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Ethiopian clinicians both teach and learn during recent bioethics visit

Children’s Mercy Kansas City welcomed Dr. Mahlet Abayneh and Redeat Workneh from Ethiopia, who completed the Pediatric Bioethics Certificate Program. During their visit, they shared insights, engaged in...

Corneal Cross Linking: Noah's Story

Noah DeFerraris is a 17-year-old high school senior who’s taking a heavy load of college prep courses, like AP calculus and biomedical innovations, courses where being able to see the classroom board is...

Abstract: Active & Passive Sharing of Diabetes Device Data to Clinics is Associated with Reduced A1C and Decreased DKA Rates

R. Mcdonough1,2, D. Ferro1,2, B. Lockee2, M. Clements1,2 1Children’s Mercy, Pediatrics, Kansas City, United States of America, 2Children’s Mercy, Pediatric Endocrinology, Kansas City, United States of...

Abstract: Improved Outcomes Among Children with New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes via the 4T Program

GT. Alonso1, F. Bishop2, B. Frohnert1, B. Lockee3, D. Maahs2, R. McDonough3, K. Panfil3, P. Prahalad2, L. Pyle1, V. Ritter2, L. Waterman1, M. Clements3 1University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus...

Language Assistance Japanese

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Language Assistance Serbo-Croatian

Children’s Mercy pridržava se važećih saveznih zakona o građanskim pravima i ne pravi diskriminaciju po osnovu rase, boje kože, nacionalnog porijekla, godina starosti, invaliditeta ili pola. OBAVJEŠTENJE...

Language Assistance German

Children’s Mercy erfüllt geltenden bundesstaatliche Menschenrechtsgesetze und lehnt jegliche Diskriminierung aufgrund von Rasse, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, Alter, Behinderung oder Geschlecht ab. ACHTUNG: Wenn...

Parent-ish Topic Suggestions

We're always looking for great parenting tips, please share with us. Or suggest a topic you would like our experts to cover. Parent-ish Topic Suggestions...

ECMO Conditions

What is ECMO? Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, or ECMO, is a temporary machine that adds oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from your child's blood outside the body and returns the blood to your child...

Critical Care Transport: Willow's Story

A low heart rate led to Willow Noud being delivered by C-section at a local hospital. Trouble breathing and undetectable blood sugars after birth initiated a call to the Children’s Mercy Critical Care...

Dacrocystitis 2023

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IV Contrast for MRI and CT: Risks and Benefits of Contrast Administration

The potential risks for developing serious skin conditions such as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) related to the modern gadolinium-based contrast agents are extremely low even in patients with...

Alternative Second and Third-line Anti-seizure Medications

Route Drug Dose Max IV Fosphenytoin 20 mg PE/kg 2000 mg PE IV Lacosamide 5 mg/kg 400 mg IV  Phenobarbital 20 mg/kg 1000 mg These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case.

Cancer Center Outcomes

Meet the Team As a comprehensive cancer center, Children’s Mercy treats more patients, with more complex disease than any other hospital in the region. With an array of advanced therapies and experienced...

Histiocytosis Program

At Children’s Mercy, we specialize in diagnosing and treating rare childhood diseases — including histiocytosis. Whether your child has just been diagnosed or you’re searching for answers, our team of...

Advanced Medical Interpreter Workshops

Advanced Medical Interpreter (AMI) workshops The Language Services Department at Children’s Mercy Hospital is pleased to offer medical Interpreter workshops and webinars to community and medical...

Wellness days for kids: taboo or to do?

Parents can take a deep breath: It’s healthy for kids to take a break from day-to-day life to rest and restore. One way to achieve this is to allow your child a wellness day. What is a wellness day? A...

Answering your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids

We just received authorization for children ages 5-11 years old to get the COVID-19 vaccine. We know you probably have questions about your child getting the vaccine. We’ve provided answers to some of the...

Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship

The Division of Dermatology holds several educational conferences per month. Many of these are multidisciplinary in nature and enhance communication between our division and other subspecialists.

Atrioventricular Canal (AVC) Defect

Atrioventricular (AV) canal defects, also known as atrioventricular septal defects or endocardial cushion defects, are most common in infants with Down syndrome.