Paige Kalika, DO she/her
@pkalika.bsky.social
Child neurologist at U Miami focusing on headache and neurodiversity/neurodivergence. Loves books, cats, science fiction/fantasy, and books about science fiction/fantasy cats. Big fan of evidence-based medicine. Still trying to figure this thing out.
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The Year in Review is always the best part of #CNSAM for me that doesn't involve games, hot sauce or karaoke.
Did you miss it? @childneurosoc.bsky.social #pedssky #pedsky #neurosky
Let's get to it!
Did you miss it? @childneurosoc.bsky.social #pedssky #pedsky #neurosky
Let's get to it!
October 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Year in Review is always the best part of #CNSAM for me that doesn't involve games, hot sauce or karaoke.
Did you miss it? @childneurosoc.bsky.social #pedssky #pedsky #neurosky
Let's get to it!
Did you miss it? @childneurosoc.bsky.social #pedssky #pedsky #neurosky
Let's get to it!
Live with @americanmigraine.bsky.social to talk about migraine in kids! (My cat has a brief walk-on role in the background.)
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September 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Live with @americanmigraine.bsky.social to talk about migraine in kids! (My cat has a brief walk-on role in the background.)
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In case anyone has forgotten, vaccines are literally MIRACLES and one of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind.
Seriously MAGIC.
Seriously MAGIC.
September 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
In case anyone has forgotten, vaccines are literally MIRACLES and one of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind.
Seriously MAGIC.
Seriously MAGIC.
So excited! I got to talk on the Neurology Minute about neurodiversity in medicine! directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde...
#medsky #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neuroskyence
#medsky #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neuroskyence
Shedding a Light on Neurodiversity
Dr. Paige Kalika discusses the importance of embracing neurodiversity in medicine. Show reference:
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September 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
So excited! I got to talk on the Neurology Minute about neurodiversity in medicine! directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde...
#medsky #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neuroskyence
#medsky #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neuroskyence
Podcast is live! Here I am rambling about ADHD and how to support our awesome neurospicy kids (who eventually turn into awesome neurospicy adults). #medsky #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neuroskyence kevinmd.com/2025/05/unde...
Understanding the ADHD brain: support, empowerment, and managing challenges [PODCAST]
Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, "Why ADHD kids struggle and how we can truly help," sharing insights from her perspective as a pediatric neurologist and parent of a child wit...
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May 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Podcast is live! Here I am rambling about ADHD and how to support our awesome neurospicy kids (who eventually turn into awesome neurospicy adults). #medsky #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neuroskyence kevinmd.com/2025/05/unde...
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Which FDA-approved vaccines had randomized, placebo-controlled trials?
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/
May 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Which FDA-approved vaccines had randomized, placebo-controlled trials?
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/
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In memory of 6 million men, women and children who were murdered just because they were Jewish. To commemorate the Holocaust and its victims, we must speak out against antisemitism today. In the face of darkness, be the light.
April 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In memory of 6 million men, women and children who were murdered just because they were Jewish. To commemorate the Holocaust and its victims, we must speak out against antisemitism today. In the face of darkness, be the light.
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For herd immunity against measles, 92-95% of the population must be vaccinated.
As a live vaccine MMR can’t be given to pts who are immune suppressed (including pts receiving chemo/radiation or immunosuppression)
And it’s not effective in newborns.
So if you CAN get it, we REALLY need you to.
As a live vaccine MMR can’t be given to pts who are immune suppressed (including pts receiving chemo/radiation or immunosuppression)
And it’s not effective in newborns.
So if you CAN get it, we REALLY need you to.
April 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
For herd immunity against measles, 92-95% of the population must be vaccinated.
As a live vaccine MMR can’t be given to pts who are immune suppressed (including pts receiving chemo/radiation or immunosuppression)
And it’s not effective in newborns.
So if you CAN get it, we REALLY need you to.
As a live vaccine MMR can’t be given to pts who are immune suppressed (including pts receiving chemo/radiation or immunosuppression)
And it’s not effective in newborns.
So if you CAN get it, we REALLY need you to.
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WTAF IS THIS SH*T?!!!!
You want to protect kids?! Then pass gun reform, paid sick and family leave, universal health care, gender-affirming care, improve vaccination rates, make child care affordable and accessible, and strengthen mental health services!!!!
#medsky
www.hhs.gov/protect-kids...
You want to protect kids?! Then pass gun reform, paid sick and family leave, universal health care, gender-affirming care, improve vaccination rates, make child care affordable and accessible, and strengthen mental health services!!!!
#medsky
www.hhs.gov/protect-kids...
www.hhs.gov
April 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
WTAF IS THIS SH*T?!!!!
You want to protect kids?! Then pass gun reform, paid sick and family leave, universal health care, gender-affirming care, improve vaccination rates, make child care affordable and accessible, and strengthen mental health services!!!!
#medsky
www.hhs.gov/protect-kids...
You want to protect kids?! Then pass gun reform, paid sick and family leave, universal health care, gender-affirming care, improve vaccination rates, make child care affordable and accessible, and strengthen mental health services!!!!
#medsky
www.hhs.gov/protect-kids...
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Top Vaccine Official Out at FDA.
In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
#MomSky
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In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
#MomSky
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
Exclusive | Top Vaccine Official Out at FDA
In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
www.wsj.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Top Vaccine Official Out at FDA.
In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
#MomSky
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
#MomSky
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
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This guy. Of course they picked him to show the MMR vaccine causes autism. Look at his qualifications 😐- just what they need!
stopantivaxpropaganda.substack.com/p/david-geie...
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David Geier is the Worst Person to Do a Study On Vaccines and Autism
But this choice makes perfect sense considering that Bobby Kennedy is leading the Department of Health and Human Services!
stopantivaxpropaganda.substack.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This guy. Of course they picked him to show the MMR vaccine causes autism. Look at his qualifications 😐- just what they need!
stopantivaxpropaganda.substack.com/p/david-geie...
stopantivaxpropaganda.substack.com/p/david-geie...
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This is why you don’t use vitamin A unsupervised. Especially in children (who are at higher risk of toxicity). The vitamin A toxidrome is AWFUL and there is no reversal agent.
This could have been avoided with a strong, clear communication about the importance of measles vaccination.
This could have been avoided with a strong, clear communication about the importance of measles vaccination.
“Physicians at Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, say they’ve now treated a handful of children who were given so much vitamin A that they had signs of liver damage.
Some of them had received unsafe doses of supplements for several weeks in an attempt to prevent a measles infection”
Some of them had received unsafe doses of supplements for several weeks in an attempt to prevent a measles infection”
For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is why you don’t use vitamin A unsupervised. Especially in children (who are at higher risk of toxicity). The vitamin A toxidrome is AWFUL and there is no reversal agent.
This could have been avoided with a strong, clear communication about the importance of measles vaccination.
This could have been avoided with a strong, clear communication about the importance of measles vaccination.
Supposed to be writing a million other things, so instead wrote this- what we talk about when we talk about ADHD with you and your child. #medsky #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #pedsky #neuroskyence
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Why ADHD kids struggle and how we can truly help
ADHD is not about intelligence or effort but rather brain function, and with proper diagnosis, accommodations, and, when necessary, medication, children can learn to harness their unique strengths and...
kevinmd.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Supposed to be writing a million other things, so instead wrote this- what we talk about when we talk about ADHD with you and your child. #medsky #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #pedsky #neuroskyence
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For years, I've been saying that we learn medicine as our second language and that one of our most important jobs as physicians is to interpret it for our patients and their families. I finally wrote it down. #MedSky #pedsky
kevinmd.com/2025/03/lear...
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Learning the language of medicine: from student to fluent physician
Medicine is a language that physicians must first learn, immerse themselves in, and ultimately master to fluency, with their greatest skill being the ability to translate complex medical concepts into...
kevinmd.com
March 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
For years, I've been saying that we learn medicine as our second language and that one of our most important jobs as physicians is to interpret it for our patients and their families. I finally wrote it down. #MedSky #pedsky
kevinmd.com/2025/03/lear...
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