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End of Life Resources and Support
When a child dies booklet Guides for parents: End of life for your child: Preparing, Part 1 End of life for your child: What to expect, Part 2 Understanding nutritional needs These pathways do not establish...
Tips for new moms – from those who have been there
Becoming a mom for the first time is exciting…and sometimes, a little terrifying. You’re overwhelmed with love for your new bundle of joy, with the stress of taking on this new role, with questions that...
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Anxiety and depression: what parents and caregivers should know
Mental health is becoming more commonly talked about and less stigmatized, which is a step in the right direction. Still, many adults are unsure of how to support children’s mental wellbeing. Sadness and...
What every parent should know about preventing child abuse
Everyone deserves to be respected, nurtured and loved. But many children and teens face a different reality. Caring adults need to be aware of the signs of child abuse and how they can help prevent...
Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Required Minimum Distributions
If you are 73 or older, you may be required to make a minimum distribution from your retirement plan account or incur a substantial fee. A gift to Children’s Mercy can satisfy this requirement while making...
Concerning Historical Features or Physical Exam Findings
<!--StartFragment--> Concerning Historical Features Family Sudden unexplained death in first- or second-degree family members before age 35, and particularly as an infant ...
Starting Doses of Opioids
Titrate dose and frequency to maintain adequate symptom control. Dose and frequency increases may need to be very aggressive during the active dying process. There is no absolute maximum dose for opioid...
Bolus Dosing of Home Anti-seizure Medications
Route Drug Dose Max IV Lacosamide 2 - 6 mg/kg 200 mg IV Phenobarbital 5 - 10 mg/kg Use blood level to determine dose if available; 1000 mg max IV Valproic Acid 10 - 20 mg/kg Use blood level to determine...
Food Allergy Center
Request an Appointment Refer a Patient Food Allergy Center newsletter Food Allergies in Children The Children's Mercy Food Allergy Center is designated as a National Center of Excellence and a Clinical...
Wearables in Research
The Research Informatics and Data Science team led by Mark Hoffman, PhD, Chief Research Information Officer, is an example of a group that collaborates with researchers throughout the CMRI. The team provides...
Eating Disorders Center
The Eating Disorders Center at Children’s Mercy provides family-centered care for children and teens with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or related eating disorders.
Removing Antimicrobial “Pebbles” – Helping You and Helping Our Community: Wise Use of Antibiotics
Column Author: Annie Wirtz, PharmD, BCPPS | Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy Elizabeth Monsees, PhD, MBA, RN, CIC, FAPIC | Senior...
Everything parents need to know about food allergies
Food allergies are a concern for many parents – especially those of younger children who are being introduced to new foods on a regular basis. But it can be hard to determine what is a food allergy versus...
Abstract: Remote Patient Monitoring in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Predicted to Experience a Rise in A1C%: Comparison to a Clinic-derived, Propensity Score-matched Controls
D. Williams1, D. Ferro2, E. Dewit2, B. Lockee2, M. Barnes2, S. Carrothers2, C. Vandervelden2, S. Patton3, R. Mcdonough2, L. D’Avolio4, M. Clements2 1Children’s Mercy, Pediatrics, Kansas City, United States...
Remote Patient Monitoring For Youth With Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Predicted To Experience A Rise In Hemoglobin A1C (A1c)
Authors: David D. Williams, MPH; Diana Ferro, PhD; Brent Lockee, BS; Shelby Carrothers; Mitchell S. Barnes, BS; Emily DeWit, MASL; Sarah Albert, BS; Britaney Spartz; Ryan McDonough, DO; Mark A. Clements...
Abstract: Direct-to-Consumer telehealth to support youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) predicted to experience a rise in hemoglobin A1c (A1C): A pragmatic trial
E. Dewit1, D. Williams1, S. Patton2, C. Mullaney3, D. Ferro1,K. Noland1, L. Skrabonja3, B. Spartz1, R. Elliott1, R. Kenyon1,R. Mcdonough1, S. Mehta4, L. D’Avolio3, M. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy...
Abstract: Hemoglobin A1c Trajectories Following Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in a Cohort of Children from Canada and the U.S.
Gonzalo Dominguez Menendez1, Melissa Braschel1, Kelsey Panfil2, Crystal Ng1, Brent Lockee2, Ryan Mcdonough2, Jeffrey Bone1, Mark Clements2, Shazhan Amed1 1BC Children’s Hospital, Pediatric...
Beat the heat! How to bring your summer fun indoors
We know it’s a parent’s dream to spend as much time outside with the kiddos as possible. Summer is all about enjoying the outdoors from sunup until sundown. However, there are certain barriers that can...