Giles Dixon
@gilesdixon.bsky.social
Respiratory trainee and Wellcome Trust PhD Fellow. University of Exeter. Interstitial lung disease and lung imaging
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The UK ILD Registry is designed to support hospitals in gaining actionable insights into key drivers for improved patient outcomes.
Read the Annual Report to learn more about our work and achievements in 2024 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ILDRegistryReport24
Read the Annual Report to learn more about our work and achievements in 2024 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ILDRegistryReport24
May 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The UK ILD Registry is designed to support hospitals in gaining actionable insights into key drivers for improved patient outcomes.
Read the Annual Report to learn more about our work and achievements in 2024 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ILDRegistryReport24
Read the Annual Report to learn more about our work and achievements in 2024 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ILDRegistryReport24
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In the FIBRONEER-IPF phase 3 trial, nerandomilast slowed disease progression in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as compared with placebo. Full trial results: nej.md/4mgWcIU
#ATS2025 @atscommunity.bsky.social
#ATS2025 @atscommunity.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In the FIBRONEER-IPF phase 3 trial, nerandomilast slowed disease progression in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as compared with placebo. Full trial results: nej.md/4mgWcIU
#ATS2025 @atscommunity.bsky.social
#ATS2025 @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Very pleasing - MPs vote 366 to 41, majority to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading. @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @asthmaandlung.org.uk #SmokeFreeGeneration
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Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law
MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.
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March 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Very pleasing - MPs vote 366 to 41, majority to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading. @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @asthmaandlung.org.uk #SmokeFreeGeneration
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Looking for last minute revision questions for the #SCE? our free @brainscape.bsky.social deck is available here: www.brainscape.com/p/4MNSM-LH-C... Thanks to those people who commented on a couple of Qs with typos & one which was out of date - all now fixed! #RespEd #medsky #pulmsky #lungsky
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March 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Looking for last minute revision questions for the #SCE? our free @brainscape.bsky.social deck is available here: www.brainscape.com/p/4MNSM-LH-C... Thanks to those people who commented on a couple of Qs with typos & one which was out of date - all now fixed! #RespEd #medsky #pulmsky #lungsky
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IPF diagnosis is still delayed for many patients – over 36% experience symptoms for 2+ years before seeing a specialist.
The latest report shines a light on BTS Registry data findings.
👉 http://brit-thoracic.uk/ILDRegistryFindings
#ILD
The latest report shines a light on BTS Registry data findings.
👉 http://brit-thoracic.uk/ILDRegistryFindings
#ILD
February 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
IPF diagnosis is still delayed for many patients – over 36% experience symptoms for 2+ years before seeing a specialist.
The latest report shines a light on BTS Registry data findings.
👉 http://brit-thoracic.uk/ILDRegistryFindings
#ILD
The latest report shines a light on BTS Registry data findings.
👉 http://brit-thoracic.uk/ILDRegistryFindings
#ILD
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Two new projects just published on our website are about using #AI to monitor and predict #LungDisease progression. Both led by @gilesdixon.bsky.social.
The first focuses on interstitial lung diseases, using AI to assess high-resolution computed tomography scans.
#Respiratory
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The first focuses on interstitial lung diseases, using AI to assess high-resolution computed tomography scans.
#Respiratory
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Could AI help with monitoring and predicting progression of interstitial lung disease?
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) lead to around 1 in 100 deaths in the UK. Some people’s condition gets worse (also known as progression)…
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January 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Two new projects just published on our website are about using #AI to monitor and predict #LungDisease progression. Both led by @gilesdixon.bsky.social.
The first focuses on interstitial lung diseases, using AI to assess high-resolution computed tomography scans.
#Respiratory
bit.ly/3POI5vF
The first focuses on interstitial lung diseases, using AI to assess high-resolution computed tomography scans.
#Respiratory
bit.ly/3POI5vF
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📣 Call for US ban on crystalline silica-containing engineered stone 🪨
Used in artificial stone/"quartz" countertops, growing cause of preventable occupational 🫁 disease, Silicosis
Kudos Heinzerling et al.'s R/L
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Used in artificial stone/"quartz" countertops, growing cause of preventable occupational 🫁 disease, Silicosis
Kudos Heinzerling et al.'s R/L
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January 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
📣 Call for US ban on crystalline silica-containing engineered stone 🪨
Used in artificial stone/"quartz" countertops, growing cause of preventable occupational 🫁 disease, Silicosis
Kudos Heinzerling et al.'s R/L
www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1...
@atsblueeditor.bsky.social @ats-eoph.bsky.social
Used in artificial stone/"quartz" countertops, growing cause of preventable occupational 🫁 disease, Silicosis
Kudos Heinzerling et al.'s R/L
www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1...
@atsblueeditor.bsky.social @ats-eoph.bsky.social
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Inspired by all the @bsky.app handles at #BTSWinter2024 (thank you @btsrespiratory.bsky.social) we've made the switch. Feeling a bit like the new kid at school! Please follow, recommend your fave follows and point us in the direction of good science! #RespIsBest #UniOfBristol
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December 2, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Inspired by all the @bsky.app handles at #BTSWinter2024 (thank you @btsrespiratory.bsky.social) we've made the switch. Feeling a bit like the new kid at school! Please follow, recommend your fave follows and point us in the direction of good science! #RespIsBest #UniOfBristol
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Ever wondered if steroids do more harm than good in Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis? Don’t worry, the trial that is needed is on the way!
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South West trust awarded £2m NIHR funding for global first respiratory study
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has received £2m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for research into a health condition that adversely affects ...
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November 22, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Ever wondered if steroids do more harm than good in Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis? Don’t worry, the trial that is needed is on the way!
rdn.nihr.ac.uk/news/south-w...
rdn.nihr.ac.uk/news/south-w...
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