Michael Beets

@2ajm @ISBNPA @ISPAH @katyquevedomx If a study has a large number of participants that receive similar/same texts, it would require a WhatsApp business account and Pre- approval of templates. Has anyone done this and how had it worked?

@MW_Beets @ISBNPA @ISPAH You mean from the US to outside the US? We have experience using WhatsApp in some of our projects in Mexico. @katyquevedomx may have some experience to share

Does anyone have experience using Whats App to text participants in a research study outside the US? We’d love to hear your thoughts. @ISBNPA @ISPAH

@2ajm @ISBNPA @ISPAH @katyquevedomx Did you use a WhatsApp business account to text many participants the same info?

To fight obesity in kids, researchers at USC are testing how well consumer wearable devices (Apple watches, fit bits, and Garmins) measure heart rate and physical activity in children ages 9-12. Scan the QR code. $40 Amazon gift card for participants. wistv.com/2023/08/29/wea…

Excellent thread on progression (or not) from pilot & feasibility studies to trials.

10 things to do everyday that require no talent: 1.

@UofSCExSci associate professor Glenn Weaver will advance childhood obesity research with two new @NIH grants ow.ly/W8Pc50P9tRA🏃🏾🏃‍♀️ #ThisIsPublicHealth #ArnoldSchoolProud #ResearchThatMatters

A risk of gaining expertise is focusing so much on answering questions that you stop questioning your answers. It’s called cognitive entrenchment. As you get stuck in old schemas, you miss new ideas. The antidote isn't to deepen your knowledge. It's to broaden your perspective.

To Ralph Norman, the Congressman of the great state of South Carolina, You say it is “obnoxious” for taxpayers to be responsible for the loans of others. Well sir, we did a little digging and it turns out you had $306,520 in PPP loans forgiven. Every penny of that was money that came from taxpayers and it wasn’t paid back. Here’s the big question: why is it ok for YOU, but not students trying to make their lives better? I think we know the reason. First, it’s because you represent the same SELFISH thinking of your entire party: “It’s good for me but not for thee.” And lastly, it’s because you’re an asshole.

Admitting that we have something to learn doesn’t just show humility. It improves relationships. When we acknowledge that we don't know everything, others feel more psychologically safe—and become more effective. Expressing our desire to get better can help others get better.

My first PhD publication on 24-h activity profiles and childhood obesity is out! 📚 Found intriguing differences between school days and weekends. 🔄 Let's optimise movement behaviours to tackle childhood obesity! 💪 Find out more here: journals.plos.org/plosone/articl… #MovementBehaviour

The saddest form of success is realizing that the goals you achieved weren't yours at all. In the short run, pursuing other people's dreams earns approval. In the long run, it's a recipe for regret. A meaningful purpose doesn't maximize your status. It matches your values.

🌟Follow @ajwoods96's research journey! As Andrew's supervisor, I'm proud to introduce this resilient PhD candidate from #UOWENHANCE at @UOW. Andrew explores healthy eating and physical activity in Out of School Hours Care, and he's on a mission to make a difference. #UOWresearch

Understanding Accelerated Summer Body Mass Index Gain by Tracking Changes in Children's Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index Throughout the Year, published in @ChildObesity_jn Link to pub: liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/ch…

Can’t wait to meet potential new students and postdocs! Stop by to chat with our team about working with us at @USCArnoldSchool ⬇️ @MW_Beets @ArmstrongACOI @ElizabethLAdams #ISBNPA2023 #NESI_ISBNPA

@ACOIatUofSC will definitely be there to chat about open PhD and Postdoc positions!

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated PhD student to join us as a volunteer 10+ hr/week intern at Bend Health. See photo for details. #industry #altac

🎉New study, led by @Lauren_vonK, published in @JClinEpi jclinepi.com/article/S0895-…

Understanding Accelerated Summer Body Mass Index Gain by Tracking Changes in Children's Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index Throughout the Year, published in @ChildObesity_jn Link to pub: liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/ch…