Karina Berner

Researcher, physio, PhD 🤓 with a passion for chronic conditions and human movement analysis; but also ☕️🐱🍷🎨 🏃🏻‍♀️& 👪. Living with T1D since '98.💪

[Karina Berner @karinaberner]

This article is featured on the @ResearchGate #COVID19 community page. Read it here: https://t.co/DwU6n4nWdG

[Zweli Mkhize @DrZweliMkhize]

#HealthcareHeroes
Physiotherapists are among our healthcare heroes. Physiotherapy may be beneficial in the respiratory treatment and physical rehabilitation of patients with COVID-19. A message from the SA Society of Physiotherapy.

[Steve Wheeler Education @SteveWheeler]

I'm offering 3 free online courses for educators teaching at a distance:
Supporting online learners https://t.co/5tJGbumcTc
Personal learning environments https://t.co/WWAcPKO0f0
Digital literacies https://t.co/DSedUY4krg
Please share with anyone who needs them

[CaRe4SA @CaRe4SA]

We're very excited to finally launch our project with data collection in the Eastern Cape next week 6th March. Check out our video explaining what it's all about. Please share! And follow for more videos.
https://t.co/ivz1dnShHm
#rehabilitation #rehabaccessforall

[National Research Foundation of South Africa @NRF_News]

The documents for the NRF's 2020 postgraduate funding calls can be found here: https://t.co/1DPyslhG5V. Please consult these documents before submitting queries or applications. The NRF only funds full-time postgraduate studies.

[Katherine Cowan @KC_facilitation]

.@NPEU_JLAPSP is inviting women, their families & healthcare professionals to help prioritise research that will benefit women and families affected by diabetes and pregnancy. Find out more at https://t.co/KMbvG9x8Gn @LindAlliance @GoherAyman @DiabetesUK @JDRFUK @DRWFDiabetes

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

👉The ‘Being Active with’ series has top tips for patients with long-term conditions to help them become more active.

➕We’ve added advice for patients with diabetes and dementia.

🖨️Each page includes a downloadable and printable version: https://t.co/qEfGRkbG6O

#LoveActivity

[National Research Foundation of South Africa @NRF_News]

According to a new study, a total of 5.3 million South Africans under the age of 50 are HIV-positive. This translates to almost 1 in 5 (17%) of South African adults between 15 and 49 – a five percentage point increase from 2000. https://t.co/6QzRmujVh9

[Dr Étienne V. Langlois @EtienneVincentL]

New funding opportunity from @AllianceHPSR @WHO: 6 research grants (max 100,000 USD each) to support the adaptation & implementation of health systems guidelines in LMICs – initiative includes strong capacity strengthening and engagement of end-users https://t.co/AQTaXplQ7d

[Elisabeth Bik @MicrobiomDigest]

A new thread about a series of papers in legitimate scientific journals, all from the same author.
These papers have all been peer-reviewed, but no editor or peer reviewer noticed a huge problem.
Warning: this might make your jaw drop.

[PEDro @PEDro_database]

13% of physiotherapy guidelines, reviews and trials include a plain-language summary https://t.co/g08P5iaZTP #PhysicalTherapy #physio

[Karina Berner @karinaberner]

I am a #ResearcherInAfrica (South Africa) looking at functional impairment, falls & associated factors in adults living with HIV; specifically in SA. Early identification & #rehab can ultimately improve management and reduce healthcare utilisation among people with HIV @NRF_News

[National Research Foundation of South Africa @NRF_News]

Are you a #ResearcherInAfrica? In celebration of the upcoming #AfricaDay, we want to give kudos to the continent's researchers. Follow the instructions on the post and tweet to us. We also included a simple example to get your gears turning.

[Karina Berner @karinaberner]

Effects of physical exercises on inflammatory biomarkers and cardiopulmonary function in patients living with HIV: a systematic review with meta-analysis https://t.co/zGQBO6f44W #bmcinfectdis

[Karina Berner @karinaberner]

Impact of physical exercises on immune function, bone mineral density, and quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS: a systematic review with meta-analysis https://t.co/UqWSTq4rKj #bmcinfectdis

[SU Biostats Unit @SUBiostatsUnit]

Biostats clinic underway with @TonyaM6000 and @MikeMcCaul3 come and get your biostats questions answered! @cebhc @matiesstudents @SUhealthsci #biostats

[Karina Berner @karinaberner]

Absolutely; a healthy lifestyle is not exclusive to those of us living with T1D. Our lives just happen to depend on insulin. #insulin4all #T1D

[Cochrane @cochranecollab]

A new @WHO guideline on Digital Interventions for Health System Strengthening published today - https://t.co/niQYgT2BE3 It provides evidence-informed recommendations to policy makers on key digital health interventions, to inform country investment plans.

[Karina Berner @karinaberner]

Exciting! Now we need to move towards #telerehab in LMICs!

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO releases first guideline on #digitalhealth interventions countries can use to improve people’s health and essential services. https://t.co/0qqrxSjcyW #HealthForAll

[Deborah Healy, M.Ed. @DeborahHealy_]

Why aren’t we doing a BETTER job of educating healthcare practitioners about the signs of type 1 diabetes and Diabetic Ketoacidosis? My heart breaks for the Oxendine Family, but I also know that Reegan’s pediatrician has a heavy heart as well. Awareness saves lives! Please vote!