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"Hidden" visceral fat around organs accelerates heart aging - but fat on the hips and thighs could be protective in women. Read our paper out now in the European Heart Journal. #whyCMR doi.org/10.1093/eurh...
August 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 cohort of CRSHE Reproductive Science and Health Fellows! With the generous partnership of the Good Hope Foundation, we are proud to champion cutting-edge scientific research and career development in reproductive science, maternal health and pregnancy.
August 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Big pharma set to pull jobs from UK unless NHS spends more on drugs

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Big pharma set to pull jobs from UK unless NHS spends more on drugs
AstraZeneca boss warns it is ‘hard to champion’ Britain as a place for investment and research as row over medicine pricing escalates
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August 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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We're pleased to see a new MRC Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) announced today.

The Centre will study how the environment interacts with our immune system to trigger chronic inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, so we can develop better treatments⬇️
July 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Have you got your tickets yet? 🎟️
We’re so excited to announce that we are collaborating with Jessica Knappett for her live recording of the Perfect Day podcast, and you can get tickets RIGHT NOW from the link in our bio 🎟️

Join Jessica and her special guest at this live recording, with all ticket sales supporting ENDO1000.🩸
July 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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🌟 SHROxEd - Congratulations to all presenters at 1st joint Edinburgh/Oxford Reproductive Health Postgraduate Symposium! 🌟

A day of fascinating research & standout presentations. Excited to see how this work shapes the future of reproductive health.

#ReproductiveHealth @edinuni-irr.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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How can writing fiction make you a better scientist? On the latest episode of our podcast, editor @miaaarmstrong.bsky.social chats with computational neuroscientist and #scifi writer @arula-ratnakar.bsky.social about storytelling, consciousness, and process. 1/
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Using Storytelling to Investigate Scientific Questions
Fiction can be an important tool to explore complex science and technology questions. Arula Ratnakar discusses how storytelling can help both experts and nonexperts think about complex issues.
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May 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
‘Concerning’ lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts
May 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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#Endometriosis is a common cause of pelvic pain affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age women.

This narrative review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis.

#MedSky ja.ma/3RRLzOW
May 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds
April 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The largest ever genome-wide association study on osteoarthritis has advanced understanding of the disease and laid the groundwork for developing more effective and personalised therapies that could transform osteoarthritis care: edin.ac/43HK39g @genscot.bsky.social @www.helmholtz-munich.de
New study identifies drug targets for osteoarthritis
Combining functional genomics with the largest ever genome-wide association study of osteoarthritis has identified disease-linked variants and new drug targets.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
One in four women in England have serious reproductive health issue, survey finds
April 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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On this day 2 years ago, the MATISSE study showed the safety and efficacy of the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. This and a similar newborn vaccine can prevent infant RSV disease. Revisit the study: nej.md/3Mc1hmg 1/3

#MedSky #IDSky #OBGYN
April 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ #endocrinedisruptors
April 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Major endometriosis study reveals impact of gluten, coffee, dairy and alcohol. @endo1000.bsky.social @horne-research.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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🧬 Key scientific leaders are being removed! 🧬

NIH directors—known for their expertise and institutional knowledge—are being ousted

Result?
✅Undermines public health
✅Erodes scientific integrity
✅Risks unchecked actions

A short 🧵

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#NIH #CDC #FDA #AcademicSky #MedSky #Science
On health economist Jay Bhattacharya’s first day as head of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), the chiefs of four of the 27 institutes and centres that make up his agency were removed from their posts.

https://go.nature.com/3QZ8GGT
‘One of the darkest days’: NIH purges agency leadership amid mass layoffs
In shock move, four institute directors at the US biomedical agency are removed from their posts.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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a) The pandemic is not over. It just got started five years ago.

b) The infection is probably not over either. The evidence of viral persistence and damage is accumulating.

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Watch CBS Evening News: Researchers investigating causes of Long COVID - Full show on CBS
The pandemic may be over, but millions are still dealing with COVID-19's effects. The CDC estimates nearly 20 million Americans are struggling with the effects of Long COVID -- the persistence of ongo...
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April 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
This survey study examines which dietary modifications or supplements were perceived as beneficial for pain management by individuals with endometriosis.
#rndometriosis. Delighted to share our latest findings. @endo1000.bsky.social @horne-research.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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To wrap up #EndometriosisActionMonth, we wanted to share our visit to ScotParl last week. Ann & Priscilla represented ENDO1000 as honored guests of Endometriosis UK.
Speakers were optimistic that Scotland could siginficantly reduce diagnosis time by 2030 - down to under a year 🤞
March 31, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Long COVID’s impact extends far beyond health—it affects work, financial security, and access to care. A recent webinar explored what’s needed to support affected individuals. 🔗 Replay this event from the National Academies: buff.ly/xm580Ya
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