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Acute Myeloid Leukemia: New Treatment Available Thanks to Children's Mercy Research
Data from a phase 3 trial studying acute myeloid leukemia in children helped the FDA decide to approve gemtuzumab ozogamicin (MYLOTARG) for use in pediatric patients.
Precision Therapeutics
The Precision Therapeutics area of emphasis at Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) investigates the variability in responses to therapeutic interventions in the children they treat. The area of...
Genomic Medicine
The Genomic Medicine area of emphasis at Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) is the epicenter for integrated genomics, conducting comprehensive, whole-genome sequencing for all applications in...
Children’s Mercy Receives Award to Update and Expand Vaccine Education Program and App
Dr. Barbara Pahud and colleagues received a grant covering the Collaboration for Vaccine Education and Research (CoVER) Vaccine Modules and The Vaccine Handbook App (TVH App).
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Pectus Bar Repair with Bar Placement ERAS
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways promote an evidence based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care aimed at facilitating faster recovery from surgery, decreasing hospital length of stay...
Monitor Response and Vital Sign Targets
References Akre, M., Finkelstein, M., Erickson, M., Liu, M., Vanderbilt, L., & Billman, G. (2010). Sensitivity of the pediatric early warning score to identify patient deterioration. Pediatrics, 125(4)
Myelomeningocele: Family Teaching Resources
Spinal Differences Coordinator or Rehab nurse will provide family education and resources. Patient specific education will be completed by specialty services as needed: Urology for CIC. Neurosurgery for...
Constipation: Rome IV Child/Adolescent Criteria for Constipation
Child/Adolescent, Hyams et al. (2016) A minimum of 1 month of two or more of the following occurring at least once per week, with insufficient criteria for a diagnosis of irritable bowel: Two or fewer...
Pediatric Ethics Podcast
Pediatric Ethics provides insights from leaders in pediatric ethics regarding hot topics and current controversies.
Prevención del suicidio en niños y adolescentes
Help in a crisis El suicidio es la segunda causa de muerte entre las personas de 10 a 34 años de edad. Missouri y Kansas tienen tasas de suicidio aún más altas que el promedio nacional.
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Suela's Story
Persephone Consuela (Suela) Duran had a better chance of being hit by lightning than developing rhabdomyosarcoma. Suela was a 12-year-old when she began experiencing what seemed to be harmless, though...
Wide World of Vaccines March 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...
Wide World of Vaccines February 2021
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...
Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions November 2021
As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...
Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions May 2021
As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...
State-of-the-Art Pediatrics March 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...
Great Surge in Respiratory Illnesses - Hot Topics - December 2022
The U.S. is experiencing very high levels of influenza-like illnesses, including influenza, RSV and COVID-19.
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics February 2022
Febrile Seizures Author: Rohan Akhouri, MD, MPH | Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, PGY-4 Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Director, Division of Infectious Diseases | Professor of Pediatrics...