#SOMANZ19 ⁦@Amanda_Henry_AK⁩ presenting meta-analysis of studies iv vs oral iron. Reduction in blood transfusion. Nnt 95. Cost effectiveness not known. Studies at high risk of bias. Further high quality research needed.

#SOMANZ19. Professor Laura Magee. Fabulous talk on progress on hypertensive disease in pregnancy. Very disturbing effects of air pollution on placenta. Social determinants of health matter. The younger generation captivated by this talk too. ⁦Daniella Susic⁩

Congratulations to Dr Kathryn Austin. A newly qualified RANZCOG MFM sub-specialist. Delighted to have you as my colleague. SESLHD

This is on today.

A new app. Links to patient information about how and why to take iron tablets for iron deficiency anaemia. Not all iron tablets are the same. If oral treatment is successful, hopefully less need for intravenous iron. @Amanda_Henry_AK

Welcome to Australia Dr Francisco Schneuer. ⁦Child Population and Translational Health Research. Made an Australian citizen today after 15 years here. A beautiful sydney sunset from Maroubra to welcome you. Use your vote wisely when the time comes.

Out-of-pocket costs for birth in private system 'shocking', midwifery expert says. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Jess, DO⚡️👩🏼‍⚕️ Also knitting, for female applicants.

bmj.com/content/367/bm…

Heroes and villains of vaginal flora Well deserved best costume winners! #GOU2019

Sydney's two children's hospitals to maintain cardiac services: review smh.com.au/politics/nsw/s… via The Sydney Morning Herald

What stars 😍

Delighted to launch the RoyalCollegeObsGyn #CovidMaternity elearning package. This has, of course, been provided free for all. If you are a registered user you can add reflective notes. great way to learn the guideline and earn CPD. Check it out elearning.rcog.org.uk/infectious-dis… Please cascade

Are any maternity units banning partners/ support people in labour as well as antenatal visits? Deeply unpopular concept. Italian maternity units reporting 8% staff infection. My take home message from Anznn teleconference: remove all unnecessary people from unit to protect staff

Antonia Shand POWP is

Intravenous iron therapy: are we using it appropriately? … #openaccess in InSight+ … "IV iron therapy has increased 5-fold among women of reproductive age, prompting a call for research into whether it is being used appropriately" … insightplus.mja.com.au/2020/22/intrav… #MedTwitter

And we continue to walk past their photos in the corridors of the hospitals and universities we work in, remembering what they did to women (and some men). Knowing that lots of people knew and did nothing.

@JacquiLambie As usual Jacqui makes big statements she knows won’t be carried through. Obvious from this thread she wasn’t clear on fact Public servants can’t be paid by the Govt while trying to be employed by a Govt. Teachers nurses in private venues can still be working and run for Parlt

1:50 couples carriers. 80% not cf/sma/fragilex. Truly impressive geographical coverage in mm study

Public funding decisions on #DigitalHealthTechnologies: What do patients, carers, health professionals, community think are the most important issues to consider? Read our best-worst study of 1,251 stakeholders from Australia, Canada, UK, New Zealand here: doi.org/10.1017/S02664…