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Measles
As I have told many of my patients, I would write immediately when NC sees its first Measles case. Well, North Carolina has its first...
3 days ago5 min read
Literature Review
1) An exciting phase three trial with the CETP inhibitor Obicetrapib has shown serious promise for ASCVD and Alzheimer's Disease (AD). "...
Jun 254 min read
Heat Exhaustion Prevention and Awareness
It is that time of year in many parts of the country. Planning ahead of an event or extended time out in the heat is very important...
Jun 174 min read
Oxygen and Neonatal Development
This weeks podcast guest is the expert in the understanding of oxygen delivery, craniofacial respiratory functioning and human...
Jun 42 min read
Near Infra Red (NIR) Light and Health - A Big Deal
Today, I’m diving into a fascinating article by Scott Zimmerman and Russel J. Reiter, titled Melatonin and the Optics of the Human Body,...
May 135 min read
Dementia
This is such an important topic to cover, even for a pediatrician. This problem is slated to exponentially worsen in the coming decades....
Apr 215 min read
Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
Let's dive into articles that have been critical to understanding type 2 diabetes and Insulin Resistance: the Ominous Octet and now the...
Apr 216 min read
Norovirus - Sivers Style
Picture this, a tiny, 30 nm, relentless RNA virus named norovirus slips into your life, uninvited, and turns your gut into a battlefield....
Mar 245 min read
Measles
Measles Overview As We Are At This Risk Place Again From the CDC: As of March 6, 2025, a total of 222 measles cases were reported by 12...
Mar 246 min read
Literature Review
1) Microplastics in the Brain - From Science Advances: "Human health is being threatened by environmental microplastic (MP) pollution....
Mar 143 min read
The Literature Review 2024 Lookback
Some Key Literature Review Studies from Year 14 This is a bit of a long newsletter. That is intentional. This will be a repository for...
Feb 1716 min read
The End of 14 Years
Here are 20 takeaways from year 14 of the SPA Newsletter 1) Diet significantly impacts respiratory health – Reducing processed foods and...
Feb 73 min read
Book Review
Review of Dr. Casey Means’ Good Energy In her book, Good Energy, Dr. Casey Means explores the complex relationship between our metabolic...
Oct 21, 20244 min read
GLP1 Agonists - What does the science say?
Understanding the Action and Use of GLP-1 Agonists in Children – A Pediatrician’s Viewpoint The United States, like much of the developed...
Sep 30, 20243 min read
Smart Phones - Friend or Foe?
Are Smart Phones a benefit or a curse for the teenager in school? This is becoming a huge topic this past year or so. Logic would seem to...
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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