New things are always developing at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. This page is a resource for updates about new research studies, clinical breakthroughs and other important information from the Division of Pediatric Nephrology.

Redefining Care for Kids with CKD

As the Midwest Clinical Coordinating Center for the NIH-funded Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) study, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City is at the center of improving treatment for kids with chronic kidney disease (CKD). More>>

Researching the causes of hyperfiltration injury

As the Midwest Clinical Coordinating Center for the NIH-funded Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) study, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City is at the center of improving treatment for kids with chronic kidney disease (CKD). More>>

Uncovering Safe and Efficacious Treatments for Pediatric Bone Disorders

As Director of the Children's Mercy Bone and Mineral Disorders Clinic, Uri S. Alon, MD, treats children with osteoporosis and all types of congenital and acquired metabolic bone disorders. More>>

Relevance of Prodocyte Biology in Disease States

One of the most common issues in the progression of chronic kidney disease is the occurrence of hyperfiltration injury, which can take place when a patient's remaining functional nephrons attempt to compensate for lost ones by filtering more material. More>>

Establishing a Higher Standard of Care in Treating Pediatric End-Stage Renal Disease

In addition to serving as the co-principal investigator for the NIH-funded Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) study, Children's Mercy's Division Director of Nephrology Bradley A. Warady, MD, is recognized nationally as a leader in pediatric dialysis, committed to developing advanced treatment methods for pediatric end-stage renal disease. More>>

Employing Nutritional Intervention to Prevent Kidney Stones in Pediatric Patients

In recent years, the number of children in the U.S. diagnosed with kidney stones has grown significantly. Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City has seen a large increase in these patients and is leading research to determine the cause. More>>

Children's Mercy Conducts State-of-the-Art Research to Improve CKD Outcomes

One of the primary areas of research in the NIH-funded Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) study is cardiovascular disease (CVD), because of the significant impact this complication can have on the outcome of children with chronic kidney disease. More>>