David Strain @DocStrain

Clinical Academic working with older adults, diabetes and sarcopenia. Affiliations with @ActionforME @BMA_Academics @ExeterMed UoE Medical School, Exeter Joined November 2013

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BMA Medical Academics @BMA_Academics

a week ago

The UK is rapidly losing medical academics and without them the NHS 10 year plan is at risk. The upcoming NHS workforce plan is an opportunity to turn this shortage around according to MASC Co-Chairs David Strain and Jonathan Gibb: bmj.com/content/390/bm…

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The BMJ @bmj_latest

2 months ago

Can using AI offer a solution to the NHS’ problems? For AI to have a meaningful impact, it must be deployed not just as a technological fix, but as a catalyst for systemic reform, write @DocStrain and colleagues bmj.com/content/390/bm…

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Ash Paul @pash22

2 months ago

@NHSEngland 10 year plan: Can using AI offer a solution to the NHS’ problems? bmj.com/content/390/bm… via @DocStrain et al

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BMA Medical Academics @BMA_Academics

2 months ago

In their 10 Year Health Plan for England, the UK Government committed to reversing the decline in the clinical academic workforce. However we have yet to see any action, including on funding the pay awards agreed 18 months ago! 2/

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BMA Medical Academics @BMA_Academics

2 months ago

We call upon all the Governments in the UK to start taking meaningful and urgent action to ensure academic medicine remains a viable, rewarding, and sustainable career option before it is too late. 3/

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BMA Medical Academics @BMA_Academics

2 months ago

This @ukmedschools report medschools.ac.uk/latest/news/ur… sets off further alarm bells on the state of Britain’s medical academic workforce. The Medical Schools Council data worryingly shows the entire pipeline is at threat - with both early career and senior roles declining. 1/

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University of Exeter Faculty of Health & Life Sci @uniofexeHLS

a year ago

A prominent @UniofExeter professor has been selected as @UKParliament's new research lead for health, bringing impartial expertise, policy knowledge and a network of research connections to a variety of teams in and out of parliament. Read the full story: bit.ly/4bYFuaQ

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The BMA @TheBMA

a year ago

"No Smoking Day represents an opportunity for the Government’s pledge to move beyond aspiration into action." @Penny_Toff and @DocStrain put into words the significance of the smoke free generation pledge and why it must be allowed to become a reality. bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

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The Doctor Magazine @TheDrMagazine

a year ago

As the UK marks National No Smoking Day, @TheBMA board of science and public health medicine committee chairs @DocStrain and @Penny_Toff reiterate calls for the government to fulfil its pledge to create a ‘smokefree generation’. bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

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The BMA @TheBMA

2 years ago

"As healthcare professionals, we can help convey a very simple message. Alcohol, drugs and driving don’t mix." As #RoadSafetyWeek draws to a close, BMA Board of science Chair @DocStrain 's message in our final blog for the week is very clear. bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

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Mark Faghy @DrMark_Faghy

2 years ago

Big shoutout to our partners who are making this research possible: @Pen_CTU @UniofExeter @DocStrain @medvla @LindsaySkipper @ruth_ashton1 @DerbyUni We all want the same thing - to improve patient outcomes. The door for conversation/collaboration is always open.

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2 years ago

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The BMA @TheBMA

2 years ago

Economic crises lead to poorer health, including an increased risk of suicide. For World Suicide Prevention Day, we've published our recommendations to protect both the mental health of the population and our healthcare workers. #WSPD Read it here: brnw.ch/21wCr6P

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The BMA @TheBMA

2 years ago

“The UK rejoining the Horizon Europe research programme is welcome news. This association will help keep us at the forefront of science and innovation collaboration in Europe, a huge benefit for the advancement of medical practice that'll support doctors and patients.” @DocStrain

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2 years ago

As a TPD I am not allowed to comment on the strike other than to wish that everyone gets together soon and settles it amicably blah blah blah. But they never said we can't post pictures wordlessly. So here are two pics.

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The BMA @TheBMA

2 years ago

As doctors, we are all too aware of the health impacts of high salt intake. @DocStrain has blogged for #SaltAwarenessWeek on why the Government must act now to protect public health bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

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The BMA @TheBMA

2 years ago

“You cannot have a thriving economy without a thriving healthy population”. Our Board of Science Chair Prof David Strain @DocStrain speaking to Andrew Marr on @LBC about what changes are needed to improve the health of the population and our workforce.

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Irish ME/CFS Association @IrishMECFSAssoc

2 years ago

4/ May is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) Awareness Month. You can help by retweeting and/or liking this image. Day #4 #MEcfs #CFS #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome

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The BMA @TheBMA

2 years ago

Three years ago today, our country took the unprecedented step to go into national lockdown. Read on as @DocStrain @DrKittyMohan reflect on the #COVID19 pandemic, what we've learnt and what comes next? bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

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The Doctor Magazine @TheDrMagazine

2 years ago

'Global vaccine equity must be enshrined into any international treaty to ensure everyone is better protected against future pandemics' In this blog, @DocStrain and @DrKittyMohan, look at the lessons learned three years on from the UK's first COVID lockdown: