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Abstract: Performance of a Clinic-deployed Model to Predict Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Risk in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

C.A. Vandervelden1, B. Lockee1, M. Barnes1, E.M. Tallon1, D.D. Williams1, J. Kohlenberg2, R. Sonabend3, S.R. Patton4, S. Mehta5, M.A. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy, Kansas City, United States, 2University...

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.

Abstract: The Glycemia Risk Index Predicts Type 1 Diabetes Self-management Habits in Youth

K. Panfil1, C.A. Vandervelden1, B. Lockee1, E.M. Tallon1, D.D. Williams1, S.R. Patton2, C. Schweisberger1, J. Lee3, S. Corathers4, D.C. Klonoff5, M.A. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy, Kansas City, United...

Abstract: Predicting and Ranking DKA Risk with a Transferrable Machine Learning Model Deployed in Clinic

C. Vandervelden1, B. Lockee1, M. Barnes1, E. Tallon2, K. Noland1, D. Williams3, R. Mcdonough1, S. Patton4, E. Dewit1, M. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy Hospital, Endocrinology, Kansas City, United States of...

Anniversary Stories

Anniversary Celebrations Through the Years Celebrity Visits and Support Have a Long Legacy at Children's Mercy Community Giving Essential Through the Decades Culture of Love inspires Emily Barker to work...

Vaccine Update: ACIP Recommends Primary Polio Series for All Adults

Column Author: Maria Martinez, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN | Immunization Coordinator   Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Division Director, Infectious...

Abstract: A machine learning model accurately predicts an overrepresentation of African American (AA) youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) among hospital admissions for diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA

S. Carrothers1, C. Vandervelden1, B. Lockee1, S. Patton2, R. McDonough1,3, E. DeWit1, M. Clements1,3 1Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, United States, 2Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville...

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...

Abstract: Diabetes Device Data in Virtual Clinic Visits: A New Health Disparity?

R. Mcdonough1,2, D. Ferro1,2, B. Lockee1,2, M. Clements1,2 1Children's Mercy Kansas City, Pediatrics, Kansas City, United States of America, 2Children's Mercy Kansas City, Pediatric Endocrinology...

Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Romina Barral

In 2012, Dr. Romina Barral joined Children’s Mercy Kansas City as a physician-researcher and has recently focused on research aimed at decreasing disparities in reproductive and sexual health care for...

Azadeh Wickham Receives PCS Research Grant to Study Clean Intermittent Catheterization Determinants and Adherence

The aim of this study is to describe the rate of clean intermittent catheterization adherence and correlate determinants to clean intermittent catheterization adherence in caregivers of pediatric patients...

Abstract: Preparing for Risk-based Management of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D): Integrating Biomarkers of Performing Diabetes Self-management Habits into a Population Health Dashboard

C. Vandervelden1, B. Lockee1, S. Carrothers1, S.R. Patton2, R. McDonough1, J.M. Lee3,4, M. Clements1 1Children's Mercy Hospital, Endocrinology, Kansas City, United States, 2Nemours Children's...

Abstract: Precision geocoding in a multifunctional diabetes data integration system to support predictive modeling and population health analytics

M. Barnes1, M. Clements1,2 1Children's Mercy Kansas City, Pediatrics, Kansas City, United States, 2University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Pediatrics, Kansas City, United States...

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: Exploring Motivation Behind Engagement in Mealtime Bolus Behavior in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D): A Behavioral Economics Approach

E. DeWit1, S. Tsai2,1, M. Clements2,1, B. Spartz1, L. Lartey1, K. Evans1, L. Sainz Y Diaz1, E. Hurley2,1 1Children’s Mercy, Kansas City, United States, 2University of Missouri Kansas City, Pediatrics...

Abstract: Assessment of the glycemia risk index as metric for evaluating quality of glycemia in youths with type 1 diabetes

E.M. Tallon1, K. Panfil1, C.A. Vandervelden1, B. Lockee1, D.D. Williams1, M. Barnes1, S. Patton2, C. Schweisberger1, R. McDonough1, D. Klonoff3, M. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy, Endocrinology, Kansas City...

Psychological Symptom Management

    Symptoms Treatment Delirium Delirium is a disturbance in consciousness and cognition characterized by changes in mental status with impaired attention, awareness, and cognition.   Hyperactive...