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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 tinyurl.com/2s3pmsd4
ALT The Relationship Between Genetic Factors and Heart Function - Conceptual Illustration
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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:
cpft.nhs.uk/news/nurse-consu…
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📢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: bit.ly/42ipVK9
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27 Dec 2024
🚨Our new Research Repository for healthcare professionals on injectable anticipatory prescribing
➡️bit.ly/4gLhFWV Please share widely!!
Our growing body of research explained and in one place thanks to @ARC_EoE & @PELi_Cam
@hattierocket @NIHRSPCR @PCU_Cambridge
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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:
bit.ly/MM_CLIN2024
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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
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20 Nov 2024
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: ths.im/3Omq7Q8
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20 Nov 2024
We are interested in hearing from teenagers aged 15 to 18 and their parents- more information here attend@medschl.cam.uk cam.ac.uk/stories/ATTEND-min…
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2 Nov 2024
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
tickettailor.com/events/inte…
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21 Oct 2024
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
tickettailor.com/events/inte…
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🏆Big congratulations to Professor Antonis Antoniou for winning the Don Listwin Award in recognition of his work in cancer #EarlyDetection.
Read more: bit.ly/48hJVxi
@antonis02 | @Cambridge_Uni | @CanaryCenter | @OHSUKnight | #EDxConf24
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13 Sep 2024
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.
ths.im/3AVM991 #WorldSepsisDay
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18 Sep 2024
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: buff.ly/3XEEZPw (1/4)
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🎧 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! bit.ly/4fOydxG
#MentalHealth #ListenLearnLike #ACEs
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6 Sep 2024
Which #OpenCambridge events are you attending this weekend?
If you need some inspiration, here are some drop-in events we think you should attend: bit.ly/3TjFI5U
#CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #VisitCambridge #HOD
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6 Sep 2024
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: cambridge-biomedical.com/eve…
ALT Cambridge Wellness Festival, Tuesday 10 September, 11am-6pm. Free entry, all welcome!
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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. 👉bit.ly/4eau0m7
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23 Aug 2024
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 !!
jesus.cam.ac.uk/events/death…
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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 👇
31 Jul 2024
The incidence of heart attacks and strokes fell after #COVID19 vaccination, according to a new study.
Scientists @TheBHF @HDR_UK analysed health records from 46m adults in England.
This further supports the safety of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
cam.ac.uk/research/news/inci…
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30 Jul 2024
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: ths.im/3LKxCPS
ALT Up-close image of people holding hands in a hospital setting
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