Jess Peverill

Biomed / neuro 🧠 UoG '21 🎓 #biom4180

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

We've still got a long way to go, but research like this shows yet another reason why we have to start being more deliberate & inclusive in our recruitment!

#biom4180

Link to study: https://t.co/ytfHtRng2O

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

A different kind of article today 😱 but an important one!

Systematic recruitment initiatives for cardiology fellowships can ⬆️ the number of matriculating female candidates and BIPOC candidates from 23.2% to 54.2% (women) and from 9.7% to 33.3% (BIPOC candidates).📈

#biom4180

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

@masonthom_ Do those little marshmallows do anything for heart health?

Asking for science, obviously😇

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

Do you know what they call April Fools' Day in France? "Poisson D'Avril"! Kids stick paper 🐟 on the adults' backs! Care to take a page from their book?

Read more here to see how ideas about 🐠 and 🫀 health aren't as simple as you may think: https://t.co/LqjCBATa8T

#biom4180

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

#BreakingNews !!! New research shows we can sleep 12 hours a day 😴, eat LOTS of #McDonalds , never exercise ✖️, and still maintain perfect 🫀 health!

... Happy April Fools' Day! Here's a list of actual recommendations to improve heart health: https://t.co/H4mzoOCBlQ

#biom4180

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

@salma_askar Time to start doing crunches on my commercial breaks!! 😬🤣

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

@masonthom_ Definitely! Our gen. especially needs to stop this trend of wearing poor sleep habits like a "badge of honour". For students in particular - we should look after all facets of our health, including sleep! 💤 (Trust me, I say this while knowing EXACTLY how you feel 😅)

#biom4180

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

Never seem to get good sleep? 😴💤

We all brush off a "few hours here or there" sometimes, but bad sleep habits are no joke! Poor sleep efficiency is a risk factor for CVD 🫀 If your sleep is suffering, don't tough it out - see a DR!
#biom4180

Read more: https://t.co/0ASo4KSoi6

[Glen Pyle | #WomensHeartHealth ❤️‍🩹💃🏼 @glenpyle]

Just because basic science flies below the radar doesn't mean it isn't important.

Basic research was vital to understand #COVID19 & create safe & effective vaccines.

In short, basic science (once again) saved the day.

Support basic science research. Your life depends on it.

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

We've probably all heard that you should chew Aspirin 💊 during a 🫀 attack (and go to the ER!!), but did you know Aspirin may also help you avoid COVID-19?

New study shows low-dose Aspirin is correlated with a 29% ⬇️ in contracting #COVID19!

#biom4180

https://t.co/xk7zCeyxaa

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

Which medications do you use to treat elevated Lp(a) levels in your patients with or without atherosclerotic #CVD?

🔎 Take our poll here: https://t.co/93qYZlDK0j #cvCAD

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

@masonthom_ You're right Mason, these implications are worrying! I found here that taking melatonin may be a good treatment for insomnia by compensating for the ⬇️ natural levels like @ABiom4180 mentioned, but we've still got a long way to go!

#biom4180

https://t.co/r5bLetsB8H

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

Looking for a little high school biology refresher? No problem! Check out the differences between genotypes 🧬 vs. phenotypes 🫀 here!

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[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

I talked about genotyping 🧬 for #CVD last time, but what about phenotyping? What's different? Well, genotyping focuses on genes (duh!) whereas phenotyping is about stratifying diseases by characteristics to provide the best care!

Read more: https://t.co/e4I60G23jj

#biom4180

[JACC Journals @JACCJournals]

.@ACCinTouch/@American_Heart just released the 2021 key data elements & definitions for #HeartFailure in #JACC.

The document includes data elements for HF risk factors, #CV history & non-CV health determinants, including #COVID19 infection. https://t.co/xMwFcN8Hd3 @BiykemB

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

Have you ever been to the Dr 🩺 and heard "does anyone in your family have a history of heart disease?" 🫀

Why does that matter? How do history & environment affect your risk for #CVD? Have you heard of a genetic risk score?

Learn more here: https://t.co/Hd3wYT2GU5

#biom4180

[Joe Cressy @joe_cressy]

Together we can stop the spread of COVID-19 variants. As vaccination efforts ramp up in our city, we must continue to practice self-protection and follow @TOPublicHealth advice to keep each other safe. https://t.co/WjINtRAD9G

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

@GuireCoyle @usask This is a fascinating study! Hopefully, research like this will also⬇️the demand for heart transplants in the future by offering alternatives.

I found this great simple explanation as well for anyone interested in learning more about "bio-ink":
https://t.co/XzoLsLhRKB

#biom4180

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

#biom4180

And if you're curious about what a Type D personality is, you can check out this infographic from Verywell Mind!

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

I know we all love a good personality quiz, but are they pseudoscience or legit? Recent studies show a "Type D" personality may be correlated with lower social participation, a risk factor for #CVD. Bet BuzzFeed didn't tell you that!

Read more here: https://t.co/dm2bSWdFuo