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Nuances to Consider for Pelvic Exam
<!--[endif]-->Indication and intent <!-- [if !supportLists]-->In suspected pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), the goal is to assess for the presence of cervical motion tenderness, uterine/adnexal...
Alternative Regimen
If cephalosporin allergy or history of penicillin anaphylaxis: Inpatient Clindamycin 13 mg/kg (max 900 mg) IV q 8 hrs - and - Gentamicin Preferred: 3 ‐ 5 mg/kg IV daily - or - Alternative: 2 mg/kg IV...
Summer break guide: Boosting your kids' and teens' mental health
Summer break is a time of excitement and relaxation for many kids and teens, but it can also bring unique challenges to their mental health. Without the structure and routine of school, young people may...
Meet Aswini Betha
Aswini Betha, PhD, CLP, Senior Director, Technology Transfer & Commercialization, Office of Technology Transfer & Commercialization, talks about what drew him to his current research career, his career...
Measles Testing Guidance for Patients Seen Outside of Children's Mercy
PCR testing has the highest yield in the first 3 days from the onset of rash and decreases over time. The yield of IgM testing increases 3 or more days after the onset of the rash. Obtain all laboratory...
When a pet dies: How to help your child grieve
Pets play a significant role in many children’s lives. Kids who are actively engaged in pet care can form deep bonds that resemble human-to-human relationships. Pets can be companions, confidants, friends...
Heart Center Programs
Children's Mercy cares for the most complex patients with heart disease. In addition to our Heart Center experts, hundreds of health care providers from every pediatric specialty will stand by your side...
Measles Testing Guidance for Patients Tested at Children's Mercy
PCR testing has the highest yield in the first 3 days from the onset of rash and decreases over time. The yield of IgM testing increases 3 or more days after the onset of the rash. Obtain all laboratory...
Welcome to motherhood: Tips to adjust to life with a little one
Becoming a mom is a big change filled with joy, challenges and lots of special moments. In honor of Mother's Day, we asked moms to think back on their motherhood journeys and share some helpful tips on...
Hidden dangers: Protecting your home from unseen threats
As parents, we strive to create a safe and healthy environment for our children. However, some threats to our homes are not always visible. Understanding these unseen dangers and knowing how to mitigate...
May 2025
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Medication Assisted Treatment for Adolescent Opioid Use Disorder
Medication Assisted Treatment for Adolescent Opioid Use Disorder Tratamiento asistido con medicamentos para el trastorno por consumo de opioides en adolescentes El tratamiento asistido con medicamentos...
How to protect your little ones from button and lithium coin batteries
As parents, ensuring the safety of our children is always a top priority. One hidden danger that many might overlook is the presence of button batteries in everyday household items. These small...
Risks and Benefits of Presumptive Treatment for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Risks of untreated PID: Chronic pelvic pain Infertility (tubal damage-induced infertility) Twenty-five percent of females develop complications including tubal scarring and adhesions Increased risk of...
Tips to become a health literacy hero
As parents, we all want the best for our children. Especially when it comes to their health. Medical information can sometimes feel like a secret language, and you may wish you had a superpower to decode...
Children’s Mercy Research Institute
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute is creating an integrated research environment where no boundaries exist between science and medicine. In our quest to find answers to pediatric medicine’s most...
Improving Research Confidentiality
Leading with the Children's Mercy value of curiosity, Saskia Miller, ORI Director, identified a roadblock that prevented some researchers from attaining a higher level of privacy protections for study...
Children’s Mercy Research Institute Awarded Funding for Project to Support Intimate Partner Violence Intervention
“By supporting survivors and their children, we hope to break the intergenerational cycles of trauma and improve the health and wellbeing of both survivors and their children,” said Dr. Randell.
April 2025
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Party smart: A parent’s guide to keeping teens safe (without cramping their style)
For teens, events like school dances and sporting events are rites of passage. Often, they’re followed by another rite of passage that can be anxiety-inducing for parents: after parties. As parents...