📄 20 studies that Internal Medicine Residents should read in the first year 👇 1/ 🏃‍♀️ RACE II trial: Lenient resting HR < 110 was non-inferior to a strict HR < 80 in patients with atrial fibrillation. 🧵

Next time you see someone say “Surgically fit…or medics to take over care” Remind them that it was a Surgeon: Parkinson who was the first to describe the condition which now bears his name. If we want to succeed for patients we need to collaborate as we once did.

I continue to find it bizarre that with the most serious illness (recovery after death) you are not actually entitled to anything in the UK! No rehab (often), no OT / Physio provision, no community rehab, no dedicated follow up. We must follow up and help our patients Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK

Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) Congress 2023 in Oslo Celia Gregson outlines potentially modifiable organisational factors associated with reduced cost/bed-days after hip fracture **the winner for cost saving - weekend physio **

Does frailty status predict outcome in major trauma in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis doi.org/10.1093/ageing…

People commonly ask me. Why did you become a Geriatrician? The honest answer is that it was the only speciality and job that gave me the feeling, that I made a big difference in someone’s life.

Hi Steve Barclay What were you saying about Artificial Intelligence saving the NHS?

1-year functional outcomes after cardiopulmonary resuscitation for older adults with pre-existing long-term care needs doi.org/10.1093/ageing…

Crazy that one of the richest countries in the world has hospital buildings like this. We need to fix these basics. Many new Consultants (not myself, thankfully!) don't even have an office to do their admin and SPA, how can we provide world class care like this?

Risk factors for adverse periop outcome - and most are modifiable!! ⁦Prof Scarlett McNally⁩ ⁦Centre for Perioperative Care⁩ ⁦British Geriatrics Society⁩

British Gas profits rise from £72M to £751M but we, the average consumer, have to foot the bill so that energy firms can help consumers with record debts. Make it make sense Ofgem?? Their exec team bonuses would help better! #criminal news.sky.com/story/amp/ener…

I've worked with the NHS and Jugdeep Dhesi to learn more about the importance of increasing fitness levels before surgery and how staying active before surgery can reduce complications and speed up recovery. I've also create some exercise videos for people who are waiting for

Great fun to be working with Joe Wicks to help people get ready physically & mentally for surgery. Of course applies to us all - to ensure healthy ageing for the future! Thank you to Guy's and St Thomas' Cochrane British Geriatrics Society youtu.be/xBLtxMsVWjA?si…

Delighted in my pre-assessment clinic yesterday to have a patient tell me that they had already started Joe Wicks pre-op workouts on YouTube to get fitter for their operation. Amazing initiative and very positive feedback! Thank you Jugdeep Dhesi British Geriatrics Society and all involved.

New Research: Delirium in Hip Fracture Patients Associated with Doubled Mortality Risk I'm pleased to share our new study on delirium and hip fracture, led by Rose Penfold. 91% of all hip fracture patients attending Scottish hospitals had a 4AT delirium assessment tool

👋A warm welcome to the incoming Foundation Year 1 doctors who started their Preparation for Practice with us at #SouthendHospital today. We are delighted to meet you & look forward to supporting you throughout your placement. Thanks to Trish & Jacob for hosting this programme🌟

Another excellent MSEFT Pre Assessment Event. Great presenters. Lots of learning and time to reflect on practice and the care being provided. #communication #patientcare #humanfactors Trainetics James Jegard @lizstokoe @DrJonathanClark-McKeller CC Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Next in our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr Sidra Rahman discusses how Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is reshaping its support for LEDs by building community, strengthening induction and supervision and addressing long-standing barriers around funding, portfolios and career progression.