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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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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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

Highland traffic jam (Tornagrain)

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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 · 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

We refer 40% of long COVID patients to overstretched sleep clinics without provision to support safe weight loss with all the tools available. (NB: most long COVID patients are not obese) #RD&I2025 @longcovidscotland More fab Highland wildlife @ Cawdor Castle

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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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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

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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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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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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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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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Feeling a bit nostalgic being back home in Glasgow for the UK Pandemic Sciences Network conference 2025 hosted by @cvrinfo.bsky.social www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Long COVID isn’t just fatigue—many hospitalized COVID-19 patients face lasting neurological symptoms. A global study of 11,000+ adults explores the long-term effects. Read the full article here: link.springer.com/article/10.1... #LongCOVID #Neurology

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Four years in, Long Covid remains complex & disabling—but progress is happening. The UK’s LOCOMOTION project studied 10 clinics & found: ✅ Multidisciplinary care = better outcomes ✅ Collaboration shapes best practices ✅ Patient voices drive change ✅ Community-based care eases system strain

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

With the clocks changed, we’re finally getting enough sun in the Highlands to swap vitamin D pills for the real thing! If you have Long COVID, try to get 15–30 mins of sunlight daily—it can support vitamin D levels and wellbeing. Those with darker skin may still need supplements year-round.

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Just read this excellent Lancet Infectious Diseases paper on targeting SARS-CoV-2 reservoirs in #LongCOVID. Key insights on viral persistence, biomarkers & trial design that could transform care for millions affected by post-viral conditions. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

On #InternationalLongCOVIDAwarenessDay, heartfelt thanks to our NHS Highland research participants. Your contributions are invaluable in advancing our understanding and treatment of Long COVID.

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Proud to bring the STIMULATE trial to the Highlands, giving local patients access to potential Long COVID treatments while advancing research. Grateful for our dedicated participants! #InternationalLongCOVIDAwarenessDay

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

On Tuesday, 11 February 2025, I'll be speaking about navigating Long COVID with regards to insights from research, clinical practice, and patient-centred care. Alongside me will be Prof Kate Hunt, Prof Kate O'donnell, Dr Susan Browne, Prof Kay Cooper, Prof Edward Duncan and Dr Alice Maclean.

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Excited to join Prof. Amitava Banerjee and the #Stimulate_ICP team at UCL today, representing @NHSHighlands. Grateful for our research team and engaged patients—hoping to bring more Long COVID trials to NHS Highland!

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The Service Evaluation of LC services in Scotland has just been published: It found, from those who took part, that they experienced many new health problems after COVID-19 that greatly affected their daily lives. Read the full article here: lnkd.in/eVH9EkMU

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from Inverness

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

If you missed it, earlier this year I released a paper alongside Pazukhina, E. et al. (2024) which researched the event rates and incidence of Post-COVID-19 condition in hospitalised SARS-CoV-2 positive CYP in Moscow.

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Red ribbons were passed round acute medicine today in honour of World AIDS day. I am reminded of how far we've come to vastly minimise the impact that AIDS has on millions of people around the world.

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

In this paper, my colleagues in the @PHOSP_COVID consortium evaluated the excess burden of multiorgan abnormalities after hospitalisation with COVID-19. Read the article here: thelancet.com/journals/lan... #COVID19 #GlobalHealth #NHS #HealthIssues #LongCovid #TheLancet

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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

From the other place. Good to hear SLs surveillance teams have swung into action. It’s a terrifying time for patients and contacts waiting for those results. @profcalumsemple.bsky.social

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