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University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health tweeting news, events and opportunities for Early and Mid-career Researchers

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University of Sydney (USYD)@sydney.edu.au · 10mo ago

New research in @thelancet.com looks at the multi-billion-dollar industries shaping our diets. For the first time, researchers have mapped the complex lobbying relationships of major brands, revealing the extent of their commercial influence on the global food industry.

Global rise in ultra-processed foods poses major public health threat, experts warn

An international study in the Lancet warns that food companies are fuelling the global rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) while blocking government action. Experts call for strong public health measures to curb corporate influence and promote healthy, sustainable diets.

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A/Prof Jessica Orchard@jessicajorchard.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Thank you @heartfoundation for supporting our Hearts in FOCUS program. We are delighted to be able to do this research. We will codesign a culturally-safe cardiac screening program for young First Nations people in remote northern Australia in a community sporting setting.

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Sydney Health EMCR@sydneyfmh-emcr.bsky.social · last yr.

Strategies for engaging patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in research involving patient-reported outcomes (PROs) Are you a researcher with experience using PRO questionnaires with participants from CALD communities? If so, we want to hear from you! (1/6)

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Sydney Health EMCR@sydneyfmh-emcr.bsky.social · last yr.

We are seeking researchers or health professionals involved in patient population research using PROs to complete an anonymous 20-minute survey by the 31st Aug 2025 about how sharing how they have successfully engaged CALD participants or consumer representatives. (3/6)

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Sydney Health EMCR@sydneyfmh-emcr.bsky.social · last yr.

All interview responses will be recorded, transcribed and deidentified for analysis. This study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of The University of Sydney [Ethics ref.: 2025/HE000249] To view the full Participant Information Sheet, click here (5/6)

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A/Prof Jessica Orchard@jessicajorchard.bsky.social · last yr.

Alarming Indigenous SCD rate demands early screening: thelimbic.com/cardiology/a... Important research, congratulations to the authors: Sonali Pande, Viran De Silva, Elizabeth Paratz, Marianne Tiemensma, Nadarajah Kangaharan

Alarming Indigenous SCD rate demands early screening

The alarming prevalence of sudden cardiac death among Indigenous Australians aged under 40 in the Northern Territory is prompting calls for targeted screening to tackle the issue.  A review of coronia...

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Dr Anna Volkmer@annavolkmer.bsky.social · last yr.

We are doing a survey to understand why other professionals do/don't refer people with Primary Progressive Aphasia for speech-language support We want Drs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, PTs & any other profession. The survey can be accessed here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

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A/Prof Carissa Bonner@carissabonner.bsky.social · 2y ago

It is critical we maintain & build trust in science. Most people in most countries do trust scientists, AND agree that scientists should engage more in society & policy making. For those of us working in health and equity, this is not the time to be silent. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Trust in scientists and their role in society across 68 countries - Nature Human Behaviour

What is the state of trust in scientists around the world? To answer this question, the authors surveyed 71,922 respondents in 68 countries and found that trust in scientists is moderately high.

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