The RACER-Knee results are now published in The Lancet. Funded by @nihr.bsky.social, we looked at whether robotic-assisted surgery was better than conventional surgery for knee replacement. We found no differences in patient outcomes over the first year after surgery. doi.org/10.1016/S014...

I was a researcher on AFRI-c, conducting the process evaluation (paper here: lnkd.in/deFSQCeT). It was a large cluster randomised controlled trial that took three years to complete. Using air filters in care homes did not reduce respiratory infections in residents.

Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol@capcbristol.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Portable HEPA filters made no difference to rates of respiratory and other infections in older people’s care homes, finds new @nihr.bsky.social funded research published in @jamainternalmed.com. Care homes should continue with standard infection control, including vaccines. 👉 tinyurl.com/bdhe42bn

New paper! We learned a lot about including older people in clinical trials in the AFRI-c study. Read about it here! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Maximising inclusivity in care home research: Lessons learned from the AFRI-c randomised controlled trial

Ethical and procedural requirements make research in care homes challenging. With people living longer globally, it is essential that older people are…

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Are you a health professional who supports people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS)? We have a downloadable treatment plan template that might be useful! It comes with clear diagrams and prompts for points to explain to patients. Find it here www.lichensclerosusguide.org.uk/information-...

The LS Guide is here! Please take a look to learn more about LS, and share with others. This is an under-recognised, but not uncommon, condition which can have a huge impact especially if not diagnosed and treated properly. Lots of information and advice for patients and health professionals alike!

LS Guide@lsguide.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Lichen Sclerosus Guide is now LIVE! Empowering everyone with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably. If you’ve got vulval LS, or you’re supporting someone who has, we’ve created this guide to help you.

The Lichen Sclerosus Guide is now LIVE! Empowering everyone with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably. If you’ve got vulval LS, or you’re supporting someone who has, we’ve created this guide to help you.

SNEAK PEEK! We are so excited to launch in just 2 days' time on 17th January, World LS Awareness Day. LS Guide will be a brand new resource about vulval lichen sclerosus, providing information to empower everyone to learn about the condition, access the right treatment, and live more comfortably.

Our paper about the lived experience of shingles is out. We found that for some people, linking it with 'low mood' or poor mental health was stigmatising, and resulted in shame and self-blame. Generally people don't know how debilitating shingles can be until they experience it.

Cannot wait to launch this on Friday, it's been a real labour of love over the last year and I'm so keen to see what people think! I hope it will help people and make a difference.

LS Guide@lsguide.bsky.social · 2y ago

This Friday 17th January, World Lichen Sclerosus Awareness Day, we launch a new resource for people who have vulval lichen sclerosus (LS). The aim is to empower people living with LS to learn about the condition, access the right treatment, and live more comfortably. We can't wait to share this!