A meta-analysis of 24 RCTs demonstrated with moderate certainty that mucolytics can improve treatment success rate by 37% and significantly improve symptoms in COPD exacerbations #AECOPD. There were no safety signals. bit.ly/3RwTzlU@ERSpublications@MathioudakisAG
We could eliminate new #HIV infections in the UK with adequate access to #PrEP - 99% success rate at preventing new HIV infections when used correctly. These are cheap, generic drugs #TeamGP#MedTwitterbmj.com/content/379/bmj.o266… 🧵👇
We could eliminate new #HIV infections in the UK with adequate access to #PrEP - 99% success rate at preventing new HIV infections when used correctly. These are cheap, generic drugs #TeamGP#MedTwitterbmj.com/content/379/bmj.o266… 🧵👇
The psychological and physical health protections that can be afforded to at-risk populations by having event-based, or indeed daily PrEP, provided to them is undisputed, de-stigmatises HIV, and raises awareness of other STIs in the process of PrEP acquisition.
If you think you might want to avail of PrEP - visit prepster.info - and spend the word. VISIT YOUR LOCAL GUM SERVICE. Knowledge and awareness can help eradicate new transmissions of HIV. #LGBT
Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) should definitely be on your differentials list with this presentation!
It’s a (often) subtly progressive neurological degenerative condition that I feel can be easily missed…
Hence: tweetorial! Thread 🧵 1/
If I said:
Elderly patient with bilateral hand clumsiness and gait imbalance/falls…
What’s on your differentials?
Thinking of doing a “tweetorial” on a little something that I’ve seen recently, that particularly interests me (although I guess this kind of gives it away 🙈).
This is great for knowing how to save money and energy this winter
Which appliances would cost the most to use?
👖 Tumble Dryer —> £1.28
🍽 Dishwasher —> 68p
🍕Oven —> 68p
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