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Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), also known as “hole in the heart”, is a heart problem that is present at birth and changes how blood flows through the heart. Learn how Children’s Mercy is dedicated to treating...
Required Minimum Distributions
If you are 73 or older, you may be required to make a minimum distribution from your retirement plan account or incur a substantial fee. A gift to Children’s Mercy can satisfy this requirement while making...
Refractory Anemia with Excess Blasts: McKenzie's Story
McKenzie Haynes isn’t an athlete who puts up with losing. So, in 2010, when the Salina, Kan., high school sophomore earned an admirable eighth place in the 5A state tennis tournament, she made it a priority...
Heart Beads Program
A program that helps children with heart differences honor their journey Through the Heart Beads Program, children and families can use colorful beads as symbols to share their unique experience at...
HearPlay App Reviews
"The HearPlay app made testing my 3-year-old patient super fast and easy! I was also able to perform in-situ testing on her hearing aid very easily and ensure a more appropriate fitting of her hearing...
Abstract: Examining the Glycemia Risk Index (GRI) as a Risk Biomarker for Elevated hemoglobin A1c in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
B. Lockee1, J. Litwin1, C. Vandervelden1, D. Williams2, M. Barnes1, R. Mcdonough3, S. Patton4, K. Noland1, M. Clements5 1Children’s Mercy Hospital, Endocrinology, Kansas City, United States of America...
Sedation Procedure Process
The picture below demonstrates the set-up of alteplase/tPA if it comes from the pharmacy in a glass vial. Place the glass vial in a plastic bag as shown to allow it to hang upside down for medication...
Juvenile Myositis
What is juvenile dermatomyositis? Juvenile dermatomyositis is a rare systemic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the small blood vessels of the entire body, especially those located in...
Clinical Experience Pediatric Optometry Residency
The resident will perform a minimum of 1000 examinations on pediatric patients, including history, motility, refractive state and ocular health exams, by age-appropriate methods. These examinations may be...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Nirsevimab and RSV: Long-Term High Hopes and Short-Term Cautious Optimism
A new monoclonal antibody to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), nirsevimab (Beyfortus), has been approved and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for all infants...
Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency: Wyatt's Story
Four-year-old Wyatt Haney has been fighting for his life since the day he was born at a Joplin, Mo., hospital. “Within a few hours of Wyatt’s birth, he literally turned a ‘Shrek-like shade of green,’”
Infectious Diseases Team
Meet the Infectious Disease team at Children's Mercy.
Sleep Tips
Sleep disorders in children The Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine team at Children's Mercy provides specialty services to help kids overcome sleep disorders. Contact our sleep specialists at...
Training Program Newsletter
Get the latest information about our internship program, learn about former trainees, and get to know our training staff through the training newsletter. Training newsletter: 2020-2021 Training newsletter...
Your Experience at the Fetal Health Center
Learn what to expect from your visit at the Fetal Health Center at Children's Mercy.
1. Introduction to Asthma
Brief definition “Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and chest tightness. These episodes are often...
Type 1 Diabetes and Big Data: Predicting the Future of Health Care
Children’s Mercy Research Institute and Cyft, Inc. have partnered on a grant-funded project that uses data science and advanced prediction methods to help improve diabetes care before negative outcomes can...
Bronchiolitis Feeding
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Apply for the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
Children’s Mercy invites applications for a our three-year Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship training program. Candidates must possess an MD, DO or PhD degree; PhD degree must be in genetics...
Developmental milestone updates: What parents need to know
Developmental milestones help track how children are progressing in physical and behavioral ways like talking, walking, playing and learning. They are also used to help detect autism and developmental...