Which individuals with #COPD might respond to biologic therapies. Possibly those on triple therapy & still exacerbating (2.2-2.3/year), mMRC >= 2, BEC >= 300 cells/uL, current or former smoker, SGRQ definition of bronchitis. #BTSWinter2024

Systemic corticosteroids (SCS) are rife with AE Mona Bafadhel explains how we can potentially safely use endotypes to reduce the burden of SCS use in exacerbations. #BTSWinter2024

If you were asked to state the total number of acute infections you'd had, for example colds, or episodes of gastro-intestinal upset, over what period would you be confident about your response? A maximum period of... Please share if you can. Thanks.

It was a joy to attend Max Thomas first lecture for BSMS first year medical students on Lung Function Testing. This was a tour de force of what they need to know about lung function. Thanks Max Thomas for delivering such a great educational lecture.

Disappointed to read the The BMA coms of unilateral withdrawal of HST applications as a result of the MRCPUK Examinations debacle. Unacceptable. The Royal College of Physicians statement “that HST applications for affected individuals should not be negatively impacted” needs urgent follow up.

Really pleased to share that the BSMS academic board have awarded me the title of Honorary Associate Professor 🥳

The antiquated Royal College of Physicians voting rules, mean as only a member & not a fellow (despite being on the New Consultants Committee) I don’t get a vote in the elections. If I did I would put my vote towards: Dr Asif Qasim MA PhD FRCP Louella Vaughan Nick Hopkinson Ollie Minton rcp.ac.uk/membership/ele…

Matt Pavitt 🫁 Royal College of Physicians Louella Vaughan Nick Hopkinson Ollie Minton Thanks for your support Matt Pavitt 🫁 All paying MRCPs and FRCPs should be able to vote in elections and attend the AGM This and other policies outlined in my RCP Commentary Q&A 70b706f2.flowpaper.com/PRCPElection20…

Proud to have have topped the poll in the council election. I hope to be of use, and look forward to working with Mumtaz Patel Hilary Williams and the rest of the Royal College of Physicians team. Thanks to Dr Asif Qasim MA PhD FRCP, Philip Pearson and Martin McKee for nominating me.

Congratulations to our excellent trainee Dr Raeesa Qureshi for presenting this great collaborative with our colleagues in HIV BHIVA conference. This data highlights gaps in key evidenced based COPD care. #COPD #BHIVA25 University Hospitals Sussex BSMS

At COPD 2025 we want to bring UK researchers & health professionals together to discuss advances in the field of COPD. Build a network of new collaborations focused on advancing COPD care in the UK. Registration: copd-uk.com/registration Website: copd-uk.com/home #COPDUK

We have a very exciting Programme for #COPDUK. The Programme can be found at: copd-uk.com/program #COPDUK2025

COPD 2025 is very pleased to be supported by: ARNS Asthma + Lung UK British Association for Lung Research (BALR) Royal College of Physicians National Respiratory Audit Programme National Institute for Health and Care Research PCRS #COPDUK2025

Why submit an abstract to COPD 2025? Abstracts of original research related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be submitted for consideration as a: Poster Presentation Rising Star Abstract submission can be found at: copd-uk.com/abstracts #COPDUK2025

Join us for COPD 2025 on the 10th and 11th June 2025 at the brilliant NTU Nottingham Trent University City campus. Conference website: copd-uk.com/home Regestration details: copd-uk.com/registration Abstract Guidelines: copd-uk.com/abstracts #COPDUK2025

There is a lot of excitement for COPD UK 2025. With the number of attendees nearing the capacity of the venue it is rocmmended if you want to attend apply now to avoid disappointment. Website: copd-uk.com Registration: copd-uk.com/registration #COPDUK #COPDUK2025

It’s a pleasure to have presented an update on the BTS, NICE, SIGN Asthma Guidelines at the Sussex Respiratory Network Training Day. drkatiehurt currently delivering a masterclass on #Bronchiectasis #SussexRespiratoryNetworkTrainingDay

Not a bad venue for a meeting! Brighton & Hove Albion

Excited to share insights from the Brighton Cardio-Oncology team at #BCS2025! 🫀 #CardioOncology #CardioX British Cardiovascular Society

‼️ There is a worrying viral trend called “The Tap-Out Challenge”. I am sad to say that this has impacted my family with serious injuries to my wonderful nephew. He was not aware of this idiotic #TikTok “challenge”. Please look after your young people. jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2024/07/0…