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Progressive Rash - What's the Diagnosis - July 2022
A 5-month-old male with a pertinent history of atopic dermatitis presents to the emergency department for progressive rash. His symptoms started three days ago.
RSV Vaccine Development - Wide World of Vaccines - December 2022
While vaccines for RSV are in the works, they can't come soon enough for our vulnerable populations during this extremely difficult respiratory virus season.
Wide World of Vaccines June 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 January 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...
What's the Diagnosis - September 2022
A 3-year-old male is directly admitted to the hospitalist service for evaluation and management of an elevated lead level. Patient initially had a lead level of 58. Four weeks later, his level was 128...
What's the Diagnosis? August 2021
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
Anaphylaxis Management
Epinephrine is the best treatment for anaphylaxis and should be administered immediately. Following treatment, observe patients until signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis have resolved.
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...
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...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics April 2021
Clinicians should be aware of recent human brucellosis cases in the United States caused by an antibiotic-resistant RB51 bovine vaccine strain and related to raw milk consumption.
State-of-the-Art Pediatrics January 2021
Chronic Pain Syndromes: A Battle with Invisible Disease Author: Cara Hoffart, DO | Medical Director, The RAPS Program | Director, Pain...
Faculty - Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Fellowship Director Amanda McIntosh, MD (816) 302-3694 ammcintosh@cmh.edu Associate Program Director Ryan A. Romans, MD (816) 302-3649 raromans@cmh.edu Sr. Fellowship Coordinator Sarah King, MS, C-TAGME...
10. Yellow Zone Therapy Options
Yellow zone therapies are hotly debated in regard to treatment. In the EPR 4, the expert panel reviewed the use of intermittent ICS and looking at three critical outcomes (exacerbations, asthma control and...
1. Introduction to Asthma
Brief definition “Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells and cellular elements play a role. In susceptible individuals, this inflammation causes recurrent episodes...
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an allergic reaction within airways occurring almost exclusively in patients with asthma or cystic fibrosis. Less commonly reported in patients with...
Autism and/or Developmental Delay: Finding Best Fit Developmental Diagnostic Center
Finding the best fit developmental diagnostic center: Geography. It is almost always ideal for families to receive their diagnostic service locally, with a preference for staying in-state. This supports...