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Research collaboration between University of Liverpool (@liverpooluni.bsky.social), Alder Hey (@alderhey.nhs.uk) and Alder Hey Charity (@alderheycharity.org) to tackle the issues that impact children’s lives
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Important reassurance from @mhragovuk.bsky.social about childhood vaccine safety. I agree with every word of this

#paediatrics #medsky #vaccine

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MHRA reaffirms safety of childhood vaccination
Vaccination is one of the most effective and safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases
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November 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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pharmaforkids.bsky.social
🚨🚨New publication klaxon 🚨🚨

BMJ Sports Medicine editorial (a @bmj.com journal) from @liverpooluni.bsky.social / @alderhey.nhs.uk / @lfcr.bsky.social about potential impacts of heading footballs for children, what to learn (and how), while avoiding putting kids off exercise

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Is it time for evidence-based protective strategies for heading in youth football?
Regular participation in sports, such as football (soccer), has positive effects on both physical1 and mental health.2 Despite these benefits, concerns have been raised about the potential neurologica...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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proftanya13.bsky.social
if you are interested in a PhD in tuberculosis drug discovery, check out our opportunities 🧪🦠 #Tuberculosis lstm.ac/PhD
PhD opportunities
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November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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liverpooluni.bsky.social
One week left! 📣 Apply for our five-year AI Research Fellowships. We’re seeking early career researchers with bold ideas for AI-driven discovery. Fellows receive protected research time, tailored support, and a path to a permanent post.

Apply now ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/24/u...
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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childofthenorth.bsky.social
For our 11th and penultimate report update in our #ChildrenFirst campaign we highlight how urgent change is needed to address underlying childhood vulnerabilities, to create Safer Streets, reduce crime and meet the government’s Opportunity Mission for children and young people.

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We must strengthen protection and partnerships to support vulnerable children and prevent youth crime. The government must prioritise building a country that works for all children and young people. #ChildrenFirst. Featured logos of Child of the North, N8 Research Partnership, Health Equity North and Centre for Young Lives. The criminal justice system continues to fail vulnerable children. We need a whole-system approach with upstream prevention, early intervention, and coordinated multi-agency support to address the underlying causes of youth crime before children enter the justice system. Our practitioner toolkits support schools, child health workers and local authorities to implement expert recommendations. We are calling on the government, and everyone, to put children first. #ChildrenFirst
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Every child deserves medicines that are safe, effective, and easy to take.

On #WorldChildrensDay, WHO and partners in the Global Accelerator for Paediatric Formulations Network (GAP-f) are working to close the gap in access to child-friendly medicines worldwide.
Text reads 'Why are children still waiting for medicines adults have had for years?' near the illustration of a child looking sad with balloons flying away. Text below reads 'Only 30% of essential medicines are available in child-appropriate formulations.'
November 20, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Protect your child against flu by getting them vaccinated.

For 2 & 3 year olds you can get one through your GP or a pharmacy.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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alderhey.nhs.uk
Recently, staff from across Alder Hey & @livuniresearch.bsky.social came together to launch the Alder Hey and Liverpool Child Health Junior Research Faculty, a chance to collaborate, network & develop 🤝

Find out more about #research at Alder Hey on our website: www.alderhey.nhs.uk/research/
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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pharmaforkids.bsky.social
All about the great clean air clinic at @alderhey.nhs.uk by @iansinha.bsky.social and Alice Lee

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The Clean Air Clinic model: transforming paediatric respiratory health
Dr Alice Lee and Profs Dan Hawcutt and Ian Sinha discuss Alder Hey’s Clean Air Clinic and tips to improve paediatric respiratory health.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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How is the UK going to marnage the new possibilities and opportunities of paediatric pharmacogenomics?

Good meeting, very pleased to have been able to contribute. Read on…

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Via @pharmpress.bsky.social
How can the NHS make the most out of the paediatric pharmacogenomics opportunity?
In its ten-year health plan for England, published in July 2025, the UK government pledged to put the NHS “at the front of the global genomics revolution”, teasing a “genomics population health servic...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Seven years ago, we published the #HealthforWealth report that illustrated the stark economic and health gap between the North and South of England. Today, new analysis shows that widening gap remains, and that urgent action must be taken to reverse the huge impact of the divide
November 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Paper looking at how cardiovascular risks are associated with changes in cortisol profiles in girls with Turners syndrome

Paper from @lilyjones25.bsky.social, a @livunimedicine.bsky.social student at the time, now at @alderhey.nhs.uk

@liverpooluni.bsky.social
Adverse Cardiovascular Risk Profile and Increased Diurnal Salivary Cortisol in Girls With Turner Syndrome: An Exploratory Study
Patients with Turner Syndrome (TS) and those exposed to high concentrations of glucocorticoids have a number of characteristics in common, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Pedia...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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🚨Introducing our #PutChildrenFirst Youth Panel 👇

This group of talented children and young people have been brought together to speak on behalf of the campaign and for children across the UK, calling on policymakers to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.

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October 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Paediatricians have repeatedly raised alarm about the impact of rising rates of child poverty on children’s health.

If the government is serious about raising the healthiest generation it must tackle child poverty - starting by ending the two-child limit. 👇
cpaguk.bsky.social Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 16d
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
As this government recognises, every child deserves the best start in life. But a record 4.5 million children live in poverty. Their life chances are being held back and their potential wasted. They deserve better. At the Budget, the Chancellor has a unique chance to change this. By fully scrapping the two-child limit she can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in our country’s future potential. We have come together as diverse organisations who recognise that turning the tide on child poverty is crucial for children, and also for wider ambitions on housing, education, health and national growth. Reducing child poverty will boost family budgets, and local economies. It will reduce household debt, and cut the huge future costs of poverty faced by our schools, hospitals and other public services. Every day the two-child limit remains, in any form, it pushes children into poverty. Now is not the time for half-measures. Now is the moment for the Prime Minister and Chancellor to hear the voices of the UK’s children and take this vital opportunity to do the right thing. Abolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of children’s lives on a path to a brighter future, and help to rebuild a stronger, fairer country and economy.
November 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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livuniresearch.bsky.social
#COP30 is taking place after two consecutive years of record-high global temperatures and continued increases in greenhouse gas emissions.

At #UoL, we're accelerating research that can influence future policy, governance, and innovation to combat the global climate crisis.
November 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Find out more about the Community of Practice for long-acting therapeutics in maternal and paediatric health, and how to join on the project page: www.liverpool.ac.uk/centre-of-ex...
Community of Practice | Project | CELT | University of Liverpool | Centre of Excellence for Long-acting Therapeutics | University of Liverpool
Our community of practice aims to catalyse the development and availability of long-acting therapeutics for global maternal and paediatric health, including in LMICs
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November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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A video of our October Community of Practice session is live.

Laxman Cherkupally from @mmv.org delivered the session titled 'Considerations for long-acting injectable microsuspension development - Lessons from an anti-malarial therapy'

Watch here: youtu.be/3PTuh4sfA4g
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November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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NEWS | The NIHR Global Health Research Group (GHRG-GI) on Gastrointestinal Infections, led by Professor Nigel Cunliffe, showcases research at the International Rotavirus Symposium held in Cape Town.

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#TeamLivUni
A teal quote card that reads '"It was a privilege to see our early-career researchers sharing their work on a global stage. Their exceptional scientific contributions reflect the strength of our international collaborations and the real-world impact of our research on child health." Professor Nigel Cunliffe, Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology' with a photo of the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Gastrointestinal Infections at the International Rotavirus Symposium.
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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putchildrenfirst.info
CEO of @alderheycharity.org, Fiona Ashcroft, spoke on BBC Radio as we join 100+ charities urging the government to scrap the two-child limit in the upcoming budget.

For too long, children have been left behind, and now child poverty is at a record high.

It’s time the Chancellor #PutChildrenFirst.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
We’re off to the House of Commons for our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 celebration event! 🎉

We won’t be online as much for the rest of today - but don’t worry, we’ll catch up on all your amazing posts tomorrow. Keep sharing your #PowerForGood stories! 💙
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Welcome to #AntiBullyingWeek 2025: #PowerForGood!🌟

We’ve worked with young people & our members all year to make this week powerful & inspiring. Millions are joining in - what’s your plan? Need ideas? We’re here to help!

Let's bring an end to bullying together💙

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November 10, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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The first to be shared is this one: lnkd.in/euACxRhz

With Marisa Merino, co-supervisers Prof. Hilary Ashe & Prof. Harish Poptani.:

Interested in How Organisms Cope with Growth in Challenging Environments? Open to international applicants.

#DevBio #Microscopy #CellBio #PhDPositions #Genetics
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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New BMJ Research: Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review
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November 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Really important umbrella review of systematic reviews about maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use risk of autism/AHDH - and clear conclusion - Existing evidence does not clearly link the them!

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@liverpooluni.bsky.social #paedsky #paediatrics #pediatrics
Maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring: umbrella review of systematic reviews
Objective To assess the quality, biases, and validity of evidence on maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (referred to as autism) and atte...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Very excited and proud to share my first publication, a piece of work surrounding the use of real world data in observational studies. Really grateful to have had the opportunity to work on this and for all the support along the way!

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Guide to understanding observational studies that use real-world data
This introductory article is part of a series about the analyses used for studies using routine health data. The contents of this article provide a brief background on real-world data (RWD) itself and...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM