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[BHF Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit at Cambridge @CAMBRIDGE_CEU]

Genome-wide association studies have uncovered genetic variants linked to cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
Polygenic risk scores (PRS) can merge this data into a single measurement

Read here the scientific uses of PRS & their role in CVD prediction https://t.co/bjARL7UP9H

[Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge @PCU_Cambridge]

Congratulations to Dr Ben Bowers, Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge, who has been recognised for his leadership and impact in advancing end-of-life care research with a Fellowship of the Queen's Nursing Institute.

Read more below:

https://t.co/lnC8deH6dt

[DPHPC @DPHPC]

📢Congratulations to @antonis02, @Norapashayan, @JulietU_S, Prof Angela Wood, Prof Douglas Easton: £10M awarded to Clinical School researchers for the #CD3 programme to use AI and state-of-the-art analytics to fight cancer.
Read more: https://t.co/MYVK7is6uI

[Dr Ben Bowers @Ben_Bowers__]

🚨Our new Research Repository for healthcare professionals on injectable anticipatory prescribing
➡️https://t.co/9gqQHlKslQ Please share widely!!

Our growing body of research explained and in one place thanks to @ARC_EoE & @PELi_Cam

@hattierocket @NIHRSPCR @PCU_Cambridge

[Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge @PCU_Cambridge]

Do you work with autoimmune patients?

Help us to advance research into rheumatology patients' health, disease triggers and hormones. All specialties of clinicians needed!

🖋️ Complete our survey and enter into a prize draw to win £200:

https://t.co/5P7GYUveK4

[DPHPC @DPHPC]

Congratulations to @Ben_Bowers__ on being awarded a Fellowship of the Queen's Nursing Institute! This prestigious honour recognises his exceptional leadership and impactful work in advancing end-of-life care research and community nursing practice. @TheQNI #EndOfLifeCare

[THIS Institute @THIS_Institute]

On November 20, @THIS_Institute Director, @MaryDixonWoods, was awarded an honorary doctorate by @RCSI_Irl, celebrating exceptional work making a difference to healthcare through education. Congratulations, Mary from all at THIS Institute. Mary comments: https://t.co/gvUYgkd1u0

[Professor Tamsin Ford 💙 @Tamsin_J_Ford]

We are interested in hearing from teenagers aged 15 to 18 and their parents- more information here [email protected] https://t.co/M3mFrKUgJ7

[Dr Ben Bowers @Ben_Bowers__]

Multifaith perspectives on spiritual care at end of life
7 Nov, Sibilla Room, 5.30pm-6.45pm @IntellForum
@JesusCollegeCam In-person & Zoom option

Excellent debate guaranteed on how faith informs peoples preferences and experiences

https://t.co/zYSU1R4tlF

[Dr Ben Bowers @Ben_Bowers__]

Join us for - The promise of the 'good death': reality or illusion? 30 Oct, 5.30-6.45pm @JesusCollegeCam @IntellForum (in-person & Zoom option)

Pls share. Kristian and I discuss the notion of the 'good death', drawing on our research @PELi_Cam @DPHPC

https://t.co/X3cBDWuwfv

[Science and Innovation at Cancer Research UK @CRUKresearch]

🏆Big congratulations to Professor Antonis Antoniou for winning the Don Listwin Award in recognition of his work in cancer #EarlyDetection.

Read more: https://t.co/gBKvxiTHr2

@antonis02 | @Cambridge_Uni | @CanaryCenter | @OHSUKnight | #EDxConf24

[THIS Institute @THIS_Institute]

Sepsis survivors can experience long-term problems which include physical, emotional and social issues. THIS Institute is working with @stopsepsisnow to learn from experiences of sepsis survivors, carers & healthcare professionals.
https://t.co/3cqNPfML3B #WorldSepsisDay

[National Children's Bureau @ncbtweets]

A new study, led by @Cambridge_Uni and @NCBtweets, sheds new light on the adverse experiences faced by children presenting to NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Find out more here: https://t.co/F9oZqW7a4c (1/4)

[Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry @TheJCPP]

🎧 Listen to Dr. Barry Coughlan (@DPHPC) in this brilliant Papers Podcast episode as he delves into his #Research on #RiskProfiles in #CAMHS.

An enlightening discussion for #Researchers and #Practitioners alike! https://t.co/HdqIcWvKx1

#MentalHealth #ListenLearnLike #ACEs

[Open Cambridge @OpenCambridgeUK]

Which #OpenCambridge events are you attending this weekend?

If you need some inspiration, here are some drop-in events we think you should attend: https://t.co/K7dnUyt6ts

#CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #VisitCambridge #HOD

[Cambridge Biomedical Campus @CamBioCampus]

Not long until the #CamWellnessFest returns! Join us for a day of wellbeing activities and insightful talks from experts 🧘‍♀️

See the full programme here and plan your day: https://t.co/EkMKOCDi3m

[DPHPC @DPHPC]

New @MarieCurieUK report reveals 1 in 3 people suffer severe pain in their final week of life. Researchers including Prof Stephen Barclay @DPHPC uncovered the significant challenges bereaved families face in accessing home support. 👉https://t.co/Bx65ukfwQA

[Dr Ben Bowers @Ben_Bowers__]

Our upcoming Death and Dying 🆓public event series (incredible speakers) includes the 'The Cost of Dying' display

I'm co-leading these @IntellForum @JesusCollegeCam
Events In-person and online. Insightful research and debates guaranteed

Pls share !!

https://t.co/XndnvljoZL

[BHF Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit at Cambridge @CAMBRIDGE_CEU]

Huge study out today!

Congratulations to Prof Angela Wood, Sam Ip and colleagues

Using health records from 46m adults in England they found incidence of heart attacks & strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination

Read more below 👇

[THIS Institute @THIS_Institute]

End-of-life care guidelines aren’t always implemented, for a host of reasons. We wanted to find out what those reasons were and identify ways of making implementing them easier for healthcare professionals.

Full paper: https://t.co/HNSv8Imf1P