Neonatologist and Director of Newborn Research @mercyperinatal | Professor @UniMelbMDHS | @PlussTrial | @PerinatalAPT | @BabyCCINO_Trial
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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: wix.to/OGLFP2r
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Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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: ow.ly/mSJF50Xjwh1
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
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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 profound gratitude to midwives, nurses and doctors who help preterm babies, and their parents, during this very delicate period. Their service saves lives and provides comfort to millions of families worldwide.
Every baby deserves a healthy start.
bit.ly/3JYnky5
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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
bit.ly/4qS6qBU
#WorldPrematurityDay
ALT Kangaroo mother care reduces infant deaths by 30%, hypothermia by 70%, and severe infections by 15% in early or small newborns.
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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 WHO’s new global guide for clinicians and caregivers bit.ly/4qS6qBU
#WorldPrematurityDay
ALT Illustration of a healthcare worker handing a newborn baby to a mother, promoting immediate kangaroo mother care for early or small babies.
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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 COVID-19
If you experience preterm labour, treatments are available to reduce risks for your baby.
Go to a health facility straight away if you experience warning signs.
ALT Pregnant woman surrounded by icons of ultrasound, vaccination, nutrition, healthcare, and no smoking, emphasizing quality prenatal care to prevent preterm birth.
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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! bit.ly/43NzUH8
ALT Illustration of a baby holding a pencil with portraits of Einstein, Darwin, and Picasso, highlighting famous preterm babies and a WHO message on nurturing potential.
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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 birth bit.ly/43NzUH8
#HopefulFutures
ALT Illustration of a mother holding her newborn wrapped in yellow, with text explaining preterm birth before 37 weeks and the need for special care.
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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 lives.
Let’s give every baby the best start in life – for healthier, #HopefulFutures bit.ly/43NzUH8
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:
30%5-6 cm H2O
56%7-8 cm H2O
10%9-10 cm H2O
3%Other (comment)
126 votes • Final results Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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: url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com…
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
#neotwitter: When extubating an extremely preterm infant born <28w to CPAP, I would normally use an initial CPAP level of:
30%5-6 cm H2O
56%7-8 cm H2O
10%9-10 cm H2O
3%Other (comment)
126 votes • Final results#neotwitter: When extubating an extremely preterm infant born <28w to CPAP, I would normally use an initial CPAP level of:
30%5-6 cm H2O
56%7-8 cm H2O
10%9-10 cm H2O
3%Other (comment)
126 votes • Final resultsNurses 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: url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com…
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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 amazing trial results from 2016 and since that found intratracheal budesonide mixed with surfactant to deliver it to the distal airways dramatically reduced BPD in very low birth weight infants?
We did, and we thought maybe, just maybe, we had found the BPD SILVER BULLET!
That led to the international PLUSS trial, published in 2024, which found no significant improvement in survival free of BPD with intratracheal budesonide mixed with surfactant in extremely preterm infants.
At the same time, the similar BiB trial from the USA was underway, and the results were published very recently.
Join us as our new Mercy Perinatal neonatal research fellow Dr Lucy Loft reviews the BiB trial (Ambalavanan et al, JAMA 2025), in the context of previous trials including PLUSS (Manley et al, JAMA 2024), and featuring an interview with the first author of BiB, Professor Namasivayam Ambalavanan (USA).
Then join in the discussion with Brett Manley, Ju Lee Oei, Shiraz Badurdeen and our guest panel - world renowned neonatal researchers Professors Neena Modi (UK) and Peter Dargaville (Australia). WOW!
Read more and register now at: mercyperinatal.com/event/gnj… (or via the link in our bio 👆)
#mercyperinatal #gnjc #neonatology #paediatrics #midwifery
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
Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼♂️ retweeted
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! Online registration is still available here 👉
mercyperinatal.com/event/gou… (plus Conference Dinner tickets are still available if you want to catch those David Bowie moves!) 🕺
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