Gemma Taylor
@gemmamjtaylor.bsky.social
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Academic, epidemiologist and behavioural scientist. Views are my own. Based in Bristol, UK.
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ashorguk.bsky.social
We are appalled that public service broadcaster the BBC continues to provide a platform for tobacco industry giant, British American Tobacco, to lobby against the Tobacco & Vapes Bill.
So we fixed the headline for them...
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Share: Complete your PhD in data science & epidemiology with real-world impact! Join us at @uob-ieu.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social through the @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social. Fully funded project exploring co-use of e-cigarettes, cannabis and tobacco

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sagan.bsky.social
One of the biggest problems with the world is that fools are always so sure and certain about everything and intelligent people are so full of doubts and uncertainties.
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blasphemousjones.bsky.social
"South Florida weatherman tells viewers he can't accurately predict hurricanes because of government cuts"

Source:
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ashorguk.bsky.social
ASH CEO @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to discuss the incoming ban on disposable vapes.

The ban has two intentions - to reduce the environmental impact of single use products and address youth vaping.
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thementalelf.bsky.social
We are IN-PERSON in London next week for the #IoPPNfestival, sharing transformative research from @kingsioppn.bsky.social

Join @saakshikakar.bsky.social using the #IoPPNfestival hashtag from 2 pm on Wednesday, 14th May! THREAD
gemmamjtaylor.bsky.social
We used to call this "shake and bake" in Canada!
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eivindy.bsky.social
Want to opt out of the next 3 years? Do a postdoc in Oslo! PATHWAY will study mental health in persons with autism using #MoBa and Nordic registers. It's a collaboration between #Ahus, @uio.no and @ki.se Please share! Apply here:
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Postdoctor
About the positionThe Department of Research and Development, part of the Division of mental health services at Akershus University Hospital, Norway, has an open a 3-year, 100 % position for a postdoc...
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deevybee.bsky.social
what we really need is to find out what causes some people to become narcissistic wealth hoarders. If we could prevent that, the world would be transformed.
jamellebouie.net
there is no “epidemic,” he is almost certainly going to say it is vaccines and, well, stay safe everyone.
atrupar.com
RFK Jr: "By September we will know what has caused the autism epidemic and we will be able to eliminate those exposures."
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tcrgbath.bsky.social
Our #research into the activities of Philip Morris International and its Japanese affiliate, Philip Morris Japan, unveiled attempts to exploit science for profit, casting doubt on PMI's claims to conduct #transparentscience.

Read original research here: doi.org/10.1093/ntr/...

#ScienceforProfit
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robcalder.bsky.social
This event (almost) makes me want to be a PhD student again.
addiction-ssa.org
The SSA is now accepting applications for speakers at the 2025 PhD Symposium, which is being held on Wednesday 5 November in Newcastle upon Tyne tinyurl.com/3z8r2dh3
gemmamjtaylor.bsky.social
I met my MP today to express concerns about how companies profit from making us sick & again from selling the cure. I was told to start locally- apply for grants, sign petitions. I'm feeling letdown. MPs should raise these issues, not deflect. How can we motion serious structural change?
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capcbristol.bsky.social
Are you aged 18-65 years with more than 1 long-term health condition? Or a professional in #PrimaryCare or our local (BNSSG) integrated care system? If so, please join us to hear about the findings from the SPELL Study, share your experiences & help us shape GP services.

Details in flyer & thread.
flyer text: Is it hard work looking after lots of health conditions? [SPELL Study logo]. Join our event on Friday 25 April 2025, 1.30-4.30pm at the Trinity Centre, Bristol, BS2 0NW. Who can participate? Adults aged 18-65 years old with more than one long-term health condition. Professionals working in primary care or our local integrated care system. Why get involved? Hear what people who took part in our research said about the work they put into looking after their health. Share your insights and experiences. Help shape how GP services can better support people with lots of long-term health conditions. If you would like to take part, please scan the QR code to register your interest or email Alice or Laura at spell-study@bristol.ac.uk. We will gift a £10 shopping voucher and pay travel costs. [NIHR School for Primary Care Research, Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol and University of Manchester logos.]
gemmamjtaylor.bsky.social
Aw yes - okay. If those songs are making a resurgence, then maybe I'm cool now?
gemmamjtaylor.bsky.social
I'm obviously not down with the kids anymore! What does "slaps" mean Suzi!? Is it good or bad 🫠
gemmamjtaylor.bsky.social
Thanks for sharing! I'll look forward to reading your book 📚
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bmj.com
The BMJ @bmj.com · Mar 27
The UK government is facing a fierce backlash over welfare cuts that a new analysis says will push an additional 250 000 people—including 50 000 children—into relative poverty in 2029-30
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Protestors in Westminster demonstrating against the welfare cuts announced in Rachel Reeves' Spring budget in March 2025
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Bluesky @bsky.app · Mar 20
We 💙 links!

Starting this week, we've made it even easier for newsrooms and more to track how much traffic Bluesky is sending to their sites.

For those setting up analytics, Bluesky's referrer is go.bsky.app.
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addictionjournal.bsky.social
intEgrating Smoking Cessation treatment As part of usual Psychological care for dEpression and anxiety (ESCAPE): A randomised and controlled, multi-centre, acceptability and feasibility trial with nested qualitative methods @gemmamjtaylor.bsky.social buff.ly/HIGZ9Fj