Kim Lauper
Rheumatologist
Research interests: RA, crystal arthritis 💎, vaccines 💉, registry studies, methodology
Consultant, Div. of Rheumatology, Geneva University Hospitals 🇨🇭
MD & Lecturer, University of Geneva 🇨🇭
PhD in Epidemiology, University of Manchester 🇬🇧
- Grateful to see our article among the most viewed @acr-journals.bsky.social papers of 2025 (third place). Behind this work was a brilliant mind and a valued colleague.
- ✨ Top 10 most-viewed articles published in Arthritis Care & Research in 2025 ✨ 3️⃣ Global Trends in Risk Factors for Low Back Pain: An Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study Data From 1990 to 2021 doi.org/10.1002/acr.25520
- Reposted by Kim LauperJust published in @acr-journals.bsky.social : acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... Using data from 15 countries in a european collaboration led by @kimlauper.bsky.social, we show similar incidence of cardiovascular events during the first 2 years of JAKi compared to TNFi #rheumasky
- Reposted by Kim LauperWomen’s authorship in RCTs: how much, how is it evolving? We analyzed the gender of authors in all #randomizedtrials in #rheumatology since 2009. Short answer: Not great, and not improving. Just published in RMD Open: doi.org/10.1136/rmdo... Some details below ⬇️ 1/5 #Metaresearch #EpiSky
- Reposted by Kim LauperThis should chill everyone in this country to the bone. All she did was write an OpEd the administration didn’t like. This is fascistic suppression of free speech.
- Given that James Smithson dedicated his fortune to the increase and diffusion of knowledge, he’s likely spinning in his grave at Trump’s crusade against science, education, and truth — and now his attempt to hijack the Smithsonian itself. #standupforscience #sciencematters #educationmatters #resist
- Reposted by Kim LauperHeard you! Signed, sealed & delivered. Please pass it on. #IDSky #clinmicro #MedSky #PharmSky #EpiSky #defendresearch Ps: when’s the next walkout, @standupforscience.bsky.social? #Geneva is ready. @kimlauper.bsky.social 😊
- Pls. share widely and most important: Sign the Declaration #DefendResearch @sciforgood.bsky.social @albeccia.bsky.social @needhibhalla.bsky.social @solhycat.bsky.social @angelahuttner.bsky.social @drsingleman.bsky.social @hicosin.bsky.social @kimlauper.bsky.social @pleunipennings.bsky.socialat://did:plc:mwa5z7d4orkug3ehutq6bwje/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3llet4lg5fa2q
- While doing a systematic review of head-to-head trials in rheumatoid arthritis, I had the impression that most first and last authors were men. I complained (loudly) in the office. My colleague Denis Mongin said: “We can actually check that.” And so we did. 👇
- Using the database from his and Michel Iudici's SNSF-funded project on transparency in RCTs (data.snf.ch/grants/grant...), we analysed ALL rheumatology RCTs published from 2009 to 2023. That’s over 1,000 trials and nearly 11,000 authors.
- What we found: Women = 40% of all authors Only 37% of first authors and 26% of last authors are women No improvement over time
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- Reposted by Kim LauperPls. share widely and most important: Sign the Declaration #DefendResearch @sciforgood.bsky.social @albeccia.bsky.social @needhibhalla.bsky.social @solhycat.bsky.social @angelahuttner.bsky.social @drsingleman.bsky.social @hicosin.bsky.social @kimlauper.bsky.social @pleunipennings.bsky.socialat://did:plc:mwa5z7d4orkug3ehutq6bwje/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3llet4lg5fa2q
- Guess this is what greatness looks like 🙄
- Reposted by Kim LauperWe’re in an era of unbelievable headlines.
- Salle comble à la 37e Journée de nutrition clinique des HUG! Merci à la Prof Genton Graf pour l’invitation. Un vrai défi et plaisir de parler d’alimentation anti-inflammatoire parmi des expert·e·s du domaine. #alimentation #nutrition #santé #rhumatologie www.hug.ch/evenement/37...
- Freedom of speech shouldn't depend on political alignment. Detaining a student for expressing dissenting views is deeply troubling — this undermines democratic values and sets a dangerous precedent. #HumanRights #democracy www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/u...
- Increasingly concerning, even if unfortunately not surprising. "Free" speech is only for those who agree with them... French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #StandUpForScience
- Reposted by Kim LauperWelcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
- Here is a post summarising our publication about using LLM (Llama3) to create a gout and CPPD register based on EHR with very high accuracy. If you are interested about doing the same, see the git link at the end of the post. @denismongin.bsky.social @g-cangout.bsky.social #MedSky #rheumasky 👇
- Just published in RMD open: we show that we can reach above 95% accuracy to identify Gout or CPPD diagnosis in hospital documents (in French) using Llama3 rmdopen.bmj.com/content/10/4... Why ? What is the interest ? Let me clarify what "goutte" means in French ⬇️🧵 #medsky #rhumasky #rheumatology
- The view this morning from the plane on my way to the EULAR QoC Committee meeting. #Geneva #photography #Switzerland
- And a funny round rainbow a bit above! 🌈
- Reposted by Kim LauperWe are delighted to announce that the Best PhD Thesis award is open! We are inviting young scholars to send us their applications! You have to have defended in 2024. The process is open from November to May! 📷 For more information: mdpi.com/journal/gucd...
- Record snowfall in Luzern, #Switzerland, today. This is the stunning view I woke up to this morning, with the Vierwaldstättersee and Mount Pilatus in the background. #photography
- Reposted by Kim LauperThread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.
- Reposted by Kim LauperMaking a rheumatology starter pack. Please comment to be added #MedSky go.bsky.app/5yrCZcHat://did:plc:smobzz2os5533byffwzj4oqr/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lb33kcrxdr2e
- Reposted by Kim LauperThis photo from #2024GCAN probably reflects every major active researcher around the world involved in #CPPD research. A small but mighty and passionate group working to advance the science and care of patients with this common disease lacking approved Rx.
