Yen Li Lim

Advanced Trainee, Sexual Health Medicine; Medical Officer FPNSW; Passionate about policy, education & patient care. RTs aren't endorsements. Tweets are my own.

[STI_BMJ @STI_BMJ]

#Correspondence

https://t.co/cn9KlqkwJc

Raccagni and colleagues highlight delayed seroconversion, protracting for >2 weeks after ulcer onset. The potential impact of DoxyPEP on syphilis diagnostic algorithms warrants monitoring.

[Family Planning Australia @FamPlanningAU]

We welcome extension of the #Telehealth #sexual #health exemption until December & call for it to be permanent.

When Medicare telehealth rebates were cut, 60% less patients used telehealth. This exemption lets patients without a regular #GP access urgent, specialised care.

[Liz Highleyman @LizHighleyman]

Reposting my DoxyPEP report from #AIDS2022 since results are now published in @NEJM. Post-exposure doxycycline as prophylaxis for chlamydia, gonorrhea & syphilis could be a game-changer, esp. for gay men. 1/ https://t.co/8cr6Md4arD

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

Respect for the 78ers without whom we would not have the 45th @sydneymardigras today! We salute you @SydWorldPride. #LBGTQIA+

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

Starting with the First Nations float and a beautiful rainbow serpent @SydWorldPride! Thank you @abcsydney for live casting @sydneymardigras this year! #LBGTQ

[Clinical Infectious Diseases @CIDJournal]

The testing imperative: Why the US EHE needs to renew efforts to expand HIV testing in clinical and community-based settings

✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://t.co/vua0Y4ki5T

[drklausner @drklausner]

The lack of investment and syphilis research has really hurt us —> No new treatments and more new cases and babies born with Syphilis now, then in 25 years https://t.co/9VlNbmHxBc

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

"For people with pain, compassionate and consistent relationships with clinicians remain the foundations of successful care. Research shows that what people want most is a strong, empathic relationship with their care provider."
https://t.co/CqT7SaKTQg

[Journal of the IAS @jiasociety]

Is self-testing for HIV a viable option? This short report looks at the uptake, acceptability and interpretability of a 3-in-1 rapid diagnostic blood test for #HIV, #HBV and #HCV, and 4119 clients presented for #HIVtesting. Read more: https://t.co/AmK2F8VRdX

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

Webinar update on the older person with #HIV. Tricky for Oceanic attendees due to the time difference (unless you’re a night owl!) 😄

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

💻 Join us on Tuesday, 7 February at 16:00 CET for a free webinar on “Growing older with #HIV in the Treat-All Era”.

☑️ Learn more and register by 31 January to attend! @jiasociety

https://t.co/o6r6IJ1hkv

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

Thinking about how we can apply this information to our older & ageing LHIV clients.

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

NEW Research

A healthy lifestyle is associated with slower memory decline: https://t.co/evxOmZ3EdD

[Jason Ong @DrJasonJOng]

Peer distribution of syphilis self-testing kits is feasible and cheaper (per person tested) than standard of care. Check out our RCT just published. @MSHCResearch @STIRIG_LSHTM @MonashCCS @ASHMMedia
https://t.co/CsRIut4FCy

[PATA @teampata]

The 15th International Workshop on HIV & Pediatrics will take place in a hybrid format from 21-22 July 2023 in Brisbane, Australia - just before the #IAS2023 Conference. Early bird registration is now open ➡️https://t.co/dWObMVR04p @Academic_MedEdu

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

📣 Just two weeks remain in the #IAS2023 early registration period!

✅ Register now to save over 15% and join thousands of professionals at the 12th IAS Conference on #HIV Science, taking place virtually and in #Brisbane from 23 to 26 July! https://t.co/jjOLZRZSZV

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

For the latest decision HBV/HVC/PrEP making tools, STI & antenatal screening guidelines and contraception handout, head to the ASHM Exhibitor booth at #GP22connect @RACGP @ASHMMedia this weekend!

[ASHM @ASHMMedia]

ASHM is at @RACGP #GP22!

Come visit us in the exhibition hall to get a free sexual health resource pack.

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

Come on down to #GP22connect @RACGP for the Sat 10.45am "Research in general practice - Decisions and quality improvement" Rm207 where I'll give a quick run down on how to conduct a clinical audit & run through some MTOP data.

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

I'll be presenting on "Continuous quality improvement strategies for medical terminations: A Family Planning NSW audit" at #GP22connect in Nov and how to conduct a clinical audit. Also useful for upcoming CPD changes! @RACGP @SPHERE_CRE @FamPlanningNSW

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

For those of us who had to catch a Fri morning flight ... #GP22connect

[RACGP @RACGP]

Can’t make it to GP22 today? Or missed our first plenary speaker? Here’s a quick summary from the speaker himself, Prof Jens Søndergaard from Southern Denmark University.

#GeneralPractice #GP #Denmark #GP22Connect

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

On Sat morning, I'll have a short presentation on how to conduct a clinical audit & MTOP data from FPNSW Looking forward to attending this session by @AusCAPPS_ who are a great community of practice supporting GPs. #GP22Connect @RACGP @SPHERE_CRE

[AusCAPPS Network - Community of Practice @AusCAPPS_]

R U coming to #GP22Connect? Join Dr @Sharon_MJames and GP Dr Lisa Brown in this face-to-face Q&A presentation on "Providing Long-Acting Reversible Contraception And Early Medical Abortion In Primary Care".
Save the date:🗓️27th Nov, Sunday at 11.40am

@SPHERE_CRE @DGPMonash

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

At a absolutely full house #Menopause session at GP22 #GPconnect @RACGP with @KarenMagraith. Going through case studies now which cements learning.

[Yen Li Lim @DrYenLiLim]

I think I really needed that #coffee I tried to make!