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Brendan Deeney

@bd_scicomms

Science Writer @nihrevidence

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Research suggests there is a need to promote timely flu vaccination among people with #IBD. During the 2018 – 2019 #flu season, among people with IBD, flu vaccine uptake was very low; most who were vaccinated received them late. bit.ly/4f0glza

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A study found that surgery to remove the gallbladder was just as good as a watch and wait approach for people with gallstones. After 18 months, both approaches led to similar levels of pain and watch and wait cost less. bit.ly/3YKfpcf Irfan Ahmed #NHS #research

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Sexual assault referral centres offer survivors of sexual violence medical care, emotional support, and forensic services. A review of 21 of the centres in England found that people who accessed them were positive about the support they received but often experienced delays in

Sexual assault referral centres offer survivors of sexual violence medical care, emotional support, and forensic services.

A review of 21 of the centres in England found that people who accessed them were positive about the support they received but often experienced delays in
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Researchers analysed data on more than 2 million people in Wales over 10 years to explore the impact of #GreenSpaces on #MentalHealth. 🌲 They found that people had a lower risk of anxiety and depression if they could access green and blue spaces nearby. Find out more about

Researchers analysed data on more than 2 million people in Wales over 10 years to explore the impact of #GreenSpaces on #MentalHealth.

🌲 They found that people had a lower risk of anxiety and depression if they could access green and blue spaces nearby.

Find out more about
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Green home surroundings and access to green and blue spaces reduces the risk of anxiety and depression, especially for people in poorer areas. Find out more in our #NIHR podcast: bit.ly/4hXsWFc The Nature Conservancy Natural England

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❓ Is #surgery always the best option? For some people, it might not be. Our latest Collection brings together research that could reduce the need for surgery and free up #NHS resource. Read it here: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/collection/is-… The Royal College of Surgeons of England Stella Vig #NHS Alastair McLellan

❓ Is #surgery always the best option? For some people, it might not be.

Our latest Collection brings together research that could reduce the need for surgery and free up #NHS resource. Read it here: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/collection/is-…

<a href="/RCSnews/">The Royal College of Surgeons of England</a> <a href="/svig2/">Stella Vig #NHS</a> <a href="/HSJEditor/">Alastair McLellan</a>
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Research found that using an app to record care home residents' health information, which is then accessed by clinicians, led to: 🏥 fewer emergency hospital admissions 🚑 fewer attendances at A&E 🕓 shorter hospital stays Read more: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/care-hom… #NIHRevidence

Research found that using an app to record care home residents' health information, which is then accessed by clinicians, led to:

🏥 fewer emergency hospital admissions

🚑 fewer attendances at A&amp;E

🕓 shorter hospital stays

Read more: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/care-hom…

#NIHRevidence
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📣 Just published! Our latest #NIHRevidence Collection features long-term research on treatments for #Endometriosis, #Fibroids & #HeavyPeriods. 🔗 Read it here: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/collection/end… #WomensHealth Endometriosis UK Wellbeing of Women RoyalCollegeObsGyn @RCGP The RCN

📣 Just published! Our latest #NIHRevidence Collection features long-term research on treatments for #Endometriosis, #Fibroids &amp; #HeavyPeriods.

🔗 Read it here: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/collection/end…

#WomensHealth <a href="/EndometriosisUK/">Endometriosis UK</a> <a href="/WellbeingofWmen/">Wellbeing of Women</a> <a href="/RCObsGyn/">RoyalCollegeObsGyn</a> @RCGP <a href="/theRCN/">The RCN</a>
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Low value #surgery comes with risks and costs that outweigh benefits. Reducing or stopping this surgery could save the #NHS time and money. Researchers have developed a new method of identifying these procedures. bit.ly/40w5LLy NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West Health Economics & Health Policy @ Bristol

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Research shows that 2 to 3 years after being hospitalised for COVID-19, many people have: 🧠thinking problems, equivalent to a loss of 10 IQ points 😟depression or anxiety 💼shorter working hours or a change of job bit.ly/40sF60V #LongCovid #mentalhealth Long Covid SOS @longcovidsos.bsky.social

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🏠 #HospitalAtHome services can reduce admissions & speed up discharge. But what works best? Join our webinar to learn about the impact of these services on costs & outcomes, and what factors lead to their success. 🗓️ 3 March, 1 - 2pm ➡️ gmg-lgcgroup.zoom.us/webinar/regist… UK Hospital at Home Society

🏠 #HospitalAtHome services can reduce admissions &amp; speed up discharge. But what works best?

Join our webinar to learn about the impact of these services on costs &amp; outcomes, and what factors lead to their success.

🗓️ 3 March, 1 - 2pm
➡️ gmg-lgcgroup.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

<a href="/UKHaHSoc/">UK Hospital at Home Society</a>
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New research confirms water births do not increase risks for mother or baby 🤰👶 NICE guidelines recommend birthing pools as a pain relief option during labour for women without pregnancy complications — this study offers further reassurance. Read more: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/water-bi…

New research confirms water births do not increase risks for mother or baby 🤰👶

NICE guidelines recommend birthing pools as a pain relief option during labour for women without pregnancy complications — this study offers further reassurance.

Read more: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/water-bi…
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In a Welsh database study, #antibiotic resistant infections were common in women with recurrent #UTIs, yet many women were prescribed antibiotics before being tested for resistance. More urine testing is needed for this group. bit.ly/40I3E6c @gailhayward1

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🏠 #HospitalAtHome services can reduce admissions & speed up discharge. But what works best? Catch up on our webinar which showcases research from 3 evidence reviews on home-based alternatives to hospital care. 🔗 Find our summary here: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/collection/hos… UK Hospital at Home Society

🏠 #HospitalAtHome services can reduce admissions &amp; speed up discharge. But what works best?

Catch up on our webinar which showcases research from 3 evidence reviews on home-based alternatives to hospital care.

🔗 Find our summary here: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/collection/hos…

<a href="/UKHaHSoc/">UK Hospital at Home Society</a>
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❤️ #Cardiovascular disease accounts for 1 in 4 deaths in the UK. Identifying someone's risk enables them to take preventative measures, such as lifestyle changes or taking medicines. 💡 Join our webinar to hear NIHR evidence on 3 promising new ways to identify people at risk,

❤️ #Cardiovascular disease accounts for 1 in 4 deaths in the UK. Identifying someone's risk enables them to take preventative measures, such as lifestyle changes or taking medicines.

💡 Join our webinar to hear NIHR evidence on 3 promising new ways to identify people at risk,
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Ryan has been swimming in a lake as part of a study into whether cold water swimming can improve depression symptoms - and it all started with #BePartOfResearch. The nation’s biggest-ever recruitment drive for clinical trials - to sign up to 1.5 million people to the Be Part of

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Join our NIHR Evidence webinar to hear about 3 promising new ways to identify people at risk of cardiovascular disease, including using AI and risk calculators. To gain insights from expert researchers, sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AiZZD6uTERX… Julia Hippisley-Cox Fu Siong Ng

Join our NIHR Evidence webinar to hear about 3 promising new ways to identify people at risk of cardiovascular disease, including using AI and risk calculators.

To gain insights from expert researchers, sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AiZZD6uTERX…

<a href="/JuliaHCox/">Julia Hippisley-Cox</a> <a href="/DrFuSiongNg/">Fu Siong Ng</a>
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📣Just launched! Varied Voices, an NIHR learning module on research inclusion, has been launched on BMJ Learning. Learn more about research inclusion: new-learning.bmj.com/course/30000347 #PPI

📣Just launched!

Varied Voices, an NIHR learning module on research inclusion, has been launched on <a href="/BMJLearning/">BMJ Learning</a>.

Learn more about research inclusion: new-learning.bmj.com/course/30000347

#PPI