From pain to policy: Improving endometriosis awareness, diagnosis, and treatment
In recognition of Endometriosis Awareness Month, this Editorial by Alexandra Tosun discusses why raising awareness and education of endometriosis, as well as increasing funding and research for this s...
March is #Endometriosis Awareness Month, and this Editorial by Alex Tosun (@atosun.bsky.social) discusses why greater awareness, education, funding and research for this systemic condition is imperative to redefining pain, equity, and investment in womenβs health π§ͺπ» #Medsky
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03.03.2026 09:40
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The Stigma of self-report in health research: Time to reconsider what counts as βObjectiveβ
βSelf-reportβ is mindlessly stigmatised in quantitative health research in the pursuit of βobjectivityβ so I wrote a piece reflecting on our need to do better.
Interested to hear your views about this too.
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29.01.2026 09:04
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Setting the standard for high-quality studies using open health datasets
Large open health datasets present unique opportunities for studies that when well-designed, conducted, and reported, can offer valuable contributions to health and medicine. However, recent years hav...
Analyses of open health datasets can offer valuable contributions to health & medicine, but recent years have seen a proliferation of papers lacking robust or novel findings. In this Editorial, we provide guidance for conducting & reporting high-quality analyses using open datasetsπ§ͺ
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10.12.2025 14:21
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Global Burden of Disease 2023: Challenges and opportunities for a growing collaboration
In this Editorial, Zulfiqar Bhutta discusses the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 report, outlining why, alongside improved health monitoring, data acquisition, and analytical methods, its continue...
In this Editorial, Zulfiqar Bhutta discusses the Global Burden of Disease 2023 report, outlining why, alongside improved data acquisition & analysis, its continued expansion creates new challenges & opportunities for improving its accuracy, completeness & policy relevance ππ§ͺ #GBD2023
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08.12.2025 10:50
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Treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS: Unfinished business
In recognition of World AIDS Day 2025, this Perspective by Gregory Folkers and Anthony Fauci reflects on the progress made in antiretroviral treatments and prevention of HIV/AIDS, highlighting promisi...
In recognition of World AIDS Day 2025, this Perspective by Gregory Folkers & Anthony Fauci reflects on progress made in #antiretroviral treatments & prevention of HIV/AIDS, highlighting promising therapeutic developments and looking ahead to what is needed to end the #AIDS epidemic π§ͺ
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01.12.2025 19:04
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We are thrilled to now be on BlueSky!
We prioritize studies addressing critical health challengesβfrom major diseases to health equityβthat bridge scientific rigor with real-world impact, connecting researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to advance global health π§¬π§ͺ
#OpenScience #MedSky
20.11.2025 14:31
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Looking forward to connecting with the public health community at #EPH2025 on behalf of #PLOS Medicine. Please drop me a line if you'd like to chat about a potential submission, or anything else publishing or public health related.
11.11.2025 14:48
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Open science must include effective results dissemination to study participants
Open science often centers around publications and data transparency. This Perspective discusses how and why disseminating results to study participants is essential for maximizing the values and bene...
π to share this new @plos.org Medicine π written in collaboration with the super cool @kahin-tai.bsky.social (from the super cool @sharectd.bsky.social doctoral network), GΓ©rard Legoff, @annelelouarn.bsky.social & @synthymama.bsky.social.
16.10.2025 09:07
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Open science and transparency are our strongest tools in the fight against fraudulent publishing activities
PLOS Medicine Executive Editor, Helen Lumbard, and Senior Editor, Front Section, Daniel Routledge, call for the scientific community to tackle research fraud and paper mills head on by creating robust...
In our latest Editorial, PLOS Medicine Executive Editor Helen Lumbard and I call for the scientific community to tackle research fraud and paper mills head on by creating robust systems of data sharing and transparency π§ͺ #PLOSMedicine #datasharing #openscience
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06.10.2025 15:23
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Charting the future of PLOS Medicine: Priorities for evidence, impact, and equity
As PLOS Medicine enters a new chapter, its leadership sets out a bold editorial vision grounded in evidence, impact and equity. In a rapidly evolving global health landscape, the journal reaffirms its...
Charting the future of PLOS Medicine β in their Editorial, Executive Editor, Helen Lumbard, and Editor-in-Chief, Till Baernighausen, outline their vision for the journalβs next chapter and reaffirm its commitment to diversity, openness, and actionable science. π§ͺ
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15.08.2025 16:09
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Excited to be attending #KSClimateID25 on behalf of PLOS Medicine. Please get in touch if youβd like to chat! @keystonesymposia.bsky.social @plos.org
24.06.2025 07:56
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So useful! Thanks
15.11.2024 08:06
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