Important new research published in The Lancet Neurology adds to the evidence that meaningful recovery remains possible for some patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis, even after prolonged unconsciousness. Read in full: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Complications, outcomes, and implications of a prolonged vegetative state in anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: a retrospective international cohort study

In people with NMDAR encephalitis and prolonged impairment of consciousness, full or substantial recovery was reached in approximately two-thirds of cases. Consequently, early assessment of treatment ...

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Join Med+ 2026 your way! Attend in London for hands-on sessions, workshops, wellbeing activities and networking, or join online from anywhere in the world and watch flexibly. 🔗Book now for the RCP’s largest specialty conference: https://rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026

It was super to connect with the Medtechtomarket Ltd team last week. We're working on a really exciting project that could change the landscape for diagnosis of brain infections. www.linkedin.com/posts/medtec... #braininfections #meningitis

It was great to have Prof. Mike Griffiths (University of Liverpool & University of Sydney) in for the first batch release of the TRIM project, co-led by Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci (University of...

It was great to have Prof. Mike Griffiths (University of Liverpool & University of Sydney) in for the first batch release of the TRIM project, co-led by Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci (University of Liv...

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Delighted to see the RCP shortlisted. This is a welcome recognition of the work being done to bring the voices of resident doctors to the forefront of conversations about the future of medical training.

Royal College of Physicians@rcphysicians.bsky.social · 2w ago

🏆 We're proud that the RCP's next generation campaign has been shortlisted for a 2026 Memcom Excellence Award. ‘The campaign has shown what can be achieved when member voices are combined with evidence, policy expertise and effective advocacy’ said Professor Mumtaz Patel. https://ow.ly/RYu450Zsezr

An important milestone for research into one of the world's priority emerging infectious diseases. Congratulations to everyone involved. Read more below - lstmed.ac.uk/news/first-p...

First Participant Randomised in International Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Trial | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

The first participant has been randomised in the UMIT-2 clinical trial at Sivas Cumhuriyet University in Türkiye, marking a major milestone in the global fight against Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever...

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⏰ Just over a week left to apply for these three fully funded PhD opportunities in emerging pathogen research. If you know a talented researcher who could be interested, please share this opportunity with them! 👇 Applications close at 5pm BST on 31 July 2026. #pandemicpreparedness

Prof Tom Solomon CBE@runningmadprof.bsky.social · 3w ago

We are delighted @thepandemicinst.bsky.social to be offering three funded PhD opportunities as part of our Dstl @hpruezi.bsky.social PhD cohort. Applications close 31 July For more info - www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/phdstudentships/

September is getting closer, and there’s still time to join us in Denmark for the ESGIB course on the Diagnosis and Treatment of CNS Infections. A packed programme covering the challenges of diagnosing and managing CNS infections. www.escmid.org/event-detail... #CNSInfections

Diagnosis and treatment of CNS infections

Welcome to the homepage for the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID).

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@runningmadprof.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Pastries. Bacon. Hans Christian Andersen. And some excellent discussions on CNS infections. Join us in Denmark this September for the @escmid.bsky.social ESGIB course on Diagnosis & Treatment of CNS Infections. www.escmid.org/event-detail/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-cns-infections/

Got research, a QI project, case report or education innovation to share? The Med+ 2026 Abstract Competition is now open. A great opportunity for resident doctors to present their work at the RCP's largest specialty conference. Deadline: 30 August. Good luck to everyone submitting!

Royal College of Physicians@rcphysicians.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Med+ 2026 abstract competition is open, giving resident doctors the chance to: 🔹 Receive feedback from leading clinicians 🔹 Win prizes, including £500 Submit now: https://www5.shocklogic.com/scripts/jmevent/Abstract.asp?Client_Id=%27RCP%27&Project_Id=%27MPLUS26%27&System_Id=1

As the summer holidays get underway, a timely reminder from UKHSA: mosquito-borne infections such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya and malaria continue to affect travellers returning to the UK. Simple precautions outlined below can reduce the risk of infection. #Zika #Dengue

UK Health Security Agency@ukhsa.bsky.social · 3w ago

🆕 Latest UKHSA data on travel-associated infections: Imported cases of dengue and Zika virus, two mosquito-borne infections, continue to be reported as the busy summer travel season begins.

What are the latest developments across the specialties shaping medicine today? Join us at Med+ 2026, the RCP’s largest specialty conference, on 23–24 November. Bookings are now open. Will you be joining us? www.rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026

Royal College of Physicians@rcphysicians.bsky.social · 4w ago

Bookings are now open for Med+ 2026! Attend in London or online on Monday 23 – Tuesday 24 November 2026 to refine your expertise and gain valuable CPD credits. Suitable for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career. 🔗Book now: rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2025/book-now

We are delighted @thepandemicinst.bsky.social to be offering three funded PhD opportunities as part of our Dstl @hpruezi.bsky.social PhD cohort. Applications close 31 July For more info - www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/phdstudentships/

This important genomic study from @lstmnews.bsky.social traces the invasion of Anopheles stephensi from Asia to Africa, helping inform surveillance and control. www.lstmed.ac.uk/news/new-genomic-study-traces-spread-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-from-asia-to-africa

“There is nowhere else in the UK where you can have this conversation.” A phrase that captures what makes the MSc in Neuroscience at the University of Liverpool so special. Find out more on the link below! #neurology #neuroscience #liverpool www.linkedin.com/posts/lincne...

#mscneuroscience #brainscience #postgraduatestudy | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre

It's the final months to apply for our MSc in Neuroscience at the University of Liverpool by the deadline of 11 September 2026 (course starts 28 September 2026). The MSc offers the opportunity to deve...

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Do you feel you have inadequate Neurology experience to be confident for PACES? Then NeuroPACES at @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social is the course for you! Click through on the link below to learn more. liverpool.ac.uk/brain-infect... #Neurology #PACES #WaltonCentre @brainiigroup.bsky.social

An exciting opportunity for researchers working on encephalitis in Africa. Please also share this opportunity with colleagues and collaborators who may be eligible. www.encephalitis.info/grants-available/ #Encephalitis #HealthResearch #GlobalHealth

Grants available | Encephalitis International

Encephalitis International funds research grants for encephalitis research projects, including collaborative fellowship opportunities.

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New research from the @liverpooluni.bsky.social led by Professor Julian Hiscox, is using AI to uncover why Ebola outcomes differ between patients. These findings could improve disease prediction and strengthen future outbreak responses. Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/07/07/u...

Using AI to provide new insights into why Ebola outcomes differ between patients - University of Liverpool News

Using AI to provide new insights into why Ebola outcomes differ between patients

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Many thanks to @liverpooluni.bsky.social for this kind feature following yesterday's announcement. I'm honoured to be joining the Science Museum Group as a Trustee and look forward to supporting its important work to inspire curiosity and discovery. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/07/02/p...

Professor Tom Solomon appointed trustee of the Science Museum Group - University of Liverpool News

Professor Tom Solomon appointed trustee of the Science Museum Group

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As a child, visits to the @sciencemuseum.org.uk sparked a lifelong curiosity. So I'm thrilled to join the Board of the Science Museum Group - an honour and a chance to give back to an institution that inspired me. www.gov.uk/government/news/trustees-appointed-to-the-science-museum-group-board

These free training modules are an excellent resource for clinicians looking to build confidence in the diagnosis and management of encephalitis in both adults and children. Well worth exploring and sharing across your networks. new-learning.bmj.com/collection/3... #Encephalitis

Delighted to see the launch of the new Human Challenge Facility at @lstmnews.bsky.social A fantastic example of what partnership can achieve, strengthening pandemic preparedness and accelerating the development of vaccines, diagnostics and treatments. lstmed.ac.uk/clinical-ser...

Human Challenge Facility | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

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One of the biggest challenges at @rcphysicians.bsky.social Medicine 2026 wasn't deciding what to attend - it was trying to be in several places at once! But the good news? The catch-up sessions are available on MedPlayer - only 4 days left though, be quick! rcpmedicine.co.uk/2026/book-now

RCP Medicine 2026 | 13–14 May | RCP at Regent’s Park and online

RCP Medicine 2026 | 13–14 May | RCP at Regent’s Park and online

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The @encephalitisint.bsky.social Children's Appeal is raising £30,000 by World Brain Day (22 July) to support children, young people and families. Please donate if you can. If not, sharing this post can help us reach more people and raise awareness. 💪🧠 www.justgiving.com/campaign/enc...

The Encephalitis Children's Appeal 2026

Encephalitis International’s Children’s Appeal aims to raise £30,000 to support young people affected by encephalitis through a helpline, recovery resources, and events. Funds will aid recovery, reduc...

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One statistic from that session has stayed with me: 70% of physicians believe AI can improve healthcare, yet 68% feel the NHS is still not digitally ready to realise its full potential. A brilliant session - catch up on the link below. #AIinhealthcare #RCPMED26

Royal College of Physicians@rcphysicians.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🌐From analogue to digital: artificial intelligence in the NHS At #RCPMED26, delegates explored the future of artificial intelligence in healthcare through the lens of regulation, ethics and patient safety. Catch up on this session now on demand: https://rcpmedicine.co.uk/2026/book-now

An important discussion from #UpdateInMedicine2026, bringing together clinical, informatics and NHS leadership perspectives on what comes next for AI in healthcare. #AI #NHS #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalLeadership

Royal College of Physicians@rcphysicians.bsky.social · last mo.

Is the NHS ready for AI? 💭 At our recent Update in Medicine 2026 event in Liverpool, three experts explored the challenges of AI adoption, whether the NHS is ready to use these tools safely, and what needs to happen next. 👉 Sign up for the next event: https://ow.ly/P3IU50ZfC2I

We often talk about the importance of learning from outbreaks. Are we doing enough to learn from those who have lived through them? A thought-provoking read from @lstmnews.bsky.social on the role of Ebola survivors in preparedness, response and recovery. lstmed.ac.uk/news/ebola-s... #Ebola

Ebola Survivors: Essential Partners in Outbreak Response | LSTM

New LSTM research, using survivor testimonies from Uganda and Liberia, shows Ebola survivors are trusted messengers and vital partners in outbreak response.

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Litchi encephalopathy (N), Nipah (S), JE (E), Chandipura (W): a tour of CNS infections across India in the Richard T Johnson lecture by Priscilla Rupali. Geography shapes CNS infection epidemiology; history remains critical; local epidemiology + good diagnostics matter #NeuroID

Who’s at ANZAN ASM this year? I’ll be presenting on emerging neurological infections (Day 2) and leading interactive cases in challenging neuro-infectious diseases (Day 4). More: www.anzanasm.com.au #ANZAN

🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July. Who can have it: 🏫 All current Year 13s 🧑‍🎓 Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25

Great to see the rollout of the MMRV vaccine being explained so clearly here. A combined vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella is a really positive step for routine childhood immunisation. Learn more on @ukhsa.bsky.social website: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/17/w...

How the MMRV protects against 4 potentially serious illnesses, including measles and chickenpox

This blog post was last checked and updated February 2026. Due to the introduction of a varicella (chickenpox) vaccination programme, the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine replaced ...

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Vaccines have been saving lives for over 200 years - but did you know the very first vaccine was developed in the UK?✨ In the 1790s, Edward Jenner used the relatively mild cowpox virus to build immunity against deadly smallpox, laying the foundation for modern vaccination.