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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Aug 4

We’ll find a way of chasing the sun.

#OasisLive25

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John Burn-Murdoch @jburnmurdoch.ft.com · Mar 14

NEW 🧵 Is human intelligence starting to decline?

Recent results from major international tests show that the average person’s capacity to process information, use reasoning and solve novel problems has been falling since around the mid 2010s

What should we make of this?

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SAFEST EU project @safestsurgery.bsky.social · Feb 14

@abeatriznunes.bsky.social and Patrícia Paulo (NOVA NSPH) shared updates on data collection, presenting the first results on adherence to #SAFEST best practices and surgical complications.

Kaja Kristensen (Optimedis) updated on the costing exercise, highlighting last year’s pilot results.

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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · Nov 18

I made one for 'types of paper in epidemiology and public health'
#EpiSky

Types of paper in epidemiology and public health - a meme

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · Nov 11

To all the global health nerds joining @bsky.app, here are some welcome gifts 🎁

A compilation of over 400 amazing books on global health!

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If you had to read one book on global health...

If there is 1 book that you would like all global health students to read, it would be.....? Here is an impressive list of over 400 books generated by this question on Twitter!

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 15

The 🇵🇹 #PublicHealth delegation at #EPH2024 in Lisbon!

A celebration of the thriving #SaúdePúblicaPT community, growing stronger every year. ✨️

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 15

What a joy it was to host #EPH2024 in Lisbon! 🇵🇹
Looking forward to #EPH2025 in Helsiki 🌍

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 15

@charlottemar.bsky.social, C.Agyemang, A.vanderStar & N.Piven shared their personal challenges, experiences, and inspiring paths to successful careers in #PublicHealth.

Key takeaways:
🔸️Support is always more, never less
🔸️Radically fight for your values
🔸️Build a core network of mentors

#EPH2024

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 15

On the 3rd and final day of #EPH2024, Teresa Leão&Co presented the results of MERIT - MothER Income InequaliTy study in an insightful session.

Key finding: Parenthood can deepen gender inequities in income and career progression.

➡️ Full details: ispup.up.pt/en/projeto/m...

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 15

"The Church of Fail: Learning from Our Mistakes in #CoCreation", led by Danielle Agnello & Knud Ryom, was 🔥.

Key takeaways:
▪️Failure is an opportunity innovate.
▪️Co-creation is a political act -solutions for the common good
▪️Plan and plan again—then adapt!

#EPH2024

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 14

Attended the Network Meeting for the @eupha.bsky.social' Public Health Epidemiology Section at #EPH2024, marking the handover from Stefania Boccia to the incoming Section President, Angelo Maria Pezzullo.

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 14

The session on the OECD PaRIS Initiative delved into the PaRIS survey’s development, adaptation, and strategies for leveraging patient-reported data to transform health policy and practice.

➡️ Key documents here: oecd.org/en/about/progr…
#PatientSafetyt#EPH202424

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 14

Day 2 of #EPH2024 kicked off with plenary "Tackling Health Inequalities in Times of Crisis".
Impactful talk by Didier Jourdan on education’s role in health equity:
▪️ School systems must be active actors, not just instruments
▪️Diverse educational processes are key.

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 13

In the session on Commercial Determinants of #NCD in WHO European region, Kremlin Wickramasinghe shared key messages from the new WHO Europe report. @melissamialon.bsky.social emphasized the importance of a systems and context-driven approach, focusing on built environments. #PublicHealth #CDoH

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 13

At the #EPH2024 Opening Ceremony, Ricardo Mexia warmly welcomed everyone to Lisbon, while @saracerdas.bsky.social highlighted the essential role of #science in shaping #HealthPolicy, stressing that evidence alone isn’t enough—it must be actionable.
#PublicHealth

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Nov 13

🚀 The European Public Health Conference has officially begun!

Proudly co-organized by ANMSP, #EPH2024 gathers the European #PublicHealth community to address the critical health challenges facing populations across Europe.

@eupha.bsky.social

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Oct 4

A casa de todos os que constroem a #SaúdePública em Portugal celebra 125 anos! 🎉

Mais de um século a proteger e promover a saúde dos portugueses. Que o futuro da Direção-Geral da Saúde seja mais forte, pleno de sucesso, inovação e a liderar a #SaúdePública em Portugal!

#SaúdePúblicaPT

Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Oct 1

Kicking off the #CNMSP afternoon with a packed session on "#AI in Service of #PublicHealth", with André Vala, André Peralta-Santos, and Hugo Monteiro, and chaired by Ana Lúcia Figueiredo.

#SaúdePúblicaPT #PublicHealthPT #ANMSP

Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Oct 1

Key takeaways:
➡️ Framing discussions around costs and return on investment is key for policymakers
➡️ People don’t make unhealthy choices in a vacuum—addressing unhealthy built environments is essential
➡️ The industry does not self-regulate

#CDoH #CNMSP #SaúdePúblicaPT #PublicHealthPT

Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Oct 1

The #Epi and #PublicHealth 🌍 never stops.

From #WCE2024 to #CNMSP, now diving into Commercial Determinants of Health. Great discussion with @saracerdas.bsky.social, @felly500.bsky.social and Julian Perelman, chaired by Mª João Gregório.

#CDoH #SaúdePúblicaPT #PublicHealthPT #EpiTwitter

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Sep 29

#WCE2024 is officially in the books, and what an incredible conference it’s been!
Big thanks to the organizers 🙌🏻

💡 Feeling inspired by the brilliant sessions and insightful discussions. Time to put these ideas into action.

Looking forward to the next #WCE

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Sep 26

What an #Epi birthday!

Privileged to have attended the nerdiest #WCE2024 session: The Dictionary of Epidemiology: Review & Discussion, with the legendary @miquelporta.

❗ Contributions for the 7th edition are welcome until Oct 4th.

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Sep 25

The “Have DAGs fulfilled their promise?” debate, chaired by Neil Pearce, with insights from Margarita Moreno-Betancur & @PWGTennant was 💡

➡ DAGs are powerful but need ⬆
➡ Guidelines, research 💰& training are critical
➡ Better to have a DAG than none —assumptions are explicit

#WCE2024 #EpiSky

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Ana Beatriz Nunes @abeatriznunes.bsky.social · Sep 25

Great to meet you too! I really enjoyed the debate and the pro-DAG enthusiasm 😊

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