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Invasive Group A Streptococcus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently investigating an increase in invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections in children in the U.S. and several European countries.
Medical Student Programs
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Febrile Infant: Patient Inclusion and Exclusion
Inclusion criteria: “Term”: Estimated gestational age (EGA) > 37 weeks. “Healthy”: Patients with the following conditions are excluded from this guideline: Preterm infants (< 37 weeks gestation).
Implementation of a Transition Readiness Assessment and Transition Discussion Documentation in a Type 1 Diabetes Clinic
Authors: Sonalee Ravi, MD; Jaimie Contreras, BSN, RN, CDECS; Julie Kincheloe, BSN, RN, CDECS; Heather Feingold, LSCSW, LCSW; Lydia Sailor BSN, RN, CDECS; Callie Chagas, MS, RD, CDECS; Rebekah Elliott BS...
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Sports and mental wellness: 8 things parents need to know
Being a teenager can be a complex time in life. The teen years are a time of tremendous growth, change, challenges and self-discovery. Sports can create amazing opportunities for growth for a teen, and...
Urology Education Modules for Patients and Families
These modules were developed to help patients and families understand urologic conditions and the treatments that have been prescribed by our team. Urology Education Modules for Patients and...
Hyperhidrosis
is excessive sweating that can occur in specific, local areas of the body such as palms, feet, armpits, or all over (while people are awake). Often, sweat is visible on the palms, fingertips, and soles of...
Exertional Compartment Syndrome: Saige’s Story
Saige Wimes worked hard to recover from surgery for exertional compartment syndrome (ECS) and return to the soccer field, all with the help of Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine.
Understanding the teen brain
The teenage years are such an important time in life for teens to learn independence, set a foundation for the future and learn about themselves. It’s also a time the brain is still growing. If you are a...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics May 2022
The Rising Tide of Sexually Transmitted Infections During the COVID-19 Pandemic Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Director, Division of Infectious Diseases | Professor of Pediatrics, UMKC School...
Remote Health Solutions
The Remote Health Solutions team is focused on the integration of digital health models through patient care technologies including mobile health (mHealth) applications, hardware, software platforms and...
Closed Reduction
Closed reduction, or resetting and restoring the bone alignment, is a procedure in which a trained member of the Orthopedic team will attempt to restore acceptable bone alignment without an incision or any...
Leading Research Collaborations
Under the direction of Brad Warady, MD, Pediatric Nephrology Division Director, Children’s Mercy has played a leadership role in pediatric nephrology research and quality improvement for nearly three...
Preventive Cardiology Research
To help advance the practice of pediatric preventative cardiology, our team actively participates in several research projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in registries that help connect...
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...
Abstract: Creation of a Diabetes Data Dock to Integrate, Improve, and Analyze Diverse Data Sources and Facilitate Continuous Learning and Improvement
Brent Lockee; Mitchell Barnes; Craig Vandervelden; Emily DeWit; Mark C. Clements Children's Mercy Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri, USAbclockee@cmh.edu Background/Objective: Many diabetes centers...
Artificial Intelligence And Disparities In Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Care: Predictive Model Performance Varies By Age And Sex
Authors: Diana Ferro, David D. Williams, Susana R. Patton, Ryan McDonough, Mark A. Clements We can use predictive models to intensify care among youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are predicted to...
Asthma Guidelines - State-of-the-Art Pediatrics - July 2022
Guidelines for asthma care have recently changed. Help families understand when and why to use each type of inhaler for optimal asthma control.
Halo Gravity Traction
American College of Surgeons Verified Center Halo gravity traction is a technique of applying traction to the spine pre-operatively through a metal ring (halo) that is attached to your child’s head. Not...