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BJGP @bjgp.org · 21/01/2026

No. 9 #BJGPTop10 Prostate cancer detection: PSA testing diagnoses 1 in 5 asymptomatic patients doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @sammerriel.bsky.social #ProstateCancer #PSATesting #CancerDetection #AsymptomaticTesting #CancerAwareness #HealthScreening #EarlyDetection #PrimaryCare #BJGP #research

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 07/08/2025

Peer review workshop at BJGP conference 2025: @drtomround.bsky.social , @nadakhan.bsky.social , and @sammerriel.bsky.social host a workshop on the past, present, and future of peer review youtu.be/HsDHawedIQI #BJGPRC #PrimaryCare

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Peer review workshop at BJGP conference 2025

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 28/08/2025

This study suggests it is more difficult to identify raised #Cancer risk in Black or Asian patients from abnormal blood results alone. #PrimaryCare cancer risk assessment should include extra data doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @tani-03.bsky.social @sammerriel.bsky.social @apexcomms.bsky.social

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Healthier Futures at the University of Manchester @healthierfutures.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

One in two of us will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point during our lives, but your outcomes will be significantly impacted by the inequalities that you may experience. @sammerriel.bsky.social is working on doing something about that. #healthierfuturesuom #fairerhealthforall #oneintwo

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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Predicting #prostateCancer by combining #PSA test results with #genetic risk scores. Impressive presentation by Jingzhan Lu at #CaPRI2025 @apexcomms.bsky.social @sammerriel.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social

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Julia Hippisley-Cox @juliahcox.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

NEW CLINICAL ACADEMIC GP JOBS Major new initiative to accelerate academic general practice in the the UK with 20 new clinical/academic posts in NE London and Queen Mary University of London. Come and be part of dynamic and diverse team qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/... @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 22/04/2025

NEW: English GPs in areas of socioeconomic deprivation endure increased job pressures related to managing complex patients, insufficient resources, and difficulty in finding locum cover. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @arc-gm.bsky.social 📄 Get the facts: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

A male doctor with a stethoscope around his neck speaks with an older male patient in a clinical setting. They are seated at a desk with a computer. A banner across the bottom reads: 'Study highlights struggles of GPs in deprived neighbourhoods' with a label at the top stating 'RESEARCH'.

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 01/04/2025

Highlights from the BJGP Research & Publishing Conference. Full review in the linked podcast #BJGPRC #PrimaryCare @nadakhan.bsky.social bjgp.org/conference

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 04/03/2025

A common assumption is that the majority of men with #ProstateCancer have no symptoms, but this study of PSA testing in #PrimaryCare demonstrates the reverse is true doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @sammerriel.bsky.social

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Nada Khan @nadakhan.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Good to speak to fellow @bjgp.bsky.social associate editor @sammerriel.bsky.social about use of the PSA test in asymptomatic men in #primarycare. Listen to the BJGP podcast for tips for clinical practice from his research here 👉🏽 bjgplife.com/episode-197-...

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Episode 197: Using the PSA test in general practice – how should we approach testing in asymptomatic men?

In this episode, we talk to Dr Sam Merriel about PSA testing in asymptomatic men in general practice.

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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health @fbmh-uom.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

In the news 📰 "There is a “large variation” between GP surgeries when it comes to the use of a prostate cancer test for men who have no signs of the disease, according to a study." - @the-independent.com Dr @sammerriel.bsky.social, GP and NIHR Clinical Lecturer is the lead author on the study.

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Nada Khan @nadakhan.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Great to speak to @peteredwards.bsky.social for the @bjgp.bsky.social podcast about safety netting in general practice. Some great tips for practice - listen here! 👇 bjgplife.com/episode-196-...

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Episode 196: How to approach safety netting in general practice

In this episode, we talk to Dr Pete Edwards about effective safety netting practices.

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Sam Merriel @sammerriel.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Significant variation persists for #prostatecancer #detection through asymptomatic #PSA testing in #primarycare in #England Worringly #prostatecancer #inequalities persist, with lower #detection amongst men from #deprived areas doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @bjgp.bsky.social @mcrcnews.bsky.social

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 04/02/2025

Listen to BJGP Associate Editors discussing BJGP's Top 10 most read research published in the last year www.bjgplife.com/193 #BJGPTop10 #PrimaryCare @sammerriel.bsky.social l @drtomround.bsky.social @nadakhan.bsky.social

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BJGP’s top 10 most read papers of 2024

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Sam Merriel @sammerriel.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

#primarycare plays a crucial role in #cancer care across the #cancer continuum This #worldcancerday I pay tribute to all my #academic #primarycare colleagues striving to improve outcomes for #patients with #cancer Want to learn more? Come to #CaPRI2025 @mcrcnews.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Today is #WorldCancerDay 2025! 🌍 This year, we're proud to unveil 'United by Unique', a month-long exhibit of paintings by patients at @TheChristieNHS. Join us in celebrating the creativity & unique stories behind each piece. 📍Oglesby Cancer Research Building – free to visit

This World Cancer Day, we're delighted to unveil "United by Unique", a month-long exhibit of paintings created by cancer patients at The Christie's art group. Behind every diagnosis is a personal story. Our aim is that this exhibit helps patients tell their cancer journey, giving researchers and patients the opportunity to share experiences and understandings.

Professor Robert Bristow Director of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre

The 'United by Unique' exhibition on display in the OCRB

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 03/02/2025

BJGP Top 10 Research 2024 No. 3 #BJGPTop10 – Prostate cancer detection: Clinical consensus challenges UK guidelines and recommends proactive discussion of PSA testing with higher-risk men doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @tomhardingepi.bsky.social @natalianorori.bsky.social @sammerriel.bsky.social

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Sam Merriel @sammerriel.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Excited to be at #FoG2025 to hear about how #genomics will change the future of #primarycare Thrilled to see expert GP colleagues like Prof Nadeem Qureshi from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social and Dr Judith Hayward from @genomicsengland.bsky.social are part of the #FoG2025 programme

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Euan Lawson @euanlawson.social · 19/11/2024

Fab, all the @bjgp.bsky.social editors are here as @gentlemedic.bsky.social has arrived joining @nadakhan.bsky.social, @drtomround.bsky.social, and @sammerriel.bsky.social Give them a follow. 😀 (And, yes, I did use an Oxford comma in that first sentence. That’s how we roll at the #BJGP.)

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