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Wise Use of Antibiotics: Debunking Some Antibiotic Myths
Column Authors: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Associate Chair, Ambulatory & Regional Quality Improvement, Department of Pediatrics; Director, Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship Program...
Vaccine Update: The Impact of Vaccine Hesitancy and Strategies for Mitigation
Column Author: Christine A. Symes, MSN, APRN, CPNP Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer Vaccine hesitancy (VH) in pediatrics is complicated and requires a...
The Link - February 2025
Our February issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - February 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Best Practices and Evidence Regarding...
Dr. Venkatesh Sampath Receives $2.5 Million NIH Grant to Study Mechanisms Underlying Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Premature Infants
Researchers do not fully understand how necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is caused and some researchers believe that genetic defects in intestinal mucosal barrier function that allow bacteria to invade the...
Kulesa Lab Applies New Technology to Research Childhood Cancer and Other Diseases
Dr. Paul Kulesa's research focuses on neural crest cell development in the embryo and how these cells migrate long distances and differentiate into specific cell types (bone, cartilage and neurons).
Children's Mercy Research Institute Building
The Institute’s nine-story, 375,000 square foot building supports a collaborative approach to research, fostering a partnership among health care professionals, researchers, patients and families.
The Link - January 2025
Our January issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - January 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Identifying and Initiating Evaluation of...
Double Your Impact for Kids This GivingTuesday
Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar by Tom and Shelley Cartmell and a generous community of champions, doubling your impact up to $100,000.
Heart Transplant Program: 10 yr. Anniversary
It's two high-fives to 10 years and top 10 U.S. News ranking for our heart transplant program! To celebrate, heartfelt congratulations were given to care team members who dedicate their service and...
Vaccine Update: Importance of Provider Recommendation for RSV Protection This Viral Season
Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing As we prepare for another busy...
Dr. Dolores Lamb Receives Nearly $2.9 Million NCI Grant to Explore Links Between Male Infertility and Their Increased Risk of Cancer
The Lamb lab works on the molecular basis of non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), specifically defects in DNA/mismatch repair proteins. She is using the results of previous research to focus her attention on...
Dr. Helena Laroche’s Research Sits at the Intersection of Social Risk Factors and Health Outcomes
When families struggle with social risk factors like inadequate housing or food insecurity, it impacts their health care. Helena Laroche, MD, FAAP, ABOM, Scientific Medical Director for the Center for...
Pulmonary Hypertension Management
Mild Pulmonary Hypertension with Normal Biventricular Function Continue respiratory management, no additional cardiovascular support Continue to monitor closely for clinical change and repeat ECHO as...
Oxygenation and Ventilation Management
The goal is to inflate the lungs while minimizing pressure-related lung injury by utilizing rate over pressure and oxygen toxicity, while tolerating mild hypoxemia and allow for permissive hypercarbia...
504 Plan Resources
Daycare/Early Education View Story Elementary and Secondary School (K-12) View Story College View Story Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies In Schools and Early Care and Education Programs...
Case Summary: Shone’s Complex
The Ward Family Heart Center at Children's Mercy provides comprehensive care for children with all types of heart conditions. Our team of 35 pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons, together with...
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
ACS Media Block Spondylolysis Spondylolysis is a defect in the pars interarticularis (pars), a part of the posterior aspect of a vertebra. It is often referred to as a “stress fracture.” It is quite common...
History and Physical
Infants < 1 year of age Children Injury Related History Symptom onset Nature of symptoms Symptom alleviating and exacerbating factors Behavior prior, at the time of, and following injury Events...
Advanced Practice Perspectives Podcast
Podcast hosts chat with pediatric experts on timely key health care topics and give an inside look at the various Advanced Practice roles at Children’s Mercy.
Common Burn Treatment
A list of common burn treatments you can use to treat your child's burn.