Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan)
@pharmaforkids.bsky.social
Professor paediatric clinical pharmacology. Clinical Academic University of Liverpool (@liverpooluni.bsky.social) and Alder Hey (@alderhey.nhs.uk). Director of Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing (@LICHW.bsky.social)
It would be the perfect Paediatric medical conference.
Need to make this happen somehow….
Need to make this happen somehow….
I'd watch a muppet show movie where the muppets infiltrate an academic conference.
February 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM
It would be the perfect Paediatric medical conference.
Need to make this happen somehow….
Need to make this happen somehow….
Interesting...
This is/was a landmark case report reportedly showing pharmacogenomic driven harm in a baby.
Codeine isn't used in post-natal period now (presumably in combo with other reasons like lack of efficacy in some mothers).
Do I want to go back to using codeine - no
But curious - yes.
This is/was a landmark case report reportedly showing pharmacogenomic driven harm in a baby.
Codeine isn't used in post-natal period now (presumably in combo with other reasons like lack of efficacy in some mothers).
Do I want to go back to using codeine - no
But curious - yes.
Expression of Concern—On Jan 20, 2026, The Lancet was contacted with new allegations of integrity concerns about a 2006 Case Report by Koren et al. on morphine poisoning in a breastfed baby. These allegations have been referred for a formal investigation. Read more: tinyurl.com/mpkdzsxw
Expression of Concern: Pharmacogenetics of morphine poisoning in a breastfed neonate of a codeine-prescribed mother
Following the publication of this Case Report by Gideon Koren and colleagues1 in 2006,
concerns were raised about its interpretation by D Nicholas Bateman and colleagues
and we published a Corresponde...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Interesting...
This is/was a landmark case report reportedly showing pharmacogenomic driven harm in a baby.
Codeine isn't used in post-natal period now (presumably in combo with other reasons like lack of efficacy in some mothers).
Do I want to go back to using codeine - no
But curious - yes.
This is/was a landmark case report reportedly showing pharmacogenomic driven harm in a baby.
Codeine isn't used in post-natal period now (presumably in combo with other reasons like lack of efficacy in some mothers).
Do I want to go back to using codeine - no
But curious - yes.
Latest safety update from @mhragovuk.bsky.social
Isotretinoin, Gabapentoids and an MMRV vaccine factsheet!
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Isotretinoin, Gabapentoids and an MMRV vaccine factsheet!
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February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Latest safety update from @mhragovuk.bsky.social
Isotretinoin, Gabapentoids and an MMRV vaccine factsheet!
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6978b5...
Isotretinoin, Gabapentoids and an MMRV vaccine factsheet!
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6978b5...
Careful - don't list penicillin allergy as penicillamine...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Careful - don't list penicillin allergy as penicillamine...
www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/u...
@rcpch.bsky.social @rcphysicians.bsky.social
@nhsenglandceo.bsky.social
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HH:MM please
February 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM
HH:MM please
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I am a middle aged college professor. My mom does this every semester. And it is one of very favorite things.
February 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I am a middle aged college professor. My mom does this every semester. And it is one of very favorite things.
Part of an interesting thread on homicide stats in general.
All very sobering and make me really glad for social workers - as most of the younger children are killed at home by parents.
Now to give my reluctant teens a hug.
All very sobering and make me really glad for social workers - as most of the younger children are killed at home by parents.
Now to give my reluctant teens a hug.
CHILD HOMICIDE
About 69 under 18s were homicide victims each year (75% of them boys). These fall into two groups: under 12s killed by family members and over 12s killed by acquaintances/strangers outside the home (what's often termed 'serious youth violence').
About 69 under 18s were homicide victims each year (75% of them boys). These fall into two groups: under 12s killed by family members and over 12s killed by acquaintances/strangers outside the home (what's often termed 'serious youth violence').
February 2, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Part of an interesting thread on homicide stats in general.
All very sobering and make me really glad for social workers - as most of the younger children are killed at home by parents.
Now to give my reluctant teens a hug.
All very sobering and make me really glad for social workers - as most of the younger children are killed at home by parents.
Now to give my reluctant teens a hug.
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Sometimes in medicine, we phrase things in such a way that sparks the imagination and kindness in our patients that makes caring for kids so freaking enjoyable. #Pedsky #graphicmedicine
February 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Sometimes in medicine, we phrase things in such a way that sparks the imagination and kindness in our patients that makes caring for kids so freaking enjoyable. #Pedsky #graphicmedicine
And me. Ban me too!
January 30, 2026 at 12:21 PM
And me. Ban me too!
Great thread and great resource.
My take away - children are the group with the highest rates of poverty (it’s not even close) and it isn’t getting better.
My take away - children are the group with the highest rates of poverty (it’s not even close) and it isn’t getting better.
A new way to explore UK Poverty data ⬇️
Poverty is deepening. Developing solutions to tackle this problem starts with clear, accessible evidence.
To make our data more accessible we’ve published all charts, maps and tables from our UK Poverty 2026 in a new, interactive dashboard.
Poverty is deepening. Developing solutions to tackle this problem starts with clear, accessible evidence.
To make our data more accessible we’ve published all charts, maps and tables from our UK Poverty 2026 in a new, interactive dashboard.
January 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Great thread and great resource.
My take away - children are the group with the highest rates of poverty (it’s not even close) and it isn’t getting better.
My take away - children are the group with the highest rates of poverty (it’s not even close) and it isn’t getting better.
At Co-op Academy Bebington 2026 mock interviews. Last year was fun - so looking forward to it.
All part of the @alderhey.nhs.uk / @liverpooluni.bsky.social Research Ambassador programme.
Also met this years ambassador from the school and we will be up and running here soon
@lichw.bsky.social
All part of the @alderhey.nhs.uk / @liverpooluni.bsky.social Research Ambassador programme.
Also met this years ambassador from the school and we will be up and running here soon
@lichw.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 11:02 AM
At Co-op Academy Bebington 2026 mock interviews. Last year was fun - so looking forward to it.
All part of the @alderhey.nhs.uk / @liverpooluni.bsky.social Research Ambassador programme.
Also met this years ambassador from the school and we will be up and running here soon
@lichw.bsky.social
All part of the @alderhey.nhs.uk / @liverpooluni.bsky.social Research Ambassador programme.
Also met this years ambassador from the school and we will be up and running here soon
@lichw.bsky.social
This is genuinely scary.
There is literally one health service for bladder issues following ketamine use too - at @alderhey.nhs.uk
There is literally one health service for bladder issues following ketamine use too - at @alderhey.nhs.uk
For the first time nationally, more children are seeking help for ketamine use than for ecstasy. Norfolk reflects that wider shift in drug patterns among children – including two in primary school.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Primary-aged pupils among hundreds suspended for drug use in Norfolk
Almost 300 pupils in Norfolk schools were suspended or excluded for drug use last year, including children of primary school age
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 7:53 AM
This is genuinely scary.
There is literally one health service for bladder issues following ketamine use too - at @alderhey.nhs.uk
There is literally one health service for bladder issues following ketamine use too - at @alderhey.nhs.uk
Doesn’t feel lighter this week. I blame the clouds
January 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Doesn’t feel lighter this week. I blame the clouds
Doing @rcpch.bsky.social membership teaching is fun - but when @alderhey.nhs.uk give you a badge as thank you it’s somehow better!
January 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Doing @rcpch.bsky.social membership teaching is fun - but when @alderhey.nhs.uk give you a badge as thank you it’s somehow better!
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🟣 COVID-19 activity remained stable and continues to circulate at baseline levels
🔵 RSV activity decreased slightly and is circulating at low levels
🔵 RSV activity decreased slightly and is circulating at low levels
January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
🟣 COVID-19 activity remained stable and continues to circulate at baseline levels
🔵 RSV activity decreased slightly and is circulating at low levels
🔵 RSV activity decreased slightly and is circulating at low levels
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🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟢 Flu activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
🟢 Flu activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟢 Flu activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
🟢 Flu activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
One of my superb resident doctors got offered an @nihr.bsky.social Doctoral Fellowship today - a fantastic result for her.
@alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social
@alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 11:46 AM
One of my superb resident doctors got offered an @nihr.bsky.social Doctoral Fellowship today - a fantastic result for her.
@alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social
@alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social
Little brighter. Better day by day!
January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Little brighter. Better day by day!
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#MotivationMonday | iDigital team up for two awards 🏆🏆
Congratulations to our iDigital team, who've been shortlisted at the @health1tech Now Awards for two awards: Best AI Scribe Solution and Best Solution for Community Care categories.
More info: bit.ly/4qiD9zE
Congratulations to our iDigital team, who've been shortlisted at the @health1tech Now Awards for two awards: Best AI Scribe Solution and Best Solution for Community Care categories.
More info: bit.ly/4qiD9zE
January 19, 2026 at 10:10 AM
#MotivationMonday | iDigital team up for two awards 🏆🏆
Congratulations to our iDigital team, who've been shortlisted at the @health1tech Now Awards for two awards: Best AI Scribe Solution and Best Solution for Community Care categories.
More info: bit.ly/4qiD9zE
Congratulations to our iDigital team, who've been shortlisted at the @health1tech Now Awards for two awards: Best AI Scribe Solution and Best Solution for Community Care categories.
More info: bit.ly/4qiD9zE
New @mhragovuk.bsky.social statement on paracetamol in pregnancy
tl;dr version - if you need pain relief, you can use this as indicated on the patient info sheet/advice from Dr. No evidence of risks from it in pregnancy, but definite risks from untreated pain and fever
www.gov.uk/government/n...
tl;dr version - if you need pain relief, you can use this as indicated on the patient info sheet/advice from Dr. No evidence of risks from it in pregnancy, but definite risks from untreated pain and fever
www.gov.uk/government/n...
MHRA statement on new review of paracetamol safety during pregnancy
Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet.
www.gov.uk
January 19, 2026 at 9:43 AM
New @mhragovuk.bsky.social statement on paracetamol in pregnancy
tl;dr version - if you need pain relief, you can use this as indicated on the patient info sheet/advice from Dr. No evidence of risks from it in pregnancy, but definite risks from untreated pain and fever
www.gov.uk/government/n...
tl;dr version - if you need pain relief, you can use this as indicated on the patient info sheet/advice from Dr. No evidence of risks from it in pregnancy, but definite risks from untreated pain and fever
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Happy Monday everyone 💙
It’s the final week of exams and assessments - one last push! With brighter days ahead, you’re almost at the finish line. Keep going, you’ve got this #TeamLivUni 👏
📸: @mat.in.sky
It’s the final week of exams and assessments - one last push! With brighter days ahead, you’re almost at the finish line. Keep going, you’ve got this #TeamLivUni 👏
📸: @mat.in.sky
January 19, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Happy Monday everyone 💙
It’s the final week of exams and assessments - one last push! With brighter days ahead, you’re almost at the finish line. Keep going, you’ve got this #TeamLivUni 👏
📸: @mat.in.sky
It’s the final week of exams and assessments - one last push! With brighter days ahead, you’re almost at the finish line. Keep going, you’ve got this #TeamLivUni 👏
📸: @mat.in.sky
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Alder Hey are one of eight NHS hospital trusts awarded £2m funding through a new NHSE incentive scheme, recognising performance in reducing waiting times and improving access to planned care. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/3XOt157
December 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Alder Hey are one of eight NHS hospital trusts awarded £2m funding through a new NHSE incentive scheme, recognising performance in reducing waiting times and improving access to planned care. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/3XOt157
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#FeelGoodFriday | 8 yr old Harry feels like a "superhero" helping children just like him by participating in research 🦸 Harry has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is currently being treated with peritoneal dialysis.
January 9, 2026 at 12:51 PM
#FeelGoodFriday | 8 yr old Harry feels like a "superhero" helping children just like him by participating in research 🦸 Harry has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is currently being treated with peritoneal dialysis.
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Researchers from University of Manchester & University of Liverpool, together with Alder Hey clinicians & Manchester Imaging Ltd, have received a £1.2 million grant from NIHR to build an automatic system for measuring hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients. More info: bit.ly/4qiD9zE
Researchers develop automatic tool to prevent hip dislocation in children with Cerebral Palsy - Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool, together with Alder Hey clinicians and Manchester Imaging Ltd, (a local company that specialises in developing AI medical devices), have ...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Researchers from University of Manchester & University of Liverpool, together with Alder Hey clinicians & Manchester Imaging Ltd, have received a £1.2 million grant from NIHR to build an automatic system for measuring hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients. More info: bit.ly/4qiD9zE
At King George V (KGV) sixth form college for a careers talk as part of the @alderhey.nhs.uk / @liverpooluni.bsky.social Research Ambassador programme.
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
At King George V (KGV) sixth form college for a careers talk as part of the @alderhey.nhs.uk / @liverpooluni.bsky.social Research Ambassador programme.