Research integrity and publication ethics editor, The BMJ. Talk Evidence podcaster. Rapid Recommendations co-creator. Former GP. My views
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Helen Macdonald retweeted
27 Mar 2023
Our group has developed an inventory of all estimates of minimal important differences for all patient-reported outcomes known to humankind and rated the credibility of each MID. We are keen to work with anyone interested in using the fruits of our work. doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2…
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Helen Macdonald retweeted
20 Oct 2022
In the October episode of the #TalkEvidence podcast, the team discuss the efficacy of lateral flows, the covid inquiry, and what new research tells us about how clinician burnout affects patient outcomes
@drhelmac @juan_francomd @jsross119
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Helen Macdonald retweeted
27 Jul 2022
How should we deal with content published many years ago that may now be offensive or harmful?
BMJ aims to acknowledge offence or harm while preserving the scientific record, write @KamranAbbasi, @drhelmac, and @s_ragavooloo
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10 Feb 2022
I have often stored away and borrowed phrases from members of the palliative care team. When I read this thread I’m reminded of why. (Thank you)
9 Feb 2022
With thanks to @richardodurrant for permission to share our DMs.
Worries about lack of nutrition at the end of life are very common, & should always be taken seriously.
I'm talking here about dying from an illness, & how dying impacts appetite & gut function.
cc @APMPostTweets
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3 Feb 2022
I wanted to find out whether changing evidence, or other considerations, were behind falling isolation periods after infection with covid. @AllysonPollock had an interesting perspective…
3 Feb 2022
With isolation periods being reduced or stopped in the event of a negative lateral flow test, this #TalkEvidence episode explores the data behind these decisions.
@AllysonPollock joins @drhelmac and @jsross119.
Listen at apple.co/3AIYTeY or spoti.fi/3s7gGsq
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17 Dec 2021
I also agree (from my biased position of loving working on the challenges of making our living evidence and guidance). It’s wonderful to work with people and organisations who want to make evidence and it’s translation work better
16 Dec 2021
Agree strongly with this commentary and the need to reform our models of evidence synthesis from "static" to "living". And major shout outs to @drhelmac, @NavjoytLadher, @eloder and many others @bmj_latest who made living reviews happen during COVID19 nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Helen Macdonald retweeted
16 Dec 2021
"There was never a more important time to be evidence based, patient centred, open, and courageous. These are The BMJ's values, and we will live by them to improve the health of people and the planet"
Thank you for each and every warm welcome
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Helen Macdonald retweeted
2 Dec 2021
How much difference does it make to open the windows?
Wear a mask?
What if we're eating?
Questions we've all been asking about covid - hoping to help answer them with this new tool:
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6 Sep 2021
Thanks @bmj_latest @natalie_banner and Cathie Sudlow @HDR_UK for talking with me. I hope GPs and members of the public continue to learn more about this project and others like it. Have a read, or listen to Natalie on BMJ podcast #TalkEvidence
5 Sep 2021
Launch of the NHS’s flagship GP data extraction programme has been further delayed with no fixed start date.
What were the concerns surrounding it and how could communication and understanding of the project be improved? @drhelmac
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9 Jun 2021
Fancy entering? The Primary Care category in #TheBMJAwards recognises teams who have improved the health of the wider community through a specific project. The deadline to submit 14 June and you can gain national recognition for your work bit.ly/3xQht2W
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27 Apr 2021
Would you like to apply to work with us on The BMJ as a clinical editor? If so take a look at this job. It is great (I'm biased because I also do this job and love it ;) Fun, interesting, lovely team. Can be done remotely as part of a portfolio career. social.icims.com/viewjob/pt1…
Helen Macdonald retweeted
7 Apr 2021
Our graphics to illustrate the potential benefits and potential harms of the AstraZeneca vaccine as announced by the MHRA this afternoon.
Benefits accrued over 16 weeks, at three different levels of exposure to the virus.
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31 Mar 2021
If your tracking covid treatments or just after a nice summary this thread from @RSiemieniuk will give you plenty to get started...
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18 Mar 2021
Two great guests last week on #TalkEvidence. A whistle stop tour of the UK's vaccine committee from Anthony Harden. Then, how GRADE can support good guidance with #EBM legend Gordon Guyatt
15 Mar 2021
In the latest #TalkEvidence podcast, Anthony Harnden from the UK's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation takes us inside the committee's decision making for covid-19 vaccines @drhelmac
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18 Mar 2021
And Gordon reminded me that when making guidance it is important to be clear on what you value. Systems such as GRADE are a great way to structure and share your logic behind your recommendations (DOI: this is a system he created and it is used in BMJ Rapid Recommendations)
18 Mar 2021
I learned that lesser heard of vaccines might help against emerging variants and that there are tough decisions ahead on booster vaccinations
Helen Macdonald retweeted
24 Feb 2021
Risks of false positives in school testing with Innova
Innova testing of asymptomatics in England has very low rates of test positivity at the moment (0.3%). The lower this figure gets, the more likely a positive result is to be a false positive than a true positive.
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Helen Macdonald retweeted
23 Feb 2021
We are reversing our decision to charge for placing a BMJ obituary. We have listened to readers and recognise and apologise for any upset caused. blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2021/02/23… @bmj_latest @bmj_company
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Helen Macdonald retweeted
Please join @drkathrynmannix @alansteinoxford & Greg Wise discussing the importance of talking to children about illness & death
How can we make these seemingly impossible conversations possible?
Wed 24th Feb 2021 at 5pm livestream.com/oxuni/communi……
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