Beena Kamath-Rayne, MD, MPH, FAAP
@beenadoc.bsky.social
Neonatologist, global health professional, resuscitation expert, simulation enthusiast, disability and rare disease advocate. Traveler. Foodie. Hiker. Boy mom. Peregrino. Views are my own.
FIRST AID COURSE 🩹
If you’re a parent, babysitter, teacher, school nurse, coach, or caregiver, this course gives you the skills to keep kids safe in emergencies & everyday situations.
⭐ Pediatric First Aid & Safety Training (Online!) from the AAP
Register at: lnkd.in/g_ce3DKt
If you’re a parent, babysitter, teacher, school nurse, coach, or caregiver, this course gives you the skills to keep kids safe in emergencies & everyday situations.
⭐ Pediatric First Aid & Safety Training (Online!) from the AAP
Register at: lnkd.in/g_ce3DKt
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
FIRST AID COURSE 🩹
If you’re a parent, babysitter, teacher, school nurse, coach, or caregiver, this course gives you the skills to keep kids safe in emergencies & everyday situations.
⭐ Pediatric First Aid & Safety Training (Online!) from the AAP
Register at: lnkd.in/g_ce3DKt
If you’re a parent, babysitter, teacher, school nurse, coach, or caregiver, this course gives you the skills to keep kids safe in emergencies & everyday situations.
⭐ Pediatric First Aid & Safety Training (Online!) from the AAP
Register at: lnkd.in/g_ce3DKt
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“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
Reposted by Beena Kamath-Rayne, MD, MPH, FAAP
For decades, scientists have studied the potential causes of autism, and have repeatedly found no credible link between childhood vaccines and autism. Read our full fact-check: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
For decades, scientists have studied the potential causes of autism, and have repeatedly found no credible link between childhood vaccines and autism. Read our full fact-check: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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Very excited about this.
From @theathletic.bsky.social: Ted Lasso, the comedy series following an American soccer coach at a fictional English Premier League club, will return for a fourth season. “Ted’s coaching a women’s team.” nyti.ms/4iSspnq
Ted Lasso to return for Season 4: ‘Ted’s coaching a women’s team’
Apple TV+ has confirmed Jason Sudeikis will reprise his role as Coach Lasso in the Emmy award-winning show.
nyti.ms
March 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Very excited about this.
Ugh.
PubMed has gone dark
A database I've used for over 30 years
I hope and pray it comes back soon!
A database I've used for over 30 years
I hope and pray it comes back soon!
March 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Ugh.
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Preventable.
I was vaccinated as a child and again as an adult because my titers were low -- tested as part of requirements for being on staff at a hospital. I didn't question the extra vaccine for myself.
My kids were vaccinated per the recommended schedule.
Measles is a risk we can minimize.
I was vaccinated as a child and again as an adult because my titers were low -- tested as part of requirements for being on staff at a hospital. I didn't question the extra vaccine for myself.
My kids were vaccinated per the recommended schedule.
Measles is a risk we can minimize.
February 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Preventable.
I was vaccinated as a child and again as an adult because my titers were low -- tested as part of requirements for being on staff at a hospital. I didn't question the extra vaccine for myself.
My kids were vaccinated per the recommended schedule.
Measles is a risk we can minimize.
I was vaccinated as a child and again as an adult because my titers were low -- tested as part of requirements for being on staff at a hospital. I didn't question the extra vaccine for myself.
My kids were vaccinated per the recommended schedule.
Measles is a risk we can minimize.
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Things pediatricians are scared of:
Grapes
Hot dogs
Lawn mowers
Unmounted TVs
Babies on laps in cars
Riders without helmets
Ungated pools
Crib bumpers
Trampolines
Hot tubs
Guns
Things pediatricians are not scared of:
Any/all the vaccines
Grapes
Hot dogs
Lawn mowers
Unmounted TVs
Babies on laps in cars
Riders without helmets
Ungated pools
Crib bumpers
Trampolines
Hot tubs
Guns
Things pediatricians are not scared of:
Any/all the vaccines
February 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Things pediatricians are scared of:
Grapes
Hot dogs
Lawn mowers
Unmounted TVs
Babies on laps in cars
Riders without helmets
Ungated pools
Crib bumpers
Trampolines
Hot tubs
Guns
Things pediatricians are not scared of:
Any/all the vaccines
Grapes
Hot dogs
Lawn mowers
Unmounted TVs
Babies on laps in cars
Riders without helmets
Ungated pools
Crib bumpers
Trampolines
Hot tubs
Guns
Things pediatricians are not scared of:
Any/all the vaccines
Reposted by Beena Kamath-Rayne, MD, MPH, FAAP
The thing about destroying NIH is NIH’s scale in medical research just dwarfs everyone else.
For ex, in 2023 the American Cancer Society gave out $64.5 million worth of grants. Sounds big, right?
But NIH’s budget was $49 billion. With a B.
Kill NIH and the floor drops out of US science.
For ex, in 2023 the American Cancer Society gave out $64.5 million worth of grants. Sounds big, right?
But NIH’s budget was $49 billion. With a B.
Kill NIH and the floor drops out of US science.
HHS might as well be wrapping a wire around a piece of metal and running a current through it and see what happens.
February 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The thing about destroying NIH is NIH’s scale in medical research just dwarfs everyone else.
For ex, in 2023 the American Cancer Society gave out $64.5 million worth of grants. Sounds big, right?
But NIH’s budget was $49 billion. With a B.
Kill NIH and the floor drops out of US science.
For ex, in 2023 the American Cancer Society gave out $64.5 million worth of grants. Sounds big, right?
But NIH’s budget was $49 billion. With a B.
Kill NIH and the floor drops out of US science.
Taking NRP Beyond the Delivery Room!
The AAP is excited to introduce the Neonatal Education for Prehospital Professionals e-Learning course, in Spring 2025!
This course is designed to help prehospital professionals build confidence and expertise in managing neonatal emergencies in the field. 🍼🚑
The AAP is excited to introduce the Neonatal Education for Prehospital Professionals e-Learning course, in Spring 2025!
This course is designed to help prehospital professionals build confidence and expertise in managing neonatal emergencies in the field. 🍼🚑
February 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Taking NRP Beyond the Delivery Room!
The AAP is excited to introduce the Neonatal Education for Prehospital Professionals e-Learning course, in Spring 2025!
This course is designed to help prehospital professionals build confidence and expertise in managing neonatal emergencies in the field. 🍼🚑
The AAP is excited to introduce the Neonatal Education for Prehospital Professionals e-Learning course, in Spring 2025!
This course is designed to help prehospital professionals build confidence and expertise in managing neonatal emergencies in the field. 🍼🚑
Reposted by Beena Kamath-Rayne, MD, MPH, FAAP
Trump is cutting "indirect costs" for NIH grants. It sounds benign. It's not. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Cutting Cancer Research
Sometimes, it gets personal.
open.substack.com
February 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Trump is cutting "indirect costs" for NIH grants. It sounds benign. It's not. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
In honor of ❤️Month, let’s talk aboutt the new #NRP Cardiac Course, due Spring 2025!
This online course is designed to equip you with knowledge & skills to care for newborns w/congenital cardiac anomalies at delivery.
💡Stay tuned as we support your expertise in providing the best care for newborns.
This online course is designed to equip you with knowledge & skills to care for newborns w/congenital cardiac anomalies at delivery.
💡Stay tuned as we support your expertise in providing the best care for newborns.
February 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In honor of ❤️Month, let’s talk aboutt the new #NRP Cardiac Course, due Spring 2025!
This online course is designed to equip you with knowledge & skills to care for newborns w/congenital cardiac anomalies at delivery.
💡Stay tuned as we support your expertise in providing the best care for newborns.
This online course is designed to equip you with knowledge & skills to care for newborns w/congenital cardiac anomalies at delivery.
💡Stay tuned as we support your expertise in providing the best care for newborns.
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Feels like a good time for a little reminder: Countries aren't supposed to be run like businesses. Countries are supposed to spend money to support and serve their people. This means spending to support those living below the poverty line, the disabled and historically 1/
February 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Feels like a good time for a little reminder: Countries aren't supposed to be run like businesses. Countries are supposed to spend money to support and serve their people. This means spending to support those living below the poverty line, the disabled and historically 1/
Reposted by Beena Kamath-Rayne, MD, MPH, FAAP
Reposted by Beena Kamath-Rayne, MD, MPH, FAAP
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February 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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#medsky #pedsky #IDsky 🛟🧪
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With science falling under increasing attack, this medical historian is here to remind people of the power of #vaccines. THREAD🧵
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7
February 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
With science falling under increasing attack, this medical historian is here to remind people of the power of #vaccines. THREAD🧵
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7
Exciting updates from the American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program
February 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Exciting updates from the American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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Devastating for scientists and their research, and everyone who benefits from that research.
I’m not sure if everyone outside academia is aware that a delay or “pause” in grant funding often means the researchers themselves are lost from the field, along with their expertise.
I’m not sure if everyone outside academia is aware that a delay or “pause” in grant funding often means the researchers themselves are lost from the field, along with their expertise.
NIH appears to have canceled/postponed all of its study sections—the independent review panels that approve federal grants for health research.
Such grants fund the work/salaries of 300k people at more than 2,500 institutions
Such grants fund the work/salaries of 300k people at more than 2,500 institutions
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Devastating for scientists and their research, and everyone who benefits from that research.
I’m not sure if everyone outside academia is aware that a delay or “pause” in grant funding often means the researchers themselves are lost from the field, along with their expertise.
I’m not sure if everyone outside academia is aware that a delay or “pause” in grant funding often means the researchers themselves are lost from the field, along with their expertise.
Well, I did it.
I turned the big 5-0. #Vintage1975
Very blessed to be surrounded by family & doing work that inspires me.
If you want to donate to my fundraiser to support our work at the American Academy of Pediatrics, click here:
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I turned the big 5-0. #Vintage1975
Very blessed to be surrounded by family & doing work that inspires me.
If you want to donate to my fundraiser to support our work at the American Academy of Pediatrics, click here:
aapnational.donorsupport.co/-/NRYLXPRV?m...
January 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Well, I did it.
I turned the big 5-0. #Vintage1975
Very blessed to be surrounded by family & doing work that inspires me.
If you want to donate to my fundraiser to support our work at the American Academy of Pediatrics, click here:
aapnational.donorsupport.co/-/NRYLXPRV?m...
I turned the big 5-0. #Vintage1975
Very blessed to be surrounded by family & doing work that inspires me.
If you want to donate to my fundraiser to support our work at the American Academy of Pediatrics, click here:
aapnational.donorsupport.co/-/NRYLXPRV?m...
Happy New Year.
2025 is a big year because I am turning the Big 5-0. And I am doing a big birthday fundraiser.
In honor of this milestone birthday, I am fundraising on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics (#AAP), an organization whose mission is to improve outcomes for children. (1/n)
2025 is a big year because I am turning the Big 5-0. And I am doing a big birthday fundraiser.
In honor of this milestone birthday, I am fundraising on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics (#AAP), an organization whose mission is to improve outcomes for children. (1/n)
January 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Happy New Year.
2025 is a big year because I am turning the Big 5-0. And I am doing a big birthday fundraiser.
In honor of this milestone birthday, I am fundraising on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics (#AAP), an organization whose mission is to improve outcomes for children. (1/n)
2025 is a big year because I am turning the Big 5-0. And I am doing a big birthday fundraiser.
In honor of this milestone birthday, I am fundraising on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics (#AAP), an organization whose mission is to improve outcomes for children. (1/n)
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His altruism and generosity was incredibly uplifting. I wish him a blessed journey to the land of beautiful souls. I see you President Carter — I celebrate your wonderful life.
December 29, 2024 at 10:34 PM
His altruism and generosity was incredibly uplifting. I wish him a blessed journey to the land of beautiful souls. I see you President Carter — I celebrate your wonderful life.
Happy holidays from our team at the American Academy of Pediatrics!
Excited for what is in store for 2025!
We will embrace 2025 w/ global programs addressing the needs of children, collaborations w/ sister professional associations, & new training programs to improve care of kids.
Ready for it!
Excited for what is in store for 2025!
We will embrace 2025 w/ global programs addressing the needs of children, collaborations w/ sister professional associations, & new training programs to improve care of kids.
Ready for it!
December 29, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Happy holidays from our team at the American Academy of Pediatrics!
Excited for what is in store for 2025!
We will embrace 2025 w/ global programs addressing the needs of children, collaborations w/ sister professional associations, & new training programs to improve care of kids.
Ready for it!
Excited for what is in store for 2025!
We will embrace 2025 w/ global programs addressing the needs of children, collaborations w/ sister professional associations, & new training programs to improve care of kids.
Ready for it!
Strengthening a sustainable healthcare workforce to save newborn lives starts with mentorship and collaboration!
For the past 2.5 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has had the privilege of working with the East Central Southern Africa College of Nurses and Midwives (ECSACONM) on
For the past 2.5 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has had the privilege of working with the East Central Southern Africa College of Nurses and Midwives (ECSACONM) on
CRISP
A Customized mentoRship and Implementation Support Package, by AAP
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December 27, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Strengthening a sustainable healthcare workforce to save newborn lives starts with mentorship and collaboration!
For the past 2.5 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has had the privilege of working with the East Central Southern Africa College of Nurses and Midwives (ECSACONM) on
For the past 2.5 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has had the privilege of working with the East Central Southern Africa College of Nurses and Midwives (ECSACONM) on
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I have always loved public libraries, but having young children has exponentially increased my gratitude and sense of indebtedness to them. Our local library is such a huge part of our lives. The books, the programming, the very intentionally curated kids’ section. It’s all such a gift.
December 27, 2024 at 2:12 AM
I have always loved public libraries, but having young children has exponentially increased my gratitude and sense of indebtedness to them. Our local library is such a huge part of our lives. The books, the programming, the very intentionally curated kids’ section. It’s all such a gift.