Neonatologist helps create a pioneering device to track infants’ breastmilk intake
It is the holy grail for breastfeeding mums and neonatal clinicians alike — if only there were a device that could measure how much milk…
Tag: Neonatal
Police arrest managers from Lucy Letby’s hospital on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter
A photo of Lucy Letby taken in police custody.Three managers at the hospital of convicted baby killer Lucy Letby have been arrested on suspicion of…
A GP guide to follow-up care for children after preterm birth
Preterm birth, that is birth prior to 37 completed weeks’ gestation, is associated with more challenges to health, growth and child development compared with birth…
Medical Must-See: Unexpected ectopic pregnancy discovered at term
In a rare case, doctors discovered an advanced abdominal ectopic pregnancy only during an emergency caesarean section for a patient who previously had normal antenatal findings.…
Australian-first guidelines give five-point checklist for diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
The NHMRC has approved the first guidelines on diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, setting a minimum prenatal alcohol exposure threshold of two standard drinks a…
A GP guide to newborn bloodspot screening
Need to know: Newborn bloodspot screening is a funded program offered to all Australian babies that aims to save brains and lives. Which conditions will…
Lucy Letby: Lawyers attack top doctors’ expert report declaring no medical evidence babies were murdered
An international medical expert panel’s finding that there was no medical evidence to show Lucy Letby murdered neonates under her care has been challenged by…
Infection in later trimesters a key factor in congenital syphilis rise, experts warn
Solitary syphilis tests in early pregnancy have failed to prevent congenital cases, say sexual health experts as they promote new guidelines recommending three tests during…
Lucy Letby case: Relying on expert doctors in criminal medical cases can lead to injustice
The Lucy Letby case is the latest in a number of UK criminal medical cases that, beyond the rights and wrongs of each verdict, raises…
Miscarriage of justice? The clinical reasons why leading doctors say Lucy Letby did not murder babies
The media in the UK is awash with headlines about an international panel of medical experts that has declared there is no medical evidence showing…
