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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

'The inclusion of rehab in this plan is a landmark moment for the profession.' Chief executive John Cowman reacts to the publication of the 10-year health plan for the NHS in England. Read more: csp.org.uk/news/2025-07... #RightToRehab

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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 17/06/2025

Quality-of-life results contribute to the definition of treatment value, inform communication and impact the choice among various treatment options. In NEJM Evidence, Massimo Di Maio, MD, provides a practical guide to interpretation of quality-of-life results. eviden.cc/431mUhd #MedSky

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Reading and Interpreting Quality-of-Life Results in Cancer Trials

There is growing attention paid to patient-reported outcomes and health-related quality of life as end points in clinical trials in oncology. Such results should contribute to the definition of tre...

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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 01/06/2025

Late breaking at #ASCO25: A 3-year structured exercise program after adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer improved disease-free and overall survival, physical functioning, and fitness, as compared with health education alone. Full CHALLENGE phase 3 trial: nej.md/4mh5RPL @ascocancer.bsky.social

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Orla McCourt @orlamccourt.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Brilliant to see continued benefit incl cost effectiveness demonstrated by #Prehab4Cancer in Manchester. Properly implemented with a funded programme leadership team, system-wide cross sector approach delivered with adequate resource to provide significant impact on outcomes. tinyurl.com/he883bpf

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Prehab4Cancer continues to make a massive impact on the health of cancer patients | Sports Management

Greater Manchester’s Prehab4Cancer programme is continuing to report outstanding results, with a recent evaluation showing the benefits to both patients and the health service.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Our Research Fellow Ayşe Allison is involved with an important new project aiming to understand how parents can be supported with toilet training their kids and so reducing the 34bn single-use nappies used every year in the EU alone. Read more: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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Bog standard? Study seeks most effective toilet training methods

UCL team is inviting parents to share their experiences, as age at which children in west acquire the skill rises

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 19/02/2025

NEW 📰: Research led by ICR scientists and @universityofleeds.bsky.social has shown that #BloodCancer myeloma patients who carry two of more genetic abnormalities – called ‘double hit’ #Myeloma - are at more than twice the risk of their disease progressing early.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 19/02/2025

The findings, published in the 'Journal of Clinical Oncology' have led to calls for better access to early genetic testing and personalised treatments. Read the full story ⤵️

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Blood cancer patients should be offered extended genetic testing

Blood cancer patients should be offered genetic testing to spot ‘double hit’ high-risk cases earlier

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Orla McCourt @orlamccourt.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Really fantastic session on the importance of shared decision making rounding off a brilliant nursing and AHP programme at EHA EBMT #CART25

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uclhcancerfund.bsky.social @uclhcancerfund.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Read about the promising new initiative to expand cell therapy research into treatment for solid tumours. “The number one goal is to cure more people with cancer. We think cell therapies have the potential to do that” Dr Al Bakir, oncology consultant www.uclh.nhs.uk/news/uclh-dr...

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UCLH to drive forward research in cell therapies for solid tumours : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To mark World Cancer Day 2025, UCLH is announcing that it is expanding research into cell therapies for solid tumours.

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VJHemOnc @vjhemonc.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

🎥 Elise Pennings & Anne Mea Spanjaart stopped by for a joint interview in which they discussed their work on patient-reported outcomes of #CARTCell therapy🩸🎥 This European study evaluated patients’ experiences, QoL, & unmet care needs, and you can hear all the details soon on vjhemonc.com! 👀

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VJHemOnc @vjhemonc.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

🎥The wonderful Natacha Bolaños of Lymphoma Coalition gave a summary of a patient in focus session on #CARTCell therapy accessibility challenges & also discussed patient-reported side-effects for CAR-T vs other therapies in relapsed #lymphoma & CLL🩸🎥 #CLLsm #Leusm #ImmunoOnc #CART25

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 06/12/2024

New BMJ Investigation reveals widespread influence of food and drink brands in schools and nurseries—through breakfast clubs, nutrition guidance, and healthy eating campaigns. Experts say the tactics require much greater scrutiny and pushback www.bmj.com/content/387/...

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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

In clinical research, you will often receive feedback on study design, stats, and/or data analysis from an editor or reviewer that is simply wrong. Here is a list of common "statistical myths" and references you can use to push back. discourse.datamethods.org/t/reference-...

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Reference Collection to push back against "Common Statistical Myths"

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Orla McCourt @orlamccourt.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

Really excellent multidisciplinary panel in #IMS24 nursing & AHP session @myeloma-society.bsky.social annual meeting on real-world solutions to treatment delivery in #myeloma @rahulbanerjeemd.bsky.social @bethfaiman.bsky.social

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mmmorris.bsky.social @mmmorris.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

Kicking off the 8th Nursing and Allied Health symposium with our Brazilian nursing colleagues at #IMS2024 Rio! We are in room 204a - come join us

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Tracy King @mmkingt.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

Nurse/AH welcome all to join us @myeloma-society.bsky.social travel safe - c u in Rio! events.jspargo.com/ims24/CUSTOM...

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Myeloma Society @myeloma-society.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

Are you ready for #IMS24?🤩 In just a few weeks, professionals from around the globe will gather to explore the latest in #myeloma research. Don’t be left behind! Whether in Rio de Janeiro or virtually, be part of the experience. Register today! ➡️ rb.gy/1h136x

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