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Manchán Magan: writer and documentary maker dies aged 55 Author spoke of terminal illness in recent radio interview, saying he did not feel despair

Manchán Magan: writer and documentary maker dies aged 55

Stimulating book launch discussion, looking forward to reading it. Might be a book of interest for @bedsidereading.bsky.social

Apologies for not adding alt text to all these photos. My cat is screaming her head off and if I don't let her outside right this instance, where I have to accompany her, I might die.

Style lessons from Robert Redford, one of the most stylish men in the last century. 🧵

Have you read The Names yet? My favourite of this year to date

Child heart disease may be more likely if mother has anaemia during pregnancy New research shows the chance of a child having congenital heart disease increases if the mother is anaemic during pregnancy.

🔬 New research shows that anaemia in early pregnancy may raise the risk of congenital heart disease in babies 👶🫀. The study found a 47% higher risk when anaemia was present in the first 100 days of pregnancy.

Researchers are now looking into whether iron supplements could help prevent this.

I'm a lover not a fighter, but I know this is fighting talk:
why is rest and restoration time for healthcare staff not included in their contracted time?
Machines are treated better than humans in this dehumanising system.
Time to ask why.

It was this day 10 years ago T fractured her wrist and we went to see Sting and Paul Simon.

It was great to hear this poem discussed I didn't study English literature at school and feel like I can't access poetry in same way as I do with fiction

Didn't hear this today but company directors as paying parent a huge issue. No account taken of assets or lifestyle. Communication from CMS awful too

We have about 10 half used open bags of chips! How to stop that! Beautiful bowl

Good to see you on here x

Doctors’ best friends: dogs will help sniff out bacteria for cystic fibrosis sufferers Imperial College project could lead to less invasive testing and combat increase in antibiotic resistance Jodie is a canine with special ­powers, scientists have discovered. The golden labrador can smell and ­identify ­particular bacteria and could soon play a key role in helping researchers develop a programme in which dogs could sniff out individuals infected with dangerous microbes. The project, recently launched by scientists at Imperial College London, could be vital in the battle against antibiotic resistance as well as the treatment of patients with lung ­disease and other conditions, they say. Continue reading...

Doctors’ best friends: dogs will help sniff out bacteria for cystic fibrosis sufferers

‘I am changed in every cell of my body’: what surgeon Gabriel Weston learned when she faced serious illness at home First the doctor was diagnosed with a heart disorder, and then her son became dangerously unwell … How did it feel to be on the other side of the operating table?

‘I am changed in every cell of my body’: what surgeon Gabriel Weston learned when she faced serious illness at home

Torvehallen in Copenhagen, food market

I was recommending Strong Female Character again today while discussing ADHD and autism. An insightful read I discovered on your podcast last year

GPs in Northern Ireland can only dream of electronic prescribing!

Bridge Books - Book Store Dromore Northern Ireland Northern Ireland's number one book store is the perfect place for gift ideas with a big selection of the latest releases and old favourites.

Four customers today. At one stage, I really did think it was going to be the first day in 29 years with no one through the door. I know it's the cold weather etc etc, but it's hard to stay upbeat when it's quiet. Want to buy a book and keep me busy wrapping tomorrow?
www.bridgebooksdromore.co.uk

Snuggled on the sofa with a bit of accidental CPD as @bedsidereading.bsky.social would say.

Goes with Mrs Magees RBG

Beautiful #newgrangesolstice this morning

Feeling appreciated today

Clearing a relative's home after they move to nursing home is so difficult. I'm often asked for items that are now gone to charity/dump even after they had day of choosing items to keep

Just added to my want list now. My favourite book this year was Hello Beautiful Ann Neapolitano also about 4 sisters

Aww, I will miss the baubles. Can't believe the festive pilchards are back

I love this podcast, so many excellent book recommendations

@rosemccullagh.bsky.social The value of mentorship

Really love this! Thanks #PedsICU #Medsky @lifeandpicu.bsky.social. One to share @annabav.bsky.social @jessmorgan.bsky.social @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social…

This sounds great but I'm doing an appraisal at that time. Let me know how it goes. I hope you are not in need of wellbeing after your appraisal!