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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 1d

And it’s a typo - it’s the 20th anniversary. Sorry

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 2d

Now it’s the 29th anniversary of the BNFc at the @pharmpress.bsky.social

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 2d

Day trip!

Talking paediatric pharmacogenomics in London

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 3d

- My talk is too long
- But maybe if I read it fast
- Lots of people have tried this
- It didn't work for those people
- But maybe ...

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 2d

This is the giggle I didn’t know I needed the night before the presentation…

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s @yorkshirepost.co.uk features a column written by @healthequitynorth.bsky.social Exec Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social, who sets out why it’s imperative to scrap the two-child benefit cap if we want to see a reduction in the child poverty rates.

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 4d

👻 Check out these frightfully fun things to do during half term at Ness Gardens, as they unveil their Halloween activities for ghouls and boys of all ages 🎃

Spooky-Ness galore at University gardens this half term - University of Liverpool News

Spooky-Ness galore at University gardens this half term

news.liverpool.ac.uk

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 8d

It’s first aid night at @scoutsuk.bsky.social 25th Birkenhead.

Should be fun

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 10d

A nice, timely, and as ever beautifully crafted @bmj.com "When I use a word" article from Professor Aronson here about paracetamol and (not) being linked to autism (and previously asthma).

#paediatric #pediatric #Pedsky #Paedsky #tynenol #autism

www.bmj.com/content/390/...

When I use a word . . . Paracetamol/acetaminophen—autism and asthma

Among the many examples of serendipity in drug discovery, the antipyretic action of phenacetin was accidentally discovered because of its use by clinicians who were mistakenly supplied with a product ...

www.bmj.com

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 11d

NEWS | New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that the way young people spend their free time may play a crucial role in supporting their wellbeing and social development.

Read more ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/30/l...

@liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

A woman guides 3 teenage girls around an art gallery. Text overlaid reads, 'News: Leisure activities boost self-esteem and wellbeing in teens'

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 12d

#Liverpool is pretty Glorious on a sunny autumn morning

Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 12d

Different walk to work today.

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 19d

Apropos nothing…

www.gov.uk/government/n...

MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children

Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet

www.gov.uk

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 19d

And @alderhey.nhs.uk

Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 22d

It’s a real issue. One of my colleagues Dr Durand was talking to @liverpoolecho.co.uk about the impact this week

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'Significant' issue that's leaving children with 'broken bones'

A consultant at Alder Hey Children's hospital said it has "been a problem" for the last five years

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 22d

This years Alder Hey Research Ambassador Programme is now open. Research, work experience & more. We have 10 schools signed up on day 1 (new record)

This year’s project is about e-scooters

if your school might be interested email [email protected]

@alderhey.nhs.uk @livuninews.bsky.social

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 24d

Very satisfying to see our work appear in the wild (so to speak)!

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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · 24d

News article on the hub today - MHRA and Department for Education embed medicine safety into school curriculum to empower young people (via @mhragovuk.bsky.social). www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/... #medicationsafety #patientsafety

MHRA and Department for Education embed medicine safety into school curriculum to empower young people

On World Patient Safety Day (17 September), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is proud to announce a major milestone in its mission to protect public health: for the first...

www.pslhub.org

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 24d

#Worldpatientsafetyday

Work done between @mhragovuk.bsky.social, @alderhey.nhs.uk and @uolchildhealth.bsky.social / @liverpooluni.bsky.social to empower young people to report their suspected ADRs, now part of the UK curriculum.

www.gov.uk/government/n...

MHRA and Department for Education embed medicine safety into school curriculum to empower young people

The importance of medicine safety and how to report side effects of medicines via the Yellow Card scheme is now part of the statutory guidance for schools in England.

www.gov.uk

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WHO @who.int · 24d

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay

Children aren’t small adults. They need safe care tailored to their:

🧸 Age
🧸 Weight
🧸 Development
🧸 Medical needs
🧸 Ability to communicate
🧸 Context

Learn why we need to ensure safe care for all children from the start👉 bit.ly/WPSD2025WHO #PatientSafety

A graphic for World Patient Safety Day 2025 with the title “Why is safe health care for children so important?”. It shows two children holding flowers at the top. Four key points are highlighted: (1) Children face higher risks – even small errors can cause lifelong harm. (2) Children need care that fits their age, weight and development. (3) Children can’t speak up — they rely on adults to keep them safe. (4) Safety takes teamwork — families and health workers working together.

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 25d

Seconded

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39939143/

Severe accidental poisonings in children: a British Paediatric Surveillance Unit nationwide prospective study - PubMed

Severe accidental poisoning remains a significant problem for children, but the most common causes have changed, underscoring the importance of updating public health initiatives.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 28d

A good explainer about how new medicines come to be - from a more business perspective - and the VPAS. Not one mention of children I could see sadly - they have some extra complexities (unless the drug is developed for them or fits their rare disease category).

The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 28d

Have you ever wondered how new medicines are developed? This explainer, commissioned by ABPI, outlines the long journey from the discovery of a new drug to when it becomes available on the NHS. Find out more 🔽 https://bit.ly/3JR1Seh

Access To New Medicines In The English NHS | The King's Fund

Have you ever wondered how new medicines are developed, approved and priced? This explainer outlines the long journey from the discovery of a new drug to when it becomes available on the NHS.

www.kingsfund.org.uk

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Prof. Damian Roland @damianroland.bsky.social · Sep 4

Post Lunch
Stuart Hartshorn on the CURLY study

Cefalexin for UTIs – Right treatment Length in Young children.

curly.digitrial.com

Interesting findings already on frequency of true culture positive in Children presenting to EDs

#PERUKI25

The CURLY Study

curly.digitrial.com

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Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan) @pharmaforkids.bsky.social · Aug 27

This year is 2/3 done and @liverpooluni.bsky.social has 6x last years mentions on @bsky.app and about 1/3 of X totals (which are falling - currently about 2017 levels)...

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · Aug 20

In the latest Original Ideas podcast episode, our researchers explore food’s impact on health and wellbeing, including:

🍟 Junk food advertising’s impact on children
🏡 How our environment shapes eating habits
📱 Social media’s influence on what we eat

Listen here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/ori...

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