Peter MacPherson
@petermacp.bsky.social
Professor of Global Public Health | Head of Public Health l University of Glasgow | Infections | #Tuberculosis | #HIV | #epidemiology | #episky | #IDSky | #TBsky 🧪🛟
Was very fortunate to see Counting Crows play last night… only 27 years since I last saw them play in Scotland.
October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Was very fortunate to see Counting Crows play last night… only 27 years since I last saw them play in Scotland.
New preprint (NOT PEER-REVIEWED)
Community screening for #TB can reduce incidence. But we don’t know how best to target.
Targeting based on neighbourhood ARTI from convenience samples can substantially improve health and cost-effectiveness vs untargeted screening.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Community screening for #TB can reduce incidence. But we don’t know how best to target.
Targeting based on neighbourhood ARTI from convenience samples can substantially improve health and cost-effectiveness vs untargeted screening.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
October 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
New preprint (NOT PEER-REVIEWED)
Community screening for #TB can reduce incidence. But we don’t know how best to target.
Targeting based on neighbourhood ARTI from convenience samples can substantially improve health and cost-effectiveness vs untargeted screening.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Community screening for #TB can reduce incidence. But we don’t know how best to target.
Targeting based on neighbourhood ARTI from convenience samples can substantially improve health and cost-effectiveness vs untargeted screening.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
⚡️New publication⚡️
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
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We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
⚡️New publication⚡️
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
⚡️New publication⚡️
WHO clinical staging is not sufficiently accurate to identify advanced #HIV.
CD4 testing remains essential to reduce morbidity and mortality.
doi.org/10.1111/hiv....
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@joejarvis.bsky.social
WHO clinical staging is not sufficiently accurate to identify advanced #HIV.
CD4 testing remains essential to reduce morbidity and mortality.
doi.org/10.1111/hiv....
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@joejarvis.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
⚡️New publication⚡️
WHO clinical staging is not sufficiently accurate to identify advanced #HIV.
CD4 testing remains essential to reduce morbidity and mortality.
doi.org/10.1111/hiv....
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@joejarvis.bsky.social
WHO clinical staging is not sufficiently accurate to identify advanced #HIV.
CD4 testing remains essential to reduce morbidity and mortality.
doi.org/10.1111/hiv....
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@joejarvis.bsky.social
Are there more people with #TB in cities or rural areas?
In a 🚨new🚨 preprint (NOT PEER REVIEWED) we modelled urban-rural TB trends from 2000-2023 in 26 countries with 4.6 billion people.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
In a 🚨new🚨 preprint (NOT PEER REVIEWED) we modelled urban-rural TB trends from 2000-2023 in 26 countries with 4.6 billion people.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
September 22, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Are there more people with #TB in cities or rural areas?
In a 🚨new🚨 preprint (NOT PEER REVIEWED) we modelled urban-rural TB trends from 2000-2023 in 26 countries with 4.6 billion people.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
In a 🚨new🚨 preprint (NOT PEER REVIEWED) we modelled urban-rural TB trends from 2000-2023 in 26 countries with 4.6 billion people.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Reductions in development assistance for health funding threaten decades of progress in Africa
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journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
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journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
August 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Reductions in development assistance for health funding threaten decades of progress in Africa
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journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
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journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
About half of people with #TB are asymptomatic (aTB). Calls have been made to stratify treatment and estimate incidence based on aTB case definitions
In this preprint we raise concerns that symptoms are an inadequate & inconsistent classifier of TB state, being highly influenced by context
⬇️link
In this preprint we raise concerns that symptoms are an inadequate & inconsistent classifier of TB state, being highly influenced by context
⬇️link
August 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
About half of people with #TB are asymptomatic (aTB). Calls have been made to stratify treatment and estimate incidence based on aTB case definitions
In this preprint we raise concerns that symptoms are an inadequate & inconsistent classifier of TB state, being highly influenced by context
⬇️link
In this preprint we raise concerns that symptoms are an inadequate & inconsistent classifier of TB state, being highly influenced by context
⬇️link
Really great plot. And as per other comments, would have fewer groups for the categorical.
In the context of meta-analysis of aggregate data, we had a lot of fun figuring out how to include age as a predictor in this paper www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
In the context of meta-analysis of aggregate data, we had a lot of fun figuring out how to include age as a predictor in this paper www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
July 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Really great plot. And as per other comments, would have fewer groups for the categorical.
In the context of meta-analysis of aggregate data, we had a lot of fun figuring out how to include age as a predictor in this paper www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
In the context of meta-analysis of aggregate data, we had a lot of fun figuring out how to include age as a predictor in this paper www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
In meta analysis of data from nearly half a million people, we found that men have higher M. #tuberculosis immunoreactivity risk than women.
Likely to be key driver of
sex differences in global tuberculosis morbidity & mortality
@hannahrickman.bsky.social 🛟🧪
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
Likely to be key driver of
sex differences in global tuberculosis morbidity & mortality
@hannahrickman.bsky.social 🛟🧪
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
July 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In meta analysis of data from nearly half a million people, we found that men have higher M. #tuberculosis immunoreactivity risk than women.
Likely to be key driver of
sex differences in global tuberculosis morbidity & mortality
@hannahrickman.bsky.social 🛟🧪
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
Likely to be key driver of
sex differences in global tuberculosis morbidity & mortality
@hannahrickman.bsky.social 🛟🧪
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
🎉New preprint led by Greta Wood🚨
Among ~2000 adults with #TB in 🇿🇦 #multimorbidity was extremely common (86%) and strongly predictive of death at 15 months
Need for screening and management. 🧪🛟🦠
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
@tomwingfield.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@lstmnews.bsky.social
Among ~2000 adults with #TB in 🇿🇦 #multimorbidity was extremely common (86%) and strongly predictive of death at 15 months
Need for screening and management. 🧪🛟🦠
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
@tomwingfield.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@lstmnews.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🎉New preprint led by Greta Wood🚨
Among ~2000 adults with #TB in 🇿🇦 #multimorbidity was extremely common (86%) and strongly predictive of death at 15 months
Need for screening and management. 🧪🛟🦠
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
@tomwingfield.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@lstmnews.bsky.social
Among ~2000 adults with #TB in 🇿🇦 #multimorbidity was extremely common (86%) and strongly predictive of death at 15 months
Need for screening and management. 🧪🛟🦠
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
@tomwingfield.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social
@lstmnews.bsky.social
Today’s walk was around Loch Ard.
May 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today’s walk was around Loch Ard.
Loch Lomond looking spectacular this morning
May 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Loch Lomond looking spectacular this morning
⚡️New preprint (not peer-reviewed)⚡️
In the SaDAPT trial with people with #HIV and #tuberculosis symptoms in 🇲🇼🇱🇸, we investigated if antiretroviral therapy should be initiated immediately, or delayed until TB results available. ssrn.com/abstract=523...
Outcomes (incl. IRIS) similar across both arms.
In the SaDAPT trial with people with #HIV and #tuberculosis symptoms in 🇲🇼🇱🇸, we investigated if antiretroviral therapy should be initiated immediately, or delayed until TB results available. ssrn.com/abstract=523...
Outcomes (incl. IRIS) similar across both arms.
May 1, 2025 at 7:10 AM
⚡️New preprint (not peer-reviewed)⚡️
In the SaDAPT trial with people with #HIV and #tuberculosis symptoms in 🇲🇼🇱🇸, we investigated if antiretroviral therapy should be initiated immediately, or delayed until TB results available. ssrn.com/abstract=523...
Outcomes (incl. IRIS) similar across both arms.
In the SaDAPT trial with people with #HIV and #tuberculosis symptoms in 🇲🇼🇱🇸, we investigated if antiretroviral therapy should be initiated immediately, or delayed until TB results available. ssrn.com/abstract=523...
Outcomes (incl. IRIS) similar across both arms.
Distribution and transmission of
#tuberculosis in a high-HIV prevalence city
in Malawi: A genomic and spatial analysis 🛟🧪
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
@uofgshw.bsky.social @jasonandrews.bsky.social @rachaelburke.bsky.social @jsalomon.bsky.social
#tuberculosis in a high-HIV prevalence city
in Malawi: A genomic and spatial analysis 🛟🧪
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
@uofgshw.bsky.social @jasonandrews.bsky.social @rachaelburke.bsky.social @jsalomon.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Distribution and transmission of
#tuberculosis in a high-HIV prevalence city
in Malawi: A genomic and spatial analysis 🛟🧪
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
@uofgshw.bsky.social @jasonandrews.bsky.social @rachaelburke.bsky.social @jsalomon.bsky.social
#tuberculosis in a high-HIV prevalence city
in Malawi: A genomic and spatial analysis 🛟🧪
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
@uofgshw.bsky.social @jasonandrews.bsky.social @rachaelburke.bsky.social @jsalomon.bsky.social
New preprint led by @alexandra-richards.bsky.social & @kchorton.bsky.social from @lightontb.bsky.social
Eliminating men’s excess risks for #TB & improving access to treatment to comparable rates to women could have major gains for men, women & children.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Eliminating men’s excess risks for #TB & improving access to treatment to comparable rates to women could have major gains for men, women & children.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
April 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
New preprint led by @alexandra-richards.bsky.social & @kchorton.bsky.social from @lightontb.bsky.social
Eliminating men’s excess risks for #TB & improving access to treatment to comparable rates to women could have major gains for men, women & children.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Eliminating men’s excess risks for #TB & improving access to treatment to comparable rates to women could have major gains for men, women & children.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
New publication, led by @rachaelburke.bsky.social
In meta-analysis of ~100,000 hospital admission, we found that AIDS-related illnesses (42%) & especially #TB (19%) remain the commonest cause of hospitalisation for people with #HIV, despite high ART coverage.
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
In meta-analysis of ~100,000 hospital admission, we found that AIDS-related illnesses (42%) & especially #TB (19%) remain the commonest cause of hospitalisation for people with #HIV, despite high ART coverage.
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
March 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
New publication, led by @rachaelburke.bsky.social
In meta-analysis of ~100,000 hospital admission, we found that AIDS-related illnesses (42%) & especially #TB (19%) remain the commonest cause of hospitalisation for people with #HIV, despite high ART coverage.
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
In meta-analysis of ~100,000 hospital admission, we found that AIDS-related illnesses (42%) & especially #TB (19%) remain the commonest cause of hospitalisation for people with #HIV, despite high ART coverage.
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
Over the last week was privileged to bring together in Blantyre leading #TB scientists & programme managers from Malawi, Zambia, South Africa & UK to kick off new research.
But utterly shocked to see the callous and heartless damage being done to patients & communities.
@uofgshw.bsky.social
But utterly shocked to see the callous and heartless damage being done to patients & communities.
@uofgshw.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Over the last week was privileged to bring together in Blantyre leading #TB scientists & programme managers from Malawi, Zambia, South Africa & UK to kick off new research.
But utterly shocked to see the callous and heartless damage being done to patients & communities.
@uofgshw.bsky.social
But utterly shocked to see the callous and heartless damage being done to patients & communities.
@uofgshw.bsky.social
Very pleased to be able to contribute to this important work, showing progress towards elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B in Africa.
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
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authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
February 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Very pleased to be able to contribute to this important work, showing progress towards elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B in Africa.
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
🚨New preprint (not yet peer-reviewed)🚨
Identifying advanced #HIV disease supports life-saving treatments. But access to CD4 testing is now really challenging.
Unfortunately, clinical staging is not accurate to identify AHD: we need more investment in CD4 testing!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Identifying advanced #HIV disease supports life-saving treatments. But access to CD4 testing is now really challenging.
Unfortunately, clinical staging is not accurate to identify AHD: we need more investment in CD4 testing!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
February 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚨New preprint (not yet peer-reviewed)🚨
Identifying advanced #HIV disease supports life-saving treatments. But access to CD4 testing is now really challenging.
Unfortunately, clinical staging is not accurate to identify AHD: we need more investment in CD4 testing!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Identifying advanced #HIV disease supports life-saving treatments. But access to CD4 testing is now really challenging.
Unfortunately, clinical staging is not accurate to identify AHD: we need more investment in CD4 testing!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Have spent this very stormy weekend cooking comfort food and playing board games with the family
Vegetable Scotch broth
Beef casserole with mashed potatoes and courgette
Fettuccine Alfredo (forgot to photo!)
Curries
#doctorswhocook
Vegetable Scotch broth
Beef casserole with mashed potatoes and courgette
Fettuccine Alfredo (forgot to photo!)
Curries
#doctorswhocook
January 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Have spent this very stormy weekend cooking comfort food and playing board games with the family
Vegetable Scotch broth
Beef casserole with mashed potatoes and courgette
Fettuccine Alfredo (forgot to photo!)
Curries
#doctorswhocook
Vegetable Scotch broth
Beef casserole with mashed potatoes and courgette
Fettuccine Alfredo (forgot to photo!)
Curries
#doctorswhocook
Has been quite windy today
January 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Has been quite windy today
Yup - pretty amazing given just how much ice is on the panels. -7 degrees here, so I am seriously impressed.
January 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Yup - pretty amazing given just how much ice is on the panels. -7 degrees here, so I am seriously impressed.
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