Robyn McCarthy
@robynmccarthy.bsky.social
Parent, geek, originally trained as an Optometrist now working in public health with an interest in child development, mixed methods and policy change.
Cholesterol in Down syndrome Do people with Down syndrome have the same risk of atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque in the arteries resulting in reduced blood flow to the heart muscle) as others? Screening Statins? DSCWP Podcast 212. No transcript. adscresources.advocatehealth.com/down-syndrom...
i love winding the clocks back an hour. you get an extra hour of sleep and the only downside is several months of horrible despair.
Calling all OTs! This podcast is for you. We know you know what FASD is.... but do you know how common it is and how it presents in clinic? From the good people at NHS_GM and Drymester working together to support people living with FASD.
DRYMESTER@drymester-nhsgm.bsky.social · 12mo agoAre you an Occupational Therapist who would like to know more about FASD? In our new OT podcast, Maggie Morton and Joanne Pennell discuss the role of sensory integration and how to make the most of your OT 'toolbox'. Listen here: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/ #FASDAwarenessMonth
You can scan the QR above or follow this link to take part -> forms.office.com/e/DxS1XcL0SD
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We want to know what you think! Please help us with our research by taking part in this quick survey. Anyone can participate & you don't need any special knowledge or experience. Any questionsand/or more info email: r.e.mccarthy1@salford.ac.uk
We want to know what you think! Please help us with our research by taking part in this quick survey. Anyone can participate & you don't need any special knowledge or experience. Any questionsand/or more info email: r.e.mccarthy1@salford.ac.uk
Robyn McCarthy @robynmccarthy.bsky.social · last yr.Got 10 minutes? We want to hear from YOU! We’re gathering opinions on a new potential test for prenatal alcohol exposure. Whether you’re a parent, a health advocate or just care about future health research, your input is invaluable. Follow QR code below: #Health #Research #MakeADifference #POV
I'm being told to just post this on Twitter as its not getting enough responses. I refuse to use Twitter. Please help? It's a short research survey to collect public opinion on a new possible test to find out if someone has been exposed to alcohol in the womb. forms.office.com/e/DxS1XcL0SD
New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.
Do you think FASD should be included under the neurodivergent umbrella? #FASD #Different #Autism #ADHD Credit to @autismsupsoc.bsky.social
I don't know who needs to hear this but autistic people, especially women, make up a surprisingly high proportion of patients with eating disorders, tend to benefit less from standard treatments, and many do not have an autism diagnosis at the time they're in treatment for an eating disorder.
Many high street health tests are unfit for purpose and need greater regulation, warn researchers in two studies. These studies highlight issues over accuracy and suitability for public use, they say www.bmj.com/content/390/... www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Hearing from @nationalfasd.bsky.social about the lack of action on PAE and FASD by NHS trusts and ICBs throughout the UK despite the NICE quality guidelines.
Tracy Allen from FASD Awareness shares some top tips for caregivers and her family's own lived experience #FASDUK2025
And now Anita Gibb from NZ presents her research with parents caring for children with FASD. "Survival parenting, weird humour, tenacity, faith, hope spiritual and cultural practices.." #FASDUK2025
Next up is Dr Cheryl McQuire presenting on approaches to research with people with FASD. #FASDUK2025 #nothingaboutuswithoutus
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that occurs in the fetus due to prenatal alcohol exposure. Explore an updated Research in Practice briefing on its impact for #AlcoholAwarenessWeek. ow.ly/I6MR50WmYPI
Please consider taking 5 mins + tell us what you think about using molecular biomarkers to screen for exposure to alcohol in the womb. It will help us plan future research on this topic. Anyone over 18 can take part. #research #publicopinion #health Pls share
Mental healthcare moved online overnight during COVID — but would it hold up?
Online therapy as effective as in-person therapy, finds large study
Mental healthcare moved online overnight during COVID — but would it hold up?
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We proudly hosted a landmark event in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) this month, welcoming researchers, practitioners, families, and advocates to the UK FASD Conference 2025. @salfordfasd.bsky.social @prof-penny.bsky.social Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/nationa...
There was a 17% increase in cases observed from 2023 to 2024 in the UK.
Salmonella cases are at ten-year high in England – here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe
There was a 17% increase in cases observed from 2023 to 2024 in the UK.
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Why do we keep getting statues celebrating women so wrong 😔 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Just learned a Japanese word - Komorebi (木漏れ日) that describes the sunlight filtered through #leaves of trees. It refers to the interplay of light and shadow created by this sunlight. #bloomscrolling #botany #naturebathing
Please consider taking 5 mins + tell us what you think about using molecular biomarkers to screen for exposure to alcohol in the womb. It will help us plan future research on this topic. Anyone over 18 can take part. #research #publicopinion #health Pls share
