messages from Gill’s handler, as if Putin was impressed with Gill’s ability to recruit MEPs for TV interviews …. So he knew whose interests he was serving for money.
bsky.app/profile/otto...
bsky.app/profile/otto...
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#endFTD being under-researched as distinct from Alzheimer's in where in the brain it is detected, the proteins to test for, and how it presents and progresses.
The Penn FTD Center is here for another FTD Fact Friday! And we are here to help!
📍 Check out our Support & Resources
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🔎 Learn more about Observational Research or Clinical Trials
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📍 Check out our Support & Resources
📃 Read our monthly blog
🔎 Learn more about Observational Research or Clinical Trials
Click the website link for more!
November 24, 2025 at 7:48 AM
#endFTD being under-researched as distinct from Alzheimer's in where in the brain it is detected, the proteins to test for, and how it presents and progresses.
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In honor of FTD Awareness Week 2025, the Penn FTD Center staff has put together a series of videos to share tips and information!
Genetic Counselor Laynie Dratch provides details on genetics in FTD.
Click on the link in our bio to watch now! #endFTD
Genetic Counselor Laynie Dratch provides details on genetics in FTD.
Click on the link in our bio to watch now! #endFTD
September 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
In honor of FTD Awareness Week 2025, the Penn FTD Center staff has put together a series of videos to share tips and information!
Genetic Counselor Laynie Dratch provides details on genetics in FTD.
Click on the link in our bio to watch now! #endFTD
Genetic Counselor Laynie Dratch provides details on genetics in FTD.
Click on the link in our bio to watch now! #endFTD
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Laynie Dratch, ScM, CGC, Penn FTD Center Genetic Counselor, presented two posters at the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Conference in Seattle, WA.
Thank you for sharing your research, Laynie!
Thank you for sharing your research, Laynie!
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Laynie Dratch, ScM, CGC, Penn FTD Center Genetic Counselor, presented two posters at the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Conference in Seattle, WA.
Thank you for sharing your research, Laynie!
Thank you for sharing your research, Laynie!
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This year, World FTD Awareness Week poses the question: “What If It’s FTD?”
AFTD (The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration) is the leading organization focused on helping people and families impacted by FTD and driving research for a cure. Learn more about them at theaftd.org. #endFTD
AFTD (The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration) is the leading organization focused on helping people and families impacted by FTD and driving research for a cure. Learn more about them at theaftd.org. #endFTD
September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This year, World FTD Awareness Week poses the question: “What If It’s FTD?”
AFTD (The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration) is the leading organization focused on helping people and families impacted by FTD and driving research for a cure. Learn more about them at theaftd.org. #endFTD
AFTD (The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration) is the leading organization focused on helping people and families impacted by FTD and driving research for a cure. Learn more about them at theaftd.org. #endFTD
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One drop can tell a story. Discover how biosamples are powering FTD research and how you can help: ftdregistry.org/press/what-w...
#endFTD
#endFTD
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
One drop can tell a story. Discover how biosamples are powering FTD research and how you can help: ftdregistry.org/press/what-w...
#endFTD
#endFTD
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Kicking off our summer spotlight on cohorts and consortia with:
🧬 GENFI: Genetic Frontotemporal Dementia Initiative
GENFI follows individuals with a family history of FTD, including those who carry mutations in GRN, MAPT, or C9orf72.
🌍 46 sites across 15 countries
🥼 Coordinated by UCL
🧬 GENFI: Genetic Frontotemporal Dementia Initiative
GENFI follows individuals with a family history of FTD, including those who carry mutations in GRN, MAPT, or C9orf72.
🌍 46 sites across 15 countries
🥼 Coordinated by UCL
July 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Kicking off our summer spotlight on cohorts and consortia with:
🧬 GENFI: Genetic Frontotemporal Dementia Initiative
GENFI follows individuals with a family history of FTD, including those who carry mutations in GRN, MAPT, or C9orf72.
🌍 46 sites across 15 countries
🥼 Coordinated by UCL
🧬 GENFI: Genetic Frontotemporal Dementia Initiative
GENFI follows individuals with a family history of FTD, including those who carry mutations in GRN, MAPT, or C9orf72.
🌍 46 sites across 15 countries
🥼 Coordinated by UCL
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For patients and families facing FTD (genetic and other) there is a great initiative focusing on PREVENTION of disease! This should be a widely known resource ! #endFTD #geneticcounseling #clinicaltrials #precisionmedicine #fuckFTD #science #genetics #research
Clinical Trials | FPI
Clinical Trials Presently, there are no approved disease-modifying treatments for FTD, though a number of clinical trials are underway. These
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January 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
For patients and families facing FTD (genetic and other) there is a great initiative focusing on PREVENTION of disease! This should be a widely known resource ! #endFTD #geneticcounseling #clinicaltrials #precisionmedicine #fuckFTD #science #genetics #research
#endFTD being neglected as researchers have less funds than Alzheimer's cases.
Peek the Race Against Dementia Cap 🧢
It was founded in 2016 by Sir Jackie Stewart, Formula 1 legend and three-time World Champion
The foundation aims to accelerate scientific research into dementia through programs that support researchers working in the field 🤍
It was founded in 2016 by Sir Jackie Stewart, Formula 1 legend and three-time World Champion
The foundation aims to accelerate scientific research into dementia through programs that support researchers working in the field 🤍
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 AM
#endFTD being neglected as researchers have less funds than Alzheimer's cases.
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Congratulations to Dr Richard Taylor for being awarded the Race Against Dementia Fellowship 👏
🔗 Read more about the prestigious 5-year award and Richard's research into synapse resilience and neuroprotective mechanisms in healthy ageing and dementia: tinyurl.com/2s39mcma
🔗 Read more about the prestigious 5-year award and Richard's research into synapse resilience and neuroprotective mechanisms in healthy ageing and dementia: tinyurl.com/2s39mcma
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Congratulations to Dr Richard Taylor for being awarded the Race Against Dementia Fellowship 👏
🔗 Read more about the prestigious 5-year award and Richard's research into synapse resilience and neuroprotective mechanisms in healthy ageing and dementia: tinyurl.com/2s39mcma
🔗 Read more about the prestigious 5-year award and Richard's research into synapse resilience and neuroprotective mechanisms in healthy ageing and dementia: tinyurl.com/2s39mcma
#endFTD being under reported and not explained as dementia that is identifiable in its symptoms and is not Alzheimer's. #RaceAgainstDementia please join BlueSky
🚨Meet the latest early career researchers awarded Race Against Dementia Fellowships🚨
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM
#endFTD being under reported and not explained as dementia that is identifiable in its symptoms and is not Alzheimer's. #RaceAgainstDementia please join BlueSky
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Differences in proteomic profiles are identified in the three main FTD mutations by #ARUKFunded Principle Research Fellow Aitana Sogorb-Esteve. #AAIC25 Mon298
July 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Differences in proteomic profiles are identified in the three main FTD mutations by #ARUKFunded Principle Research Fellow Aitana Sogorb-Esteve. #AAIC25 Mon298
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Curious about rare dementias? Join Dr Aitana Sogorb-Esteve as she hosts Dr Charlie Arber & Sam Crawford from UCL, diving into familial British dementia. #Dementia #Research
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Podcast – Decoding Familial British Dementia - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Aitana Sogorb Esteve hosts Charlie Arber & Sam Crawford discussing stem cell research and insights into rare familial British dementia and Race Against Dementia
pod.fo
October 28, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Curious about rare dementias? Join Dr Aitana Sogorb-Esteve as she hosts Dr Charlie Arber & Sam Crawford from UCL, diving into familial British dementia. #Dementia #Research
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pod.fo/e/279194
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🧠 Going live in 15 minutes! Join us for a livestream with Race Against Dementia to explore the Ignition Fund, featuring tips from past awardees Dr David Koss and Dr Aitana Sogorb-Esteve. Don't miss it! Could this be the grant you need?
youtube.com/live/lM4wcxk...
youtube.com/live/lM4wcxk...
Fuel for Discovery: Introducing the Race Against Dementia Ignition Fund
YouTube video by Dementia Researcher
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June 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🧠 Going live in 15 minutes! Join us for a livestream with Race Against Dementia to explore the Ignition Fund, featuring tips from past awardees Dr David Koss and Dr Aitana Sogorb-Esteve. Don't miss it! Could this be the grant you need?
youtube.com/live/lM4wcxk...
youtube.com/live/lM4wcxk...
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Boris Johnson didn't apologise to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, even when she told him in person the lasting impact his comments about her had on her detention in Iran, her husband tells the BBC
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Boris Johnson didn't apologise to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, even when she told him in person the lasting impact his comments about her had on her detention in Iran, her husband tells the BBC
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Private Eye Christmas cards are now available to order.
✅ Each pack contains eight different designs and includes envelopes
✅ Free UK delivery
✅ While stock last
➡️ eyexmas.co.uk
✅ Each pack contains eight different designs and includes envelopes
✅ Free UK delivery
✅ While stock last
➡️ eyexmas.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Private Eye Christmas cards are now available to order.
✅ Each pack contains eight different designs and includes envelopes
✅ Free UK delivery
✅ While stock last
➡️ eyexmas.co.uk
✅ Each pack contains eight different designs and includes envelopes
✅ Free UK delivery
✅ While stock last
➡️ eyexmas.co.uk
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“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
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Brexit has left us economically weaker, more isolated, and in the position of taking rules instead of shaping them. To restore our prosperity and global influence through shared sovereignty, we need to #RejoinEU
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Brexit has left us economically weaker, more isolated, and in the position of taking rules instead of shaping them. To restore our prosperity and global influence through shared sovereignty, we need to #RejoinEU
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What a shit show. Everyone could see this plan was written by the Kremlin. Adopted by Witkoff and Trump who demanded Ukraine accept it by this Thursday. After a firestorm of objections by Europe and Republican senators it appears Rubio wants to distance himself from it.
November 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
What a shit show. Everyone could see this plan was written by the Kremlin. Adopted by Witkoff and Trump who demanded Ukraine accept it by this Thursday. After a firestorm of objections by Europe and Republican senators it appears Rubio wants to distance himself from it.
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CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
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Groceries, cars... the list of things that got more expensive because of Brexit is endless.
"The industry faces a 'generational challenge' from post-Brexit trading rules, which will mean higher costs and reduced choice for consumers."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2050pdzvvzo
"The industry faces a 'generational challenge' from post-Brexit trading rules, which will mean higher costs and reduced choice for consumers."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2050pdzvvzo
Brexit means 'less choice, more cost' for new car sales, says trade body
From January new cars registered in Northern Ireland will have to have an
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November 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Groceries, cars... the list of things that got more expensive because of Brexit is endless.
"The industry faces a 'generational challenge' from post-Brexit trading rules, which will mean higher costs and reduced choice for consumers."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2050pdzvvzo
"The industry faces a 'generational challenge' from post-Brexit trading rules, which will mean higher costs and reduced choice for consumers."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2050pdzvvzo