What’s new in COVID boosters?
The FDA has approved an emergency use authorization for a new bivalent booster shot to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know about these new vaccines. Q: What is a bivalent vaccine? A: Bivalent refers to the two separate virus strains whose mRNA instructions are included in the new booster […]
In Case of Emergency with Dr. Carly Wilbur
Would you know how to respond in an emergency situation? Some of us learned CPR in high school or for a babysitting class, but how many adults keep up with these skills? No one ever plans to be in an emergency situation, but quick thinking in a crisis can potentially mean the difference between life […]
Debunking Medical Myths
“COLD WEATHER MAKES YOU SICK” Incorrect! Going outside in the wintertime—whether you’re wearing a scarf or have wet hair—isn’t what raises your risk for illness. Seasonal circulation of certain illnesses, particularly Influenza, and the indoor gathering of crowds due to uncomfortable outdoor conditions are what drives the numbers of cold weather illness up. Any […]
Should You Be Worried About Cardiac Arrest With Your Child?
Earlier this month, Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on live TV after tackling an opponent. Parents of children who play contact sports often lament the risks of broken bones or concussion, but a heart attack? Statistically, Hamlin’s injury is a rarity. Commotio cordis, the onset of a fatal arrhythmia that […]
Screen Time in Pediatrics
Written by Dr. Carly Wilbur, UH Pediatrician and psi Medical Director. As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, many schools and workplaces shifted to an online platform. This necessarily increased the amount of time we all spent using electronic devices to communicate, learn, and connect. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended fewer than two hours per […]
The Complexities of Diabetes Management
Written by Dr. Carly Wilbur, UH Pediatrician and psi Medical Director. Diabetes in school-aged children is not an uncommon finding. It is estimated that over 200,000 Americans under the age of 20 carry this diagnosis. In healthy individuals, the pancreas automatically produces insulin in response to the ingestion of carbohydrates (also known as sugars) in […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Education from Dr. Carly Wilbur, UH Pediatrician and psi Medical Director
The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines stirs up mixed feelings. Many doctors and scientists are hailing this a new chapter in the fight toward ending the pandemic. However, there are others who are distrustful of these measures and are inclined to mistrust science and the government. This article will provide a brief tutorial of COVID-vaccine terminology […]
Lyme (and other tick-borne) Diseases
Written by Dr. Carly Wilbur, psi Medical Director Welcome to a very special edition of psi’s Paradigm! Are you up to date on your Lyme disease symptoms, treatments, and preventions? With the beginning of the new school year as well as a nationwide increase in tick-illnesses, know the facts! By all accounts, the number […]