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Wide World of Vaccines May 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...
Bioethics: Addressing the Burdens That Newborn Screening Imposes on Underserved Communities
Newborn screening (NBS) began in the 1960s with testing for phenylketonuria (PKU), which, when identified and treated early, significantly reduces morbidity. While NBS is rightly viewed as a public health...
What's the Diagnosis? April 2022
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...
Wide World of Vaccines August 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...
Can You Keep a Secret?
Column Author: Sunny Jeong, BScN, RN, MBE | Pediatric Fellow Column Editor: Brian Carter, MD | Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Bioethics; Neonatologist; Pediatric Bioethicist; Interim Director...
Emergency Declarations Are Expiring. What Does This Mean for COVID-19 Vaccines?
The emergency declarations related to COVID-19 are expiring. If they have not already, patients and families may ask you what this means for them. Are you prepared to respond?
What's the Diagnosis: Injured Finger
A previously healthy 3-year-old male presents to Children Mercy’s Emergency Department (ED) due to finger injury. Parents state that patient’s right third fingertip was accidentally shut in a car door...
Heat-Related Illness - Hot Topics - August 2022
During summer months, heat-related illness in children is a significant medical concern. While heat stroke is the extreme of heat-related illnesses, many other medical conditions are seen in hot and humid...
Differences of Sexual Development: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Your GUIDE Clinic team The “GUIDE” clinic acronym comes from some of the key areas of support you will find when you come to the clinic. Your care team will be tailored to your needs, but may include some...
Advancing Colorectal Care Through Research
The Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children's Mercy actively participates in research studies to advance care for children.
Pediatric Abdominal Pain Team
Patient Review...
Growing Rods
ACS Media Block Younger children need a different approach than older children. We want to be sure their treatment supports their growing spine, while also helping to control the spinal curvature. When...
Juvenile Scleroderma
Resources What is scleroderma? Localized scleroderma is an autoimmune condition that results in thickening and tightening of the skin. This is caused by inflammation in the skin that results in a production...
Alcanzando la epilepsia en adolescentes y niños a través de la telemedicina (REACT)
A través del programa REACT, Children’s Mercy se enorgullece de asociarse con proveedores de la comunidad a través Kansas para mejorar el acceso a la atención especializada en epilepsia y...
COVID-19 Positive Testing Results at Children's Mercy
Data showing the number of COVID-19 tests completed by Children's Mercy, number of positive tests, number of inpatients with COVID-19, and number of staff members isolating at home.
Fundraise Your Way
We invite you to join our community of champions to make an impact for kids and families in Kansas City in beyond. By creating a virtual fundraiser and challenging your friends near and far, your gifts...