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)
This summer, we're providing immunisation 'catch up clinics' across Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and St Helens 🌟 If your child has missed any vaccinations, we've got you covered 👇🏽 https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/summer-catch-up-clinics-July-2026 #MMR #Measles
Learning about the latest in early phase clinical trials for @alderhey.nhs.uk CRF and the wider @lichw.bsky.social / @liverpooluni.bsky.social paediatric research network in Dublin. Quite excited.
One of my favourite meetings. Great to finally meet lots of the Research Ambassadors who have helped us learn so much about e-scooters and what young people actually think. Wouldn’t fly without support, so thanks to: @liverpooluni.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @alderheycharity.org
Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing@lichw.bsky.social · last mo.Today is day 1 of the @alderhey.nhs.uk Research Ambassador Summer School We have representatives of 16 schools from across Liverpool, Cheshire, and Merseyside. It’s a celebration of the excellent work they’ve done, and co-develop next years project. 1/2 @nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
This summary of how poverty and inequalities affect child health has been back in my mind again recently. Still relevant 3 years after publication doi.org/10.1136/arch... @iansinha.bsky.social @camillakingdon.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social
Child poverty and health inequalities in the UK: a guide for paediatricians
One in three children in the UK lives in relative poverty. There are clear and consistent links between child poverty and paediatric morbidity and mortality. In this review, we discuss drivers for fam...
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Want to get your innovation tested in paediatrics? Find @pharmaforkids.bsky.social at #HLTHEurope tomorrow and chat. Or ask the #TeamLiverpool stand or @thenhsa.bsky.social
Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan)@pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 2mo agoSpent the day at #HLTHEurope talking to all kinds of innovators and tech companies. Good news - lots of cool ideas Medium news - few include kids now Better news - lots could see use cases. Hopefully lots of new partners for @alderhey.nhs.uk / @livuninews.bsky.social / @thenhsa.bsky.social
Spent the day at #HLTHEurope talking to all kinds of innovators and tech companies. Good news - lots of cool ideas Medium news - few include kids now Better news - lots could see use cases. Hopefully lots of new partners for @alderhey.nhs.uk / @livuninews.bsky.social / @thenhsa.bsky.social
We are delighted to have arrived at #HLTHEurope! If you’re a delegate this year, make sure to join us at 3:30pm in room G105 for our Northern Lights, Brighter Health session, delving into the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.
#HLTHEurope Very good session about paediatric innovation and now the @thenhsa.bsky.social about how the North of England is a) amazing b) agile and c) open for business
Did you know that vaping has links to child exploitation? From illegally selling vapes to buying it for young people, adults can use them to exploit young people. Read our blog to dive into the link between vaping and exploitation: https://ow.ly/QZkX50Zb8Kb
Another rather positive story for a Friday (feelgood friday one might say) - this time about atropine eyedrops preventing the progression of myopia in children!
The BMJ@bmj.com · 2mo agoNew @bmj.com research: Low concentration atropine eye drops significantly reduced progression of myopia and were well tolerated compared with placebo in children in the UK www.bmj.com/content/393/...
New publication from a new PhD student looking at how electronic health records capture childhood asthma exacerbations Great start to her doctoral studies! #research #paedsrocks @livuninews.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @ucl.ac.uk @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social publications.ersnet.org/content/erre...
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France is mandating solar panels on every large commercial car park in the country — turning millions of square metres of idle asphalt into one of Europe's most productive clean energy assets. I have been mentioning this for months - they are shooting up on all the supermarket car parks.
Who at Alder Hey has shown compassion, courage or gone the extra mile for you or your family? 💙 We’re asking YOU to nominate your Alder Hey Star for this year’s Alder Hey Staff Star Awards ⭐ Nominate your Alder Hey Star by going to https://bit.ly/3R6FJMx
Trailfinder-CF Director Jo Fothergill and other colleagues are attending @LATSS2026 in London. Jo is part of a panel on Co‑Creating the Future: Patient Experience-Led Alliances Driving Sustainable Lung Health Innovation. #LATSS2026 @pulse-cf.bsky.social @cysticfibrosis.org.uk @lifearc.bsky.social
When I went to medical school, my cousin Peter died from cystic fibrosis. He had been ill, well forever. Lung transplants. All kinds. Listening to the @lifearc.bsky.social lung health innovation work (in collaboration with @cysticfibrosis.org.uk it’s amazing. Peter would’ve had a chance today.
Yesterday - @rcpch.bsky.social annual meeting with my brilliant @livuninews.bsky.social / @livunimedicine.bsky.social student presenting. Today @lifearc.bsky.social translational meeting. Head is awash with new ideas.
Useful update from @mhragovuk.bsky.social about limiting use of decongestants to five days maximum www.gov.uk/government/n...
Recommended use of some nasal decongestant sprays limited to five days by UK regulator
The MHRA has limited the use of nasal decongestant sprays containing xylometazoline and oxymetazoline to a maximum of five days due to side effects of prolonged use.
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As a 6 year old staying in hospital on my own, I found everything very daunting. So when a nurse asked me if I wanted to "spend a penny" I thought she wanted money. She was very insistent so I became very worried because I had no money with me and I didn't know why she wanted it.
One interview we did on children's clinical trial experiences included a story of a child being told they needed to take a blood sample of 'about a teaspoon'. Poor child thought someone was going to dig into her arm with a spoon.
📢 PhD opportunity now open! Fully funded PhD on culture, parenting, and early child development (UK & India). Share with your networks and any Master’s graduates! 🔗 Project link: www.findaphd.com/phds/project... 🗓 Deadline: 22 April 🎓 Start date: 1 July 2026 #PhDOpportunity #Psychology
Excellent White paper from a @celtliverpool.bsky.social working group out now in @ascptclinpharm.bsky.social "Advancing Long-Acting Therapeutics for Maternal and Pediatric Health by Bridging Gaps in Clinical Research, Access and Regulation" ascpt.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
A White Paper on Advancing Long‐Acting Therapeutics for Maternal and Pediatric Health by Bridging Gaps in Clinical Research, Access and Regulation
As use cases for long-acting therapeutics expand across clinical indications, there is a critical need to ensure the inclusion of women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants and children—populat...
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Amidst the day to day stuff, I’ve just nominated a kid for @dreamflight.bsky.social - and honestly it’s brightened my day (now to keep fingers crossed for them).
More than 150 million lives. Saved by vaccines. Since 1974. That is health and science in action. This #WorldHealthDay, Together for Health #StandWithScience 💙
#Measles is highly infectious. One person with measles can infect up to 15 others! The best way to protect against measles and stay safe is to have 2 doses of the MMR vaccine.
Definitely a pause for thought when you realise you’ve been using the same library (on and off) for 31 1/2 years! @livunilibrary.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
Useful explainer about meningitis for patients/the public from the @mhragovuk.bsky.social here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Meningitis – Patient Factsheet
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