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Sports and mental health: What we can learn from Simone Biles

USA gymnast, Simone Biles, withdrew from the Olympic team final competition on July 27 due to a medical reason that was later clarified as a mental health issue. This decision has brought mental health in...

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Tips for a safe Halloween

Halloween is a great time of year for children. But before your kids head out to trick-or-treat here are some safety tips to help keep your ghosts and goblins safe.

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Let’s talk about HPV

You may feel like you don’t need to read this because your child isn’t sexually active or isn’t a girl. Well, unfortunately, that’s not true. HPV causes cancer, affects boys and girls and is increasing in...

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Pediatric Surgery Fellowship: Research Opportunities

The research supporting advancements in pediatric surgery serves as the foundation of the program at Children’s Mercy. The division of pediatric general and thoracic surgery is renowned for its...

Academic Curriculum- Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship

Our fellows participate in a number of educational opportunities within the Section of Nephrology, as well as within the Department of Pediatrics at Children's Mercy. Section of Nephrology  ...

Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Pathology Fellowship

The focus of the Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program is on clinical training in pediatric pathology with opportunity to complete small research projects. The fellow is responsible for direct supervision...

Febrile Infant: Lumbar Puncture Considerations

There is substantial evidence Inflammatory Markers (IM) are predictive of invasive blood infections including bacterial meningitis. For this age group, the number of meningitis cases in published studies...

Patient Experience Ratings

About our patient experience survey   Ratings are derived from actual patient experience surveys following a visit to Children’s Mercy. To rate a provider, complete the email or phone survey you receive...

Hypertension Inpatient Medication List

Common medications/substances associated with hypertension:Antipsychotics / Tricyclic Antidepressants, Amphetamines/stimulants, Caffeine, Chemotherapy, and more.

Infusion Reaction in Hematology/Oncology

Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

Airway Foreign Body

For algorithms related to this topic, please visit our complete list of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Care Process Models. BUTTON: 10/2022 See all algorithms Airway Foreign Body, Suspected...

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Croup - Evidence Based Strategies - November 2022

Although it takes time to provide additional doses of racemic epinephrine with observation following each administration in the emergency department or urgent care setting, this strategy may allow time for...