Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: A Guide for Parents in the Cayman IslandsHand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a relatively common viral illness, particularly affecting infants and young children. In the Cayman Islands, where our communities are closely...
A Parent's Guide to Recognizing Testicular Torsion: Insights from the NCEPOD Publication (8th February 2024)Testicular torsion is a medical emergency that occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood...
Balancing My Two Worlds: My, Dr Sara Watkin, Journey as a Neonatologist and Pediatrician in the Cayman IslandsIn our lovely picturesque Cayman Islands, my medical journey has been an amalgamation of two vital specialties: neonatology and pediatrics. As Dr. Sara...
Paediatrician at Delivery? As Always It Depends This is a VERY good question, without a straight-forward answer! The official answer is as follows: Normal, uncomplicated vaginal delivery – it’s not obligatory Caesarean section – it is obligatory Complicated scenarios...