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Pediatric Rehabilitation
Description: A typical schedule will consist of both inpatient and outpatient experiences. On the inpatient rehabilitation service, the student will work directly with a fellow and attending seeing...
Two Children’s Mercy Investigators Receive Braden’s Hope Grants for Cutting-Edge Pediatric Cancer Research
Two Children’s Mercy researchers received Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer grants, totaling $399,664. Both research studies focus on learning more about the cutting-edge chimeric antigen receptor T-cell...
Intubation and Sedation Medications
References Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2023). Intubation/sedation medications. https://www.chop.edu/clinical-pathway/sepsis-emergency-department-inpatient-picu-clinical-pathway Vet, N.J., Kleiber...
Antibiotics
References Children’s Hospital Association Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes (IPSO) Collaborative Infectious Disease Workgroup and Antimicrobial Recommendations Working Group. (2018). Improving pediatric...
Family Education
When there is a concern that a child may be at risk for sepsis, it is important to start communicating with the family. Here are some talking points to share with parents/caregivers: Our staff is going to...
Cardiac Imaging Research Core Lab
The Cardiac Imaging Research Core (CIRC) provides image acquisition, interpretation, and reporting of echocardiographic and vascular studies for use in clinical research. The Core provides end-to-end...
Kawasaki Disease: Treatment
Initial Therapy Agent Description Dose Additional Information IVIG Pooled polyclonal immunoglobulin 2 gm/kg IV, given over 8–12 h; consider slower infusion in KD shock or myocardial dysfunction Utilize...
Vaccine Update: Shingles Vaccine May Reduce the Risk of Dementia and Slow Disease Progression
Ongoing research suggests that the shingles vaccine can not only reduce the risk of dementia, heart disease and death in people age 50 and older but also slow the progression of dementia. Dementia refers to...
Evidence Based Strategies: Closing the Gap - Best Practices for Pediatric Laceration Repair
From playground tumbles to kitchen mishaps, lacerations are among the most common reasons children seek medical care. This article offers an updated, evidence-based guide to pediatric laceration...
Spinal Stress Fractures: Kyndall's Story
After 2 years of back pain with no progress, Kyndall had spine surgery at Children's Mercy to help her stress fractures heal. This fall, she’s back to playing volleyball!
Announcing the Heart Center Wellbeing Program
Integrated emotional, cognitive and mental health support — alongside world‑class cardiac care Children’s Mercy is proud to introduce the Heart Center Wellbeing Program, a comprehensive model of care...
Exclusion Criteria for Observed Oral Dose
If patient or healthcare setting meet any of the exclusion criteria below, patient should be referred to Allergy Clinic for further evaluation: Patient/family does not give permission Patient is <12...
Kid safety 101 for grandparents
Grandparents, you’re a vital part of your grandkids’ lives — and an essential source of mental health respite for parents, too. The Children’s Mercy 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment found there are...
Building Trust, Sharing Science: Community Engaged Research Team Connects with KC Families
In August 2024, the Community Engaged Research team launched Science Days — a program providing children and families an opportunity to learn about the notable scientific discoveries happening at...
Thread of Love – Rakhi: Aaradhya’s NICU Story Through the Eyes of Her Young Brother
Arjun wrote “Thread of Love” about his sister, Aaradhya, who spent time in the Children’s Mercy NICU. Rakhi is a Hindu festival celebrating the bond between siblings.
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Tickborne Illnesses
Column Author: Morgan Vaughn, MD, FAAP | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University...
Mental Health: Sleep in Childhood With a Focus on Trauma
Column Author: Theodore Brisimitzakis, DO | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Trent Myers, MD | Assistant Professor of...
Visual Diagnosis: Thickened and Discolored Toenails
Column Author: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine...
Mental Health: A Public Health Crisis and the Role of Pediatricians
Column Author: Theodore Brisimitzakis, DO | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Sara J Anderson, MD, MPH |
State of the Art Pediatrics: 2025: A New Year for Obesity Treatment
Column Authors: Sarah Hampl, MD, FAAP | Director, Advocacy, Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition Brooke Sweeney, MD, FAAP, FACP, DABOM | Medical Director, Weight Management...