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johnmcsorley.bsky.social
Consultant Physician Sexual Health & HIV. FRCP London. 🇮🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺🕯️🏳️‍🌈 Past President BASHH.
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13 April: Feast Day of the sons of Tairchar of Loch Mac n-Én/Lough MacNean, Co. #Cavan, #Fermanagh & #Leitrim. 12 islands in Upper & Lower lough, & 2 crannogs (man-made islands. 1 in each lough). Perfect for hermit monks! Lots of flint tools found on Cushrush island! 📷© @tourismireland.bsky.social

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Such an honour to give the after dinner speech (my first!) at the @bashhuk.bsky.social President’s Dinner last week. Thank you Matt Phillips and @kat-smithson.bsky.social for the invite. I spoke about amplifying unheard voices in medicine and the ongoing neglect of sexual health in this country.

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1 April: Feast of St Áedán ‘láech’ of Cell Áedáin. Location unknown but near Strangford Lough, Co #Down (Elva Johnston). Called "layman", "warrior" in Martyrology of Tallaght! Lough home to lots monks; in Irish Loch Cuan "sea-inlet of bays/havens"; c. 70 islands eg Nendrum on Mahee island! 📷©Afloat

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An excellent resource referenced today in Stuart Flanagan’s talk is the HIV Stanford Database. Link for this is hivdb.stanford.edu @hivta.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social

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What about proviral DNA testing? Often the reports generated can be difficult to interpret but always helpful to discuss with your virologist if this is being considered for patients where no history resistance #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Lessons learned It’s heartwarming to read studies on the Impact of HPV vaccines 💪🏻💪🏾💪🏿 @bashhuk.bsky.social @fsrh.org @bhiva.bsky.social

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Patrick Kavanagh.

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Europe sees third straight year rise in childhood tuberculosis cases: The world’s deadliest infectious disease is also developing multi-drug resistance, said the ECDC.

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18/24 March, 15 Aug: St Mac Caírthinn (d. 506). 1st Bishop #Clogher #Tyrone. "Strong Man"; carried St Patrick when old, over marshes, rivers! St Brigid's uncle? Legend Domhnach Airgid given to him from Patrick! @NMIreland. 39 sheets, 8/9th C. 1350 cover. www.megalithicireland.com/Clogher%20Hi...

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Out now in @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social our study demonstrates that the MVA-BN (Imvanex/Jynneos) vaccine is safe & effective against mpox, but a single dose does not sufficiently protect people living with #HIV. Thank you @ema.europa.eu for support www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 1/7

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Congratulations Tristan and Nicky

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Incredible summaries of #CROI2025 from @aidsmap.bsky.social colleagues. Check them all out at, www.aidsmap.com/conferences/....

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we have a Senior Clinical Fellow vacancy in HIV here at the Royal Free! Come and join our team 🙏 👍 www.royalfree.nhs.uk/working-here... @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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I am running for Clinical VP of the RCP. For those who don't know me, here is a potted bio. 🧵

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Tecovirimat did not lead to faster clinical resolution, or reduction of pain, for clade 2 MPOX. We need new agents to treat MPOX. #CROI2025

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More daily DOR/ISL from @profchloeorkin.bsky.social #CROI2025 This time open-label, various ART - efficacy (incl 5 with viraemia on DOR/ISL) in pic. Weight gain on DOR/ISL driven by removal of weight suppressive TDF and/or EFV

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With Prof Jane Anderson stepping down in 2025, National AIDS Trust is seeking a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees, at this exciting time for the UK HIV response, who embodies our values, and is committed to human rights. Could that be you? nat.org.uk/who-we-ar...

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Most OECD countries fail to reach the UN’s target for aid to the poorest countries

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RIO the long awaited bNAb trial of 3BNC117LS + 101074LS being presented by Sarah Fidler from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social One or two bNAb infusions and treatment interruption in people with #HIV who were started on ART in acute HIV infection.

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Early trial results unveiled by Imperial researchers show exciting advances in HIV treatment. For the first time, immune-based treatments have managed to control the virus in patients for long periods, without the need for antiretrovirals. Find out more 🔽 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/261858/...

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Who funds biomedical research? @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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The 19th Annual Chiva Conference is taking place on Friday 4th April at Woburn House, London! This year’s programme features engaging workshops on HIV and the law, sexual health and adolescent medication challenges. Find out more and register today: buff.ly/T3jInbg

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Post from #CROI2025 San Francisco: I have been re-posting recently to amplify voices of US colleagues on the war on science and public health that is taking place in the US and the cuts to public funding for PEPFAR HIV programmes supporting treatment and HIV prevention for millions worldwide.

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It was a pleasure to welcome local MP Danny Beales to Hillingdon Sexual Health Clinic yesterday - a great opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities for improving sexual health services in Hillingdon.

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