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Portal Hypertension
What is portal hypertension? Portal hypertension is when a child has increased pressure in the portal venous system that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver. It is often a complication...
Thrive Program
The Thrive program provides comprehensive support for patients and families who are navigating the overwhelming emotions and complexities of coping with a heart condition. We understand that caring for...
Hepatobiliary Surgical Program
Meet the Team Children’s Mercy provides complex pediatric hepatobiliary (liver and bile tract) surgical interventions. We pride ourselves on the ability to customize comprehensive care for your child and...
Heart Transplant: Lessons from the Heart
Meet Lanayah Lanayah in Cap and Gown Then and Now: Lanayah’s Transplant Story Lanayah Rivera was a 13-year-old basketball player who had helped her Newton, Kansas, middle school B-team go 12-1 the...
Drs. Grundberg, Pastinen Receive $3.3 Million NICHD Grant to Advance Understanding of Genetic Determinants of Pregnancy Loss
The researchers' project titled “5-base HiFi sequencing to advance the understanding of genetic determinants of pregnancy loss,” looks to see how long-read technologies can fill gaps of genetic variation...
Against the odds: Zaylee's Story
Meet Zaylee Zaylee on the beach 4-year-old Zaylee got to experience the ocean for the first time this spring, and she’s obsessed. “If she could live in water, she would,” said Sydnee Sullivan, Zaylee’s mom...
Considerations for Nurses and Families
Minimize handling and stimulation from light and noise throughout the admission process to avoid potentiating persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) Encourage input and help with care from the...
Concerning Historical Features or Physical Exam Findings
<!--StartFragment--> Concerning Historical Features Family Sudden unexplained death in first- or second-degree family members before age 35, and particularly as an infant ...
Required Minimum Distributions
If you are 73 or older, you may be required to make a minimum distribution from your retirement plan account or incur a substantial fee. A gift to Children’s Mercy can satisfy this requirement while making...
Sedation Procedure Process
The picture below demonstrates the set-up of alteplase/tPA if it comes from the pharmacy in a glass vial. Place the glass vial in a plastic bag as shown to allow it to hang upside down for medication...
Vaginal Agenesis/Mayer-von-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser's Syndrome (MRKH)
Vaginal agenesis/Mayer-von-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser's syndrome (MRKH) is a condition where the uterus and vagina do not develop normally, but it can sometimes be associated with unusual development...
Understanding Ganglion Cyst
Ganglion cysts are very common and may occur at any age. A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled bump under the skin that develops on a tendon or near a joint. They are not cancer and are not caused by...
Direct-To-Consumer Telehealth To Support Youth With Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Predicted To Experience A Rise In Hemoglobin A1c (A1c): A Pragmatic Trial
Authors: Emily L. DeWit, David D. Williams, Susana R. Patton, Colin Mullaney, Diana Ferro, Katie Noland, Lydia Skrabonja, Britaney Spartz, Rebekah Elliott, Robin L. Kenyon, Ryan McDonough, Sanjeev Mehta...
Bowlegs (Genu Varum)
Genu varum, or bowlegs, is a normal occurrence in early childhood. Alignment problems may become more apparent around the time a child begins to stand and walk.
Wise Use of Antibiotics June 2022
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain (runner’s knee) is a common knee problem. Growing athletes with this condition feel pain under and around the kneecap. The patellofemoral joint is made of the patella (kneecap), femur (
Raise "champions" of giving this holiday season
While children spend time sifting through catalogs and making wish lists during the holiday season, this special time of year is also perfect to begin teaching children the importance of giving back.
Family Education Tools
An important part of antimicrobial stewardship is taking time to educate patients and families on how to use antibiotics appropriately. Data demonstrates that most parents are not expecting...
Morning success: Tips to make it out the door on time
There is nothing worse than starting off the day on the wrong foot. Whether its missing shoes or arguing over the importance of brushing teeth, it can be challenging to get yourself and your kids out the...
Amoxicillin Allergies - Wise Use of Antibiotics - December 2022
Less than 1% of the population has a true allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin and amoxicillin. Clinicians can ask clarifying questions and refer for allergy testing, if necessary, to...