Our new study shows a drop in antibiotic dispensing among Aussie kids over the past decade. A promising shift in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. @drerinkelty.bsky.social #antibiotics #academicsky #research doi.org/10.1111/ppe....

1 in 3 reproductive-aged females on alcohol pharmacotherapy were also dispensed prescription contraception. We need clear clinical guidance, proactive counselling, and integrated care that respects reproductive autonomy to support these complex health decisions bit.ly/3GnCs6t #PhDSky #AcademicSky

I’m excited to share my honours research that has just been published! It compares the safety between the two most-used ADHD medicines—dexamphetamine and methylphenidate—during pregnancy. Check it out here doi.org/10.1177/2754... journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Exciting news! My latest paper, "Prevalence of the Prescribing of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medication During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review," has just been published. Check it out here: doi.org/10.1080/0279...

65% of alcohol products in AUS have the mandatory label about risks of drinking while pregnant, a study in @anzjph.bsky.social found. Prof Simone Pettigrew of the George Institute for Global Health and a PHAA member, spoke to the ABC about her team's paper. Listen: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

On the anniversary of Kevin Rudd's apology, The Conversation has published our brief article drawing on findings from our recent systematic review: Removing babies is still harming First Nations families, almost two decades after the apology to Stolen Generations theconversation.com/removing-bab...

Read Research Australia's INSPIRE magazine to see a snapshot of my PhD research at the University of Western Australia & @thekidsau.bsky.social. Discussing anti-alcohol medications & their potential in FASD prevention. A big thanks to my supervisors for their help with this piece! bit.ly/3Dn8y0l

Deaths from conditions wholly attributable to alcohol have increased by 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 in England, reaching the highest number for the fourth year in a row. DHSC’s Alcohol Profile shows that 8,274 people died from alcohol-specific causes in... fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/loca...

A healthy pregnancy reduces risk of preterm birth. WHO recommends: 🤗 Quality & respectful antenatal care, inc. early ultrasound 🤗 Counselling on nutrition 🤗 Preventing tobacco & substance use 🤗 Vaccination to prevent flu and COVID-19 bit.ly/3CpTJDO

Our review highlights the limited data on the safety of alcohol pharmacotherapies in pregnancy. Balancing the risks of untreated alcohol use disorders against the medication-related risks is key to supporting both the pregnant individual & child. #academicsky #phd doi.org/10.1007/s40263-024-01126-8

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