New research article> #Xpert Ultra testing of blood in severe #HIV-associated #tuberculosis to detect and measure #Mycobacterium tuberculosis blood stream infection: a diagnostic and disease biomarker cohort study thelancet.com/journals/lanmi… #BSI #TB

Embedding research in the NHS to improve outcomes for patients is now on a statutory footing. However, priority actions are needed—as outlined here by Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE & Richard Haynes: hubs.li/Q01gMMmw0

Rebecca J Shaw (Becks) presents data from ConNeCT, a questionnaire based study of long term neuro complications of TTP. 9 centres in UK open. 130 patients recruited so far. < half patients could return to the same job role/hours after diagnosis. 30% mod-severe depression. #HaemSTARUpdate

It's #InternationalWomensDay! 7/10 of our committee are women, incredible women at that! Read about them at haemstar.org/members The committee is a fantastic mix of talent giving creativity and perspective. As a result, important haem-obs projects are in the pipeline. pic.x.com/YDWGbtyq7O

Rethinking coagulation: histones add the "immuno" to haemostasis and #thrombosis. Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE Jun Yong bit.ly/3HMhGuU

Really helpful review in our latest issue by Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE and Jeremy Schofield on how to manage acute thrombosis and thrombocytopenia. rcpjournals.org/content/clinme…

📸 Professor Nigel Cunliffe visited Windsor Castle today to receive his OBE for services to infectious disease and vaccine research from The Princess Royal. 🎉 Congratulations Nigel from everyone in HLS, we hope you've had a wonderful day! ❤️ ➡️ bit.ly/3RUJlQb

Our former academic VP Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE reflects on his journey as a Malaysian medic in the British medical system while celebrating the #LunarNewYear. He is joined by colleagues from the Malaysian–Chinese diaspora to discuss their own stories and experiences: ow.ly/EccS50QzIu3

Will Lester chairs our Sunday afternoon session on the Top Abstracts with Expert Perspective: Thrombosis and Haemostasis, with six speakers #BSH24 Full programme is available on our conference website here: confpartners.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebs…

For #aprilfoolsday #Coverart Adenoviral vector-based #COVID19 #VITT is rare but carries significant risks of mortality and long-term morbidity. Abrams et al Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE find 📈proinflammatory cytokines & Thelper 1/2 activation. #CovidVaccines jthjournal.org/article/S1538-…

A recent paper in JTH illustrates research by University of Liverpool researchers to understand the mechanisms causing rare adverse reactions following the COVID vaccination. Read the paper here⬇️ jthjournal.org/article/S1538-…

📢We're seeking an enthusiastic #PDRA to join the team of Professor Cheng-Hock Toh on an NHS founded project in partnership with the Cryo-EM team of Leeds University. Information / Apply ➡️tinyurl.com/4sjp4vhp Inst of Infection Veterinary & Ecological Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Research at University of Liverpool

🎉🎉 Congratulations to our BSH Lifetime Achievement Award winners; Mike Makris and Cheng Hok-Toh who have both made massive contributions to the world of Haematology throughout their careers 🎉🎉 #BSH24 #BSH2024 #BSHASM

Delighted to make the front cover of the ⁦The BMJ⁩ today. Thank you ⁦Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE⁩ for your support in developing this manuscript and for your support in initiating and growing ⁦HaemSTAR 💙⁩

Writing in The BMJ, former RCP academic vice president Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE (Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE) and colleagues describe the ‘rewarding and worthwhile career’ that clinical research can offer to doctors: bmj.com/content/385/bm…

Congratulations to Professor Cheng-Hock Toh who has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Society for Haematology (BSH) in recognition of his outstanding contributions in the field of haematology. Read more: bit.ly/4aIDRxn #TeamLivUni

Profound harm has been done to the individuals and families affected by infected blood. For many, the inquiry’s report has sadly come too late, but its recommendations can still stop a growing complacency over transfusion practices Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE Elisabeth Buggins bmj.com/content/385/bm…

Fibrinogen buffers the cytotoxicity of circulating histones in vivo and ratios of histones to fibrinogen help identify critically ill patients at highest risk of mortality, who might benefit from anti-histone therapy. Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE Simon Abrams Jun Yong jthjournal.org/article/S1538-…

Fibrinogen buffers the cytotoxicity of circulating histones in vivo and ratios of histones to fibrinogen help identify critically ill patients at highest risk of mortality, who might benefit from anti-histone therapy. Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE Simon Abrams Jun Yong jthjournal.org/article/S1538-…

Major gaps in current understanding of coagulation and the pressing need for improved diagnostics and therapeutics lead Prof Cheng-Hock Toh CBE and Jun Yong to propose a new convergent model of coagulation that integrates inflammation and innate immune activation. jthjournal.org/action/showPdf…