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Janet Scott

@drjanetscott.bsky.social
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NHS Highland Consultant in Infectious Disease and NRS Research Fellow. Long COVID, post Ebola Syndrome, post treatment Lyme. Global Health.

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Presenting 2 posters @NRS ID Event in Dundee today. 🏡 Home NASA Lean Test: access for remote & rural communities 🫀 Dysautonomia in Long COVID: Come and say hello at lunch! #LongCOVID #PAIS #Dysautonomia #RuralHealth @longcoviduk.bsky.social @longcovidscot.bsky.social @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Beautiful walk to the V&A this morning in sunny Dundee for the @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk Infectious Diseases Event 2026 ☀️ Pandemic preparedness, RSV, AMR & more 🔬 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/nhs... @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk @cvrinfo.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
A clinical trial to test 2 possible #Ebola therapies will begin in DRC next week. There are currently no licensed vaccines or therapeutics for Bundibugyo ebolavirus. If either or both of these improve survival, that could entice Ebola patients to treatment units. www.statnews.com/2026/06/24/e...
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Clinical trial set to test two drugs for fast-growing Ebola outbreak
A clinical trial testing two drugs against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, which is driving a fast-moving outbreak in Central Africa, is set to begin next week, WHO officials said.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
This March, Scotland’s Clinical Network for Long Term Effects of COVID-19 comes to an end. Achievements include clearer referral guidelines, shared best practice, and, importantly, recurring funding secured for clinics.

Aurora over Culloden. Na Fir-Chlis — the Nimble Men — fight an everlasting battle. The red is their blood.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Delighted to be talking about NHS Highland's new service for patients with ME/CFS, Long COVID, and similar conditions tomorrow on BBC Radio Scotland with Cameron Angus-MacKay www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @longcovidscot.bsky.social @actionforme.bsky.social @meassociation.org.uk
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Radio Scotland - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio Scotland on BBC Sounds
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Finally saw the aurora! #culloden
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Went to a beautiful place tonight to say goodbye to the sun, ahead of almost 18 hours of darkness. At Clava Cairns, the midwinter alignment reminds us that the #reasonfortheseason has been known for >4000 years: our shared relationship with the sun. @HumanismScotland
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Daily stress and worry are additional triggers of symptom fluctuations in individuals living with Long COVID. Key Findings on Stress and Symptom Severity: The study highlights the relationship between daily stress, worry, and symptom severity in Long COVID patients.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
🔬 Reflecting on WHO's Open Scientific Consultation on Rift Valley Fever @WHO, @AfricaCDC, @CEPI, @UKHSA_Official & partners. Like SARS-CoV-2, RVF can cause long-term impacts - meningoencephalitis, liver damage, vision loss & chronic fatigue.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
💙 PoTS Awareness Day: Findings from the LOCOMOTION Study On this awareness day, I wanted to reflect on key findings from our research across 10 UK Long COVID clinics about PoTS screening:
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
From a Dyslexic Doctor's Perspective: "I am sitting at my desk with all the tricks of the trade to deal with what is at least partly a working memory issue. It strikes me how similar this is to the cognitive challenges my Long-COVID patients describe."
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Great to hear Prof Jon Stone, FND specialist from @EdinburghUni, speak today at NHS Highland FND Study Day.
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What is FND?
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Got a last minute place on the @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk FND Study day - Functional Neurological Disorder. Really interested learn about this common issue
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Delighted to see £4.5mil announced for LongCOVID, ME/CFS & similar conditions for #NHSScotland. A great step forward for managing these chronic conditions. @longcovidscot.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @meresearchuk.bsky.social @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk Link: www.gov.scot/news/funding...
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Funding long COVID services
£4.5 million a year to address long-term health effects.
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Adam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
New paper in @age-and-ageing.bsky.social - New horizons in improving research capacity in English care homes for older adults: academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
This weekend, my own wee Nessie, will be taking part in the 800m run at Bught Park @Inverness. Come and join in the fun if you're around 😁https://www.lochnessmarathon.com/event/wee-nessie-4/ #WeeNessie #Baxters #LochNessMarathon #RunForCharity #Scotland @blueellieadventure.bsky.social
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Emma Vardy @emmavardy2.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Awww a family of swans on my Dementia UK 1 mile walk today.
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Danielle Beckman @daniellebeckman.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Important paper by members of the European Academy of Neurology. "Healthcare systems should be aware of, and be prepared for a potential increase in the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases in the upcoming years." What has been the state of surveillance and awareness so far? #NeuroCovid
Need for awareness and surveillance of long-term post-COVID neurodegenerative disorders. A position paper from the neuroCOVID‐19 task force of the European Academy of Neurology
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
In this paper by Ruoyun Xiong et al., in Nature Medicine, instead of hunting for single causes, using AI could help us think about these complex conditions as network diseases—where the problem may not be one broken component but disrupted communication between systems.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
New role: I'm stepping in as Clinical Lead for Scotland's Long COVID Network! We're now focused on making these services sustainable while expanding to address post-infection conditions more broadly. Grateful to patient groups and colleagues whose insights drive this work forward.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
💭 Note to self: build up activity gradually... Turns out there's a difference between suggesting increasing gentle activity and actually doing them after months of desk-bound life!
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
I once again find myself working from the Hillhead_Cafe in Tornagrain. Infact Tornagrain’s only cafe. Fortunately its lovely has wifi & great cakes. A96 closed and the ‘top road’ via Croy also choka. Fortunately no patient facing work today. #Highlandlife @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
🔬 Long COVID costs £8.1 billion annually - comparable to stroke at £9.4 billion New LOCOMOTION consortium study published in European Journal of Health Economics analyzed 1,603 Long COVID patients across 10 specialist clinics in England & Scotland.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Serene summer sky as I boarded the London flight in #Inverness. Views of the city and the Black Isle as we took of at 10pm. Finally made it to Covent Garden. Thank you Travellodge for serving food until 4am!!!
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Excited to be off to #RSMLondon, tomorrow for 'The invisible impact of COVID-19 on hypermobility syndromes and neurodivergence - bodies, brains and burnout'. @longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social #LongCOVID #Hypermobility #Neurodivergence www.rsm.ac.uk/events/rheum...
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The Invisible Impact Of COVID-19 On Hypermobility Syndromes And Neurodivergence -Bodies, Brains And Burnout
Discover the latest research on hypermobility, post-COVID syndrome, and innovative treatments at our expert-led event. Learn about neuromodulation, early diagnosis, and specialist care to improve pati...
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ᐯIᑕTOᖇ ᑎIᘔET, ᗰᗪ @nizet.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Huge News Coartem® Baby—1st malaria drug approved for newborns <5 kg It's a cherry-flavored mix of artemether (rapid parasite clearance) & lumefantrine (long-acting, prevents recrudescence)—dissolves in breast milk and optimized PK/PD for infant metabolism Not-for-profit launch planned in Africa
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First malaria medicine for newborn babies and young infants
Coartem® (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby has become the first malaria treatment approved for newborn babies and young infants.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
🌼 A huge congratulations to Maureen from Woodend Hospital on her #DAISYAward nomination! Pictured here with her fantastic team, Maureen has been recognised for her compassion, dedication, and the outstanding care she provides every day. #DAISYNurses #DAISYMidwives #NHSGDAISY #ProudToBeNHSG
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
**Holiday experiments! 🌊🚴‍♀️** While on annual leave, I decided to test some lifestyle strategies my colleagues in physio and occupational health often suggest for #LongCovid patients:
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Traveling down to Oxford for the GEM25 (Graduate Entry Medicine) Reunion on Saturday at St Hilda’s College, Oxford. Looking forward to seeing old friends. #COVID19 #GlobalHealth #LongCovid #GEM25 #Reunion #Oxford
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Happy solstice and #worldhumanistday. From a warm evening on Nairn beach
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Thoughtful talk from Dr Joanne Cecil conversations around obesity with solid evidence base - but no mention of Wegovy/Ozempic! Not yet available in @NHSHighlands outwith diabetes, but perhaps they should be. #obesityresearch @Longcovidscotland Summer highland honey production
Summer Highland honey production
Cawder Castle
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Great to be in UHI House in Inverness today for the @NHSHighlands R&D Conference 2025. Good to catch up with NHS colleagues working in research across the Highlands. 📅 12 June | 09:00-16:15 🏢 UHI House, Inverness #NHSHighland #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalResearch #ScottishHealthcare #RDI2025**
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Prof Danny Altmann @daltmann.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Child vaccinations for deadly diseases slump to ten-year low www.thetimes.com/article/ba54...
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Child vaccinations for deadly diseases slump to ten-year low
Health visitors will step in as Sunday Times analysis shows a drop in protection for measles and whooping cough in five-year-olds
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Happy Pride from inside Raigmore Hospital 🌈 Hoping all the celebrations go well today in Inverness. #PrideMonth #HighlandPride
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
LONG COVID Q&A I've been sent some interesting questions as a result of my talk at the @NHS_Scotland Long COVID Research Symposium on February 11th, 2025. Sharing my responses over the next few tweets. #LongCOVID #MedicalResearch #NHSScotland
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Peer Support is one of the most important aspects of coming to terms with Long Covid. Since 2022, they've created a safe space offering not just emotional support but physical activity and art classes for those with #LongCOVID.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Today at the NSS Long COVID Network meeting, I was particularly interested by the presentation on the Forth Valley "Long COVID Cuppa" support group operating in my hometown of Falkirk since 2022.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Productive day of grant writing in the "Aberdeen Uni" office in Inverness. Looking forward to heading out into the Highland air after a day of proposal crafting. Below snaps from my evening walk through the Golden Broom in Culloden. #COVID19 #GlobalHealth #NHS #LongCovid #AberdeenUni
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Clocking off for the day to find the coastguard are here @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Doing a bit of dreaming today with @longCOVIDScot of a healthcare future where post-infection syndromes receive the comprehensive, integrated care they truly deserve. Long COVID, ME/CFS, post-viral fatigue - different names, shared struggles. One holistic solution needed 💙 Can we build this future?
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
This is a really great team working to include nursing home residents in clinical trials. Often the most at risk group and the least likely to have access to trials.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Thoughtful discussions today at our #LongCOVID Data & Intelligence meeting. Encouraged by the collaborative approach to developing comprehensive service evaluation frameworks that center patient experiences. The commitment to evidence-based care is inspiring.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Continuing the discussion on Long COVID education with WHO/OECD team. Post-viral syndromes need care grounded in science — and adapted to real-world systems. Image: looking across the Beauly Firth from North Kessock toward Inverness— because it’s beautiful.
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WHO @who.int · 20/05/2025
At #WHA78, WHO Director-General @drtedros.who.int has given the 2025 DG's Award for Global Health to: 🏅 Professor Sir Brian Greenwood 🏅 Professor Awa Marie Coll-Seck in recognition of their lifetime achievements in global health, specifically in malaria elimination & beyond 👉 bit.ly/43lYP3B
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Director-General’s Award for Global Health given to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck and Professor Sir Brian Greenwood
In recognition of their lifetime achievements in global health, specifically in malaria elimination and beyond, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has given his Award for Global Health...
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WHO @who.int · 16/05/2025
The estimated shortage of health workers has decreased from 15.4 million in 2020 to 14.7 million in 2023. This progress is a testament to the collective efforts in strengthening healthcare systems worldwide. Read more such positive trends: bit.ly/437wz4w
Illustration of a healthcare worker and medicines. Text reads 'There is progress in reducing the shortage of health workers across the world.' Highlighted tab at the bottom reads '2025 World Health Statistics Report'
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
The Long Term Conditions Framework Consultation is now live and available at – consult.gov.scot/healthcare-q... Gather the views of a wide range of individuals and organisations on what matters when it comes to prevention, care, support and equalities in long term conditions. #LongCovid
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Daniel D. Reidpath @dreidpath.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The new WHO team healthpolicy-watch.news/who-director...
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BREAKING - WHO Director General Shakes Up Agency With Brand New Leadership Team - Health Policy Watch
A brand-new WHO leadership team has been announced, including not only a dramatically reduced number of  leaders but a major shake-out of longstanding faces
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Excited to join the team @WHO to develop Long COVID training for healthcare professionals. This will entail methods on how to improve the detection, diagnosis and the appropriate referral and management of patients living with Long COVID in the EU. Watch this space 😉
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WATCH Project @watch1.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
⚠️ Nearly 19–72% of COVID-19 deaths occurred in care home residents. Yet their inclusion in clinical trials was minimal or non-existent. That must change. #inclusionmatters #inclusion #carehomes #vaccinetrials #watchproject #publichealth
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Panel discussion @uofglasgow.bsky.social at the UK Pandemic Sciences Network on how to advance pandemic science. Topic 1 -waste water - can be challenging to validate but another source of intelligence @cvrinfo.bsky.social
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