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Abstract: Found in Translation: Transforming Rules-Based Diabetes Phenotyping Algorithms into Reproducible Diabetes Cohorts from Real-World Data
Erin M. Tallon, MS, RN1, Mark A. Clements, MD, PhD,2 Chi-Ren Shyu, PhD, FAMIA1 1University of Missouri, Institute for Data Science and Informatics, Columbia, MO; 2Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO...
KIDS KC
PFAC Kids KC Logo Kids and Families Impacting Disease through Science (KIDS KC) is a teen council that works to impact medicine, research, and innovation at Children’s Mercy and internationally. KIDS KC is...
What's the Diagnosis? June 2021
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...
QI Initiative Focuses on Improving Medication Safety
Adverse drug events (ADEs) nearly always present an opportunity for improvement. Unfortunately, adverse events from nephrotoxic medication administration are common, and frequently preventable, among...
Get schooled with tips and survive the summer family road trip
School is out for summer and the time is right for all the summertime faves. Like hitting the pool, hosting a barbecue, catching a Royals game at The K, catching fireflies and of course, taking a family...
Vacuna contra COVID-19: 6 datos que necesita saber
Hay mucha información circulando sobre las vacunas contra COVID-19 y es importante que las personas estén informadas. Pero con tanta información disponible, también hay información...
Garrett Jordan's Dream Job
You couldn’t blame Garrett Jordan if he never wanted to see the inside of Children’s Mercy—or any other hospital—again. But Garrett, who had 28 facial surgeries at Children's Mercy from birth to age 22...
How to get toddlers to follow directions
When your child is a toddler, they start to explore their independence and test boundaries – testing your patience along the way. They don’t always listen, and they want to do things on their own timeline.
Peer Organization Consulting
The Culture and Language Coaching Program at Children's Mercy is available to provide consultation and technical support to peers, including organizational recommendations, coach training and access to...
Link Newsletter - January 2023
Our January issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...
Pediatric Ethics Podcast
Pediatric Ethics provides insights from leaders in pediatric ethics regarding hot topics and current controversies.
Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions November 2021
As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...
Duodenal Atresia
What is duodenal atresia? Duodenal atresia is a problem with the development of a baby's duodenum, the part of the small intestine that connects the stomach to the rest of the intestine. Instead of an...
What to expect at a speech evaluation
A speech-language evaluation helps identify and address concerns about your child’s communication skills. During the evaluation appointment, a speech-language pathologist will...
Bacterial Conjunctivitis … Does It Always Need Antibiotics?: Wise Use of Antibiotics
Column Author & Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Clinical Services | Director, Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program | Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UMKC School of Medicine ...
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Team
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Anaphylaxis Management
Epinephrine is the best treatment for anaphylaxis and should be administered immediately. Following treatment, observe patients until signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis have resolved.
Cerebral Palsy: Samuel's Story
Seven-year-old Samuel Burroughs loves hanging out with his dad, going swimming and watching cartoons. He also receives specialized care for cerebral palsy at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Parapertussis
Bordetella parapertussis was recently detected from clinical specimens submitted to the microbiology laboratory at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Unlike many respiratory infections, summer infections with...
Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions August 2021
As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...