The Mildmay Cook Book, developed by final‑year KCL MSc Dietetics students, is now available to download. Every recipe is clearly written, uses accessible ingredients, and supports recovery with balanced nutrition.
Start cooking better on a budget today: www.mildmay.nhs.uk/dietetics
Over 100 SAS doctors in sexual health attended the 28th Annual BASHH SAS Doctors’ Conference in Manchester.
The conference was an opportunity for GUM clinicians to come together for clinical updates, interactive workshops and reflective practice.
An analysis has found that the risk of vertical HIV transmission – from mother to child during pregnancy or delivery – is zero when a mother has a fully suppressed viral load from conception until after giving birth
“Investment in high-quality biomedical research is not optional; it is an economic and moral imperative, a point now belatedly acknowledged in the UK’s ME/CFS Delivery Plan”
My Rapid response in the BMJ today
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
The much anticipated DO-IT trial shows no impact of switch from TAF + INSTI to DOR (with TAF or TDF) on weight in people with obesity. Considering switching ART only to address weight change? DON'T DO-IT.....
#IAS2025
@iasociety.bsky.social
HIV has changed.
Yet misinformation and stigma still remain.
Ensure you are up to date with the latest advancements in #HIV and let your friends know too
nat.org.uk/about-hiv...
Survey header with University of Bristol logo. Have your say to improve the care of people aged over 50 living with HIV in the UK We are looking for research ideas to improve health and care for people aged over 50 living with HIV in the UK. This is a survey for people with HIV aged over 50, their carers, and healthcare professionals involved in their care.
Are you a healthcare professional in the UK caring for people living with HIV aged over 50?
What are the important issues for you & your patients?
We are creating a bank of research questions to bring to a workshop to prioritise research in this area.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
Women are too often being left behind in the fight against HIV. Picture of two women National aids trust logo. Red Ribbon. Securing rights, stopping H.I.V.
The UK's #HIV response is failing women.
In 2023, new cases increased the most in heterosexual women, but they are less likely to be offered or to take a test. Too many are diagnosed with HIV late, when it is more likely to have affected their health.
Volunteers wanted! , Are you a sexually active woman who might benefit from #PrEP ?
@profygilleece.bsky.social
@profchloeorkin.bsky.social @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social
@drrageshri.bsky.social
@savinglives.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Parents living with HIV deserve better access to free formula milk. Picture of a baby drinking from a feedin bottle. National aids trust logo. Red ribbon. Securing rights, stopping H.I.V.
Access to #FormulaMilk gives each child the best start in life to build #HopefulFutures
This #WorldHealthDay, we renew the call to improve access to free #InfantFormula for parents living with #HIV by moving to a prescription model, to make it easier to support their children.
SAS CONTENT ALERT!
NHS Employers has launched a hub to support the creation of Specialists.
Progression to this senior role should be a normal expectation within a SAS career. Seniority, and autonomy should be normal career goals.
This is one of the #SASsix.
www.nhsemployers.org/specialist-g...
We warmly welcomes the Government announcement that emergency contraception (EC) will be made available free of charge from community pharmacies in England from now on. This is a vital step in removing cost and access barriers that have long prevented many women from obtaining the care they need.
Thank you to the @rcem.ac.uk for having me to speak at your annual conference. 2 key take home messages
1 The concept of U=U “A person living with HIV with an Undetectable viral load “CANNOT” transmit HIV to their sexual Partners & 2 OPT out BBV testing in the ED works!
#MedSky #EMsky #UequalsU
SPEAR - a new study by UCL, CNWL NHS and @thelovetankcic.bsky.social is investigating the impact of #DoxyPEP (use of Doxycycline to prevent STIs after sex) on the gut microbiome 💊🔬
Participants can now apply - with incentives available.
More here: www.beyondpositive.org/2025/03/27/d...
Happy Birthday! 🥳
Cover of The Lancet's Feb 15, 2025 issue. Quote on cover reads "At the core of patients not being heard is the unequal power dynamic between doctor and patient. Each holds a different form of expertise...It is vital that we combine this expertise and collaborate."
When patients are not heard by their doctors there can be devastating consequences.
So why does this happen & what can be done to address it?
On the cover, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan explores this question.
Read her full essay & more: tinyurl.com/5c7xwj2e @drrageshri.bsky.social
Kicking off National HIV Testing Week by making history!
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first UK Prime Minister & G7 leader to ever take a public HIV test.
This week, anyone in England can order a free HIV self-test, just like the Prime Minister.
Get yours at startswithme.org.uk
So sorry El 💔 x
National HIV Testing Week starts on Monday!
Testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Whatever the result, it helps you stay in control of your health.
Learn more and grab your FREE test kit at https://bit.ly/3VQiG8e
In November '23, the UK Joint Scientific Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended the use of MenB vaccine to prevent gonorrhoea in people who are more likely to get an STI.
That recommendation is still waiting to be implemented.
www.queerhealth.info/projects/menb
Surely you’d be an ex-medical student
Evening all.
You'd be doing me a huge favour by following @sascollective.com. We are trying to make the world a better place for a marginalised and increasing group of doctors.
We are trying to maintain the momentum we had on other platforms, and we need your help!
#SASsix
