"Hidden" visceral fat around organs accelerates heart aging - but fat on the hips and thighs could be protective in women. Read our paper out now in the European Heart Journal. #whyCMR doi.org/10.1093/eurh...

We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 cohort of CRSHE Reproductive Science and Health Fellows! With the generous partnership of the Good Hope Foundation, we are proud to champion cutting-edge scientific research and career development in reproductive science, maternal health and pregnancy.

Big pharma set to pull jobs from UK unless NHS spends more on drugs AstraZeneca boss warns it is ‘hard to champion’ Britain as a place for investment and research as row over medicine pricing escalates

Big pharma set to pull jobs from UK unless NHS spends more on drugs

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We're pleased to see a new MRC Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) announced today.

The Centre will study how the environment interacts with our immune system to trigger chronic inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, so we can develop better treatments⬇️

Have you got your tickets yet? 🎟️

🌟 SHROxEd - Congratulations to all presenters at 1st joint Edinburgh/Oxford Reproductive Health Postgraduate Symposium! 🌟

A day of fascinating research & standout presentations. Excited to see how this work shapes the future of reproductive health.

#ReproductiveHealth @edinuni-irr.bsky.social

Using Storytelling to Investigate Scientific Questions Fiction can be an important tool to explore complex science and technology questions. Arula Ratnakar discusses how storytelling can help both experts and nonexperts think about complex issues.

How can writing fiction make you a better scientist? On the latest episode of our podcast, editor @miaaarmstrong.bsky.social chats with computational neuroscientist and #scifi writer @arula-ratnakar.bsky.social about storytelling, consciousness, and process. 1/
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‘Concerning’ lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts

Figure 2. Pathophysiology and Pain Mechanisms in Endometriosis-Associated Pelvic Pain

#Endometriosis is a common cause of pelvic pain affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age women.

This narrative review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis.

#MedSky ja.ma/3RRLzOW

Fall guy: Trump’s Russia deal is aimed at ousting Zelensky The president of Ukraine, resented for his global popularity, has been sacrificed. The American president has walked unblinking into a Kremlin trap

Fall guy: Trump’s Russia deal is aimed at ousting Zelensky

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Endometriosis: our research shows changing your diet may reduce pain symptoms Around 67% of participants noted that changing their diet had a positive effect on pain.

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NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds

New study identifies drug targets for osteoarthritis Combining functional genomics with the largest ever genome-wide association study of osteoarthritis has identified disease-linked variants and new drug targets.

The largest ever genome-wide association study on osteoarthritis has advanced understanding of the disease and laid the groundwork for developing more effective and personalised therapies that could transform osteoarthritis care: edin.ac/43HK39g @genscot.bsky.social @www.helmholtz-munich.de

One in four women in England have serious reproductive health issue, survey finds

On This Day in 2023 Bivalent Prefusion F Vaccine in Pregnancy to Prevent RSV Illness in Infants A pregnant woman with a baby in her arms stands next to a box about the prevention of RV-associated respiratory infections in infants.

On this day 2 years ago, the MATISSE study showed the safety and efficacy of the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. This and a similar newborn vaccine can prevent infant RSV disease. Revisit the study: nej.md/3Mc1hmg 1/3

#MedSky #IDSky #OBGYN

Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ #endocrinedisruptors

Major endometriosis study reveals impact of gluten, coffee, dairy and alcohol. @endo1000.bsky.social @horne-research.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social

🧬 Key scientific leaders are being removed! 🧬

NIH directors—known for their expertise and institutional knowledge—are being ousted

Result?
✅Undermines public health
✅Erodes scientific integrity
✅Risks unchecked actions

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#NIH #CDC #FDA #AcademicSky #MedSky #Science

Watch CBS Evening News: Researchers investigating causes of Long COVID - Full show on CBS The pandemic may be over, but millions are still dealing with COVID-19's effects. The CDC estimates nearly 20 million Americans are struggling with the effects of Long COVID -- the persistence of ongo...

a) The pandemic is not over. It just got started five years ago.

b) The infection is probably not over either. The evidence of viral persistence and damage is accumulating.

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This survey study examines which dietary modifications or supplements were perceived as beneficial for pain management by individuals with endometriosis.
#rndometriosis. Delighted to share our latest findings. @endo1000.bsky.social @horne-research.bsky.social

A group of women stand in Scottish Parliament, in front of a banner and holding a board in yellow and red with the words "I'm supporting ENDOMETRIOSIS ACTION MONTH, Endometriosis UK". They are smiling at the camera.

A group of approximately 25 people are standing and chatting in a Scottish Parliament room. The room has a large table with lots of microphones on it.

Monica Lennon MSP stands at a lecturn giving a talk. She is standing in front of a large tv screen with the words "Dismissed, ignored and belittled" on it.

To wrap up #EndometriosisActionMonth, we wanted to share our visit to ScotParl last week. Ann & Priscilla represented ENDO1000 as honored guests of Endometriosis UK.
Speakers were optimistic that Scotland could siginficantly reduce diagnosis time by 2030 - down to under a year 🤞

A healthcare provider places a stethoscope on her patient's back.

Long COVID’s impact extends far beyond health—it affects work, financial security, and access to care. A recent webinar explored what’s needed to support affected individuals. 🔗 Replay this event from the National Academies: buff.ly/xm580Ya

Morning-after pill set to be made free from pharmacies in bid to end 'unfair postcode lottery' Emergency contraception is free from most GPs and sexual health clinics, but pharmacies can charge up to £30.

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#crosssectorhubscotland. #academyofmedicalsciences

Harry's View: March 2025 Selected works by SCMP's veteran political cartoonist, Harry Harrison, from March 2025.

Harry's View: March 2025
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Our #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth series continues with Dr Lucy Whitaker sharing her current work on non-hormonal treatment for endometriosis.

Interested in finding out more about these clinical trials? Visit www.exppectedinburgh.co.uk/
#Endometriosis #WomensHealth

Continuing on with our #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth campaign, we asked three of our researchers to explain their research in 15 words or less.

Find out more about their research on the EXPPECT website: www.exppectedinburgh.co.uk/

Scottish voters split over free tuition as university financial crisis deepens

Researchers make progress toward non-hormonal treatment for endometriosis Roughly 200 million women around the world suffer from endometriosis, a condition that causes tissue from the lining of the uterus to grow in places outside of the uterus. The condition can be excepti...

“"What we've shown in this paper is that the epithelial cells can communicate with the macrophages,"… "Our hypothesis is that their cross talk potentially provides an environment that's conducive to the development of the disease."
🧪 #ReproSky #MedSky #ObGynSky
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