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AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you all in Sierra Leone for delivering this important reserach. Now taking this further in the Pappigio study in Brazil, India, Zambia and Sierra Leone.

King's Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine @kingslsm.bsky.social · 21d

Two simple blood tests could help to predict which pregnant women with high blood pressure are at risk of serious complications, including seizures, stillbirth and newborn death, a new study conducted in Sierra Leone has found.

Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/simple-...

Simple blood tests identify pregnant women at risk of serious complications from high blood pressure in Sierra Leone | King's College London

Two simple blood tests could help to predict which pregnant women with high blood pressure are at risk of serious complications, including seizures, stillbirth and newborn death, a new study conducted...

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globalpraki.bsky.social @globalpraki.bsky.social · Jul 1

The inaugural PrAKI consortium launch unites researchers and clinicians from Brazil, Cameroon, Egypt, Indian, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Switzerland, Uganda, UK, USA and Zambia, to improve the prediction, prevention, identification and management of PrAKI

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AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · Feb 13

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Can we improve care for women at risk of early birth?

Research reviewed and made suggestions on how best to implement a pathway to care for women at risk of early birth.

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AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · Feb 12

Management of impacted fetal head at caesran section − Current practice and future development - European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology www.ejog.org/article/S030...

Management of impacted fetal head at caesran section − Current practice and future development

Caesarean sections (CS) are on the rise globally and worldwide one in five women deliver by CS [1]. This trend includes increased in-labour and full dilatation caesarean section [2]. In the UK, emerge...

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AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · Feb 12

The NHS Early notification scheme identified impacted fetal head as a contributory factor in nearly 10 % of maternity claims from 2018 [11]. Management of impacted fetal head at caesarean section − Current practice and future development - EJOG

AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · Feb 9

Visiting USP, UNICAMP, UNESP universities and other sites, in Brazil to launch Papagaio here. (POC angio biomarkers in pre-eclampsia). Everyone so engaged and phenomenal hospitality. ⁦‪@kingsmedicine‬⁩ ⁦‪@NIHRresearch‬⁩ ⁦‪@LucyChappell2‬⁩

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AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · Jan 29

innovations.bmj.com/content/earl... The CRADLE device is robust and repair solutions are low cost but require logistical support at local and national levels. The majority can be fixed at the healthcare facility with minimal training if spare parts are available.

Scale-up of the CRADLE Vital Signs Alert intervention to improve maternity triage in Sierra Leone: a mixed methods evaluation of device repair and maintenance

Background Scale-up of the CRADLE intervention, a simple and accurate blood pressure and pulse device and focused training package, across all government maternity care facilities in Sierra Leone was ...

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AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · Jan 27

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Trisha Elliott @trishaelliott.bsky.social · Jan 18

In the @bmj.com this month, we read about preterm birth & neonatal mortality in England.

Some things easier (and cheaper) to sort. Eg getting people to follow guidelines.

Others much harder. All the social determinants of health.

Racism, poverty & more.

#MedSky
#SDOH

www.bmj.com/content/387/...

Article on preterm birth:

Excerpt here.

Preterm births are an important
cause of neonatal mortality.
They account for three quarters of stillbirths, including late fetal losses (75%) and neonatal deaths (74%)," and can result in severe lifelong morbidities in those who survive. The consequences have far reaching effects on families, who can experience psychological trauma and financial difficulties as they care for affected children.
Recommendations by the House of Lords select committee include that the government and NHS England provide the resources to ensure that clinical guidance is implemented consistently in all regions. Since 2019, the Saving Babies' Lives care bundle has provided guidance on how to optimise maternity services to reduce stillbirth and preterm birth and its consequences.

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Jenny Carter @jennycarter33.bsky.social · Jan 14

The first handbook for midwives on preterm birth has been published! You can use the discount code EFLY03 to get 20% off your copy: bit.ly/3OTRQYM.

Preterm Birth: A Handbook for Midwives

Preterm birth is a significant cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, with a devastating impact on families. This essential guide introduces the knowledge that midwives require for practice, drawi...

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AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · Jan 18

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Caesareans are rising fast in the UK – but giving birth is getting worse for women

In England, the national caesarean rate is now 42%. Which is way higher than many other wealthy countries.

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AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · Jan 18

Our local Sierra Leone data collector just got this! Wow.

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AndyShennan @andyshennan.bsky.social · Jan 18

Congratulations Senesie on your distinction from Oxford Uni. One of our local CRIBS students funded by NIHR. Research on Prem Prep Bundle in Sierra Leone. And well done Megan on supervision! @NIHRresearch @lifecourse_KCL

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