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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I keep thinking it cannot go lower, and every time I am surprised. Blocking the publication of studies because they show reassuring vaccine safety data is not how science should work. Scientific results should be published, debated, critiqued, and interpreted transparently not suppressed.

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Discussion with the rheumatologist consistently improved uptake. A simple, actionable message: Integrate vaccination discussions into routine care!

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Belief in vaccination importance was associated with: • ↑ vaccination check (OR 2.07) • ↑ influenza vaccination (OR 4.01) COVID-19 pandemic impact was mixed: 18% ↑ vs 18% ↓ willingness to be vaccinated.

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

In 2446 patients with AIIRD (SCQM): • 78% believe vaccination is important • 52% believe it is both important & safe Yet uptake remains low: • 48% vaccination status checked • 51% influenza • 33% pneumococcal 👉 Beliefs ≠ uptake

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

New paper from our team in Rheumatology (rheumjnl.bsky.social) “Vaccination rates in rheumatic diseases: a cross-sectional register study on the role of patient beliefs and physician engagement” doi.org/10.1093/rheu... 👉 Do patient beliefs translate into vaccination?

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Vaccination rates in rheumatic diseases: a cross-sectional register study on the role of patient beliefs and physician engagement

AbstractObjectives. To evaluate the vaccination attitude and behaviour of patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRD), and identify fa

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Grateful to see our article among the most viewed @acr-journals.bsky.social papers of 2025 (third place). Behind this work was a brilliant mind and a valued colleague.

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Denis Mongin @denismongin.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Just published in @acr-journals.bsky.social : acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... Using data from 15 countries in a european collaboration led by @kimlauper.bsky.social, we show similar incidence of cardiovascular events during the first 2 years of JAKi compared to TNFi #rheumasky

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Incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Janus kinase inhibitors compared to biologic disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs: data from an int...

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

This should chill everyone in this country to the bone. All she did was write an OpEd the administration didn’t like. This is fascistic suppression of free speech.

The image is a screenshot of a post on X by The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ
). The post reads: "Federal immigration authorities detained a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University. The government hasn’t filed any charges against Rumeysa Ozturk, who was in the U.S. on a student visa, her lawyer said. Read more: on.wsj.com/3E3AM0b." Below the text, there is an image showing a person in a hoodie detaining another person in a white coat and headscarf outside an apartment, with a car and another person in a cap nearby. The image caption reads: "off-campus apartment."

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Given that James Smithson dedicated his fortune to the increase and diffusion of knowledge, he’s likely spinning in his grave at Trump’s crusade against science, education, and truth — and now his attempt to hijack the Smithsonian itself. #standupforscience #sciencematters #educationmatters #resist

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Angela Huttner @angelahuttner.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Heard you! Signed, sealed & delivered. Please pass it on. #IDSky #clinmicro #MedSky #PharmSky #EpiSky #defendresearch Ps: when’s the next walkout, @standupforscience.bsky.social? #Geneva is ready. @kimlauper.bsky.social 😊

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Women were less involved in industry-funded or large-sample RCTs (often high-impact), and more often employed in pharma (non-academic roles). But: when the last author was a woman, the first author was more likely to be a woman too.

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What we found: Women = 40% of all authors Only 37% of first authors and 26% of last authors are women No improvement over time

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Using the database from his and Michel Iudici's SNSF-funded project on transparency in RCTs (data.snf.ch/grants/grant...), we analysed ALL rheumatology RCTs published from 2009 to 2023. That’s over 1,000 trials and nearly 11,000 authors.

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SNSF Data Portal

The Swiss National Science Foundation's Data Portal presents interactive Key Figures, facts on funded projects and involved people in the Grant Search and the COVID-19 project registry, Dataset downlo...

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

While doing a systematic review of head-to-head trials in rheumatoid arthritis, I had the impression that most first and last authors were men. I complained (loudly) in the office. My colleague Denis Mongin said: “We can actually check that.” And so we did. 👇

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Guess this is what greatness looks like 🙄

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

We’re in an era of unbelievable headlines.

The image is a screenshot of a post on X by a user named Alan MacLeod (@AlanRMa
...). The post reads: "What stage of capitalism is this?" Below this, there is a headline from CNN Business that states: "Florida debates lifting some child labor laws to fill jobs vacant by undocumented immigrants." The post was made 7 hours ago.

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Salle comble à la 37e Journée de nutrition clinique des HUG! Merci à la Prof Genton Graf pour l’invitation. Un vrai défi et plaisir de parler d’alimentation anti-inflammatoire parmi des expert·e·s du domaine. #alimentation #nutrition #santé #rhumatologie www.hug.ch/evenement/37...

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Freedom of speech shouldn't depend on political alignment. Detaining a student for expressing dissenting views is deeply troubling — this undermines democratic values and sets a dangerous precedent. #HumanRights #democracy www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/u...

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Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts Student, Is Detained by ICE

The university was told that the student’s visa had been terminated, its president said in a late-night email to students and faculty members.

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Increasingly concerning, even if unfortunately not surprising. "Free" speech is only for those who agree with them... French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #StandUpForScience

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French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found

France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/02/2025

Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Here is a post summarising our publication about using LLM (Llama3) to create a gout and CPPD register based on EHR with very high accuracy. If you are interested about doing the same, see the git link at the end of the post. @denismongin.bsky.social @g-cangout.bsky.social #MedSky #rheumasky 👇

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

And a funny round rainbow a bit above! 🌈

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

The view this morning from the plane on my way to the EULAR QoC Committee meeting. #Geneva #photography #Switzerland

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g-cangout.bsky.social @g-cangout.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

We are delighted to announce that the Best PhD Thesis award is open! We are inviting young scholars to send us their applications! You have to have defended in 2024. The process is open from November to May! 📷 For more information: mdpi.com/journal/gucd...

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Gout, Urate, and Crystal Deposition Disease

Gout, Urate, and Crystal Deposition Disease, an international, peer-reviewed Open Access journal.

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Learning that the Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome exist at the Knowledge Bowl. #ACR24

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Kim Lauper @kimlauper.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Record snowfall in Luzern, #Switzerland, today. This is the stunning view I woke up to this morning, with the Vierwaldstättersee and Mount Pilatus in the background. #photography

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.

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Sarah Mackie @sarahlmackie.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Making a rheumatology starter pack. Please comment to be added #MedSky go.bsky.app/5yrCZcH

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Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD @tuhinaneogi.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

This photo from #2024GCAN probably reflects every major active researcher around the world involved in #CPPD research. A small but mighty and passionate group working to advance the science and care of patients with this common disease lacking approved Rx.

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