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Alternative Second and Third-line Anti-seizure Medications
Route Drug Dose Max IV Fosphenytoin 20 mg PE/kg 2000 mg PE IV Lacosamide 5 mg/kg 400 mg IV Phenobarbital 20 mg/kg 1000 mg These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case.
Refer a patient to Home Care
Children's Mercy Home Care is the only full-service pediatric home-health agency in the region. Our team provides continuity of care following inpatient stays and often instead of hospitalization. Home...
Dr. Robin Shook Receives Grant from The Kansas City Royals Foundation to Create a Central Repository for Youth Physical Activity
The project’s aim is to create a free, public facing, searchable central repository of youth physical activity programs in the Kansas City region. This comprehensive database will be available to all...
Favorite children’s books for all ages
The saying goes “reading is good for the mind and soul.” Books can expand your imagination and transport you to new places, take you on adventures and teach lessons along the way. Below, see some...
Siblings helping siblings thrive
A sibling is often called a built-in best friend. The hope for parents is that the bond will continue with your children through all phases of life. But a new addition to the family also means a new role...
Vaccine Update: Unpacking the Headlines: Key Takeaways from 2023-2024 RSV Season
Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner, Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | ...
Bolus Dosing of Home Anti-seizure Medications
Route Drug Dose Max IV Lacosamide 2 - 6 mg/kg 200 mg IV Phenobarbital 5 - 10 mg/kg Use blood level to determine dose if available; 1000 mg max IV Valproic Acid 10 - 20 mg/kg Use blood level to determine...
Wearables in Research
The Research Informatics and Data Science team led by Mark Hoffman, PhD, Chief Research Information Officer, is an example of a group that collaborates with researchers throughout the CMRI. The team provides...
Meet Lynette Lartey, MPH, MCHES, Research Associate, Health Services and Outcomes Research
Lynette Lartey, of Health Services and Outcomes Research, talks about what drew her to a career in research, her research and career goals, and much more.
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Anxiety and depression: what parents and caregivers should know
Mental health is becoming more commonly talked about and less stigmatized, which is a step in the right direction. Still, many adults are unsure of how to support children’s mental wellbeing. Sadness and...
What every parent should know about preventing child abuse
Everyone deserves to be respected, nurtured and loved. But many children and teens face a different reality. Caring adults need to be aware of the signs of child abuse and how they can help prevent...
Dr. Paprocki Receives Award from Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to Gather Data Surrounding Growth Hormone Therapy, Sleep Disturbances
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder that can cause intellectual disabilities, behavioral problems, sleep abnormalities, and obesity due to extreme hunger. In infancy, signs and symptoms...
5 Questions: Meet Our Research Staff
Each month, we ask one of our CMRI team members five questions to learn more about their role in research and what motivates them. ...
Abstract: Use of a Relational Agent Smart Phone App Aims to Improve Time in Range (TIR) for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
Sophie MacColl, Britaney Spartz, Emily L. DeWit, Brent Lockee, David D. Williams, Mitchell S. Barnes, Mark A. Clements Background: Youth with T1D struggle to achieve blood glucose (BG) TIR targets.
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Lawn Mower Injuries
Column Author: Chris Day, MD | Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics...
Abstract: The Glycemia Risk Index Correlates with Hemoglobin A1C in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes and Is Elevated in Individuals Who Experienced Diabetic Ketoacidosis
K. Panfil1, C.A. Vandervelden1, B. Lockee1, E.M. Tallon1, D.D. Williams1, S.R. Patton2, C. Schweisberger1, R.Y. Sonabend3,4, D.C. Klonoff5, M.A. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy, Kansas City, United States...
Abstract: Disengagement from advanced diabetes technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic associates with worse short-term outcomes in the US T1D exchange quality improvement collaborative
C. Vandervelden1, M. Barnes1, E. DeWit1, D. Williams1, R. McDonough1, N. Noor2, R. Izquierdo3, M. Greenfield4, C. Demeterco Berggren5, A. Roberts6, H. Hardison2, O. Ebekozien2, M. Clements1 11 Children'...
Abstract: Utilization of a CGM-Based Dashboard to Prioritize Distinct Cohorts of Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
B. Spartz1, K. Noland2, E. Dewit3, B. Lockee2, M. Clements3 1Children’s Mercy Hospital, Endocrinology, Kansas City, United States of America, 2Children’s Mercy Hospital, Endocrinology, KANSAS CITY, United...
Abstract: Baseline quality improvement culture assessment for centers participating in the T1D Exchange QI Collaborative
Ann Mungmode1; Kristina Cossen2; J. Sonya Haw3; Grace Nelson4; Priyanka Mathias5; Nicole Rioles1; Donna Eng6; Ori Odugbesan1; Meredith Wilkes7; Mark Clements8; Sarah D. Corathers9; G. Todd Alonso10; Osagie...