Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP
@pediatricskc.medsky.social
Pediatrician, COVID cautious, passionate about ADHD and mental health. Mom of young adults & sugar gliders. she/her/hers
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Why am I not surprised?
February 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Why am I not surprised?
AI has so much potential for good, but they're training it to be just like them.
Yea for us. /s
Yea for us. /s
February 11, 2026 at 12:51 PM
AI has so much potential for good, but they're training it to be just like them.
Yea for us. /s
Yea for us. /s
If you missed this talk among pediatricians - including me - and executive function coaches about how ADHD has impacted their lives, why ADHD is often missed, and what we can do to recognize it earlier, check out this recorded panel discussion. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpYG...
ADHD Panel Discussion: Behavioral Pediatricians + ADHD Coaches on Girls, Diagnosis, Support, and Med
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February 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM
If you missed this talk among pediatricians - including me - and executive function coaches about how ADHD has impacted their lives, why ADHD is often missed, and what we can do to recognize it earlier, check out this recorded panel discussion. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpYG...
You may be seeing a lot about the Default Mode Network (DMN) lately. Especially in ADHD conversations online.
I wrote a Substack post explaining what it is, why it matters, and how it applies to mental health.
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#ADHD #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #DMN
I wrote a Substack post explaining what it is, why it matters, and how it applies to mental health.
drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/what-is-th...
#ADHD #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #DMN
What Is the Default Mode Network (DMN)
and Why Parents Should Know About It
drkristenstuppy.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
You may be seeing a lot about the Default Mode Network (DMN) lately. Especially in ADHD conversations online.
I wrote a Substack post explaining what it is, why it matters, and how it applies to mental health.
drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/what-is-th...
#ADHD #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #DMN
I wrote a Substack post explaining what it is, why it matters, and how it applies to mental health.
drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/what-is-th...
#ADHD #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #DMN
What about leprosy in the Bible? What labs did they have back then? (Since they’re all about being good Christians.)
February 7, 2026 at 2:03 AM
What about leprosy in the Bible? What labs did they have back then? (Since they’re all about being good Christians.)
26 years. No problems with the vaccine either.
A few parents over time have left by the bandaid on for a couple weeks because they’re afraid to take it off, but no vaccine side effects.
A few parents over time have left by the bandaid on for a couple weeks because they’re afraid to take it off, but no vaccine side effects.
February 6, 2026 at 3:53 AM
26 years. No problems with the vaccine either.
A few parents over time have left by the bandaid on for a couple weeks because they’re afraid to take it off, but no vaccine side effects.
A few parents over time have left by the bandaid on for a couple weeks because they’re afraid to take it off, but no vaccine side effects.
I’ve been wondering when treatment studies would start.
Long Covid affects millions of kids and teens — and the largest pediatric trial yet is launching this year to finally study treatments. #PediatricLongCOVID
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Read more:
Long COVID affects millions of children. The largest pediatric trial so far launches this year.
There’s still a ways to go before doctors and scientists fully understand pediatric long COVID, but three upcoming clinical trials are on the horizon.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I’ve been wondering when treatment studies would start.
Reposted by Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP
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This says to me they want people to start working right out of high school without furthering their education, so he’s not really wanting anything other than a labor force, not professionals or even skilled trade people. Of course they’d have to continue working. Their pay would limit savings.
February 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
This says to me they want people to start working right out of high school without furthering their education, so he’s not really wanting anything other than a labor force, not professionals or even skilled trade people. Of course they’d have to continue working. Their pay would limit savings.
It would be interesting to see how a medically trained AI system would answer a prompt to use what we know now to predict what would have happened if there were no precautions used at the onset of the pandemic. I might play around with that later if I get a chance.
February 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM
It would be interesting to see how a medically trained AI system would answer a prompt to use what we know now to predict what would have happened if there were no precautions used at the onset of the pandemic. I might play around with that later if I get a chance.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Mebendazole too.
I wonder where they’re getting that. Vermox was discontinued years ago. Is there another manufacturer or are they selling a product that shouldn’t be sold in the USA?
I wonder where they’re getting that. Vermox was discontinued years ago. Is there another manufacturer or are they selling a product that shouldn’t be sold in the USA?
February 2, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Mebendazole too.
I wonder where they’re getting that. Vermox was discontinued years ago. Is there another manufacturer or are they selling a product that shouldn’t be sold in the USA?
I wonder where they’re getting that. Vermox was discontinued years ago. Is there another manufacturer or are they selling a product that shouldn’t be sold in the USA?
I wonder if staff are required to have MMR vaccines. Of course vaccines are great, but not perfect. So many people are at risk.
February 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I wonder if staff are required to have MMR vaccines. Of course vaccines are great, but not perfect. So many people are at risk.
I used to take that approach for granted. Now I expect questioning based on bozos at least some of the time.
February 1, 2026 at 1:20 AM
I used to take that approach for granted. Now I expect questioning based on bozos at least some of the time.
Our work is harder thanks to you. This is not a sign of appreciation. It’s laughing in our faces as he knows the general feeling of pediatricians.
Spare us your lies.
You have made our jobs a thousand times harder by sowing distrust, causing epidemics and spreading disinformation.
You have made our jobs a thousand times harder by sowing distrust, causing epidemics and spreading disinformation.
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Our work is harder thanks to you. This is not a sign of appreciation. It’s laughing in our faces as he knows the general feeling of pediatricians.
But we don’t need to worry anymore because the pandemic is over…
said no one paying attention.
said no one paying attention.
January 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM
But we don’t need to worry anymore because the pandemic is over…
said no one paying attention.
said no one paying attention.
Reposted by Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP
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It keeps getting worse. Where’s the bottom? We need to hit it so we can start coming back up. I worry it isn’t even in sight yet.
January 22, 2026 at 11:35 PM
It keeps getting worse. Where’s the bottom? We need to hit it so we can start coming back up. I worry it isn’t even in sight yet.
In today’s world of online claims that may or may not be true, learning how to understand scientific publications and assess validity of claims is imperative.
A guide for non-scientists who want to read research publications. How to Understand a Research Study | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health
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How to Understand a Research Study | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
A guide for people who want to dig deeper into scientific claims.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:17 AM
In today’s world of online claims that may or may not be true, learning how to understand scientific publications and assess validity of claims is imperative.
Of course they try to say it’s due to big pharma money. Do they see how much those in the wellness industry make? I don’t know any pediatrician who has made big profits on vaccines.
January 21, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Of course they try to say it’s due to big pharma money. Do they see how much those in the wellness industry make? I don’t know any pediatrician who has made big profits on vaccines.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals: make use of the medsky label to identify yourself and find their feeds that you want to follow!
Does anyone believe he wrote this? It’s a ploy for distraction from all the important events but too well written for him.
January 18, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Does anyone believe he wrote this? It’s a ploy for distraction from all the important events but too well written for him.
Our tax dollars are paying for this. There are so many just standing there as if they’re high school thugs proud to support the meanest bully in school who is picking on a nice kid.
What can we do to stop this? Why isn’t anyone in power doing anything?
What can we do to stop this? Why isn’t anyone in power doing anything?
January 13, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Our tax dollars are paying for this. There are so many just standing there as if they’re high school thugs proud to support the meanest bully in school who is picking on a nice kid.
What can we do to stop this? Why isn’t anyone in power doing anything?
What can we do to stop this? Why isn’t anyone in power doing anything?
Thanks for sharing. Here's an image with the details.
January 13, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Thanks for sharing. Here's an image with the details.
That's exactly what we'll be discussing. Please share to help build awareness.
January 13, 2026 at 2:15 AM
That's exactly what we'll be discussing. Please share to help build awareness.