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Robert Howard

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UCL Old Age Psychiatrist. Evidence-based treatments for dementia, psychosis, depression and anxiety in older people. Running for RCPsych President, see details here https://profrobhoward.com Still enjoying Twitter but here we all are.

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Harry Costello @drharrycostello.bsky.social · 20d

New paper out in @journal_ad (led by Guy Gitlin-Leigh). @profrobhoward.bsky.social

We conducted the first systematic review + meta-analysis on whether monoclonal antibody therapies for #Alzheimer’s (AD) & #Parkinson’s (PD) affect risk of depression.
Link:

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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you. I appreciate this!

Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 20d

Only if I can get huge numbers of people to vote for me!

Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 20d

I'm keeping them back for the later stages of the campaign. Slow and steady wins the race...

Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks Ethel. See you in Wells.

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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks so much, Fiona. I'm coming to Scotland to speak to colleagues at the end of January.

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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks, Tom. Hope everything is going well with you and I see our review has been cited 4 times already!

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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks, Jen.

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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 20d

BlueSky friends, forgive me for not posting much on here. I'm standing for President of the RCPsych in the elections next March. I'm still speaking and listening to friends and colleagues about what is important, but you can learn about what I would do if successful here: www.profrobhoward.com

ProfRobHoward

www.profrobhoward.com

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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 24d

Grey old view from the train this morning.

Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 24d

“Starmer’s one historic role is to stave off the far right”. Absobloodylutely.

Aminaerin @aminaerin.bsky.social · 24d

Correct

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It’s come to this: Keir Starmer is now just the warm-up act for Nigel Farage | Aditya Chakrabortty

As Labour flounders and dabbles in the politics of hatred to gain a point or two, it is those far from power who will suffer most, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 27d

Groan!

Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · 28d

Beautiful autumn light on our morning walk with watchful roe deer.

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · Sep 12

Pet parrots which typically live alone (whilst those in the wild live in large flocks) were given the technology to call each other. They would use it for up to three hours a day, and developed favourite friends 💔
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When a parrot wanted to connect with a distant friend, a touchscreen showed a selection of other birds available online. The parrots learned to activate the screen, designed specially for them, by touching it gently with their tongues rather than pecking aggressively with their beaks.
"We had 26 birds involved," said Hirskyj-Douglas. "They would use the system up to three hours a day, with each call lasting up to five minutes." The interactions ranged from preening and playing with toys to loud vocal exchanges.
"When we went through the data, we found that most of these parrots had favourite friends," said Hirskyj-Douglas.

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · Sep 11

What a beautiful tribute to love and the power of AIDS research from Faye Landsman. Come join us next week to hear about the miracles HIV research has given the world. #saveaidsresearch @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social

saveaidsresearch.bsky.social @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 11

24 Hours to Save AIDS Research is sharing personal stories of the impact of HIV research. This moving testimonial from organizer Faye Landsman describes the profound role HIV research has played in her life. #saveAIDSresearch #HIV #HIVresearch

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Sep 12

This is how you protect your democracy. The US is a demonstration of what happens when you don't. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for plotting military coup in Brazil

Former president sought to ‘annihilate’ country’s democracy after losing 2022 election

www.theguardian.com

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Simon Wheeler @simonwheeler.bsky.social · Sep 12

New job at @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social.
Senior Content Editor with special responsibility for improving the accessibility of our dementia support information to people with a (dare I say?) diverse set of backgrounds. You even get to work with me!!
Pls share.
careers.alzheimers.org.uk/vacancies/31...

Senior Content Editor in Home Based | Alzheimer's Society

View details and apply for this Senior Content Editor vacancy in Home Based. Closing Date: 19 th September 2025 Interview Date: 8 th & 10 th Oct 2025 About the opportunity Are...

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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · Sep 12

Layla. Not really happy on trains, even when she can travel First Class.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Sep 11

The fall of Mandelson is first cross-party celebration since the vaccine. Remain, Leave, right, left: united at last.

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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · Sep 11

A very unenlightened attitude from a company marketing garden lighting....
#urbanfoxes

@chrisgpackham.bsky.social

Everyone with a garden urged to make change to keep foxes out

Autumn is peak time for fox activity and if they establish territory now it can be hard to evict them

www.mylondon.news

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Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · Sep 11

Yes. Very good.

Robert Howard @profrobhoward.bsky.social · Sep 11

Twitter still has impressive potential for interaction.

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Meghan Bartels @meghanbartels.bsky.social · Sep 9

Here's what you need to know about the new MAHA report: 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-ma...

A ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Goes Easy on the Food Industry

A childhood health report led by RFK, Jr., links poor diet, chemicals, inactivity and “overmedicalization” to worsening U.S. pediatric health

www.scientificamerican.com

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Sep 1

BBC using the phrase 'approved asylum seekers' today. It's technically correct I suppose, but emotionally barren - taking a word that inspires sympathy and turning it into a dead administrative phrase. They are refugees.

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Jenny (Kowalczuk) Sanders @jennysanders.bsky.social · Sep 1

Aldwych is ALWAYS exactly like this, rain and waiting forever for the right bus...

Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · Sep 1

Good morning! This week's theme is 'A-Z of London'.

A is for Aldwych.
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'Aldwych, Bush House, Winter' by Michael Alford
michaelalford.co.uk

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