Nigel Simpson (@crustymcrusty) 's Twitter Profile
Nigel Simpson

@crustymcrusty

obstetrician

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calendar_today08-09-2011 08:17:07

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Nigel Simpson (@crustymcrusty) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Applications invited for a bright, motivated O&G trainee to take up a Tommy's Research Fellowship unlocking the microarchitecture of the cervix in #PTB - loads of clinical skills in TVS and cerclage to be acquired along the way too! jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

Chris Wild (@chris_p_wild) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A valuable perspective on the global health harms of Trump's decision to withdraw the US from World Health Organization (WHO). The world must rediscover internationalism. Over-reliance of international organisations on one country also a lesson to be learned. NEJM IANPHI nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

AJOG (@ajog_thegray) 's Twitter Profile Photo

AJOG Expert Review: Cervical function in pregnancy and disease: new insights from single-cell analysis - Cervical risk factors for preterm birth ajog.org/article/S0002-…

AJOG Expert Review:  Cervical function in pregnancy and disease: new insights from single-cell analysis -  Cervical risk factors for preterm birth ajog.org/article/S0002-…
WHRC Imperial College, London (@whrcimp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Was your baby born early? The PRESTIGE-PTB study is currently inviting people from all ethnic backgrounds to join our research. If you’d like to take part, find more information and fill out the referral form here! ➡️imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-dig…

Was your baby born early?  

The PRESTIGE-PTB study is currently inviting people from all ethnic backgrounds to join our research.  

If you’d like to take part, find more information and fill out the referral form here!  
➡️imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-dig…
AJOG (@ajog_thegray) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cesarean scar niche: comparison of transvaginal ultrasound findings and uterine tissue samples after hysterectomy - Cesarean scar niche (internal) ow.ly/mRCk50VLS0k

Cesarean scar niche: comparison of transvaginal ultrasound findings and uterine tissue samples after hysterectomy - Cesarean scar niche (internal) ow.ly/mRCk50VLS0k
Rita Arya (@myobstetrician) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Trial….compared with delivery at 39 wks or later, earlier delivery can reduce the risk of shoulder dystocia.However, this benefit can be reached without needing to induce before 38 wks, US LFD estimation poor at term 40% accuracy. Back to individualised care #shoulderdystocia

Ian Henderson Ishenderson.bsky.social (@ianshenderson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What do Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings of maternity hospitals mean for/how can they be used by women/families or midwives/doctors? Some messages from our new research published today in BJOG BJOG #maternitysafety #maternity #NHS 🧵 (1/9) doi.org/10.1111/1471-0…

MBRRACE  UK (@mbrrace) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rates of baby deaths continued to decrease in 2023, mostly due to a reduction in stillbirths. Compared with 2022, stillbirth rates were lower in every nation of the UK and fewer newborns died in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. TIMMS

Rates of baby deaths continued to decrease in 2023, mostly due to a reduction in stillbirths. Compared with 2022, stillbirth rates were lower in every nation of the UK and fewer newborns died in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. <a href="/TIMMSleicester/">TIMMS</a>
UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health (@ucl_ifwh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'Concerning' lack of female-only medical trials in the UK, say health experts. Prof Anna David said the important findings helped explain why so few new treatments for women’s health issues were emerging, and why some women not getting the care they need. bit.ly/459ppiO

Susan Bewley (@susan_bewley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Why doesn't The Guardian journalist ask Qs about "what did pilot show?, how does ABC work when the technology doesn't?, Why is legal bill 3x that of services?" Its Haroon Siddique job to get to facts RoyalCollegeObsGyn Royal College of Midwives 💙 Catherine Williams HealthSense theguardian.com/society/2025/m…

RoyalCollegeObsGyn (@rcobsgyn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dr Faiza Ansari receives the Outstanding Contribution to Training Award for her dedication to education, research and mentorship. As a consultant in O&G in Leeds, she’s inspiring the next generation of clinicians through excellence and innovation.

Dr Faiza Ansari receives the Outstanding Contribution to Training Award for her dedication to education, research and mentorship. As a consultant in O&amp;G in Leeds, she’s inspiring the next generation of clinicians through excellence and innovation.
Robert Wilson (@robjwil) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Much stronger national leadership is needed to improve the safety of maternity and neonatal services. The response from government and policymakers so far has simply not been good enough. theguardian.com/society/2025/m…

Academy of Medical Sciences (@acmedsci) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congrats to Andrew H Shennan OBE 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 King's Global Health Institute King's College London

Congrats to <a href="/OBSevidence/">Andrew H Shennan OBE</a> elected as a Fellow to the Academy 🎉

A leading expert in pregnancy &amp; childbirth, he is improving ways to prevent birthing complications &amp; reduce global deaths among mothers &amp; babies 🤰

Read more: ow.ly/sFil50VXSk7

<a href="/KingsGHI/">King's Global Health Institute</a> <a href="/KingsCollegeLon/">King's College London</a>
STORK (@stork_group) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Before and after birth women say they need similar antenatal information about interventions during birth including induction of labour and instrumental birth. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6/e…

RoyalCollegeObsGyn (@rcobsgyn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have published a new Scientific Impact Paper on preterm prelabour rupture of the membranes (PPROM) before 24 weeks, which explores current evidence on the condition and future implications for care. Read the paper: brnw.ch/21wTigB

We have published a new Scientific Impact Paper on preterm prelabour rupture of the membranes (PPROM) before 24 weeks, which explores current evidence on the condition and future implications for care.

Read the paper: brnw.ch/21wTigB
National Institute for Health and Care Research (@nihrresearch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know it's super easy to take part in health and care research? Be Part of Research is a free online service that links you to exciting research opportunities in your area. If you'd like to make a difference in the future of health and care, sign up

Did you know it's super easy to take part in health and care research?

Be Part of Research is a free online service that links you to exciting research opportunities in your area.

If you'd like to make a difference in the future of health and care, sign up
Dr Haseena Wazir (@drhwazir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dr Ajay Verma’s letter is a vital response to the senior medics urging doctors not to strike. He sets the record straight: today’s resident doctors face a very different NHS than the one those medics trained in. ➡️ £100k student debt ➡️ 22% real terms pay cut since 2008 ➡️

Dr Ajay Verma’s letter is a vital response to the senior medics urging doctors not to strike.

He sets the record straight: today’s resident doctors face a very different NHS than the one those medics trained in.
➡️ £100k student debt
➡️ 22% real terms pay cut since 2008
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