Rachel Donnison

I'm no gamer, but gamifying habits (think step goals and Duolingo streaks) can be a powerful tool for behaviour change. I wrote an article about it for @TheDecision_Lab - please have a read!👇 thedecisionlab.com/insights/healt…

@RestIsPolitics @RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret New study in the Lancet found that one billion people globally are obese, up from 226 million in 1990. Why are no governments regulating the Big Food industry to stop the obesity epidemic worldwide? Instead we seem to be opting for funding Big Pharma by buying weight loss drugs.

🚨QUESTIONS REQUEST🚨 We're recording our next episode on Tuesday morning. What would you like to ask @RoryStewartUK + @campbellclaret ? Domestic or international, timely or timeless - reply with your questions below👇

Take 2 minutes to watch this. It’s one of the best interviews I’ve seen so far on the #DoctorsStrike. Thank you @DrHilaryJones.

A brilliantly written, hopeful reaffirmation that our actions matter theguardian.com/books/2023/sep…

@cmacdonaldphd @CasparDonnison

🤯 What if we could see emissions? Would it change how we travel? Planes vs Trains “... train journeys generate about 10x less carbon dioxide per passenger than flying.” #sustainability #climateaction Data in 🧵 👇

🚨Culture Wars Latest: Censoring UK’s most trusted voice on nature is shocking dereliction of BBC’s duty to public service broadcasting. It CANNOT allow truth on nature depletion to be victim in cynical culture wars stoked by populist Ministers #WildIsles theguardian.com/media/2023/mar…

Ever wondered what it's like to be a volunteer for a clinical trial? I wrote about my experience for @ImperialCRF - happy to answer any questions!

Interested in participating in research? Why not read a great write up from one of our volunteers on her experience taking part in one of our vaccine studies: imperial.ac.uk/nihr-crf/ppi/t…

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 #WAAW2022 This year the focus is on encouraging best practices for using antimicrobials responsibly among the general public, health workers, and policy makers. Learn more with Best Practice's MRSA topic: bit.ly/3UJi9C7

@brian_bilston @DonnisonClare !!

In the emergency department, vertical mattress sutures are used for simple closure of wounds, including contaminated wounds following trauma. The full video on this procedure is available here: bit.ly/3BZ9vaM

So that’s it. Who are the winners from this budget? Bankers, city fatcats, fossil fuel giants, the extremely wealthy. Who are the losers? Everyone else. And not one word about climate & nature protection, on which all wealth ultimately depends #Bankersbudget

#UrologyAwarenessMonth @TUF_tweets are raising awareness of urological diseases and encouraging people to take care of their urology health. Best Practice has >100 urology topics, all updated frequently with evidence-based diagnosis and management: bit.ly/3Crf8Ae

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Our chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) topic has just been updated with loads of resources to help with your practice 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Podcasts: bit.ly/3AIIbho Patient leaflets: bit.ly/3PMsqKA Calculators: bit.ly/3dTnYwA Videos: bit.ly/3AFQw5E

Premenstrual symptoms are experienced by up to 80% of women ♀ Do you know the key diagnostic factors? ‍👩‍👧 -abdominal bloating -fatigue -breast tenderness -headaches -depressed mood, irritability, internal tension Learn more here: bit.ly/3pDYHcr

BMJ Best Practice presents 'Acute pancreatitis' on Soundcloud 🎧 ☁️ A common & serious condition which affects 50 of 100,000 people per year in the UK. Complications include acute renal failure, pancreatic abscess and chronic pancreatitis. Listen here! ➡️ bit.ly/3Ak2e4q

The #monkeypox outbreak is ongoing. @WHO has reported the highest cases in the US, Spain, and Brazil. The #smallpox vaccine is being offered to those at risk of occupational exposure. Other high-risk groups may also be eligible. See bit.ly/3kU6aBC.

Bit behind on my reading goal this year but really enjoying Mindless Eating by @BrianWansink Favourite graphic so far👇

Cases of #polio, declared by @WHO as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in 2014, have recently emerged in countries such as the UK, US, and Israel. Immunisation remains the cornerstone of prevention. See bit.ly/3QzSw4X for info on vaccines and more.