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Pediatric Bioethics: Rethinking Disability in Pediatrics: Historical, Conceptual and Ethical Reflections to Improve Clinical Practice
Column Author: Jeremy R. Garrett, PhD | Program Director, Pediatric Bioethics Fellowship, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Brian...
Vaccine Update: Measles Vaccine Recommendations During Outbreaks
Column Author: Maria Martinez, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN | Immunization Program Manager Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer We have now seen two deaths...
What’s the Diagnosis?: Dermatology
Column Author and Editor: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship A 3-week-old infant presents to the dermatology clinic for evaluation of a rash.
Vaccine Update: Alternative Vaccination Strategies Being Explored for Malaria
Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer Could a new vaccine for malaria be in the future? A multi-stage...
Myocarditis: Cartier’s Story
Cartier had a severe form of myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle. Through the support of his family and a large multidisciplinary care team, he made a full recovery — no transplant needed!
Goals of Therapy
Goals of therapy should be individualized based on clinical picture including underlying etiology and patient response to interventions Midazolam Pentobarbital Ketamine Seizure control (note goal...
EsVan Risk Assessment
Esbenshade/Vanderbilt (EsVan) Model Risk of Blood Stream Infection Minimal Risk Intermediate Risk High Risk Predicted Risk < 10% Predicted Risk 10 - < 40% Predicted Risk > 40% ...
Dr. Paul Kulesa Receives Nearly $2 Million NIH Grant to Study Relationship Between Sympathetic Nervous System Development and Neuroblastoma
Dr. Kulesa’s study will explore how the signals that regulate the collective movement and differentiation of neural crest cells are arranged, spatially and temporally, to assemble the sympathetic nervous...
Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: Update on Bird Flu (H5N1)
Column Author & Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program In July of this year, this column provided an update about a...
Li Fraumeni Syndrome
Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a rare hereditary condition that increases your risk of developing multiple cancers, often at an early age. It is caused by a change or mutation in a gene that can be passed...
Additional National Tobacco Cessation Resources for Adolescents
SmokeFree SmokeFreeTeen SmokeFreeWomen SmokeFree- Quit Vaping Smokefree TXT for Teens: Text QUIT to 47848 or Sign up online National Quitline Call 1-800 QUIT NOW Truth Initiative text...
Important Considerations
History Description of blood loss: Upper vs. lower GI bleed Time of onset Quantity of blood loss Hematochezia: Bright red blood vs melena; streaks vs. mixed with stool vs. clots Hematemesis: Bright red...
Differential Diagnosis
Age Upper GI Bleed Lower GI Bleed All ages Gastric/duodenal ulcer Foreign body ingestion Coagulopathy / bleeding disorder Disseminated intravascular coagulation (including in the setting...
Endometriosis: Avery and MK's story
Avery and MK are siblings who struggle with pain from endometriosis. With help from Children's Mercy, they've been able to get back to normal teen activities.
Vaccine Update: What Is New in Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines?
Column Author: Christine Symes, MSN, CPNP-PC Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing Since the onset of the COVID-19...
Meet the Experts
Meet the Experts Allergy and Immunology Bridgette Jones, MD Anesthesiology Jack Erkmann, DO Cardiology Edo Bedzra, MD, MBA Brian Birnbaum, MD, FACC, FAAP Philip Chang, MD, FACC, FHRS Hayley Hancock, MD...
Pharmacogenetic Testing FAQs
Pharmacogenetic Testing Frequently Asked Questions What is pharmacogenetic testing? How is the test performed? Who should consider pharmacogenetic testing? How long does it take to get the results? Is...
How to keep youth sports fun
This just in: Kids like to have fun. It shouldn’t be news, but in the current competition-crazy culture of youth sports, it is. “Fun” is the key idea parents should remember from the new State of Play...
Ganglioglioma: new drugs provide solutions and challenges - Mayia's Story
Mayia is a vibrant and determined 6-year-old who loves outdoor adventures and creative projects. When she was 4, a sudden change in her hand use led to the discovery of a brain tumor at Children’s Mercy...
Ewing Sarcoma: Annabelle’s Story
Watch how the Cancer Center at Children’s Mercy is treating the amazing Annabelle after she was diagnosed with localized Ewing sarcoma. Nothing is better than helping a fierce competitor get back on the...