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Isabella

@_izconti

Academic foundation doctor @GSTT

Joined June 2020
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I am still in shock but, I am going to be a Clinical Psychologist and first Dr in my family. Thankful to everyone who helped me get here, and very proud of myself. Have been in Devon and had a cold water swim to regulate 🫠 #dclin #dclinpsy
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UCL News@uclnews20 Sep 2022
Monkeypox can sometimes lead to neurological complications such as brain inflammation, confusion or seizures, finds a new review of evidence led by Dr @drjprogers @UCLMentalHealth @UCLPsychiatry with @QMULBartsTheLon @GSTTnhs & @KingsIoPPN ucl.ac.uk/news/2022/sep/monk…
Monkeypox linked to encephalitis or confusion in some patients | UCL News

Monkeypox linked to encephalitis or confusion in some patients | UCL News

Monkeypox can sometimes lead to neurological complications such as encephalitis (brain inflammation), confusion or seizures, finds a new review of evidence led by a UCL researcher.

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Neurological & psychiatric presentations assoc with monkeypox infection: systematic review & meta-analysis Superb rapid work led by @BadenochJamie @drjprogers @tompollak plus @_izconti @Camer0nWatson & many of the mighty @Neuropsychcovid team 👏👏💪💪 thelancet.com/journals/eclin…
Neurological and psychiatric presentations associated with human monkeypox virus infection: A...

Neurological and psychiatric presentations associated with human monkeypox virus infection: A...

There is preliminary evidence for a range of neuropsychiatric presentations including severe neurological complications (encephalitis and seizure) and nonspecific neurological features (confusion,...

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Man, I feel like a … doctor Dr Conti MB BCh BAO with honours – at Belfast, Northern Ireland
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2 years after our 1st @JNNP_BMJ blog post on neuro/psych of COVID-19, here is final post of 156 papers after full literature search/digest from our amazing team💪👏 We are moving to narrative review model as ⬇️ frequency novel data/need for such effort neuropsychcovid.net/?p=1409
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I have 2 tickets for @Kathbum at @UlsterHall on 25th of May that I’m looking to sell. So gutted I can’t go but really don’t want them to go to waste!
So proud to say that I passed finals and won a paediatric award! What a day 💛
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Excited to attend #AMEE2021 this weekend! Check out our @qubmindmatters poster api.ltb.io/show/ABBAA
Preparing medical students for online clinical examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Preparing medical students for online clinical examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted medical education, particularly face to face clinical exams which have had to adapt to meet new demands. Student-run mock OSCE’s are not new, and have previously...

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Just published online - have a look at our study exploring #HIV infection and #bipolar disorder in South London @civbird @bagchi_shaun @DrPaulStokes @_izconti & Nefize Yalin @KingsIoPPN Key point - only 85% of people with bipolar report ARV adherence sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Very excited to announce that booking is now open for the RCPsych NI Trainees’ Conference with an amazing programme on ‘Human Rights & Mental Health’ #choosepsychiatry rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere… – at Portrush, Northern Ireland
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This weeks iteration of the neuro/psych of covid-19 blog marks ONE YEAR since our first post 🥳 We are excited to announce today that the blog will soon move to a shiny new website, with better functionality, such as a searchable list. Watch this space! blogs.bmj.com/jnnp/2020/05/0…
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Fantastic training for everyone interested in care of older adults @wendyburn @ProfRobHoward @DrKateLovett @subodhdave1 @ptc eventbrite.co.uk/e/old-age-p…
OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY FOR THE 21st CENTURY

OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY FOR THE 21st CENTURY

Old Age Psychiatry for 21st Century is a conference aimed for trainees and other doctors who work with older age adults.

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Check out our page on the @rcpsych @Choose_Psych website! And a reminder that the deadline for applying for both medical student and psych trainee Steering Group roles is 30th April! #SPARCUK
Choose Psychiatry (@Choose_Psych) profile pictureChoose Psychiatry@Choose_Psych21 Apr 2021
The Student Psychiatry Audit and Research Collaborative (@SparcUk) are still recruiting for up to 6 Medical Student roles and 2 Clinical Academic Advisers to join their steering group. Deadline - 30 April Find out more on our website rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psych… #ChoosePsychiatry
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Hearing @DrAdrianJames talking about his lived experience of depression and how it changed his view of mental illness #SocialPowerMH
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Applications for the Psych Star Scheme close next Monday at midnight! Don't forget to apply... rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psych… #ChoosePsychiatry
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📢EVENT REMINDER📢 Join us on Wednesday from 6pm to find out more about the Psych Star Scheme! #ChoosePsychiatry
Choose Psychiatry (@Choose_Psych) profile pictureChoose Psychiatry@Choose_Psych22 Mar 2021
Thinking of applying for the Psych Star Scheme? 🤔 Join us next week for an informal information evening, Wednesday 31 March, 6.00pm-7.30pm, find out more and have your burning questions answered! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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1/6 This is a neural stem cell deep in the adult brain. These special cells give rise to new neurons throughout life, which support cognitive flexibility and resilience to stress.
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Applications for the Psych Star Scheme 2021 are now open! 🥳 Our one year scheme is open to medical students with an interest and commitment to psychiatry, seeking mentoring and financial support for activities intended to increase awareness and knowledge of the specialty.
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This online conference aims to bring you engaging talks, online surgical skills teaching and a chance to discuss your portfolio with an experienced surgical trainee! rsm.ac.uk/events/students/20…. Speaker announcements soon! @gmcuk @NHSuk @RoySocMed @ASiTofficial @TheBMA
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📢The programme for next weekend's National Student Psychiatry Conference, hosted by @CamPsychSociety is now available to view!📢 rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-s… There is still time to register for your free ticket 🖥️➡️eventbrite.co.uk/e/rcpsych-n… #ChoosePsychiatry
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