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Genomic Research
Award Our gastroenterologists are working with the Genome Center to investigate the genetic causes of gastroenterology disorders and move patients into appropriate treatment. Genomic...
Gastroenterology Team
Meet the Gastroenterology team at Children's Mercy.
Cryoablation for Pain Control in Children Undergoing Pectus Bar Surgery
Children’s Mercy found that hospital length of stay and postoperative pain medication need was shorter in those who underwent cryoablation when compared to both epidural and IV narcotics.
Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)
Knees that turn inward, or "knock knees," usually do not require treatment. When the condition does not improve with growth, the only effective treatment is surgery.
Rumination Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A Mini Review
This review looks at literature surrounding rumination syndrome with a focus on neurotypical youth. Authors found higher prevalence in patients with other gastrointestinal (GI) issues. However, more...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Daniel's Story
For Daniel Andersen and his younger brother, Samuel, both Beacon Program patients, being able to rely on the Beacon Program team to coordinate their medical care has made a tremendous difference in their...
Hyperhidrosis
is excessive sweating that can occur in specific, local areas of the body such as palms, feet, armpits, or all over (while people are awake). Often, sweat is visible on the palms, fingertips, and soles of...
Tackling Tough Conversations with Teens
Parents often wonder how to start difficult conversations with their kids, especially during the teen years. Here are a few ideas for approaching your child when you have concerns about their mental...
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Androgen insensitivity syndrome, or AIS, is a condition where hormones key in sex development are produced but are ineffective. This may affect sexual development before and after birth and during...
Wide World of Vaccines April 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...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics May 2022
The Rising Tide of Sexually Transmitted Infections During the COVID-19 Pandemic Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Director, Division of Infectious Diseases | Professor of Pediatrics, UMKC School...
Heart Murmurs: Evidence Based Strategies
An estimated 50%-80% of children will have a cardiac murmur at some point in their life, but less than 1% of these murmurs will correlate with serious congenital or acquired heart disease.
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics September 2021
Clinicians should be aware of recent human brucellosis cases in the United States caused by an antibiotic-resistant RB51 bovine vaccine strain and related to raw milk consumption.
What's the Diagnosis? December 2021
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
What's the Diagnosis? March 2021
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
Pediatric Bioethics June 2022
On March 29, 2019, Children’s Mercy hosted a remarkable series of lectures and presentations about immigrants, refugees and caring for children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The first presentation was at...
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