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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Mental Health: Leucovorin and Autism: What Pediatricians Should Know
In recent months, headlines about leucovorin (“folinic acid”) as a potential treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have generated significant misinformation and oversimplified political rhetoric. As...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Antibiotic Durations – Shorter IS Better!
Why does duration matter? Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health concern. In the United States alone, antimicrobial resistance leads to more than 2.8 million infections per year with more than...
What’s the Diagnosis? A New Facial Nodule
A 3-year-old girl presented with a solitary lesion below her right eye that had been present for approximately three months. The lesion initially appeared as a small, skin-colored bump that was thought to be...
Pediatric Bioethics: Interpreting Anger – Reframing and De-Escalating in the Exam Room
Entering the space of the exam room can be fraught with tensions both known and unknown, agendas spoken and unspoken, fears named and unnamed. At a time when basic facts are questioned, and opinions exist...
Evidence Based Strategies: To Catch a Coarct: Recognizing Heart Defects Missed by CCHD Screening
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a narrowing of the descending aorta that results in decreased blood flow and lower blood pressure in the lower body, while the upper body experiences higher pressures.
The Link - October 2025
Our October issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - October 2025 Mental Health: Leucovorin and Autism: What Pediatricians Should Know Read...
Otology and Hearing
Refer a Patient Refer My Child Children’s Mercy has all the specialists you need in one place and — with an integrated consultation model — at one time. The evaluation and treatment of hearing loss can be...
Pediatric specialists your child should see - and when
Your child’s health journey involves more than just visits to the pediatrician. While some pediatric health specialists are essential for every child’s development and preventive care, others are needed...
Dr. Todd Bradley Receives NIH Grant to Develop Vaccine to Prevent Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
In this project. Dr. Bradley and his team plan to create an mRNA vaccine that protects against many types of the virus that causes Hand Food Mouth Disease (HFMD), and to find special antibodies that could...
Debunking common autism myths
Families navigating an autism diagnosis often encounter a flood of conflicting information, especially online and in the media. Misinformation and myths can make it harder to understand what autism really...
Helping kids when they feel left out
It’s hard to see your child come home feeling sad, quiet or upset. Sometimes, it’s because they feel left out. Being left out can hurt, especially as kids get older and friendships become more...
October
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Spinal Stress Fractures: Kyndall's Story
After 2 years of back pain with no progress, Kyndall had spine surgery at Children's Mercy to help her stress fractures heal. This fall, she’s back to playing volleyball!
GeoMarker App Offers New Insights Around Social Determinants of Health
A patient’s address can reveal a lot about the health risks, resources and contextual factors that impact medical outcomes. The problem? Incorporating that data has historically been challenging.
Bennett and Nora: A journey of courage, care and community
Bennett and Nora Brown overcame serious medical challenges with expert care from Children’s Mercy, allowing them to thrive close to home in Wichita. Grateful for the compassionate support, their family now...
Matney’s Story
Matney’s Story — Matney is 15 years old, but she likes to celebrate bonus birthdays on the 18th of each month. That’s the day she received a totally new immune system thanks to a bone marrow donation from...
Antibiotics
Animal Bites: Empiric Antibiotics1 Source of Bite Administration Route First-Line Therapy Alternatives for Penicillin Allergic Patients (requires 2 drugs) For risk stratification see Penicillin ADR (
Antibiotic Recommendations with Penicillin or Cephalosporin Allergy
Determine risk stratification based on Penicillin ADR (HISTORICAL) Clinical Pathway Allergy Treatment Recommendations Notes Penicillin: Low risk OR High risk for IgE-mediated reaction (including prior...
Clinical Practice Guidelines, Care Process Models, and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathways
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