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Our paper about the lived experience of shingles is out. We found that for some people, linking it with 'low mood' or poor mental health was stigmatising, and resulted in shame and self-blame. Generally people don't know how debilitating shingles can be until they experience it.
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Over the 2 years we have given the green light to 125 practices with 304 sites! @capcbristol @BrsTrialsCentre @crnwestengland @UK_DCTN
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Timely diagnosis of #Shingles after rash onset is crucial for #Antiviral effectiveness. Educational interventions for non-clinical practice staff did not reduce time to diagnosis doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.04… @AthenaStudy @capcbristol @UoS_PrimaryCare @OxPrimaryCare @E_Lovegrove
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More patients needed for study to stop long-term pain from #shingles. The @NIHRresearch funded @AthenaStudy wants to find out if long-term pain that commonly persists after the shingles rash has healed can be prevented. See: bristol.ac.uk/primaryhealthc… #GPnews #PrimaryCare
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More patients are needed for a study to stop long-term pain from #shingles. If you have newly diagnosed shingles, are over 50 and your GP surgery is taking part, please consider signing up. More info 👉 fal.cn/3z2OB @AthenaStudy  @NIHRresearch  @capcbristol
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Is all publicity good publicity? Lorelei Hunt, Patient and Public Involvement Reprsentative on the @AthenaStudy, considers in relation to a Daily Mail article about the study. Read the blog: capcbristol.blogs.bristol.ac…
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Can taking amitriptyline tablets stop long-term pain from #shingles? This is what the @AthenaStudy is trying to find out. The study is looking for more people to take part. Find out more at: athena-study.bristol.ac.uk/ #BePartOfResearch #NHS75
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Elizabeth Lovegrove @E_Lovegrove @UoS_PrimaryCare is presenting on the @AthenaStudy today 10.45-11.00. 'Does a practice-level education intervention improve the timely assessment of adults with #shingles?' athena-study.bristol.ac.uk/ @riddmj @NIHRresearch #swsapc2023 #swsapc23
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Could depression pills prevent #shingles agony? More about the @AthenaStudy in this @irish_news article. irishnews.com/lifestyle/heal…
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You can now watch a recording of the recent webinar 'Shingles - what's all the fuss?', in which Dr Bob Johnson & @riddmj explain what #shingles is & how the @AthenaStudy aims to help those who suffer long-term pain after shingles. youtu.be/UYx4aWOkNLM #primarycare @NIHRSPCR
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Looking forward to joining Dr Bob Johnson & @riddmj tomorrow (29 Nov, 1-1.30pm) to learn about #shingles & managing the long-term pain after shingles that affects some patients. eventbrite.co.uk/e/shingles-… #primarycare #GPnews @AthenaStudy
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Webinar: '#Shingles - what's all the fuss?' 29 Nov 1-1.30pm Join Dr Bob Johnson & @riddmj as they explain what you need to know about #shingles & the prevention & treatment of the most common complication, post-herpetic neuralgia (pain after shingles). eventbrite.co.uk/e/shingles-…
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Dr Johnson is Emeritus Consultant in Pain Management & an international expert on shingles vaccination & the prevention & treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia. Prof Ridd is a GP and Chief Investigator on the @AthenaStudy. Find out more about the study: athena-study.bristol.ac.uk/
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Webinar: '#Shingles - what's all the fuss?' 29 Nov 1-1.30pm Join Dr Bob Johnson & @riddmj as they explain what you need to know about #shingles & the prevention & treatment of the most common complication, post-herpetic neuralgia (pain after shingles). eventbrite.co.uk/e/shingles-…
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It's great to hear that @AthenaStudy has recruited 100 participants already🎉. But more are needed! This personal account of #shingles pain by Lorelei Hunt, a member of the study's Patient & Public Involvement Group, explains why ... 👉bit.ly/3fNFXFG #primarycare #GPnews
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ATHENA study@AthenaStudy8 Aug 2022
>=50 years and got #shingles? Our study needs you! Visit our website to find out more bristol.ac.uk/athena-study The front page has 3 minute video summary of what's involved and the recent BBC Points West item on us @capcbristol @crnwestengland @NIHRCRNWessex @NIHRCRN_tvsm
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Shingles can affect anyone (although it's more common >50 years) Justin Bieber's was a particular form, causing facial paralysis The most common complication is post-herpetic neuralgia - we're finding out if amitriptyline can prevent it @HerpesUk @isoulsby001 @capcteaching
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More #shingles in the media - TV advertising campaign (by GSK) raising awareness understandingshingles.co.uk "Contact your healthcare professional as soon as possible if you think you may have shingles" And if your GP is one of these athena-study.bristol.ac.uk/g…, ask about our study
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Here's a good write up about @AthenaStudy bristol.ac.uk/news/2022/marc…

March: shingles-study | News and features | University of Bristol

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Watch the @AthenaStudy video, which explains what this @NIHRresearch funded study aims to do and how patients can take part. 👉youtube.com/watch?v=I1o1ZxdP…
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