Ebony Quintrell
@ebonyquintrell.bsky.social
PhD Candidate at The University of Western Australia & The Kids Research Institute Australia | Investigating the safety of alcohol pharmacotherapies in pregnancy
Our new study shows a drop in antibiotic dispensing among Aussie kids over the past decade.
A promising shift in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
@drerinkelty.bsky.social
#antibiotics #academicsky #research
doi.org/10.1111/ppe....
A promising shift in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
@drerinkelty.bsky.social
#antibiotics #academicsky #research
doi.org/10.1111/ppe....
Changes in the Dispensing of Antibiotics to Australian Children Between 2013 and 2023: Are We Heading in the Right Direction?
Background
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical public health issue, exacerbated by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. Children are particularly susceptible to bacterial infections an.....
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September 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Our new study shows a drop in antibiotic dispensing among Aussie kids over the past decade.
A promising shift in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
@drerinkelty.bsky.social
#antibiotics #academicsky #research
doi.org/10.1111/ppe....
A promising shift in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
@drerinkelty.bsky.social
#antibiotics #academicsky #research
doi.org/10.1111/ppe....
1 in 3 reproductive-aged females on alcohol pharmacotherapy were also dispensed prescription contraception. We need clear clinical guidance, proactive counselling, and integrated care that respects reproductive autonomy to support these complex health decisions bit.ly/3GnCs6t #PhDSky #AcademicSky
The Use of Alcohol Pharmacotherapies and Prescription Contraceptives among Females of Reproductive Age in Australia - International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
There is no clear clinical guidance on the use of alcohol pharmacotherapies in pregnancy due to insufficient safety information. Contraception should therefore be considered for reproductive-aged fema...
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July 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM
1 in 3 reproductive-aged females on alcohol pharmacotherapy were also dispensed prescription contraception. We need clear clinical guidance, proactive counselling, and integrated care that respects reproductive autonomy to support these complex health decisions bit.ly/3GnCs6t #PhDSky #AcademicSky
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I’m excited to share my honours research that has just been published! It compares the safety between the two most-used ADHD medicines—dexamphetamine and methylphenidate—during pregnancy.
Check it out here
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Check it out here
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June 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I’m excited to share my honours research that has just been published! It compares the safety between the two most-used ADHD medicines—dexamphetamine and methylphenidate—during pregnancy.
Check it out here
doi.org/10.1177/2754...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Check it out here
doi.org/10.1177/2754...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Exciting news! My latest paper, "Prevalence of the Prescribing of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medication During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review," has just been published.
Check it out here: doi.org/10.1080/0279...
Check it out here: doi.org/10.1080/0279...
March 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Exciting news! My latest paper, "Prevalence of the Prescribing of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medication During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review," has just been published.
Check it out here: doi.org/10.1080/0279...
Check it out here: doi.org/10.1080/0279...
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65% of alcohol products in AUS have the mandatory label about risks of drinking while pregnant, a study in @anzjph.bsky.social found.
Prof Simone Pettigrew of the George Institute for Global Health and a PHAA member, spoke to the ABC about her team's paper.
Listen: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Prof Simone Pettigrew of the George Institute for Global Health and a PHAA member, spoke to the ABC about her team's paper.
Listen: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Pregnancy warning labels missing on alcohol - ABC listen
New research published today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health has revealed that only 65 per cent of alcohol products sold in Australia display the mandatory warning about the...
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February 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
65% of alcohol products in AUS have the mandatory label about risks of drinking while pregnant, a study in @anzjph.bsky.social found.
Prof Simone Pettigrew of the George Institute for Global Health and a PHAA member, spoke to the ABC about her team's paper.
Listen: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Prof Simone Pettigrew of the George Institute for Global Health and a PHAA member, spoke to the ABC about her team's paper.
Listen: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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On the anniversary of Kevin Rudd's apology, The Conversation has published our brief article drawing on findings from our recent systematic review: Removing babies is still harming First Nations families, almost two decades after the apology to Stolen Generations theconversation.com/removing-bab...
Removing babies is still harming First Nations families, almost two decades after the apology to Stolen Generations
Indigenous children are 11 times more likely to be removed than non-Indigenous children. Babies under one are at greatest risk.
theconversation.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
On the anniversary of Kevin Rudd's apology, The Conversation has published our brief article drawing on findings from our recent systematic review: Removing babies is still harming First Nations families, almost two decades after the apology to Stolen Generations theconversation.com/removing-bab...
Read Research Australia's INSPIRE magazine to see a snapshot of my PhD research at the University of Western Australia & @thekidsau.bsky.social. Discussing anti-alcohol medications & their potential in FASD prevention. A big thanks to my supervisors for their help with this piece!
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December 19, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Read Research Australia's INSPIRE magazine to see a snapshot of my PhD research at the University of Western Australia & @thekidsau.bsky.social. Discussing anti-alcohol medications & their potential in FASD prevention. A big thanks to my supervisors for their help with this piece!
bit.ly/3Dn8y0l
bit.ly/3Dn8y0l
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Deaths from conditions wholly attributable to alcohol have increased by 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 in England, reaching the highest number for the fourth year in a row.
DHSC’s Alcohol Profile shows that 8,274 people died from alcohol-specific causes in...
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DHSC’s Alcohol Profile shows that 8,274 people died from alcohol-specific causes in...
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December 5, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Deaths from conditions wholly attributable to alcohol have increased by 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 in England, reaching the highest number for the fourth year in a row.
DHSC’s Alcohol Profile shows that 8,274 people died from alcohol-specific causes in...
fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/loca...
DHSC’s Alcohol Profile shows that 8,274 people died from alcohol-specific causes in...
fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/loca...
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A healthy pregnancy reduces risk of preterm birth.
WHO recommends:
🤗 Quality & respectful antenatal care, inc. early ultrasound
🤗 Counselling on nutrition
🤗 Preventing tobacco & substance use
🤗 Vaccination to prevent flu and COVID-19
bit.ly/3CpTJDO
WHO recommends:
🤗 Quality & respectful antenatal care, inc. early ultrasound
🤗 Counselling on nutrition
🤗 Preventing tobacco & substance use
🤗 Vaccination to prevent flu and COVID-19
bit.ly/3CpTJDO
December 7, 2024 at 11:19 AM
A healthy pregnancy reduces risk of preterm birth.
WHO recommends:
🤗 Quality & respectful antenatal care, inc. early ultrasound
🤗 Counselling on nutrition
🤗 Preventing tobacco & substance use
🤗 Vaccination to prevent flu and COVID-19
bit.ly/3CpTJDO
WHO recommends:
🤗 Quality & respectful antenatal care, inc. early ultrasound
🤗 Counselling on nutrition
🤗 Preventing tobacco & substance use
🤗 Vaccination to prevent flu and COVID-19
bit.ly/3CpTJDO
Our review highlights the limited data on the safety of alcohol pharmacotherapies in pregnancy. Balancing the risks of untreated alcohol use disorders against the medication-related risks is key to supporting both the pregnant individual & child. #academicsky #phd
doi.org/10.1007/s40263-024-01126-8
doi.org/10.1007/s40263-024-01126-8
The Safety of Alcohol Pharmacotherapies in Pregnancy: A Scoping Review of Human and Animal Research - CNS Drugs
Background and Objective Alcohol pharmacotherapies pose unknown teratogenic risks in pregnancy and are therefore recommended to be avoided. This limits treatment options for pregnant individuals with ...
doi.org
December 5, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Our review highlights the limited data on the safety of alcohol pharmacotherapies in pregnancy. Balancing the risks of untreated alcohol use disorders against the medication-related risks is key to supporting both the pregnant individual & child. #academicsky #phd
doi.org/10.1007/s40263-024-01126-8
doi.org/10.1007/s40263-024-01126-8
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