Gareth Jones
@garethjones1.bsky.social
An epidemiologist, for the most part.
www.abdn.ac.uk/people/gareth.jones
Previously on Twitter @hteraG_senoJ
www.abdn.ac.uk/people/gareth.jones
Previously on Twitter @hteraG_senoJ
2nd BRITSpA Education Course in Axial #Spondyloarthritis
14-May-2026, in Manchester.
Topics include:
~ #axSpA diagnosis and revisions to classification criteria
~ Difficult to manage #axSpA
~ Non-pharmacological management
~ Managing comorbidities
events.in2global.com/event/britsp...
14-May-2026, in Manchester.
Topics include:
~ #axSpA diagnosis and revisions to classification criteria
~ Difficult to manage #axSpA
~ Non-pharmacological management
~ Managing comorbidities
events.in2global.com/event/britsp...
BRITSpA – Educational Course 2026 – In2Global Events
events.in2global.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 AM
2nd BRITSpA Education Course in Axial #Spondyloarthritis
14-May-2026, in Manchester.
Topics include:
~ #axSpA diagnosis and revisions to classification criteria
~ Difficult to manage #axSpA
~ Non-pharmacological management
~ Managing comorbidities
events.in2global.com/event/britsp...
14-May-2026, in Manchester.
Topics include:
~ #axSpA diagnosis and revisions to classification criteria
~ Difficult to manage #axSpA
~ Non-pharmacological management
~ Managing comorbidities
events.in2global.com/event/britsp...
These “Prove I'm a human” tests are now trying to exclude robots ... and colour-blind people.
I can do this one, but it's only going to get worse isn't it?!
I can do this one, but it's only going to get worse isn't it?!
January 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM
These “Prove I'm a human” tests are now trying to exclude robots ... and colour-blind people.
I can do this one, but it's only going to get worse isn't it?!
I can do this one, but it's only going to get worse isn't it?!
I wish UK politicians spoke as clearly, intelligently, and articulately as this.
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Just this week, the Belgian PM self-critically remarked in Davos about how naive Europe was to relinquish control of its entire critical infrastructure.
For 48 hours, I had the hope that Europe had finally understood this. Well, Europe might have, the German Merz govt hasn't.
Just this week, the Belgian PM self-critically remarked in Davos about how naive Europe was to relinquish control of its entire critical infrastructure.
For 48 hours, I had the hope that Europe had finally understood this. Well, Europe might have, the German Merz govt hasn't.
January 23, 2026 at 7:52 AM
I wish UK politicians spoke as clearly, intelligently, and articulately as this.
Very shocked, surprised and saddened to read the below.
Rest in peace Flick.
Rest in peace Flick.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our council member and friend, Felicia “Flick” Cox, a devoted nurse, mentor and tireless advocate for people in pain. Our thoughts are with her family. Condolences and memories can be shared on Flick’s memorial page: www.online-tribute.com/FeliciaCox
January 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Very shocked, surprised and saddened to read the below.
Rest in peace Flick.
Rest in peace Flick.
The view from today's office.
Have a feeling it's not going to be a very productive day.
Have a feeling it's not going to be a very productive day.
January 16, 2026 at 6:38 AM
The view from today's office.
Have a feeling it's not going to be a very productive day.
Have a feeling it's not going to be a very productive day.
Also, the map shows England and Wales, whereas her comment refers to 'Britain'.
Just want to give a shout out for all the great crime happening in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Just want to give a shout out for all the great crime happening in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
It is so strange that crime doesn’t occur where people don’t live.
January 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Also, the map shows England and Wales, whereas her comment refers to 'Britain'.
Just want to give a shout out for all the great crime happening in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Just want to give a shout out for all the great crime happening in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
New Year's Resolution → Increase your epidemiological knowledge and skills:
There's still time to book on the Aberdeen Short Course in #Epidemiology, running online in March 2026.
Booking closes on 31st January.
abdn.ac.uk/asce
@uoaepi.bsky.social
There's still time to book on the Aberdeen Short Course in #Epidemiology, running online in March 2026.
Booking closes on 31st January.
abdn.ac.uk/asce
@uoaepi.bsky.social
Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology 2026 | The Institute of Applied Health Sciences | The University of Aberdeen
abdn.ac.uk
January 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM
New Year's Resolution → Increase your epidemiological knowledge and skills:
There's still time to book on the Aberdeen Short Course in #Epidemiology, running online in March 2026.
Booking closes on 31st January.
abdn.ac.uk/asce
@uoaepi.bsky.social
There's still time to book on the Aberdeen Short Course in #Epidemiology, running online in March 2026.
Booking closes on 31st January.
abdn.ac.uk/asce
@uoaepi.bsky.social
At least your planning shows good intention.
I hadn't even got that far!
I hadn't even got that far!
January 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
At least your planning shows good intention.
I hadn't even got that far!
I hadn't even got that far!
I wonder whether this video will cause the number of #ASCE2026 registrants to increase.
🎬 What's the difference between causation and correlation? Dr Gareth Jones explains why this distinction matters!
Learn more at our Aberdeen Short Course in March 2026.
📺 Explore the full series: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
📝 Register your place at: lnkd.in/eHjuZrHx
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
Learn more at our Aberdeen Short Course in March 2026.
📺 Explore the full series: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
📝 Register your place at: lnkd.in/eHjuZrHx
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
January 8, 2026 at 2:35 PM
I wonder whether this video will cause the number of #ASCE2026 registrants to increase.
The university used to send comms by e-mail.
Now, we get an e-mail with a link.
Click, and you're sent to a website, where you need to log in.
If off campus you, in addition, require multi-factor authentication.
I've given up.
It was probably something about comms now being more accessible anyway.
Now, we get an e-mail with a link.
Click, and you're sent to a website, where you need to log in.
If off campus you, in addition, require multi-factor authentication.
I've given up.
It was probably something about comms now being more accessible anyway.
January 8, 2026 at 10:50 AM
The university used to send comms by e-mail.
Now, we get an e-mail with a link.
Click, and you're sent to a website, where you need to log in.
If off campus you, in addition, require multi-factor authentication.
I've given up.
It was probably something about comms now being more accessible anyway.
Now, we get an e-mail with a link.
Click, and you're sent to a website, where you need to log in.
If off campus you, in addition, require multi-factor authentication.
I've given up.
It was probably something about comms now being more accessible anyway.
Research assistant required, to work on systematic review of disaster responders
50%fte, for 1yr.
www.som.org.uk/current-vaca...
50%fte, for 1yr.
www.som.org.uk/current-vaca...
Current Vacancies | The Society of Occupational Medicine
www.som.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Research assistant required, to work on systematic review of disaster responders
50%fte, for 1yr.
www.som.org.uk/current-vaca...
50%fte, for 1yr.
www.som.org.uk/current-vaca...
There once was a chap who at Yuletide,
Logged off with a grin, and decried:
“No BlueSky for me,
Just mince pies and tea.
I’ll scroll again once Christmas has died.
Merry Christmas. See you in January.
Logged off with a grin, and decried:
“No BlueSky for me,
Just mince pies and tea.
I’ll scroll again once Christmas has died.
Merry Christmas. See you in January.
December 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There once was a chap who at Yuletide,
Logged off with a grin, and decried:
“No BlueSky for me,
Just mince pies and tea.
I’ll scroll again once Christmas has died.
Merry Christmas. See you in January.
Logged off with a grin, and decried:
“No BlueSky for me,
Just mince pies and tea.
I’ll scroll again once Christmas has died.
Merry Christmas. See you in January.
My paper for today's @uoaepi.bsky.social Literature Review Meeting.
The paper argues adding slang could boost youth engagement, otherwise the future of academic prose might be skibidi by 2048.
#JournalClub
arxiv.org/html/2504.00...
The paper argues adding slang could boost youth engagement, otherwise the future of academic prose might be skibidi by 2048.
#JournalClub
arxiv.org/html/2504.00...
The Rizzeta Stone: Adopting Gen-𝛼 Colloquial Language to Improve Scientific Paper Rizz and Aura from a Skibidi Perspective
arxiv.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
My paper for today's @uoaepi.bsky.social Literature Review Meeting.
The paper argues adding slang could boost youth engagement, otherwise the future of academic prose might be skibidi by 2048.
#JournalClub
arxiv.org/html/2504.00...
The paper argues adding slang could boost youth engagement, otherwise the future of academic prose might be skibidi by 2048.
#JournalClub
arxiv.org/html/2504.00...
Interesting the debate didn't shift the proportion of Yeses, it just converted some of the Noes.
According to ChatGPT ...
AI is NOT the future of health and social science research
[but it is a] foundational tool that will increasingly shape how research is conducted.
According to ChatGPT ...
AI is NOT the future of health and social science research
[but it is a] foundational tool that will increasingly shape how research is conducted.
"Is AI the future of health and social science research?"
Before the debate:
Yes 48%
No 36%
Don't know 16%
After the debate:
Yes 48%
No 46%
Don't know 6%
Very happy and relieved to see nearly 50% voting no in the final poll!
Before the debate:
Yes 48%
No 36%
Don't know 16%
After the debate:
Yes 48%
No 46%
Don't know 6%
Very happy and relieved to see nearly 50% voting no in the final poll!
December 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Interesting the debate didn't shift the proportion of Yeses, it just converted some of the Noes.
According to ChatGPT ...
AI is NOT the future of health and social science research
[but it is a] foundational tool that will increasingly shape how research is conducted.
According to ChatGPT ...
AI is NOT the future of health and social science research
[but it is a] foundational tool that will increasingly shape how research is conducted.
New SIGN guideline: Management of chronic pain (part 1) covers:
~ Opioids
~ Naloxone
~ Medicinal cannabis
~ Antidepressants
~ Pain management programmes
~ Psychological interventions
~ Self-help interventions, and
~ Occupation-based interventions.
www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/m...
~ Opioids
~ Naloxone
~ Medicinal cannabis
~ Antidepressants
~ Pain management programmes
~ Psychological interventions
~ Self-help interventions, and
~ Occupation-based interventions.
www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/m...
Management of chronic pain
This guideline focuses on managing chronic non-malignant pain (pain lasting longer than 12 weeks) in adults. It applies to non-specialist healthcare settings that are not specifically designed for tre...
www.sign.ac.uk
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New SIGN guideline: Management of chronic pain (part 1) covers:
~ Opioids
~ Naloxone
~ Medicinal cannabis
~ Antidepressants
~ Pain management programmes
~ Psychological interventions
~ Self-help interventions, and
~ Occupation-based interventions.
www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/m...
~ Opioids
~ Naloxone
~ Medicinal cannabis
~ Antidepressants
~ Pain management programmes
~ Psychological interventions
~ Self-help interventions, and
~ Occupation-based interventions.
www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/m...
I don't know, there might be something in this. I wonder if it could apply to universities as well.
I might start marking only half the exams.
I might start marking only half the exams.
Genius! The solution to healthcare costs has been staring us in the face for years and we all missed it!
Just stop seeing and treating patients - brilliant! 🫣
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just stop seeing and treating patients - brilliant! 🫣
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I don't know, there might be something in this. I wonder if it could apply to universities as well.
I might start marking only half the exams.
I might start marking only half the exams.
I call this: 'The grim reality of an airport hotel'.
What do you mean, I've just missed the Turner Prize?
What do you mean, I've just missed the Turner Prize?
December 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I call this: 'The grim reality of an airport hotel'.
What do you mean, I've just missed the Turner Prize?
What do you mean, I've just missed the Turner Prize?
Totally nailed the Secret Santa this year.
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Totally nailed the Secret Santa this year.
Proof, if proof were needed, that this isn't sport. It's about making money.
December 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Proof, if proof were needed, that this isn't sport. It's about making money.
We published a meta-analysis on the prevalence of #PsoriaticArthritis.
Disappointed to see that a letter asserting that we'd omitted 4 papers from Africa is now published, while our rebuttal (showing that these papers provided NO relevant data) is still only available online.
doi.org/10.1093/rheu...
Disappointed to see that a letter asserting that we'd omitted 4 papers from Africa is now published, while our rebuttal (showing that these papers provided NO relevant data) is still only available online.
doi.org/10.1093/rheu...
Comment on: The worldwide prevalence of psoriatic arthritis—a systematic review and meta-analysis: reply
Dear Editor, We thank Maharaj and colleagues for their comments on our recent manuscript published in Rheumatology: ‘The worldwide prevalence of psoriatic
doi.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We published a meta-analysis on the prevalence of #PsoriaticArthritis.
Disappointed to see that a letter asserting that we'd omitted 4 papers from Africa is now published, while our rebuttal (showing that these papers provided NO relevant data) is still only available online.
doi.org/10.1093/rheu...
Disappointed to see that a letter asserting that we'd omitted 4 papers from Africa is now published, while our rebuttal (showing that these papers provided NO relevant data) is still only available online.
doi.org/10.1093/rheu...
Reposted by Gareth Jones
🎬 In this video Prof Gareth Jones explains how we measure disease— the foundation of epi research! Watch the whole series at: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🎬 In this video Prof Gareth Jones explains how we measure disease— the foundation of epi research! Watch the whole series at: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
Other than the original, at the bottom, almost all of these are from people saying "please stop replying to all".
December 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Other than the original, at the bottom, almost all of these are from people saying "please stop replying to all".
I'm just going to come out and say it:
I'm not 100% convinced this is a good idea.
NICE's "quality-adjusted life year" threshold, currently 30,000 pounds ($39,789) per year, will rise to 35,000 pounds.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
I'm not 100% convinced this is a good idea.
NICE's "quality-adjusted life year" threshold, currently 30,000 pounds ($39,789) per year, will rise to 35,000 pounds.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
December 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I'm just going to come out and say it:
I'm not 100% convinced this is a good idea.
NICE's "quality-adjusted life year" threshold, currently 30,000 pounds ($39,789) per year, will rise to 35,000 pounds.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
I'm not 100% convinced this is a good idea.
NICE's "quality-adjusted life year" threshold, currently 30,000 pounds ($39,789) per year, will rise to 35,000 pounds.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Give yourself an early Christmas present - places still available on the Aberdeen Short Course in #Epidemiology.
Disease measurement | Study design | Bias | Confounding | Analysis | Incorporating qualitative research | Causal inference
www.abdn.ac.uk/asce
@uoaepi.bsky.social
Disease measurement | Study design | Bias | Confounding | Analysis | Incorporating qualitative research | Causal inference
www.abdn.ac.uk/asce
@uoaepi.bsky.social
Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology 2026 | The Institute of Applied Health Sciences | The University of Aberdeen
www.abdn.ac.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Give yourself an early Christmas present - places still available on the Aberdeen Short Course in #Epidemiology.
Disease measurement | Study design | Bias | Confounding | Analysis | Incorporating qualitative research | Causal inference
www.abdn.ac.uk/asce
@uoaepi.bsky.social
Disease measurement | Study design | Bias | Confounding | Analysis | Incorporating qualitative research | Causal inference
www.abdn.ac.uk/asce
@uoaepi.bsky.social