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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 5d

#thyroideyedisease #endocrinology #rheumatology #nhs | Nima Ghadiri

In Harmonious Orbit: When Physicians and Surgeons Align... Orbital inflammation sits at the crossroads between medical and surgical ophthalmology. These complex conditions (which included thyroid eye...

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 5d

Takes a system to treat a socket: Collaboration heals faster than isolation.

Read more about joint ophthalmic clinics in Eye News here:

www.eyenews.uk.com/features/oph...

#Ophthalmology #NHS

The eye surgeon and eye physician together: the joint ophthalmic clinic

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 5d

In Harmonious Orbit-When Physicians & Surgeons Align

At Aintree Hospital @nhsuhlg.bsky.social our joint clinic unites physicians and surgeons to manage complex orbital inflammation & #thyroideyedisease

A joint approach means rapid decisions, holistic care & optimal patient outcomes

#Ophthalmology

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 5d

"Can we please, PLEASE book you a conference or something" as I hadn't used all my leave allocation.

I never understood why until I had a pay-check when I returned to the UK which was almost half my core medical trainee salary

Thanks to the NZRDA, absolutely polar opposites.

Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 5d

I still find it surreal that, almost a decade-and-a-half after leaving New Zealand, I still get emails to say that I am "owed a payment" for not using all my annual and study leave during the couple of years I worked as a doctor there...

I remember HR desperately calling me...

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 7d

And of course, the pathergy reaction - where a papule or pustule forms 24–48 hours after a minimal trauma, such as a needle prick.

Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 7d

Smiling because the Derm Don, Ian C, is with us today at the Behçet's centre 👍🏻

Skin shenanigans in this disease can include:

- Pseudofolliculitis (acneiform rash)
- Superficial thrombophlebitis
- Erythema Nodosum

(Aphthous ulcers, which is why we have an oral med consultant)

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 12d

#EyeNews Highlights include:

#GlobalHealth: RAAB data, low-cost initiatives in Tanzania/Eswatini & Sickle Cell Retinopathy

Workforce: Challenges, wellbeing & supporting doctor retention

Research: The vital role for Ophthalmic Nurses and advanced practitioners

#AI & #Oculomics

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Eye News Oct Nov 2025

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 12d

Just dropped: The Oct/Nov 2025 Eye News is here:

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Get your FREE copy with the latest insights across #ophthalmology #optometry #orthoptics & allied eye-care

Main Issue: bit.ly/46wlCN0
Glaucoma Supplement: bit.ly/46NbaQd

Subscribe free: www.eyenews.uk.com/register/

#eyenews #ophthalmology #optometry #orthoptics #globalhealth #ai #oculomics #medicolegal #cataract #celebritytraitors #strictlycomedancing #glaucoma | Nima Ghadiri

Just got my free Eye News in the mailbox: Main Issue: https://bit.ly/46wlCN0 Glaucoma Supplement: https://bit.ly/46NbaQd The Oct/Nov 2025 #EyeNews brings together insights across #ophthalmology, #o...

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 13d

When you see the Em-dashes in the email 😥

#AgeofChatGPT

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 19d

Review of IL-1 family cytokines in inflammation and immunity

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 21d

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#ophthalmologist #rcophth | Nima Ghadiri

This analysis led by Professor Stephen Kaye demands the attention of every clinician, manager and commissioner in UK eye care: https://lnkd.in/ePyFv6fC https://lnkd.in/ej35Y5Cx We have long needed a...

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 21d

Despite a strong field of candidates for the @rcophth.bsky.social President election, I'm backing Stephen Kaye

His commitment to being a visible, accountable leader who takes action, champions the role of the Ophthalmologist, & fights for SAS doctors & trainee opportunities is key right now

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 21d

The probability of securing an ST1/CT1 post from 2018-2025 😢(Look at that change for #Psychiatry training)

Structural crisis and lack of training opportunities have created a bottleneck.

Check out Eye News for #Ophthalmology perspective here:

www.eyenews.uk.com/education/tr...

Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 25d

World Mental Health Day - 10th October 2025 💚

Every day of the year should be #WorldMentalHealthDay

Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 27d

She leaves behind an immense and indelible legacy, pushing ophthalmic research nursing forward, and it was an honour and privilege to have known her.

My sincere thoughts are with all her loved ones, and with the entire CERC and St Paul’s family, during this difficult time.

Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 27d

Dasha meant a great deal to many people. For me personally she offered consistent support, both professionally and on a human level.

I last saw her only a few weeks ago, still working tirelessly and contributing in her own truly superhuman way, despite her illness.

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 27d

I am very saddened to hear about the passing of the amazing Dasha Koneva.

As well as being a friend to many, Dasha was our inspirational Research Matron at the Clinical Eye Research Centre at St Pauls. She was exceptionally hardworking and dedicated to improving patient care and research outcomes.

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 29d

Surely if you had subclinical or undiagnosed MND whilst still an athlete, and predisposing to traumatic brain inury, one's game would falter...?

Lewis Moody, Rob Burrow, Doddy Weir played at an elite level throughout their career

Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 29d

But the link faded after 2 years, suggesting reverse causality - ie that early, undiagnosed ALS may cause some TBIs rather than result from them

Pretty mind-boggling.

As well as Rugby, there seems to be a link between american football & developing MND (Chio 2005 & 2009)(2/2)

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · 29d

My thoughts with Lewis Moody🏉, his family, friends and former colleagues.

This paper was published a few days ago - People with a recent traumatic brain injury (TBI) had a higher short-term risk of being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (ALS). (1/2)

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

This cohort study leverages UK-wide electronic health records to test the hypothesis that the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is higher among individuals following traumatic brain injury compare...

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · Oct 3

📅 Looking ahead:
#UKNOS 2026 — Thurs 26 Feb @ @RCPspaces, Liverpool
#MOSUK 2026 — Wed 25 Feb (same venue with dedicated #NeuroOphth sessions!

+ a great opportunity for UK trainees and fellows to win a national prize!

Register: uknos.com | mosuk.co.uk

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · Oct 3

I spoke on #Babinski: pithiatism, his break from Charcot’s hysteria model, & the lasting role of suggestion in functional vision loss.

Also learnt about Dr. Knock (1951): “Ça vous chatouille ou ça vous gratouille” – a French lesson in the art of suggestion! 🇫🇷🎭

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · Oct 3

Highlights included FLIO for retinal metabolic imaging in #neurodegeneration, augmented intelligence in optic nerve disease, the latest on GLP1 agonists in neuro-ophth, and "The Great Debate? 🏆 Queen Square vs Pitié-Salpêtrière (1860–1930)"

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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS @drnimaghadiri.bsky.social · Oct 3

A few weeks ago, UKNOS joined forces with CNOF in Cambridge 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷.

Two days of talks, debates & collaboration brought the best of #neuroophthalmology across the Channel.

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#neurodegenerative #glp1 #metabolomics #babinski #uknos #neuroinflammatory #mosuk #neurology #neurosurgery | Nima Ghadiri

UKNOS X Club de Neuro-Ophtalmologie Francophone: Highlights & Looking Ahead A few weeks ago, UKNOS - The UK Neuro-Ophthalmology Society held a successful joint meeting with its French counterpart, CN...

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