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Pediatric Ethics Podcast
Pediatric Ethics provides insights from leaders in pediatric ethics regarding hot topics and current controversies.
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Parapertussis
Bordetella parapertussis was recently detected from clinical specimens submitted to the microbiology laboratory at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Unlike many respiratory infections, summer infections with...
Cerebral Palsy: Samuel's Story
Seven-year-old Samuel Burroughs loves hanging out with his dad, going swimming and watching cartoons. He also receives specialized care for cerebral palsy at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Link Newsletter - January 2023
Our January issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...
Atopic Dermatitis Provider Resources Now Available
Column Author: Rebecca Flynn, Advanced Practice RN III | Division of Dermatology Column Editor: Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School...
What's the Diagnosis - August 2022
A 12-month-old unvaccinated boy is admitted to the hospital from a primary care office for concern about diffuse scaling rash on face and trunk. Symptoms initially started the week before with an...
Life lessons from kids
Life is hard sometimes. There may be incredibly good times, and then really tough times. And maybe all on the same day! For some inspiration and wise words, we’re turning to kids to share their best advice...
Hearing and Speech Sick Policy
We would like to make sure that your child feels their best and does their best with any testing or therapy at their visit in the Hearing and Speech Department. We would also like to protect our staff 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.
Infectious Diseases Team
Meet the Infectious Disease team at Children's Mercy.
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Team
Patient Review...
ACEs and Mental Health in Adolescents - Hot Topics - October 2022
A recent CDC study found that 73% of high school students experienced at least one ACE during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of ACEs increased, mental health worsened. Screening for depression in...
WHO Updates HPV Schedule Recommendations
The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a single-dose (off-label) schedule can provide similar efficacy and durability of protection to a two-dose schedule.
Ayudar a los niños y adolescentes a afrontar experiencias estresantes
Los niños, los adolescentes y las familias a veces necesitan ayuda para afrontar las experiencias estresantes. A continuación se presentan algunas formas para ayudar a los niños a afrontar lo...
Stroke: Ben's Story
Call it a mother’s intuition, but Amber McKinnon had an uneasy feeling the entire time she was pregnant that something just wasn’t right. Then on Jan. 13, 2017, baby Benjamin was born full term at Saint...
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...
Duodenal Atresia
What is duodenal atresia? Duodenal atresia is a problem with the development of a baby's duodenum, the part of the small intestine that connects the stomach to the rest of the intestine. Instead of an...
Ankle Injuries
Injuries to the ankle are among the most frequently occurring injuries that face athletes in nearly every sport. Ankle injuries can occur during running, jumping or even walking. Though ankle injuries...
Rivaroxaban Dosing
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The Rising T1DE Alliance (Rising T1DE) was launched in 2020 through a $8.5 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Charitable Trust to Children’s Mercy to rapidly innovate and scale quality...