BESS

BESS is a clinical trial of endotracheal surfactant for babies with life threatening #bronchiolitis being run at 15 sites in the UK.

[BESS @BESStudy]

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the investigators recruited a sufficient number of infants to achieve 80% power at a two-sided α of 0·05, making this the definitive study to assess this intervention.https://t.co/OOJx853N3J

[BESS @BESStudy]

The use of a sham-controlled design, stringent masking procedures, and successful completion across multiple centres shows that large, high-quality, randomised trials are feasible in critically ill infants.

[BESS @BESStudy]

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the investigators recruited a sufficient number of infants to achieve 80% power at a two-sided α of 0·05, making this the definitive study to assess this intervention.https://t.co/OOJx853N3J

[BESS @BESStudy]

Results Out - See https://t.co/i4O2kPaoJC

[BESS @BESStudy]

The results of the BESS trial will be announced at 14:40GMT today at the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, Alicante, Spain.

[The C-GULL Study @ChildrenGrowing]

Oliver was the first #CGULL baby to be born and his lovely mum Nina has spoken to @TheGuideLpool about her experience so far 🤩🩵

“It’s really easy, and takes up very little of your time, but it could have a massive impact on the future of your child and their children.” ✨

[Professor Calum Semple OBE @ProfCalumSemple]

Dr Gemma Ahearne @princessjack will talk at The Liverpool Medical Institution @LMI114 on Contested Perceptions of Vulnerability: Sex Workers and Stigma on Thursday 18th January 2024 at 7pm. The public is welcome. Free to attend, but please get tickets here https://t.co/R4rPlSfzTP

[BESS @BESStudy]

Was your baby admitted to hospital with Bronchiolitis or RSV Pneumonia? We are looking for parents to join our study oversight committee. Please email [email protected] if you want to know more.

[BESS @BESStudy]

Our First Output! Many thanks to all the BESS Team !

[Dr Beth Deja @BethDeja]

The @BESStudy paper on approaches to consent in time limited trials is now out. What a great way to start the new year! @ProfCalumSemple @kerry_woolfall @LivUniHLS https://t.co/hqiPpJjbDB

[Everton @Everton]

One of our favourite days of the year. 💙

The squad's annual Christmas visit to the incredible children, families and staff at @AlderHey... 🎄

[BESS @BESStudy]

Important Results, Best Science, Evidence Based Medicine. @OxyPicu

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

With a recent resurgence in measles cases, we know paediatricians will be concerned about potential outbreaks this winter.

We’ve now included measles in our updated national guidance on viral respiratory tract infections 👇https://t.co/HfB0ocK0nh

[BESS @BESStudy]

@drkeithsiau Dextrocardia with situs Inversus, or perhaps a flipped digital image....

[🏥 Alder Hey 💙 @AlderHey]

We are so excited to announce that, with the support of @MediCinema and @AlderHeyCharity, we will be creating a state-of-the-art cinema inside our hospital! 🎦 The cinema will be free for our children & young people to enjoy during their stay 🏥 More info: https://t.co/qlWDkVW1S5

[BESS @BESStudy]

Dedicated research teams such as the one led by @Laura_L_Rad at @CRFalderhey and @NIHRresearch are key to improving health and outcomes from disease. Our study @BESStudy is seeking parents of babies who have have life threatening Bronchiolitis to support our study [email protected]

[Laura Rad @Laura_L_Rad]

Imagine working in a team of truly incredible people….I am very lucky to do just that @AlderHeyRes @CRFalderhey
Imagine- A Poem about Alder Hey’s Clinical Research Facility.
Written by one of our staff and narrated by one of our research patients. https://t.co/YwRw3KSsnu

[BlueEllie & Dr Scott @P1Adventure]

Brilliant story well done!!

…and an important lesson. How can we celebrate better in ways that don’t harm the environment and make the trees sad???

[Ting Shi @Dr_Ting_Shi]

Fully funded Precision Medicine PhD project based at Edinburgh, co-supervised with @DrAzizSheikh @DrToniHo and Ahmar. Winter respiratory risk prediction model in adults https://t.co/uW1et2MBzA

[BESS @BESStudy]

Our study @BESStudy is looking for parents of babies who have been admitted to hospital Paediatric Intensive Care for severe Bronchiolitis to join our Trial Management Group. Meetings are monthly by zoom. Please DM this account or email [email protected]

[BESS @BESStudy]

Lovely to catch up with the great Belfast PICU team @JulesTVA. Looking forward to recruiting to BESS in the coming weeks. Bessie Bear keen too.

[Peter Openshaw @p_openshaw]

“Thousands of highly educated scientists, doctors, pharmacists, and at least four major medicines regulators missed a fraud so apparent that it might as well have come with a flashing neon sign. "

[Charlotte Summers @charlot_summers]

Clinical trial supporting ivermectin as Covid treatment withdrawn over ethical concerns https://t.co/4HQz1n4ztd