Joel M Francis (@joelmfrancis) 's Twitter Profile
Joel M Francis

@joelmfrancis

Professor(Associate)|Epidemiologist @WitsUniversity. Advocate for Optimal Well-being.

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Mwidimi Ndosi (@ndosie) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Could your morning coffee have hidden health benefits? In patients with lupus, more caffeine intake was linked to better blood vessel repair In lab tests, it protected these cells, helping them survive and function better #SLE @rheumjnl Oxford Academic doi.org/10.1093/rheuma…

Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Good things do not come to those who wait. Good things come to those who act. Good things come to those who get out of their own way. Good things come to those who have a sense of urgency. Good things come to those who know later is just another word for never.

SADAG (@thesadag) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking for support? You're never alone- we’re always here to help! No matter what you're going through, we're just a message or phone call away. #MentalHealthSupport #HowToContact #YouAreNotAlone

Looking for support? You're never alone- we’re always here to help! No matter what you're going through, we're just a message or phone call away. #MentalHealthSupport #HowToContact #YouAreNotAlone
Harvard Business Review (@harvardbiz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Soft skills" are probably misnamed. They are the hardest to understand and systematize, and the skills that give humans an edge over robots. s.hbr.org/2Lhx3AX

Joel M Francis (@joelmfrancis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Takeaways: 1.Adolescents’ substance use is significantly influenced by family and peer substance use. 2. Effective interventions to reduce adolescent substance use should address individual, family, and societal levels. More details on the link below. doi.org/10.1111/add.70…

Takeaways:
1.Adolescents’ substance use is significantly influenced by family and peer substance use.
2. Effective interventions to reduce adolescent substance use should address individual, family, and societal levels.
More details on the link below. 
doi.org/10.1111/add.70…
Joe Tucker, MD (@josephtucker) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Interested in social innovation in health training? Please fill out this short survey by 3/21/25 to share thoughts and be involved in this participatory process. We will share back results publically SESH Global Social Innovation in Health Initiative unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8p…

NIAAA News (@niaaanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can be mild, moderate, or severe. Alcohol addiction refers to the moderate to severe end of the AUD spectrum and can be framed as a repeating cycle. Learn more about the stages of the addiction cycle: brnw.ch/21wRhm0. #BrainAwarenessWeek

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can be mild, moderate, or severe. Alcohol addiction refers to the moderate to severe end of the AUD spectrum and can be framed as a repeating cycle. Learn more about the stages of the addiction cycle: brnw.ch/21wRhm0.

#BrainAwarenessWeek
Ambassador Hoyce Temu, PhD (@hoycetemu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Bon Chance! Taking Tanzania 🇹🇿 to Africa. Our very own Tanzanian Prof Janabi ⁦@moddyyakubu⁩ to the candidacy of the WHO Afro Regional Director. #janabi4whoafroRD

Bon Chance! Taking Tanzania 🇹🇿 to Africa. Our very own Tanzanian Prof Janabi ⁦@moddyyakubu⁩ to the candidacy of the WHO Afro Regional Director. #janabi4whoafroRD
Francis Furia (@furia_francis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I am proudly endorsing an excellent candidate for the WHO Regional Director - Africa. His commitment, dedication and priorities will make Afica healthier. Vote for Healthier Africa.

I am proudly endorsing an excellent candidate for the WHO Regional Director - Africa.

His commitment, dedication and priorities will make Afica healthier.

Vote for Healthier Africa.
Joel M Francis (@joelmfrancis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New Publication! Takeaways: There is a need to enhance hypertension prevention and control strategies among patients with Type 2 Diabetes, including lifestyle changes to maintain optimal body weight. More information on the link below. phcfm.org/index.php/phcf…

New Publication!
Takeaways:
There is a need to enhance hypertension prevention and control strategies among patients with Type 2 Diabetes, including lifestyle changes to maintain optimal body weight.
More information on the link below.
phcfm.org/index.php/phcf…
abhijit nadkarni (@abhiloquacious) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚀 Exciting news! #INEBRIA2025 is coming to San Francisco (Sept 24-26, 2025)! Join us to explore innovative Brief Interventions research, implementation #Science, #digital interventions & more. Plus, don’t miss Dr. William (Bill) Miller’s keynote! inebria.net/san-francisco-…

Harvard Epidemiology (@harvardepi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New publication: Published February 12th in Gut Microbes, “Long-term yogurt intake and colorectal cancer incidence subclassified by Bifidobacterium abundance in tumor.” Read study: tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19… #yogurt #cancer #health

New publication: Published February 12th in Gut Microbes, “Long-term yogurt intake and colorectal cancer incidence subclassified by Bifidobacterium abundance in tumor.” Read study: tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19…
#yogurt #cancer #health
Frank J. Minja MD (@frankminja) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We had fun introducing TAMSA Tanzania to the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE). Preparing for these exams is a great way to standardize our medical education. "A more knowledgeable doctor is a better doctor." - James ignas koola youtu.be/ikPwc6tUo5U?si…

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New publication: Published March 4, 2025 “The link between traumatic experiences and health in late life: challenges and opportunities for US-based longitudinal aging cohorts.” ➡️Read here: academic.oup.com/aje/article-ab… #epidemiology #trauma #lifecourse

NIAAA News (@niaaanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Alcohol Awareness Month is an excellent time to refresh your knowledge about alcohol, alcohol use disorder, and their effects on health and society. Stay tuned for updates this month: brnw.ch/21wRLTl.

Alcohol Awareness Month is an excellent time to refresh your knowledge about alcohol, alcohol use disorder, and their effects on health and society. Stay tuned for updates this month: brnw.ch/21wRLTl.
VCU School of Public Health (@soph_vcu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Virginia Commonwealth University announced today that Monica Swahn, Ph.D., has been named dean of the VCU School of Public Health, effective July 1, 2025. See the full announcement here: l8r.it/l3TX

Virginia Commonwealth University announced today that Monica Swahn, Ph.D., has been named dean of the VCU School of Public Health, effective July 1, 2025. 

See the full announcement here: l8r.it/l3TX
Wellstar College (@wellstarcollege) 's Twitter Profile Photo

✨ Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Dr. Monica Swahn and colleagues are pushing the boundaries of mental health research using wearable tech + daily diaries—right from the heart of Kampala, Uganda. ow.ly/CZru50VVUam

✨ Faculty Spotlight: Dr. <a href="/MHSwahn/">Dr. Monica Swahn</a> and colleagues are pushing the boundaries of mental health research using wearable tech + daily diaries—right from the heart of Kampala, Uganda. ow.ly/CZru50VVUam
Frank J. Minja MD (@frankminja) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Utumishi mahiri wa ndugu yetu Dkt. Mechris Mango uwe mfano bora kwetu sote, kama WanaRadiolojia, Madaktari na Jamii kwa ujumla. Pumzika kwa Amani, Kaka. #RIP youtube.com/live/I37IF5evX…