Peter MacPherson
@petermacp.bsky.social
Professor of Global Public Health | Head of Public Health l University of Glasgow | Infections | #Tuberculosis | #HIV | #epidemiology | #episky | #IDSky | #TBsky 🧪🛟
Pinned
We found that #TB epidemics are becoming increasingly urbanised.
Important implications for supporting effective public health interventions to end tuberculosis epidemics.
🧪 #MedSky
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@kchorton.bsky.social
@nswartwood.bsky.social
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Important implications for supporting effective public health interventions to end tuberculosis epidemics.
🧪 #MedSky
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@kchorton.bsky.social
@nswartwood.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
Very pleased to contribute to this meta-analysis.
Among contacts of #TB, protection from preventive therapy waned quickly in high incidence settings, but persisted for years in low and medium incidence settings
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
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Among contacts of #TB, protection from preventive therapy waned quickly in high incidence settings, but persisted for years in low and medium incidence settings
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
🦠🧪🛟
September 19, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Very pleased to contribute to this meta-analysis.
Among contacts of #TB, protection from preventive therapy waned quickly in high incidence settings, but persisted for years in low and medium incidence settings
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
🦠🧪🛟
Among contacts of #TB, protection from preventive therapy waned quickly in high incidence settings, but persisted for years in low and medium incidence settings
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
🦠🧪🛟
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Interested in using genomics, big data and AI to tackle future pandemic threats?
The @cvrinfo.bsky.social is recruiting two PhD students through the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network 🦠🕵️♂️
shorturl.at/iLrfP
The @cvrinfo.bsky.social is recruiting two PhD students through the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network 🦠🕵️♂️
shorturl.at/iLrfP
September 15, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Interested in using genomics, big data and AI to tackle future pandemic threats?
The @cvrinfo.bsky.social is recruiting two PhD students through the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network 🦠🕵️♂️
shorturl.at/iLrfP
The @cvrinfo.bsky.social is recruiting two PhD students through the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network 🦠🕵️♂️
shorturl.at/iLrfP
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See details of 2 #PhD posts based at CVR & 12 other projects based in Finland, Denmark, Netherlandsx Spain & England through the DETECTIVE MSCA Doctoral Network 🦠🕵️♂️ 👇
Interested in using genomics, big data and AI to tackle future pandemic threats?
The @cvrinfo.bsky.social is recruiting two PhD students through the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network 🦠🕵️♂️
shorturl.at/iLrfP
The @cvrinfo.bsky.social is recruiting two PhD students through the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network 🦠🕵️♂️
shorturl.at/iLrfP
September 15, 2026 at 11:27 AM
See details of 2 #PhD posts based at CVR & 12 other projects based in Finland, Denmark, Netherlandsx Spain & England through the DETECTIVE MSCA Doctoral Network 🦠🕵️♂️ 👇
UK health professionals: apply to do a Wellcome-funded PhD on #tuberculosis prevention and aging with me and @alexandra-richards.bsky.social at @uofgshw.bsky.social University of Glasgow and University Cape Town!
Project -> www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Apply -> www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/multiple...?
Project -> www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Apply -> www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/multiple...?
University of Glasgow - Postgraduate study - Centres for Doctoral Training - Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) PhD Programme for Health Professionals - Research Projects - University of Glasgow Pr...
www.gla.ac.uk
September 12, 2026 at 10:22 AM
UK health professionals: apply to do a Wellcome-funded PhD on #tuberculosis prevention and aging with me and @alexandra-richards.bsky.social at @uofgshw.bsky.social University of Glasgow and University Cape Town!
Project -> www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Apply -> www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/multiple...?
Project -> www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Apply -> www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/multiple...?
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It brings a smile to my face every time I see a paper using ggplot2 😀
Published yesterday:
🩺 Data from 12 studies on ~16,000 people diagnosed w/ TB in Zimbabwe
📈 Age at TB diagnosis in Zimbabwe increased by half a year with each passing calendar year 2000-2024
🥼 We need to think of older adults more when considering surveillance, diagnosis and management of TB
🩺 Data from 12 studies on ~16,000 people diagnosed w/ TB in Zimbabwe
📈 Age at TB diagnosis in Zimbabwe increased by half a year with each passing calendar year 2000-2024
🥼 We need to think of older adults more when considering surveillance, diagnosis and management of TB
Temporal changes in age at diagnosis with tuberculosis in high-HIV prevalence settings: a pooled multi-cohort analysis from Zimbabwe
Age at TB diagnosis in Zimbabwe increased between 2000 and 2024. TB programmes must
adapt case-finding, clinical services and management for older adults considering
multimorbidity, polypharmacy and f...
www.thelancet.com
September 5, 2026 at 1:22 AM
It brings a smile to my face every time I see a paper using ggplot2 😀
Reposted by Peter MacPherson
Published yesterday:
🩺 Data from 12 studies on ~16,000 people diagnosed w/ TB in Zimbabwe
📈 Age at TB diagnosis in Zimbabwe increased by half a year with each passing calendar year 2000-2024
🥼 We need to think of older adults more when considering surveillance, diagnosis and management of TB
🩺 Data from 12 studies on ~16,000 people diagnosed w/ TB in Zimbabwe
📈 Age at TB diagnosis in Zimbabwe increased by half a year with each passing calendar year 2000-2024
🥼 We need to think of older adults more when considering surveillance, diagnosis and management of TB
Temporal changes in age at diagnosis with tuberculosis in high-HIV prevalence settings: a pooled multi-cohort analysis from Zimbabwe
Age at TB diagnosis in Zimbabwe increased between 2000 and 2024. TB programmes must
adapt case-finding, clinical services and management for older adults considering
multimorbidity, polypharmacy and f...
www.thelancet.com
September 4, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Published yesterday:
🩺 Data from 12 studies on ~16,000 people diagnosed w/ TB in Zimbabwe
📈 Age at TB diagnosis in Zimbabwe increased by half a year with each passing calendar year 2000-2024
🥼 We need to think of older adults more when considering surveillance, diagnosis and management of TB
🩺 Data from 12 studies on ~16,000 people diagnosed w/ TB in Zimbabwe
📈 Age at TB diagnosis in Zimbabwe increased by half a year with each passing calendar year 2000-2024
🥼 We need to think of older adults more when considering surveillance, diagnosis and management of TB
Very pleased to be appointed as a member of the Scottish Science Advisory Council 🏴
Role will include supporting the Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland in his work with Scottish Ministers
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social
scottishscience.org.uk/news-blog/ne...
Role will include supporting the Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland in his work with Scottish Ministers
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social
scottishscience.org.uk/news-blog/ne...
New SSAC Members Appointed 2026 | The Scottish Science Advisory Council
New SSAC Members AppointedScience experts will advise Scottish Government 11 new Members and Associate Members will join the Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC) from 1 October 2026, strengthening...
scottishscience.org.uk
September 1, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Very pleased to be appointed as a member of the Scottish Science Advisory Council 🏴
Role will include supporting the Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland in his work with Scottish Ministers
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social
scottishscience.org.uk/news-blog/ne...
Role will include supporting the Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland in his work with Scottish Ministers
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social
scottishscience.org.uk/news-blog/ne...
We are recruiting a Professor/Reader in Clinical Trials and Methodology at the @uofgshw.bsky.social School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/professo...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/professo...
Professor/Reader - Clinical Trials & Methodology
Job Purpose Over the past five years, the University of Glasgow has made substantial strategic investment to consolidate its position as a leading centre for world-class health research. This ...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk
August 21, 2026 at 10:43 AM
We are recruiting a Professor/Reader in Clinical Trials and Methodology at the @uofgshw.bsky.social School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/professo...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/professo...
Walking some of the West Highland Way over the last few days and found this in Dryman Spar. Don’t everyone rush at once.
August 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Walking some of the West Highland Way over the last few days and found this in Dryman Spar. Don’t everyone rush at once.
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Four clinical academic jobs @lshtm.bsky.social for people in UK training - Closing this week on Friday
Academic clinical jobs @lshtm.bsky.social for people in UK clinical training
Clinical Lecturers
1) Infectious Diseases (ST3-6) tinyurl.com/4vbjwrkr
2) Paediatrics (ST4-7) tinyurl.com/2hajhbs3
3) Public Health (ST3-5) tinyurl.com/yzd5cmxa
Clinical Fellow in Primary Care (ST1) tinyurl.com/mpsmk7zk
Clinical Lecturers
1) Infectious Diseases (ST3-6) tinyurl.com/4vbjwrkr
2) Paediatrics (ST4-7) tinyurl.com/2hajhbs3
3) Public Health (ST3-5) tinyurl.com/yzd5cmxa
Clinical Fellow in Primary Care (ST1) tinyurl.com/mpsmk7zk
August 10, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Four clinical academic jobs @lshtm.bsky.social for people in UK training - Closing this week on Friday
#Multimorbidity with #tuberculosis is under-recognised.
We followed nearly 2000 adults with #TB in 🇿🇦 for 18m.
Multimorbidity was very common, and associated with large ⬆️ in risk of death.
#idsky #TBsky 🧪🛟
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@tomwingfield.bsky.social
We followed nearly 2000 adults with #TB in 🇿🇦 for 18m.
Multimorbidity was very common, and associated with large ⬆️ in risk of death.
#idsky #TBsky 🧪🛟
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@tomwingfield.bsky.social
August 6, 2026 at 8:19 AM
#Multimorbidity with #tuberculosis is under-recognised.
We followed nearly 2000 adults with #TB in 🇿🇦 for 18m.
Multimorbidity was very common, and associated with large ⬆️ in risk of death.
#idsky #TBsky 🧪🛟
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@tomwingfield.bsky.social
We followed nearly 2000 adults with #TB in 🇿🇦 for 18m.
Multimorbidity was very common, and associated with large ⬆️ in risk of death.
#idsky #TBsky 🧪🛟
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@tomwingfield.bsky.social
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Calling all emerging #researchers doing pioneering work to reduce the disease burden of #TB & #HIV in #Africa
#Nominations for 2026 Stephen Lawn Research Leadership Prize now open!
@joylawn.bsky.social @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social @theunion.org @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social
#Nominations for 2026 Stephen Lawn Research Leadership Prize now open!
@joylawn.bsky.social @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social @theunion.org @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social
Stephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize 2026 | LSHTM
Stephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize 2026 | LSHTM
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July 6, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Calling all emerging #researchers doing pioneering work to reduce the disease burden of #TB & #HIV in #Africa
#Nominations for 2026 Stephen Lawn Research Leadership Prize now open!
@joylawn.bsky.social @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social @theunion.org @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social
#Nominations for 2026 Stephen Lawn Research Leadership Prize now open!
@joylawn.bsky.social @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social @theunion.org @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social
🚨New publication🚨
Despite global scale-up of ART for #HIV, bloodstream infection with M. tuberculosis in hospitalised adults remains common
In a 7 country study, PLHIV with #TB in blood were 2.7x more likely to die by 30days
doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@biancasossen.bsky.social
Despite global scale-up of ART for #HIV, bloodstream infection with M. tuberculosis in hospitalised adults remains common
In a 7 country study, PLHIV with #TB in blood were 2.7x more likely to die by 30days
doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@biancasossen.bsky.social
July 30, 2026 at 8:23 AM
🚨New publication🚨
Despite global scale-up of ART for #HIV, bloodstream infection with M. tuberculosis in hospitalised adults remains common
In a 7 country study, PLHIV with #TB in blood were 2.7x more likely to die by 30days
doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@biancasossen.bsky.social
Despite global scale-up of ART for #HIV, bloodstream infection with M. tuberculosis in hospitalised adults remains common
In a 7 country study, PLHIV with #TB in blood were 2.7x more likely to die by 30days
doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@biancasossen.bsky.social
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This is a really beautiful website by @jdworkin.bsky.social on the everyday household items that were once only dreamt about – a music player, nightlight, family photos, clean water, ice, spices, and more.
10/10 would recommend exploring it! ordinaryabundance.com
10/10 would recommend exploring it! ordinaryabundance.com
Ordinary Abundance
A walk through a modern apartment, through the eyes of the people for whom everything in it was new.
ordinaryabundance.com
July 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM
This is a really beautiful website by @jdworkin.bsky.social on the everyday household items that were once only dreamt about – a music player, nightlight, family photos, clean water, ice, spices, and more.
10/10 would recommend exploring it! ordinaryabundance.com
10/10 would recommend exploring it! ordinaryabundance.com
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📣 Opportunity for Clinical Scientists 🔬
The Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) are advertising a unique opportunity to join the highly specialist National clinical service. Join us to help shape and develop the future of the service!
🔗 Apply here: www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v8175970
The Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) are advertising a unique opportunity to join the highly specialist National clinical service. Join us to help shape and develop the future of the service!
🔗 Apply here: www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v8175970
Job vacancy: Clinical Scientist, UK Health Security Agency, Salisbury | trac.jobs
www.healthjobsuk.com
July 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
📣 Opportunity for Clinical Scientists 🔬
The Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) are advertising a unique opportunity to join the highly specialist National clinical service. Join us to help shape and develop the future of the service!
🔗 Apply here: www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v8175970
The Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) are advertising a unique opportunity to join the highly specialist National clinical service. Join us to help shape and develop the future of the service!
🔗 Apply here: www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v8175970
Went to see The Odyssey this afternoon, and was very weird to recognise the beaches that I spent my childhood on.
The Moray Firth is one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
The Moray Firth is one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
Why Scotland’s cinematic Moray coast made it a perfect location to shoot The Odyssey
‘Legends cling like barnacles to these shores,’ says our local writer, who reveals how the lore of these craggy cliffs and beaches resonates with the Homeric classic
www.theguardian.com
July 25, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Went to see The Odyssey this afternoon, and was very weird to recognise the beaches that I spent my childhood on.
The Moray Firth is one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
The Moray Firth is one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
New publication led by Mphatso Phiri:
Drivers of sex differences in Mycobacterium tuberculosis immunoreactivity among adolescents and adults in Blantyre, Malawi
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@lightontb.bsky.social
@kchorton.bsky.social
#TB #Episky
🛟🧪
Drivers of sex differences in Mycobacterium tuberculosis immunoreactivity among adolescents and adults in Blantyre, Malawi
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@lightontb.bsky.social
@kchorton.bsky.social
#TB #Episky
🛟🧪
Drivers of sex differences in Mycobacterium tuberculosis immunoreactivity among adolescents and adults in Blantyre, Malawi - BMC Global and Public Health
Background Sex differences in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) exposure likely contribute to sex differences in tuberculosis (TB) burden. However, population-level age- and sex-specific patterns of Mt...
link.springer.com
July 24, 2026 at 6:31 PM
New publication led by Mphatso Phiri:
Drivers of sex differences in Mycobacterium tuberculosis immunoreactivity among adolescents and adults in Blantyre, Malawi
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@lightontb.bsky.social
@kchorton.bsky.social
#TB #Episky
🛟🧪
Drivers of sex differences in Mycobacterium tuberculosis immunoreactivity among adolescents and adults in Blantyre, Malawi
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@lightontb.bsky.social
@kchorton.bsky.social
#TB #Episky
🛟🧪
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Got research, a QI project, case report or education innovation to share? The Med+ 2026 Abstract Competition is now open. A great opportunity for resident doctors to present their work at the RCP's largest specialty conference. Deadline: 30 August. Good luck to everyone submitting!
The Med+ 2026 abstract competition is open, giving resident doctors the chance to:
🔹 Receive feedback from leading clinicians
🔹 Win prizes, including £500
Submit now: https://www5.shocklogic.com/scripts/jmevent/Abstract.asp?Client_Id=%27RCP%27&Project_Id=%27MPLUS26%27&System_Id=1
🔹 Receive feedback from leading clinicians
🔹 Win prizes, including £500
Submit now: https://www5.shocklogic.com/scripts/jmevent/Abstract.asp?Client_Id=%27RCP%27&Project_Id=%27MPLUS26%27&System_Id=1
July 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Got research, a QI project, case report or education innovation to share? The Med+ 2026 Abstract Competition is now open. A great opportunity for resident doctors to present their work at the RCP's largest specialty conference. Deadline: 30 August. Good luck to everyone submitting!
Reposted by Peter MacPherson
Academic clinical jobs @lshtm.bsky.social for people in UK clinical training
Clinical Lecturers
1) Infectious Diseases (ST3-6) tinyurl.com/4vbjwrkr
2) Paediatrics (ST4-7) tinyurl.com/2hajhbs3
3) Public Health (ST3-5) tinyurl.com/yzd5cmxa
Clinical Fellow in Primary Care (ST1) tinyurl.com/mpsmk7zk
Clinical Lecturers
1) Infectious Diseases (ST3-6) tinyurl.com/4vbjwrkr
2) Paediatrics (ST4-7) tinyurl.com/2hajhbs3
3) Public Health (ST3-5) tinyurl.com/yzd5cmxa
Clinical Fellow in Primary Care (ST1) tinyurl.com/mpsmk7zk
July 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Academic clinical jobs @lshtm.bsky.social for people in UK clinical training
Clinical Lecturers
1) Infectious Diseases (ST3-6) tinyurl.com/4vbjwrkr
2) Paediatrics (ST4-7) tinyurl.com/2hajhbs3
3) Public Health (ST3-5) tinyurl.com/yzd5cmxa
Clinical Fellow in Primary Care (ST1) tinyurl.com/mpsmk7zk
Clinical Lecturers
1) Infectious Diseases (ST3-6) tinyurl.com/4vbjwrkr
2) Paediatrics (ST4-7) tinyurl.com/2hajhbs3
3) Public Health (ST3-5) tinyurl.com/yzd5cmxa
Clinical Fellow in Primary Care (ST1) tinyurl.com/mpsmk7zk
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At @who.int request, @petermacp.bsky.social and a multinational team led an analysis of cause and risk of death for people living with #HIV admitted to hospital.
1 in 6 people with HIV who were hospitalized, died.
In-hospital survival hasn't improved in the last 20 years.
👉 tinyurl.com/3pb9pf8e
1 in 6 people with HIV who were hospitalized, died.
In-hospital survival hasn't improved in the last 20 years.
👉 tinyurl.com/3pb9pf8e
June 17, 2026 at 9:04 AM
At @who.int request, @petermacp.bsky.social and a multinational team led an analysis of cause and risk of death for people living with #HIV admitted to hospital.
1 in 6 people with HIV who were hospitalized, died.
In-hospital survival hasn't improved in the last 20 years.
👉 tinyurl.com/3pb9pf8e
1 in 6 people with HIV who were hospitalized, died.
In-hospital survival hasn't improved in the last 20 years.
👉 tinyurl.com/3pb9pf8e
Reposted by Peter MacPherson
This is excellent work once again. Well done Rachel and the rest of the team.
New: Risk & cause of death among people living with #HIV admitted to hospital
Overall mortality remains unacceptably high (16%) & probably hasn’t changed since 2000
AIDS-related conditions (72%) esp. #TB (27%) main cause of death
dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
#IDSky
#TBSky
🧪🛟
Overall mortality remains unacceptably high (16%) & probably hasn’t changed since 2000
AIDS-related conditions (72%) esp. #TB (27%) main cause of death
dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
#IDSky
#TBSky
🧪🛟
June 9, 2026 at 10:39 AM
This is excellent work once again. Well done Rachel and the rest of the team.
New: Risk & cause of death among people living with #HIV admitted to hospital
Overall mortality remains unacceptably high (16%) & probably hasn’t changed since 2000
AIDS-related conditions (72%) esp. #TB (27%) main cause of death
dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
#IDSky
#TBSky
🧪🛟
Overall mortality remains unacceptably high (16%) & probably hasn’t changed since 2000
AIDS-related conditions (72%) esp. #TB (27%) main cause of death
dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
#IDSky
#TBSky
🧪🛟
June 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
New: Risk & cause of death among people living with #HIV admitted to hospital
Overall mortality remains unacceptably high (16%) & probably hasn’t changed since 2000
AIDS-related conditions (72%) esp. #TB (27%) main cause of death
dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
#IDSky
#TBSky
🧪🛟
Overall mortality remains unacceptably high (16%) & probably hasn’t changed since 2000
AIDS-related conditions (72%) esp. #TB (27%) main cause of death
dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
#IDSky
#TBSky
🧪🛟
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📢We are delighted to announce that Professor Peter MacPherson has been appointed Deputy Head of the School of Health & Wellbeing.
@petermacp.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk
@petermacp.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk
June 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
📢We are delighted to announce that Professor Peter MacPherson has been appointed Deputy Head of the School of Health & Wellbeing.
@petermacp.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk
@petermacp.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk
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It's been 10 years since we published our first review of sex differences in #TB prevalence. In this update, we found men remain twice as likely as women to have TB, and disparities have likely widened over time.
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
We updated our review of sex diff. in #TB prevalence
In 102 surveys (4.7M participants) men were 2x as likely to have TB than women
Evidence consistent with sex differences widening over time
🧪🛟
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
@nswartwood.bsky.social
@kchorton.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social
In 102 surveys (4.7M participants) men were 2x as likely to have TB than women
Evidence consistent with sex differences widening over time
🧪🛟
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
@nswartwood.bsky.social
@kchorton.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social
May 25, 2026 at 9:22 AM
It's been 10 years since we published our first review of sex differences in #TB prevalence. In this update, we found men remain twice as likely as women to have TB, and disparities have likely widened over time.
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...