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¿Cuándo y adónde ir?: ¿Sala de Emergencias o Centro de Atención de Urgencias?
Cuando su niño necesita atención médica y usted no puede esperar que el consultorio de su médico esté abierto, ¿adónde debería ir?
Pressure Injury
Resources A pressure injury, sometimes called a "bed sore", is an area of skin damage caused by pressure or a medical device that can result in an open wound. Pressure injuries often occur in areas...
Scoliosis: Signs and Symptoms
Wondering if your child may have scoliosis? Read about the most common signs and symptoms, and how to get care.
Caregiver Support
Taking care of kids with health or other support needs can be overwhelming. You may notice physical symptoms like headaches, insomnia or upset stomach and mental health issues like anxiety and depression...
State-of-the-Art Pediatrics May 2021
Lawnmower Safety – Prevent Tragedy Author: Dale Jarka, MD | Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery | Associate Professor, UMKC School of Medicine Column...
Planning a School Re-entry
Speak with the child and family before the child returns to school to determine how much information the patient is comfortable sharing. Speak with the family and hospital staff about any medical items the...
Wise Use of Antibiotics March 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...
Colorectal Research at Children's Mercy
Current research foci at the Comprehensive Colorectal Center include examination of long-term quality of life and functional outcomes, advances in minimally invasive surgery, bowel management strategies...
Under-scheduled and unapologetic
Children are busier than they ever have been. From organized sports, to music lessons, to church activities, to scouts their schedules are jam-packed. In fact, kids are so busy it prompted the American...
Constipation: Rome IV Neonate/Toddler Criteria for Constipation
Rome IV Criteria for Constipation -Neonate/Toddler, Benninga et al. (2016) One month of at least 2 of the following in infants up to 4 years of age: Two or fewer defecations per week. History of excessive...
Truths about the top 5 excuses for not getting a flu shot
The first cases of seasonal influenza have been reported. We are expecting a severe flu season nationally this year. To put it in perspective, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting...
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...
Life lessons from kids
Life is hard sometimes. There may be incredibly good times, and then really tough times. And maybe all on the same day! For some inspiration and wise words, we’re turning to kids to share their best advice...
Recursos de vídeo REACT
Los especialistas en epilepsia pediátrica de Children’s Mercy han preparado una biblioteca de videos educativos para que ustedes aprendan más sobre la epilepsia y cómo se pueden tratar y...
Insurance Information for the Colorectal Center
We understand that you may already be worried about your child’s health, we don’t want you to also worry about the cost of their care. The Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children’s Mercy is a very...
Urticaria Pigmentosa (Mastocytosis of the Skin)
What is Urticaria Pigmentosa (Mastocytosis of the skin)? Urticaria Pigmentosa (UP) is an uncommon rash that affects the skin of infants, children and young adults. The rash is made up of reddish-brown...
What's the Diagnosis - August 2022
A 12-month-old unvaccinated boy is admitted to the hospital from a primary care office for concern about diffuse scaling rash on face and trunk. Symptoms initially started the week before with an...
Riley's Story
As 17-year-old Riley Pendleton sprints up and down the basketball court practicing with the Lincoln Prep Tigers, there’s little sign she’s suffered serious back-to-back leg injuries. The brace on her right...
Vitiligo
is an autoimmune skin color disorder. It appears on the skin as completely white patches (depigmentation) surrounded by normal skin. The white areas of skin do not contain the skin color producing cells...
Atopic Dermatitis Provider Resources Now Available
Column Author: Rebecca Flynn, Advanced Practice RN III | Division of Dermatology Column Editor: Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School...