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From Cork to Kilimanjaro: a decade of partnership in maternal and newborn health
In 2016, researchers and clinicians from the INFANT Research Centre at UCC travelled to Tanzania to explore collaboration in maternal and child health. Over the course of the visit, the team engaged with a number of potential partner sites, with Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) and the Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI) emerging as the best mutual fit for ongoing collaboration.
Giving premature babies a stronger start: how PremSmart transformed neonatal nutrition in Ireland
For babies born too soon, the first days of life are critical. During this period, nutrition plays a critical role in brain development, growth and long-term health.
Preparing for the next pandemic: Lessons from COVID-19, pregnancy and the power of better data
While COVID-19 may no longer dominate headlines, the lessons learned during the pandemic continue to shape how healthcare systems prepare for future public health emergencies. This is particularly true when it comes to protecting pregnant women and their babies.
Supporting parents through pregnancy loss with compassion and consistency
Supporting parents through pregnancy loss with compassion and consistency Pregnancy loss and perinatal death are among the most devastating experiences a family can face. At such a time, parents need not only empathy
Biomarkers to enable early treatment of newborn brain injury
Biomarkers to enable early treatment of newborn brain injury Lack of oxygen to the brain at birth affects almost 200 babies in Ireland each year and more than two million infants globally. This condition, known as hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy
Predicting pre-eclampsia before it becomes dangerous
Predicting pre-eclampsia before it becomes dangerous For many women, pre-eclampsia arrives without warning. What begins as a healthy pregnancy can suddenly become life-threatening, with serious consequences for both mother and baby
From research to real-time care: the ANSeR study
From research to real-time care: the ANSeR study Babies admitted to neonatal intensive care due to complications during pregnancy are at high risk of brain injury and seizures, which can have lifelong consequences if not detected and treated early
Transforming peanut allergy care in Ireland
Food is supposed to be simple. But for families of children with severe food allergies, everyday life can be shaped by uncertainty. A birthday party, a school lunch, or a simple snack can carry the risk of a serious allergic reaction.