I’ve had several things arrive with significant delays through USPS lately. Thankfully my area has drop boxes around town to leave ballots and offers early voting for several weeks prior to elections. This helps to insure everyone has a chance to vote. But I would not mail a ballot.

Democracy Docket@democracydocket.com · 7d ago

📬 USPS delays this midterm season could cause your mail ballot to not be counted. Nearly half the zip codes in the lower 48 will be affected by new USPS procedures. We mapped those zip codes to help you figure out whether your mail ballot could be affected ⬇️

All the kids getting measles these days are at risk of neurologically deteriorating and dying years after seeming to recover. If only there was a safe way to prevent this… [There is. Well meaning parents are simply choosing to avoid the prevention.]

CIDRAP@cidrap.bsky.social · last wk.

Measles can cast a long shadow, even after an apparent full recovery While rare, measles-related conditions like acute disseminated encephalomyelitis can cause death, disability and other chronic medical issues, sometimes persisting years after an initial infection. https://bit.ly/4dWC6RM 📷: CDC

Teens with ADHD often complain that they feel left out or that they don’t have friends. Parents can help guide them to use social skills and regulate emotions before they lose control to help them feel like they fit in better without masking who they really are.

Helping Adolescents with ADHD Navigate Social Struggles

A Guide for Parents

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FMLA paperwork is not appropriate for parents with sick kids. It’s impossible to fill out. If I had a crystal ball, I’d play the lottery. As it is, I don’t know how to answer the questions.

I cannot stand Doc Marshall. He should know better about a lot of the poor public health platforms he endorses based on his medical training. I hope Rev. Hamilton can push him out. During early COVID years Hamilton was very pro-science so I think he'll be good for Kansas. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

Why Kansas has the nation’s most interesting U.S. Senate race

The red state hasn’t sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1932. It’s hard not to wonder whether that streak might soon end.

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I remember the days of trying to help my child calm down by suggesting they take a deep breath, but all that led to was a louder yell. Triggered brains, especially ADHD brains, don't work well, and even calm, rational words can hit wrong. Learn more drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/when-talki...

When Talking Makes Things Worse: How Parents Can Accidentally Fuel Dysregulation

You know that moment when two siblings are getting on each other’s nerves?

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Whether a maternal diet rich in eggs and peanuts during pregnancy and lactation can reduce the risk of infants developing food allergies is unclear. Research findings from the PrEggNut trial are summarized in a new Quick Take video. https://nej.md/4y7Gc1m

I have the option of another mRNA or Novavax. I’m in my mid 50s. What are the pros and cons of each? I wanted the novavax before but never had a chance to get it. Now I’m not sure which to do…

The anti science group is active. We need to be too.

Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD@kmpanthagani.bsky.social · 4w ago

Just an FYI - RFK Jr invited public input on changing vaccine categories and recommendations, and right now the vast majority of comments *support* his approach. If you would like to comment, you can do so here. Deadline is in two days: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

There’s no quick fix. Prevention is best. We have the tools but don’t always use them, which leads to regret and the demand for a quick cure.

Drmaypole@drmaypole.bsky.social · last mo.

Every cough and cold season, adults and kids go to primary or urgent care reasonably seeking some remedy to help with their mild virus associated discomfort (eg #antibiotics for #colds). These are teachable moments in terms of what does/doesn’t help the patient. #medsky #graphicmedicine

Is #ADHD and #depression a high-risk combination? In this interesting blog, Prof. Francisco Musich explores why depression may look different in young people with ADHD. Full blog: https://bit.ly/4h6P8yw Plus check out this interesting upcoming event 👉 https://bit.ly/4vugNwW.

Why Depression May Look Different in Young People with ADHD

Depression commonly co-occurs with ADHD. When this combination occurs is associated with greater clinical complexity and poorer outcomes.

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Even though some of us have tried to state the risks, warnings fall on deaf ears.

Lauren Flans@laurenflans.bsky.social · last mo.

I know that sharing this is probably not going to change the mind of anyone who isn't already masking and taking #Covid seriously, but I have to do my due diligence and at least try! Years from now, people will be like "Nobody told us! 😫" about this, too. Some of us are trying, dawg!! #maskup 😷

A USPS package made it from several states away to the city next to mine, went a little further north but still in the KC area, then to Minnesota. It’s been traveling the country for 3 weeks and I needed it a month ago. The postal service person I spoke with basically said I just have to wait. 📦

The Pediatrics feed is a few likes short of hitting 100! Like and pin the feed to show some support for Medsky!

This is exciting to hear. It validates what many of us in healthcare suspect- we’d save more lives for less money if we start universal healthcare.

Yale School of Public Health@yalesph.bsky.social · 2mo ago

According to a new preprint study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health, a single-payer universal health care system could: ➡️ Cover every American ➡️ Save more than 100,000 lives a year ➡️ Cost $1 trillion less than the system it would replace 1/

What exactly can an executive order mean if it cannot be fulfilled? There are no separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines. We cannot separate out the MMR, nor is there any reason to based on large well done studies showing safety and efficacy of the MMR. But will we be forced to give nothing?

Brilliant

Gary Swergold MD, PhD@gs314.bsky.social · 3mo ago

LOL!

NEW Dr. Ruth Report: 🔹44% of DRC Ebola cases have died, but vaccines now to be tested 🔹Measles hit a 35 year high, topping 2025 🔹COVlD wastewater is rising from low levels 🔹Women hit harder by Neuro Long COVlD 🔹New smart ring can track glucose and more Read & share 👉 buff.ly/qRIYI58 #medsky #IDsky

Most kids with ADHD hear plenty about what they struggle with, but not about why their brain works the way it does or what they can do to thrive. That's why I love TEACH Me ADHD, an interactive online course for 8-12-year-olds and their parents. Learn more in my latest newsletter. Please share!

🕵️ Fall TEACH Me ADHD Is Coming! Join the Next Detective Academy

Kids and Parents Learn About ADHD Together

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The children in charge are finding new ways to kill people.

The Atlantic@theatlantic.com · 3mo ago

Pete Hegseth’s message to pilots—that they can break flight rules without consequences, so long as what they do looks cool—is making an already dangerous job more lethal, @brynntannehill.bsky.social argues:

Make the move and migrate your account to the Medsky servers, hosted on Acorn by @blackskyweb.xyz. Take advantage of features like longer video uploads, blue check verification for healthcare workers, and more!

Move to Medsky

Transfer your AT Protocol account to Medsky in minutes.

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It’s impossible to avoid AI these days, but I’m concerned about how our kids will be impacted growing up with AI. They're part of a social experiment that no one agreed to. Learn more in my latest post. drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/when-ai-be...

When AI Becomes a Best Friend

What Parents Need to Know About AI Companions

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My heart is full after getting this by email after the recent ADHDKCTeen event. It's why I do what I do. Comments shared with permission. Creating a place where tweens and teens with ADHD feel understood, connected, and excited to come back is exactly why we started this group. adhdkc.org for more

Kids’ sleep struggles aren’t solved by gummies, lotions, or oils. I wrote about what actually helps, what doesn’t, special considerations (ADHD, ASD, anxiety) & when to seek help. Melatonin, magnesium, lavender, CBD, weighted blankets and more. Full post: drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/before-you...

Before You Reach for a Sleep Aid: What Actually Helps Kids Sleep?

What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Still Unproven

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During this heat wave I’ve had a few families ask about medications and heat related illness. Let’s talk about the risks and how to stay safe in the heat. There are general tips for everyone but special attention is needed for those on medications that increase risk. ADHD anxiety allergy depression

Medications and Heat Waves

Staying Safe During Hot Weather

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I'm all for vaccines and believe the military should require flu vaccines. But we can't blame the April decision to stop mandatory vaccines, as seems to be happening in the news. Flu vaccines are given in the Fall and protection wanes over time. We shouldn't cherry pick either.

ADHD can show up in preschoolers — and early recognition matters more than most people realize. Here’s what to look for and why it matters: drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/understanding-adhd-in-preschool-children

Understanding ADHD in Preschool Children: What Parents Should Know

I’m in the middle of teaching a course for Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO) on behalf of ADHDKC, Kansas City’s CHADD Chapter. It’s been such a powerful reminder of why early childhood ...

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This is really intriguing. And scary because kids pick these flavors.

Keck School of Medicine of USC@keck.usc.edu · 5mo ago

Your vape flavor changes your genes more than how often you vape. USC researchers found 66.6% of vaping-related gene changes across 3,124 genes are driven by flavor and device type. Published in Frontiers in Oncology. https://bit.ly/43cmALU

Another thing to talk to your kids about: ads for GLP1s suggest you need to be a small size to be healthy and feel good. I can easily see how these ads will make adults and children feel bad about their bodies. Another situation where social media will affect our health. withall.org/what-to-tell...

What to Tell Kids About GLP-1s and Ozempic

What should you tell your kids about Ozempic? Get practical scripts and tips for talking to children about GLP-1 medications, body image, and what the ads aren't saying.

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