Andrew H Shennan OBE
@OBSevidence
Finding Evidence to Save Lives in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Welcome to the inaugural PrAKI consortium meeting, bringing together global experts to tackle prediction, prevention & care of PrAKI and share insights, set priorities and shape a toolkit. #kidneyhealthinpregnancy
Katherine Clark sharing the aims of PrAKI (Pregnancy Acute Kidney Injury) at the inaugural meeting in Nairobi. This common problem is often not considered, has long term morbidity, is avoidable and treatable. A phenomenal multidisciplinary group. @lifecourse_KCL
It’s stressing per cycle, rather than per transfer. Worth a read. Obstetric complications don’t feature in the outcomes much, and would be good to recognise them particularly preterm birth.
Good to see fertility specialists taking their regulator to task! The key measure for patients/customers is 'take-home' singleton term baby rate @NICEComms @uberbarrensclub @DrMelDavies @RCObsGyn progress.org.uk/an-open-letter…
Good to see fertility specialists taking their regulator to task! The key measure for patients/customers is 'take-home' singleton term baby rate @NICEComms @uberbarrensclub @DrMelDavies @RCObsGyn progress.org.uk/an-open-letter…
At the RCOG world congress. Thank you to all involved in our capacity building in Sierra Leone. In addition to our master and PhD programmes we have successfully supported 8 local researchers to develop, present & publish their work. @NIHRresearch @lifecourse_KCL
Here is link to paper…. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…
Out today in the Lancet. So proud to be working with such brilliant individuals, especially in Sierra Leone. The number needed to treat with 2YoungLives to prevent one maternal or perinatal death was 18 (95% CI 10 to 92).
Out today in the Lancet. So proud to be working with such brilliant individuals, especially in Sierra Leone. The number needed to treat with 2YoungLives to prevent one maternal or perinatal death was 18 (95% CI 10 to 92).
Love the day this arrives on your desk. So proud of Naomi for a brilliant thesis. She is a midwife going places. So easy to supervise and self driven. @lifecourse_KCL
The Escalating Inequalities in Global Maternal Mortality—Time to Act: A Commentary- BJOG: An International J of Obstetrics & Gynae- Wiley obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/14… SS Africa, home to 18% of the world's population, accounts for the vast majority of global maternal deaths, over 70%.
Dont underestimate the impact on mental health! Evaluating the Government Response to the House of Lords Inquiry Into Preterm Birth: A Commentary on the Gaps in Maternal Mental Healthcare - Worrall - BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynae obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/14…
Congrats to @OBSevidence elected as a Fellow to the Academy 🎉 A leading expert in pregnancy & childbirth, he is improving ways to prevent birthing complications & reduce global deaths among mothers & babies 🤰 Read more: ow.ly/sFil50VXSk7 @KingsGHI @KingsCollegeLon
Join us tomorrow if you can. Free webinar. Date: 30 May 2025 Time: 9am – 11am GMT Registration Link: prebicglobal.org/webinar-africa…
An up to date review on cervical cerclage. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…
Congratulations to Professor Andrew Shennan @OBSevidence, Head of our Department for Women & Children's Health, on being elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences 👏
We are delighted to announce that Professors Ben Blencowe, Andrew Shennan OBE, Philip Newsome, and Jernej Ule have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Read more ⬇️ kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-aca…
🌍 WORLD PREECLAMPSIA DAY - Thursday 22nd May - Please join us in raising awareness and driving change:🎤 Uk & International experts 💬 Powerful lived experience from survivors 🎶 performance by Soul Sanctuary Gospel 🤝 #AskMeAboutPreeclampsia REGISTER: bit.ly/45cboRz
