Vicky Stern

Obstetrician (MFM) with interest in preterm birth.

[Vicky Stern @vicky__lou]

@MedicalSphereAI @SocietyofFetMed AI not yet replacing MFM then! 🥴

[Anna David @PrenatalTherapy]

We are about to open the ABOVE trial @uclh @UCL_IfWH to find out which type of cerclage (stitch) in the cervix is better at preventing recurrent preterm birth in women who have had a previous caesarean section in labour @tommys @OBSevidence Please RT
https://t.co/G9uxTR0DlI

[Vicky Stern @vicky__lou]

@TimesRadio @miriam_cates @Chloetilley This is my area’s ex MP. Note her lack of medical qualifications and recent suspension for serious misconduct.. Not sure why the times would give airtime?!

[Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England]

I am immensely proud that the NHS I work in is one of the most multi-ethnic and diverse organisations in the world.

NHS colleagues and emergency workers from many countries and faiths work around the clock to serve every UK community. You have my utmost appreciation and respect.

[Andrew H Shennan OBE @OBSevidence]

Our biomarkers will include Actim Partus to be introduced soon  (we are also developing a quantitative version with Actim) and other measures of cervical stiffness (Pregnolia). Please do retweet.

[Vicky Stern @vicky__lou]

@CarolynCastor @babybeginner @dieworkwear Wardrobestrategy on Instagram - not quite the same but interesting discussion of style, more women than men..

[Vicky Stern @vicky__lou]

@joshepherd32 Beautifully organised, well done!

[Vicky Stern @vicky__lou]

@DrNeilStone See also dementia training as an obstetrician…

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Today we mark 100 days of a tragedy.

7 October: an attack by Hamas and other armed groups in #Israel. 1300 people killed, more injured. Appalling reports of gender violence. Hostages seized — around 130 still in captivity, many needing medical care. Families desperate for the release of their loved ones.

A massive humanitarian crisis in #Gaza driven by Israel’s military response followed, and is still ongoing. More than 24,000 Gazans killed — 70% women and children; more injured, many grievously.

Following over 300 attacks on health and continuous lack of safe access to critical aid, the majority of hospitals in the Strip have stopped working. The 15 facilities that are still working can only provide limited health care.

Health workers in Gaza are labouring heroically in shocking conditions.

Patients facing avoidable amputations due to the health system’s destruction. Those with serious chronic conditions are dying due to the lack of care. Diseases are spreading among a population forced to crowd into ever smaller spaces, with little clean water or access to sanitation.

@WHO, @UN and partners repeatedly stymied from providing the aid so critically needed.

People in Gaza are living in hell. Nowhere is safe. 100 days, and counting, of incessant insecurity and fear is beyond words.

Everything must be done to end the violence to prevent more needless death and injury.

Release the hostages now.
#CeasefireNOW.

[Emily Malethan @emily_malethan]

.@countybroadband please can you let me know the phone no. for your dedicated bereavement department? I’ve been trying to contact you without success. My father has died suddenly & I am trying to change details on their account to enable my mother to access alerts & statements.

[Natalie Thurtle @Turtle1doc]

Some personal reflections on the night before returning home. Part of me will remain forever behind.

[Vicky Stern @vicky__lou]

@DrBenLovell This ⬆️ x 1000000!! This frustrates me ++ when people complain about “lack of training”. Yes, lack of structured teaching can be problematic but being on call, done right IS training!!

[Jim Thornton @jimgthornton]

The definitive word (IPDMA) on pre-term cord management. Deferred clamping v immediate (ICC) on death OR 0·68 [0·51–0·91], 20 studies, n=3260, 232 deaths. Milking v ICC, OR 0·73 [0·44–1·20], 18 studies, n=1561, 74 deaths. Leave it alone! via @leliaduley
https://t.co/RSs0im5o4c

[Cheryl Battersby @DrCBattersby]

Impact of revised ⁦@BAPM_Official⁩
extreme preterm framework: risk based approach to provision of survival focused care for babies born at 22 weeks’ gestation in England and Wales 2018-2019 vs 2020-2021.

Published ⁦@BMJMedicine⁩ today ⬇️ https://t.co/wYVrW9krQ9

[Karen Luyt💙 @KarenLuyt]

Neonatal illness is the leading cause of life years burdened by disability 🌍 globally. Outranks 📈 ischaemic heart disease, stroke, diabetes, COPD, road injuries. Investment in high quality🫄maternity & 👶 neonatal care makes sense. @TheLancet GBD study https://t.co/vidVCPCOMo

[Vicky Stern @vicky__lou]

@MLMC37211431 @DoctorJLam “Apparent”?! 🥴🤦🏼‍♀️

[Vicky Stern @vicky__lou]

@Bec_Shrader @RRR0BYN Plus multiple pregnancies (esp monochorionic/monoamniotic!).

[Emily G Cunningham MBE @EG_Cunningham]

My time in Antarctica has come to an end. An important message, please read ❄️👇🏻

🧵1/n

[Vicky Stern @vicky__lou]

@Katebaldock1 @LJRyder16 @Kit_Yates_Maths Whereas maternity staff definitely don’t aim for September EDDs!! Nothing wrong with October/November!