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A/Prof Jessica Orchard
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PhD MPH | Sports Cardiology & Screening | Principal Research Fellow, School of Public Health @Sydney_Uni | EiC @JSAMS_Plus | Assoc Editor @BJSM | @nhrmc Emerging Leader Fellow
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John Orchard @drjohnorchard.bsky.social · 18d
Exercise and weight loss reduce mortality, opiates increase mortality and joint replacement reduces mortality for 10 years then increases thereafter
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John Orchard @drjohnorchard.bsky.social · 18d
www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13... Associations between common hip and knee osteoarthritis treatments and all-cause mortality pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40941581
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John Orchard @drjohnorchard.bsky.social · Aug 1
Our new book recently published covering injuries, lumbar stress fractures and all other Sports Science Sports Medicine in our great sport of Cricket link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Cricket Sports Medicine
Cricket Sports Medicine is a guide for healthcare professionals on areas including injury prevention, rehabilitation to optimise cricketers of all levels.
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · 18d
Our review just out: Associations Between Common Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Treatments and All-Cause Mortality
www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13...

Key finding: Exercise and GLP-1 RA prescription are associated with reduced all-cause mortality.
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · 22d
Match-loss injuries and illnesses incur a considerable financial cost relative to the player salary expenditure in the AFL.

Interesting paper in JSAMS Plus and ABC News article:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Full paper open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The hidden impact of injuries costing AFL clubs millions
New research highlights the financial impact of injuries in the AFL, with one club losing $13 millions over six seasons, nearly 17 per cent of its total player salaries.
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · Aug 5
Fantastic and comprehensive new book on everything to do with sports medicine and cricket 👇 Congratulations John, Benita and all🏏
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John Orchard @drjohnorchard.bsky.social · Aug 1
Our new book recently published covering injuries, lumbar stress fractures and all other Sports Science Sports Medicine in our great sport of Cricket link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Cricket Sports Medicine
Cricket Sports Medicine is a guide for healthcare professionals on areas including injury prevention, rehabilitation to optimise cricketers of all levels.
link.springer.com
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · Jul 16
A quick reminder for members of
NSWCVRN to do this by the end of July 2025👇👇👇
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NSW Cardiovascular Research Network @nswcvrn.bsky.social · Jul 9
🚨 NSW CVRN Membership Update 🚨
If you joined NSW CVRN before Oct 2024, you must re-submit your membership form + agree to the updated Privacy Statement. We’ve been contacting affected members — not sure of your status or have questions? Email us:📧 [email protected]
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · Jun 1
New OSIICS version 15 published

Open access:
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Includes new diagnoses in sports cardiology, sports dermatology, sports concussion and more...
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rosspipesy.bsky.social @rosspipesy.bsky.social · Nov 9
Fascinating study! Different!
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John Orchard @drjohnorchard.bsky.social · Nov 9
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Australian athletes outlive the general population but rock/pop musicians don’t
Comparison of cancer and all-cause death rates of Australian rock and pop musicians, footballers, cricketers and the general population
Multiple international studies, including some from Australia, have found that professional and elite athletes have lower death rates/greater life exp…
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · Apr 30
Read the full paper (open access): sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Editorial: sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Sudden cardiac death in young First Nations Australians in the Northern Territory, Australia: Potential implications for pre-participation screening
To present data from coronial records on sudden cardiac death (SCD) cases seen in young, First Nations Australians in the Northern Territory of Austra…
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · Apr 30
Alarming Indigenous SCD rate demands early screening: thelimbic.com/cardiology/a...

Important research, congratulations to the authors: Sonali Pande, Viran De Silva, Elizabeth Paratz,
Marianne Tiemensma, Nadarajah Kangaharan
Alarming Indigenous SCD rate demands early screening
The alarming prevalence of sudden cardiac death among Indigenous Australians aged under 40 in the Northern Territory is prompting calls for targeted screening to tackle the issue.  A review of coronia...
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · Mar 30
Kevin's time was 'almost up' after a heart attack but a chance message changed his life

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...

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Kevin's time was 'almost up' but a chance message changed his life
Kevin Whitby was driving home from a regular gym session, listening to a radio interview on sudden cardiac death. Fifteen minutes later, he had a heart attack. With the interview ringing in his ears, ...
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JSAMS Plus @jsams-plus.bsky.social · Feb 25
#IceHockey has a high #injury rate, with concussions accounting for 14% of injuries. Despite no body checking in women’s hockey, #FemaleAthletes face a similar or higher #concussion risk, possibly due to anatomical or hormonal factors.
👀 Read full text: zurl.co/NZxtS
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JSAMS Plus @jsams-plus.bsky.social · Feb 28
#Reliable and practical #assessment tools are essential, as #cancer #treatment often impairs #physical function and activity in #children and adolescents. This JSAMS Plus issue highlights innovations reinforcing exercise in cancer care.

Read 👀 zurl.co/jsmx7
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JSAMS Plus @jsams-plus.bsky.social · Mar 5
The #concussion #debate has intensified, flooding #clinicians with updates. But is the #information clear, or is #confusion growing?

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JSAMS Plus @jsams-plus.bsky.social · Mar 14
#Burnout has been defined as a #psychological syndrome consisting of #emotional #exhaustion, #depersonalisation, and reduced personal #accomplishment.

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Dr Martha Gulati @drmarthagulati.bsky.social · Feb 22
Thank you @barbrastreisand.bsky.social for fighting the fight with us
#womenshearthealth
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Barbra Streisand @barbrastreisand.bsky.social · Feb 21
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NIH medical research used to exclude women. Funding cuts will harm our health. | Opinion
Just as we're making progress in the fight against women's heart disease, National Institutes of Health cuts endanger critical research.
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John Orchard @drjohnorchard.bsky.social · Feb 21
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Time to draw a line: journal editors must protect scientific independence
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JSAMS Plus @jsams-plus.bsky.social · Feb 20
JSAMS Plus joins editors of other international medical journals in highlighting the urgent need to protect scientific independence.
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Many other journals have recently released editorials, listed in the thread below…
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A/Prof Carissa Bonner @carissabonner.bsky.social · Feb 18
It is critical we maintain & build trust in science. Most people in most countries do trust scientists, AND agree that scientists should engage more in society & policy making. For those of us working in health and equity, this is not the time to be silent. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Trust in scientists and their role in society across 68 countries - Nature Human Behaviour
What is the state of trust in scientists around the world? To answer this question, the authors surveyed 71,922 respondents in 68 countries and found that trust in scientists is moderately high.
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The Lancet @thelancet.com · Feb 10
Read our latest issue in full ➡️ tinyurl.com/2rz7b357

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Cover of The Lancet Feb 8, 2025 issue. Quote on cover reads: "Health institutions may be hesitant to criticise the new administration publicly, but this timidity is a mistake. Trump's actions must be called out for the damage they are doing."
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · Dec 17
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · Dec 17
Our paper just out...Comparison of 6-lead smartphone ECG & 12-lead ECG in athletes and a genetic heart disease population: Expert Review of Medical Devices: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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A/Prof Jessica Orchard @jessicajorchard.bsky.social · Dec 11
Don't miss this exciting three-day symposium on sudden cardiac arrest and sports cardiology. Hear from world leaders while enjoying the coastal beauty of Lorne, Victoria. Registration & program available now👉https://tcc.eventsair.com/scaaustralia/
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