Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️
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Neonatologist and Director of Newborn Research @mercyperinatal | Professor @UniMelbMDHS | @PlussTrial | @PerinatalAPT | @BabyCCINO_Trial
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Joined May 2013
On World Prematurity Day, we pause to reflect on the 15 million babies born too soon each year. Prematurity remains the leading cause of newborn death, and it impacts families greatly. Let’s unite to improve neonatal outcomes. Discover more:
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A message for families, clinicians, and our global neonatal communityEach year on November 17, we pause to honour the 15 million babies born too soon across the world. Prematurity is the single...
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Each year, almost one in 10 babies are born prematurely in Australia. Babies born early face numerous health challenges, including needing help to breathe. This #WorldPrematurityDay, read our impact case study on helping premature babies breath: https://t.co/E4M5pEViQz
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Looking forward to presenting the @PlussTrial tomorrow morning at @ACTA_org conference in the opening session, with trial statistician Kate Francis. PLUSS was the 2025 ACTA Trial of the Year and also won the STiNG Excellence in Trial Statistics award! 😀 #neotwitter #ACTA2025
We are looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow to day 1 of the ACTA 2025 Clinical Trials and Registries Symposium. Don't forget to download the app so you are able to keep up to date with any announcements and we will see you bright and early at the Crown Promenade. #ACTA2025
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On #WorldPrematurityDay, WHO is launching a global guide for kangaroo mother care. One of the simplest, most powerful ways to save preterm babies. Skin-to-skin contact isn’t just comforting; it reduces newborn deaths by 30%. On this important day, I also wanted to share my
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Kangaroo mother care means holding a small or preterm baby skin-to-skin and exclusive breastfeeding. It dramatically improves health outcomes while meeting baby’s needs for: 💕 warmth 💕 nutrition 💕 stimulation 💕 safety 💕 love https://t.co/RX032TAFnT
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Kangaroo mother care is a simple, proven and life-saving intervention for babies born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or small (under 2.5kg at birth). WHO recommends it should be started as soon as possible after birth and sustained for as many hours as possible. Here’s
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Preventing deaths and complications from preterm birth starts with a healthy pregnancy. WHO recommends: 🩺 Quality & respectful antenatal care, incl. early ultrasound 🍽️ Counselling on nutrition 🚭 Preventing tobacco & substance use 💉 Vaccination to reduce risks of flu and
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It’s #WorldPrematurityDay When preterm babies don’t get the care they need, we lose the chance to help them thrive. Did you know? Some of history’s great minds and talents were #BornTooSoon. It’s time to ensure every small and preterm baby gets the care they need!
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Today is #WorldPrematurityDay Globally, 1 in 10 babies is born too soon – before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Complications relating to prematurity are the leading cause of child deaths. Small and preterm babies everywhere need special care and attention, starting immediately after
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It’s #WorldPrematurityDay Every year, 15 million babies are born too soon. Too small. Too early. And far too vulnerable to life-threatening complications. But with the right care, most preterm and low birth weight babies survive. They can go on to thrive and lead wonderful
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Me reacting to all the CPAP 5-6 extubators 😉 #neotwitter
#neotwitter: When extubating an extremely preterm infant born <28w to CPAP, I would normally use an initial CPAP level of:
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Nurses and midwives: Wanna come work @MercyPerinatal Mercy Hospital for Women in Newborn Research on our exciting new neonatal trials including @BabyCCINO_Trial!? You have to occasionally talk to me but otherwise it’s a great opportunity! 😂 Link:
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#neotwitter: When extubating an extremely preterm infant born <28w to CPAP, I would normally use an initial CPAP level of:
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#neotwitter: When extubating an extremely preterm infant born <28w to CPAP, I would normally use an initial CPAP level of:
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Nurses and midwives: Wanna come work @MercyPerinatal Mercy Hospital for Women in Newborn Research on our exciting new neonatal trials including @BabyCCINO_Trial!? You have to occasionally talk to me but otherwise it’s a great opportunity! 😂 Link:
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Is this the end for intratracheal budesonide mixed with surfactant? Find out at Global Neonatal Journal Club Wednesday 12th November at 17:00 Melbourne | 14:00 Singapore | 06:00 London | 11:30 New Delhi | 08:00 Cape Town | 22:00 Los Angeles | 15:00 Beijing Did you catch the
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Don’t miss the next #GNJC on Weds 12th Nov - a subject very close to my ❤️ as we review the BiB trial of intratracheal budesonide with PI @ambaln and our amazing guests panelists @NeenaModi1 and Peter Dargaville! @PlussTrial #neotwitter
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We asked the amazing #GOU2025 team what their favourite 1970’s dance moves are – they’re all so good! How did they do? Any favourites missed? We are so close to this years Global Obstetrics Update where we are bringing the 1970’s to life! Haven’t got a ticket? That’s okay!
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