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Shane O'Hanlon

@drohanlon.bsky.social
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Geriatrician. Healthy ageing, dementia, medicolegal, informatics, humanities #HeForShe

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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Applications are open for the BGS Rising Star Awards! We have 3 awards, given to people who show exceptional promise in research or clinical quality work and have the potential to be leaders in older people's healthcare. If you know a Rising Star, nominate them before 16 October. buff.ly/wsEnOM0
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The BGS is launching a new clinical journal, Age and Ageing Advances. We are seeking a founding Editor-in-Chief, a rare opportunity to lead the journal's vision, editorial standards and scientific influence from its inception. Take a look and see if the role is for you: buff.ly/s1uwnZT
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Editor-In-Chief of Age and Ageing Advances journal | British Geriatrics Society
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is seeking an exceptional Editor-in-Chief (EiC) to lead the launch of a new medical journal.
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
In the first of our freely available Keynote Highlights videos from our meetings and events, and our first YouTube video, we are happy to share highlights from Cathal McCrory's wonderful lecture on integrating the social hallmarks of ageing.
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Beyond biology: Integrating the social hallmarks of ageing. Professor Cathal McCrory BGS lecture
Highlights from Professor Cathal McCrory wonderful guest lecture at the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) Autumn Meeting 2025.
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Mike McKillen @mikemckillen.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
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How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets
Under Anne Hidalgo – mayor for 12 years until last week – the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistance
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Shane O'Hanlon @drohanlon.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Geriatricians do podcasts now? | British Geriatrics Society share.google/SFmeWFiFpTyU...
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Geriatricians do podcasts now? | British Geriatrics Society
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Shane O'Hanlon @drohanlon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
You're only as old as your arteries... #VascularHealth
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Women in Medicine in Ireland Network @womenmedireland.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We just have a few registration places left, so don't delay, register now! Unfortunately our childcare facility is now full. And don't forget, you can always attend online if you are unable to make it to Galway in person on Saturday. Register at www.wimin.ie!
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Have a listen to this! Matthew Winn talks to our President, Jugdeep Dhesi, about why the future of healthcare must be designed around the whole person, not just a single disease.
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Rethinking Care for Older Adults With Jugdeep Dhesi
Podcast Episode · Leadership & culture in healthcare · S7 E8 · 42m
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The BGS is delighted that our President, Professor Jugdeep Dhesi, will serve as one of three co-chairs of the Frailty and Dementia Modern Service Framework (MSF). Read more here:
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BGS President announced as Co-Chair for Frailty and Dementia Modern Service Framework | British Geriatrics Society
The BGS is delighted that our President, Professor Jugdeep Dhesi, will serve as one of three co-chairs of the Frailty and Dementia Modern Service Framework (MSF).
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The leading international clinical geriatric medicine journal @age-and-ageing.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
This clinical trial assessing the safety and experience of older people transitioning from hospital to home has been awarded the prestigious Dhole-Eddlestone Memorial Prize buff.ly/gQY4pCD
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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 11/02/2026
“Studies consistently show that streets with bike lanes are safer for everyone than those without. The voices who complain the loudest about Montreal bike lanes tend to be those who don’t actually live — or vote — in the city.” #polmtl
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In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes aren’t fit for office
Amid the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes — as in Montreal municipal election campaign — aren’t fit for office.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 02/02/2026
A passionate group of women rediscovered fitness in VR. They’re furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing their community. Read more from @vicmsong.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/tech/871250/...
quote text: A passionate group of women rediscovered fitness in VR. They’re furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing their community. 
-- DeeDee Henry, an avid Supernatural athlete since 2020

Photo: a woman in a VR headset
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
First year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to new tariffs, so it'll be a tough one - I put huge work into every order, so even if you can't buy, shares help get them in front of eyes. GRMA! www.ciaraioch.com/artprints
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#SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #IrelandOne of the handwritten gift notes that I can include for free with all orders, if desired.
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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Three teenagers riding side by side, chatting and sharing gum because protected cycle tracks make this kind of freedom safe, normal and enables social life.
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 27/11/2025
New BMJ Research finds that tai chi has similar benefits to cognitive behavioural therapy for middle aged and older people with chronic insomnia www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives. momentummag.com/a-decade-lon...
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A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives
If you’re looking for yet another reason to hop on your bicycle today—especially if you’re in your 60s or beyond—new research out of Japan has delivered a big one.
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Shane O'Hanlon @drohanlon.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
🤩 Loved 1st episode of Leonard and Hungry Paul adaptation on BBC. Delighted for you @ronanhession.bsky.social Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life | Television | The Guardian share.google/FNBMUymqO769...
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Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life
Alex Lawther and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell star in this adaptation of Rónán Hession’s understated 2019 novel. Its quiet celebration of the gentle life is the opposite of today’s frantic TV – even if it does...
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Hildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Meet Kristrún Frostadóttir, Iceland's newest Prime Minister!
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Kristrún Frostadóttir - Wikipedia
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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
What is behind the observation that taxi and ambulance drivers are less likely to die from Alzheimer’s and should you switch off your satnav? www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
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The surprising jobs that LOWER your risk of Alzheimer's
A new study from Mass General Brigham investigated how common it was for people in different professions to die from Alzheimer's disease. They found two ranked among the bottom.
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 01/12/2024
Guideline directed medical therapy for heart failure for older people with frailty may do more harm than good, say Henry Woodford and colleagues www.bmj.com/content/387/...
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Tom Welsh @tomas-welsh.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
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Shane O'Hanlon @drohanlon.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Very nice piece considering how #frailty should impact on #heartfailure treatment in older people @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/387/...
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Appropriate management of heart failure in older people with frailty
Guideline directed medical therapy for heart failure for older people with frailty may do more harm than good, say Henry Woodford and colleagues The management of heart failure is evolving. Recent c...
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Mike McKillen @mikemckillen.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
@irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social has published its analysis of the political parties #GE24 manifestos in relation to #Cycling4All #Allocate4Cycling #ClimateCrisis The big three parties?? @fiannafailparty.bsky.social @finegaelparty.bsky.social @sinnfeinireland.bsky.social cyclist.ie/2024/11/iris...
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Irish Cycling Campaign unveils the Strong, Mediocre and Weak Parties in Active Travel as per the #GE2024 Manifestos
Irish Cycling Campaign unveils the Strong, Mediocre and Weak Parties in Active Travel as per the Manifestos for General Election 2024 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MON 25 NOV …
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fryrsquared.bsky.social @fryrsquared.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I guess I should start off with this pretty massive piece of news:
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 25/11/2024
Hello Bluesky 👋 We’re the Royal College of Nursing, the world’s largest nursing union and professional body. We represent over half a million nursing staff and students in the UK and internationally. Hit follow to hear from us, and find out more about what we do: www.rcn.org.uk/About-us
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Johanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Women are under-represented at senior levels in #academia globally, & across all #science 🧪 disciplines, as shown by these "scissor-shaped curves" ✂️ So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality? We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary #WomeninSTEM www.cell.com/cell/fulltex... 🧵 1/
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JAMA @jama.com · 25/11/2024
A liberal transfusion strategy compared with a restrictive strategy resulted in a lower rate of unfavorable neurological outcome among patients with acute brain injury. ja.ma/3V5z1p9
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Mike McKillen @mikemckillen.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Commuting to work by bicycle is an easy way to mitigate for transport emissions. Good to see modal-share in Dublin City area now at c. 12%.
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Josef O'Shea @josefoshea.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
How's this for a bit of positivity? 90-year-old Joe has gone from High Nelly to e-Bike. Fantastic. www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n...
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Meet the 90-year-old cyclist keeping fit with brand-new electric bike
'We get a lot of customers in their 80s but he's the oldest we've had yet'
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