Welcome to the  DSxHE's Download; our monthly informal, conversational and informative online Meetups!

These are open to anyone in the world, no matter what your level of experience and background. They are really just an opportunity to meet fellow DSxHE-ers and learn a few new things :-)

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Oliver Hugh from the Perinatal Institute. We'll explore how statistical methods integrated into maternity software are improving perinatal outcomes – an innovation that earned the Perinatal Institute the 2024 Florence Nightingale Award. This award recognizes their innovative statistical methods, collaborative development process, and positive impact on care. A summary of their work is below, and more information on the award can be found here.

Summary

Increased-risk pregnancies receive ultrasound scans to calculate estimated fetal weight (EFW)  at regular intervals. EFWs are plotted on charts created using the Perinatal Institute’s GROW software as part of its GAP program…