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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...
What's the Diagnosis? August 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...
Screentime in Teens
Tablets, smart phones and handheld gaming devices are everywhere. It’s now part of everyday life. And while we don’t have all the research on the effects to screentime – we know that there are both...
Raising kids who love to give back: How to nurture generosity in your child
The holiday season bombards us with messages about all the latest “must-have” toys and gadgets. One great way to break through the noise of commercials and wish lists is to find ways to donate or volunteer...
Febrile Infant: Ill Appearing Infant Workup and Treatment
Ill appearing infants require full evaluation for serious neonatal infections. We recommend obtaining the following studies and initiating empiric treatment: Diagnostic evaluation: CBC with differential, C...
Helping kids develop a healthy relationship with food – and warning signs for eating disorders
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children and teens are more isolated, anxious, stressed and have a sense of loss of control. These factors can add to other potential risk factors for developing eating...
6. Asthma Outpatient Management
The following tables are intended to guide clinical management along with other resources in this reference guide. These tables combine EPR and GINA recommendations for the management of asthma. ...
Can You Keep a Secret?
Column Author: Sunny Jeong, BScN, RN, MBE | Pediatric Fellow Column Editor: Brian Carter, MD | Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Bioethics; Neonatologist; Pediatric Bioethicist; Interim Director...
Academic Curriculum - Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical experience Evaluations are conducted with a wide range of patient populations including: epilepsy brain tumors spina bifida hydrocephalus neurofibromatosis tuberous sclerosis acquired brain injury...
Pediatric Research
Description: To provide a health professions student (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry) with a structured research experience that is designed to impart upon the student general principles of...
iSpine Clinic for Scoliosis Evaluation
The Children's Mercy iSpine Clinic is for children 10 years and over who need to be seen for an initial evaluation of their spine for scoliosis.
Stick it to ticks this summer – easy ways to avoid, remove and treat tick bites
As we kick off the summer season, there’s a lot to be excited about—sunshine, family vacations and tons of outdoor fun. But one thing to remember as your family is outside more often is to check for ticks...
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Find out what to expect at birth and beyond for babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), including how to receive expert care at the Children's Mercy Fetal Health Center.
Illegal Fentanyl
My daughter is hanging out with a new set of friends and has started acting differently. I think that she may be using drugs. How can I tell? It may seem as if teens pay no attention to what we...
Advanced Asthma Interdisciplinary Respiratory (AAIR) Clinic
The AAIR Clinic helps kids with severe asthma to better manage all aspects of their health that affect their asthma. Asthma that’s not well-controlled can lead to sleep problems, missed days at school and...
Aortic Stenosis – Causes and Symptoms
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing at, below, or above the level of the aortic valve, which can lead to reduction in blood flow. Learn how Children’s Mercy Heart Center is dedicated to treating aortic...
Short Stature
What is short stature? Short stature is a term used to describe a child who has not grown as tall as most other boys or girls their age. While short stature is somewhat subjective, it’s typically defined as...
Cerebral Palsy: Hailey's Story
Meet Hailey Born at just 25 weeks, 4 days and weighing only 1 pound, 4 ounces, Hailey Bertoncino has had to fight for her life since day one. So when she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, she faced that...
Endometriosis in Teens
Children’s Mercy is here to help girls having symptoms of endometriosis by offering several treatment options from a team of experts trained specifically to address endometriosis in teens.
Foot and Toe Fractures
Foot fractures Fractures of the feet can occur in a number of ways, most often from landing from a jump or fall, stepping on an uneven surface or from objects falling onto the foot or toes. The majority of...