For antibiotic overuse, I've heard for YEARS about how we just need better tests. But it's not that simple. Julie Szymczak and I have a new editorial in @jamainternalmed.com on modern microbiological testing failing to reduce antibiotic prescribing. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Use of a rapid microbiological point-of-care test for respiratory infections did not lead to an expected overall reduction in same-day antibiotic prescribing in #PrimaryCare. Results of the RAPID-TEST clinical trial published in @jamainternalmed.com. 👉 Read the news: tinyurl.com/y3x3hv29

Applications open for NIHR funded Commercial Research Delivery Fellows. 📢 These 12-month fellowships (1 session per week) are a fantastic opportunity for motivated GPs, primary care registered nurses or allied health professionals to upskill in commercial research. 👉 tinyurl.com/3uhpafus #GPSky

Congrats to the RAPID IMMUNE-TEST study team who have recruited 249 patients, passing their 231 target! 🎉 The study is testing whether a quick blood test can show if a cold or throat infection is caused by a virus or bacteria. This could help GPs decide if antibiotics are needed. bit.ly/4jsaHHv

As part of this year’s NIHR Be Part of Research campaign Andrew Turner from the University of Bristol shares details of his SPCR-funded research involving participants: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-be... #BePartOfResearch @nihr.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social

The Hidden Workload Study is live! St Georges University & @gppact.bsky.social are exploring often unseen work #clinicians do beyond patient consultations in #generalpractice. Join them in uncovering the hidden workload! 🩺 🔗 Learn more: gppact.org/the-hidden-w... @georginaspcr.bsky.social

In case you missed it, the recording of our webinar 'How should we tackle antimicrobial resistance in primary care? Lessons from infections research' is now available on our YouTube channel. 🔽 youtu.be/LynQ8mv06Fw?... @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk #GPsky #PrimaryCare

📢Join us for our next CAPC webinar! 📢 How should we tackle antimicrobial resistance in #PrimaryCare? Lessons from infections research 📆16 Jan 2025, 1-2pm, via Zoom For more info & to register, see: bit.ly/4eXBqJC #GPSky #AntimicrobialResistance @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc-uk.bsky.social