Karen Bloor

Health economist at the University of York.

[Atul Gawande @Atul_Gawande]

This is a travesty and a nightmare. The US was a founder of @Gavi. It lowers vaccine costs for the world, has vaccinated 1B children, and averted 19M deaths. This pull out will cost 100s of thousands of children's lives a year -- and RFK Jr will be personally responsible.

[Karen Bloor @KBloor]

Well said, @bmj_latest "In this age, when ... a single, selectively reported—and maybe even misreported—study is king in social media timelines and political soundbites, it’s more essential than ever to champion best practice in research methods. https://t.co/JIbKrk9wFZ

[The Centre for Health Economics @CHEyork]

Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (DCEA) online course - either 5 week live online from 20 Oct - 20 Nov 2025, or on-demand self-study https://t.co/dznGc3UIeh
The course covers methods for analysing equity impacts of health programmes & trade-offs with cost-effectiveness.

[Karen Bloor @KBloor]

Good to see. Balanced, sensible approach to statistics and data collection on sex and gender.

[Review of Data, Research, Stats on Sex and Gender @Sullivan_Review]

🚨Announcement!🚨

The government-commissioned Sullivan Review of Data and Statistics on Sex and Gender has been published by the Department of Science Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk (link in reply)

@ucl @IOE_London @UCLSocRes

[Peter Sivey @petesivey]

I wrote an article for @ConversationUK on the abolition of NHS England: what does it mean for the NHS and what are the risks and opportunities.
https://t.co/5PUIciiRMP

[Karen Bloor @KBloor]

Excellent. Great to see recognition for this. Well done, Hannah, and all of the team.

[Hannah Davies @HannahDaviesHEN]

We were delighted to win this award - because our academics and researchers wrote this report because they care - and they want to change lives for the better @_HENorth @The_NHSA @ProfBambra @ProfKEPickett

[YHEC @YHEC1]

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[NHSA @The_NHSA]

The @_HENorth #WomanOfTheNorth report lays bare the unequal challenges faced by women in our regions

We’re encouraging social media users to use the report themes to inspire suggestions of #NorthInnovationWomen working to address these issues

https://t.co/DRawVPS9cC

[University of York @UniOfYork]

40% of people globally can access higher education; only 6% of refugees can say the same. Our Sanctuary Fund is highlighted by @PositiveNewsUK sharing stories of scholars aiming to use their "once-in-a-lifetime chance" to give back "to all humanity".
https://t.co/FdvVGQdb8o

[Karen Bloor @KBloor]

Important thread.

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

Painful to see the distress & anger of the Nottingham families.

Vital that in mental health we do not respond defensively.

That we see the need to re-set the balance between respecting patient autonomy & ensuring safety.

1/5

[The Centre for Health Economics @CHEyork]

'Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (DCEA)' online on-demand course available to book now https://t.co/dznGc3UIeh. This course covers methods for analysing equity impacts of health programmes & trade-offs with cost-effectiveness.
2025 online live 5-week course dates TBC.

[Jonathan Bradshaw @ProfJBradshaw]

@CPAGUK has published our paper on the increase in water poverty that will result from the 36% increase in charges over the next five years. It also explores the impact of @ccwvoice suggestions for social tariffs https://t.co/IAP8OjypJy

[YHEC @YHEC1]

Learn from the experts: YHEC Project Director, Lavinia Ferrante Di Ruffano, and Senior Research Consultants, Mary Chappell and Mary Edwards, present a two-hour online course on Wednesday 5 March: Alternatives to Systematic Reviews: what are they, and how do they compare? Find out more and register: https://t.co/V05Og8rK6I
Don't delay - our early bird rate will end tomorrow! #SystematicReviews #EvidenceSynthesis

[YHEC @YHEC1]

📢 Exciting News! Launching our new YHEC Blog

We are thrilled to introduce our new blog, where we delve into the latest developments in health economics, health technology assessment, and evidence-based healthcare research. Our goal is to provide insightful analysis, discuss cutting-edge methodologies, and explore the impact of research on healthcare policy and decision making.

Our first post explores the use of AI in evidence synthesis. YHEC Information Specialist, Dr Anne Littlewood (@Anne_InfoSpec), presents the results of her experiment using ChatGPT to inform a systematic review search strategy. Can the technology perform as well as an expert searcher?

Read on to find out more!
https://t.co/9fJnN8Pnc1

#EvidenceBasedMedicine #HealthSciences #SystematicReviews

[YHEC @YHEC1]

YHEC Senior Consultant, Mary Edwards, presents a new course with ISPOR Education Center: Systematic, scoping, rapid, overview, and living reviews - what they are, and when and how to use them, available now.

Enrol and learn from the experts! #SystematicReviews #EvidenceSynthesis #ISPOR
https://t.co/vfFESePeiD

[Karen Bloor @KBloor]

Some useful reminders here from Tony Culyer. And some topics for debate. https://t.co/9EWZFuNFKD

[YHEC @YHEC1]

📊 Unlock the Power of Network Meta-Analysis with Confidence

When it comes to making informed decisions in healthcare, policy, or research, network meta-analysis (NMA) can be a game-changer. But, as with any sophisticated tool, its power lies in understanding the assumptions behind it.

Watch our video to learn more about NMA assumptions, and then reach out to us today—because assumptions are better handled with experts by your side. #EvidenceSynthesis #DataDrivenInsights #EvidenceBasedDecisionMaking #HealthEconomics

[Chris Packham @ChrisGPackham]

I’m taking part in #BigGardenBirdWatch with @Natures_Voice ! It only takes one hour of your time between Friday and Sunday to help save nature – let’s make it count ! https://t.co/KD9DldkEPa PS Better done with a vegan hot chocolate and cake !

[Jonathan Bradshaw @ProfJBradshaw]

The @DWPgovuk Below Average Resources data shows children are the main victims. End the two-child limit! https://t.co/C1SbhKDuHI

[YHEC @YHEC1]

Our Medical Writing Tip of the Month highlights the correct usage of risk factor versus prognostic factor.

"Risk factors" are factors that are associated with the likelihood of developing a disease.

"Prognostic factors" are factors that influence the outcome for people already with the disease.

Example sentences:

Smoking is a risk factor.
Tumour resectability is a prognostic factor.

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