@nimbulteel.bsky.social
Consultant in Infectious Diseases & GIM @NHS_Lothian. Clinical Lead for #HIV. She/her. Views my own 🇪🇺🏳️🌈🏴
This sentiment echoed today in London at #BHIVA25 - need a powerful joined up response to counter the attack on scientific freedom. Institutions cannot remain apolitical…
Scientists must learn to join larger pro-democracy and people's movements, coalitions. Our science training may not have prepared us for such work, but we can no longer sit in the safety of our labs and expect the world to get better
My book review @thelancet.com
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
My book review @thelancet.com
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
From doing science to saving science
Science and scientists are under assault. From denial of vaccines to climate change,
political leaders are increasingly sacrificing democracy as well as science on the
altar of populism and authoritar...
www.thelancet.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This sentiment echoed today in London at #BHIVA25 - need a powerful joined up response to counter the attack on scientific freedom. Institutions cannot remain apolitical…
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"It took only weeks for Trump to turn the US from a biomedical & global health leader to a pariah, shattering trust while shattering lives, all the while posing fundamental threats to a law-based international order grounded in human rights & democratic governance"
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
The Trump presidency: Cascading global shocks on global health
journals.plos.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
"It took only weeks for Trump to turn the US from a biomedical & global health leader to a pariah, shattering trust while shattering lives, all the while posing fundamental threats to a law-based international order grounded in human rights & democratic governance"
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
‘Fear, othering, anti-science, loss of academic freedom does not have borders’ - we need a cohesive response to the sustained attack on our community. Brilliant but sobering talk from @maryamshj.bsky.social at #BHIVA25
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
‘Fear, othering, anti-science, loss of academic freedom does not have borders’ - we need a cohesive response to the sustained attack on our community. Brilliant but sobering talk from @maryamshj.bsky.social at #BHIVA25
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NEW! Live from #IDWeek2025, #LetsTalkID hosts Drs. Buddy Creech, @matih-id.bsky.social & @paulsaxmd.bsky.social share their hottest takes on infectious diseases, from the dismantling of the CDC to breakthroughs in treating staph aureus bacteremia.
Transcript: https://bit.ly/4oAUKlI
Transcript: https://bit.ly/4oAUKlI
Live from IDWeek 2025: Infectious Diseases Hot Takes
Let's Talk ID hosts reunite live at IDWeek 2025 to share their hottest takes on infectious diseases and public health.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
NEW! Live from #IDWeek2025, #LetsTalkID hosts Drs. Buddy Creech, @matih-id.bsky.social & @paulsaxmd.bsky.social share their hottest takes on infectious diseases, from the dismantling of the CDC to breakthroughs in treating staph aureus bacteremia.
Transcript: https://bit.ly/4oAUKlI
Transcript: https://bit.ly/4oAUKlI
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"South Africa has become the first African country... to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, #lenacapavir" via @news24southafrica.bsky.social
SA becomes first African country to register twice-a-year anti-HIV jab... at record speed | News24
South Africa has become the first African country – and our medicines regulator the third worldwide – to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir (LEN), that could bring an en...
www.news24.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"South Africa has become the first African country... to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, #lenacapavir" via @news24southafrica.bsky.social
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A powerful visual.
October 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A powerful visual.
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It was great to speak with the BBC’s State of Us podcast about the science behind vaccines in the wake of the pandemic, alongside a local politician Paul Frew
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
October 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
It was great to speak with the BBC’s State of Us podcast about the science behind vaccines in the wake of the pandemic, alongside a local politician Paul Frew
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Exclusive: "The CDC is far too important to just give up on" says Susan Monarez, who was director of the CDC for just 29 days under the current administration
go.nature.com/4nUJZd8
go.nature.com/4nUJZd8
Exclusive: ex-CDC director talks about why she was fired
Nature - “I would never do that, as a scientist,” Susan Monarez says of being asked to approve changes to vaccine recommendations without knowing the details.
go.nature.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Exclusive: "The CDC is far too important to just give up on" says Susan Monarez, who was director of the CDC for just 29 days under the current administration
go.nature.com/4nUJZd8
go.nature.com/4nUJZd8
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In her book "Unheard" @drrageshri.bsky.social writes "If we truly want a more equal healthcare system, then we need to listen more ethically to patients, particularly the most marginalised"
www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rages...
www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rages...
Unheard
Have you ever felt unheard by your doctor? Been frustrated that they haven't understood your symptoms, that they have neglected your concerns?
When Dr Rag...
www.hachette.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
In her book "Unheard" @drrageshri.bsky.social writes "If we truly want a more equal healthcare system, then we need to listen more ethically to patients, particularly the most marginalised"
www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rages...
www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rages...
Excited to co-chair the global ward round session for this symposium - fantastic speakers exploring a range of infection presentations relevant to a global audience. Booking open at link below, and also available as catch up!
@rcpedin.bsky.social
@rcpedin.bsky.social
This RCPE symposium explores the intersections of pandemic recovery, humanitarian crises and health inequality.
Ideal for professionals in Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Global Health, and more.
Link to book: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/infec... @tomboylesid.bsky.social @tomwingfield.bsky.social
Ideal for professionals in Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Global Health, and more.
Link to book: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/infec... @tomboylesid.bsky.social @tomwingfield.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Excited to co-chair the global ward round session for this symposium - fantastic speakers exploring a range of infection presentations relevant to a global audience. Booking open at link below, and also available as catch up!
@rcpedin.bsky.social
@rcpedin.bsky.social
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"Make no mistake, RFK Jr. is coming for your vaccines, and people will die because of it"
@gorskon.bsky.social
sciencebasedmedicine.org/robert-f-ken...
@gorskon.bsky.social
sciencebasedmedicine.org/robert-f-ken...
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is definitely coming for your vaccines
The chaos at the CDC in the wake of last week's firing of its Director and the resignations of four senior officials is fallout from the latest skirmish in RFK Jr.'s war against vaccines. Make no mist
sciencebasedmedicine.org
September 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
"Make no mistake, RFK Jr. is coming for your vaccines, and people will die because of it"
@gorskon.bsky.social
sciencebasedmedicine.org/robert-f-ken...
@gorskon.bsky.social
sciencebasedmedicine.org/robert-f-ken...
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The anal cancer screening guidelines for PWH recommend testing every 1-2 yrs. But the evidence base is thin, the tests are imperfect, and resources are limited. Here's why guidelines may be racing ahead of the data (and certainly the resources). #IDSky #HIVSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
Anal Cancer Screening in HIV: When Guidelines Get Ahead of the Evidence
Should every person with HIV over age 35 (if MSM or transgender woman) or 45 (everyone else) have an anal Pap smear, a digital anal rectal exam (DARE), and possibly a high-resolution anoscopy every 1–...
blogs.jwatch.org
August 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The anal cancer screening guidelines for PWH recommend testing every 1-2 yrs. But the evidence base is thin, the tests are imperfect, and resources are limited. Here's why guidelines may be racing ahead of the data (and certainly the resources). #IDSky #HIVSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
Amazing night watching #SmallTownBoys by @shapercaper @edfringe.bsky.social - beautiful choreography, gorgeous cast and truly moving scenes. Much work still to be done to challenge HIV stigma #loveislove #UequalsU #CantPassItOn
August 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Amazing night watching #SmallTownBoys by @shapercaper @edfringe.bsky.social - beautiful choreography, gorgeous cast and truly moving scenes. Much work still to be done to challenge HIV stigma #loveislove #UequalsU #CantPassItOn
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Sobering study on the devastating impact of aid cuts on tuberculosis incidence and mortality in low and middle income countries
Governments of highest TB burden nations will need to wake up and invest more!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Governments of highest TB burden nations will need to wake up and invest more!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The potential impact of reductions in international donor funding on tuberculosis in low-income and middle-income countries: a modelling study
We estimate substantial potential impacts on tuberculosis morbidity and mortality
due to reductions in international donor funding. Expanded support from domestic and
international donors is essential...
www.thelancet.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Sobering study on the devastating impact of aid cuts on tuberculosis incidence and mortality in low and middle income countries
Governments of highest TB burden nations will need to wake up and invest more!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Governments of highest TB burden nations will need to wake up and invest more!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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📣 Waverley Care is hiring!
We’re looking for 2 fundraisers to join our team 💜
✨Fundraising Officer - Events & Challenges Officer (mat cover)
✨ Fundraising Officer - Community & Corporate
📅 Application deadline: 23:59, Thursday 31 July 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ijhKn0v
We’re looking for 2 fundraisers to join our team 💜
✨Fundraising Officer - Events & Challenges Officer (mat cover)
✨ Fundraising Officer - Community & Corporate
📅 Application deadline: 23:59, Thursday 31 July 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ijhKn0v
July 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📣 Waverley Care is hiring!
We’re looking for 2 fundraisers to join our team 💜
✨Fundraising Officer - Events & Challenges Officer (mat cover)
✨ Fundraising Officer - Community & Corporate
📅 Application deadline: 23:59, Thursday 31 July 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ijhKn0v
We’re looking for 2 fundraisers to join our team 💜
✨Fundraising Officer - Events & Challenges Officer (mat cover)
✨ Fundraising Officer - Community & Corporate
📅 Application deadline: 23:59, Thursday 31 July 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ijhKn0v
Conor Maguire talking about the need to obliterate ageism from health care - an ageing society is a success! @rcpedin.bsky.social #IPFmedicon2025
July 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Conor Maguire talking about the need to obliterate ageism from health care - an ageing society is a success! @rcpedin.bsky.social #IPFmedicon2025
Booking open for the next webinar in our #OneHealth series @rcpedin.bsky.social - promises to be an excellent event with fantastic speakers sharing their expertise on some hugely important topics #medsky
Environmental changes are increasingly driving disease patterns around the world.
At our One Health webinar on 8 July, learn how pollution and climate change impact human and ecosystem health.
Book your place: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/envir... @drheatherferg.bsky.social
At our One Health webinar on 8 July, learn how pollution and climate change impact human and ecosystem health.
Book your place: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/envir... @drheatherferg.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Booking open for the next webinar in our #OneHealth series @rcpedin.bsky.social - promises to be an excellent event with fantastic speakers sharing their expertise on some hugely important topics #medsky
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Environmental changes are increasingly driving disease patterns around the world.
At our One Health webinar on 8 July, learn how pollution and climate change impact human and ecosystem health.
Book your place: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/envir... @drheatherferg.bsky.social
At our One Health webinar on 8 July, learn how pollution and climate change impact human and ecosystem health.
Book your place: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/envir... @drheatherferg.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Environmental changes are increasingly driving disease patterns around the world.
At our One Health webinar on 8 July, learn how pollution and climate change impact human and ecosystem health.
Book your place: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/envir... @drheatherferg.bsky.social
At our One Health webinar on 8 July, learn how pollution and climate change impact human and ecosystem health.
Book your place: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/envir... @drheatherferg.bsky.social
Learn more about the One Health approach at our introductory webinar tomorrow - some fantastic speakers and sure to be an interesting panel discussion! @rcpedin.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
What is 'One Health'? Understand the interconnectedness of health across species & ecosystems and why it's vital for modern medical practice. Learn more at our webinar on 30 April. More info: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/introduction-one-health #RCPEOneHealth
April 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Learn more about the One Health approach at our introductory webinar tomorrow - some fantastic speakers and sure to be an interesting panel discussion! @rcpedin.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
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In a new editorial, NEJM Editor-in-Chief Eric J. Rubin, MD, PhD, comments on the effects of the raft of executive orders from the current administration on scientific research and public health. Read the full editorial: nej.md/4gXeRFW
#MedSky
#MedSky
March 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In a new editorial, NEJM Editor-in-Chief Eric J. Rubin, MD, PhD, comments on the effects of the raft of executive orders from the current administration on scientific research and public health. Read the full editorial: nej.md/4gXeRFW
#MedSky
#MedSky
Blustery but beautiful walk along the Fife Coastal Path today
February 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Blustery but beautiful walk along the Fife Coastal Path today