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Migraine
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...
Community Advisory Board and Youth Research Advisory Board
As part of the commitment to community engagement, the CMRI established the Community Advisory Board (CAB) in 2020 and the Youth Research Advisory Board (YRAB) in 2022. Board members provide input on CMRI...
Resolutions from real kids
The saying goes "new year, new me" and for many, the beginning of a new year can be the start of changes they want to include in their life. Whether 2024 is a time for re-invention, learning a new...
Hem/Onc/BMT PFAC Members
Hem/Onc/BMT Members Chalene Base Rosaland Daniels Sarah Dippel Ryan Faddis Kirsten Finn Tracy Gay Bethany Luther View Story Tracy Nagel Michelle Pixler Lori Werth I am a proud mother of 3 daughters...
Bacterial Conjunctivitis … Does It Always Need Antibiotics?: Wise Use of Antibiotics
Column Author & Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Clinical Services | Director, Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program | Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UMKC School of Medicine ...
Link Newsletter - December 2023
Our December issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Nirsevimab and RSV: Long-Term High Hopes and Short-Term Cautious Optimism
A new monoclonal antibody to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), nirsevimab (Beyfortus), has been approved and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for all infants...
Bioethics: Addressing the Burdens That Newborn Screening Imposes on Underserved Communities
Newborn screening (NBS) began in the 1960s with testing for phenylketonuria (PKU), which, when identified and treated early, significantly reduces morbidity. While NBS is rightly viewed as a public health...
Evidence Based Strategies: Implications of Marijuana Legalization and Identification of THC Toxidrome in the Young
Recreational marijuana first became legal in two states in 2012. As of January 2023, only four states have not decriminalized marijuana in some capacity.1 A challenge to legalizing marijuana is a decrease...
Visual Diagnosis: Eye Movement
A 4-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by his mother for further evaluation of ear pain and headache.
Ethics from the Pediatric Home Care Perspective: Bioethics
Column Authors: Lisa Bailey, BSN, RN, CPN | Children’s Mercy Home Care Angie Knackstedt, BSN, RN, NPD-BC | Children’s Mercy Bioethics Center Column Editor: Brian Carter, MD |
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...
What's the Diagnosis: Injured Finger
A previously healthy 3-year-old male presents to Children Mercy’s Emergency Department (ED) due to finger injury. Parents state that patient’s right third fingertip was accidentally shut in a car door...
9. Asthma Medications
Asthma device quick guide - this is a printable guide to different common medication device systems and technique. Different types of inhaler devices exist including: Pressurized ...
Visual Diagnosis: Constipation
A 5-year-old female with a pertinent history of constipation presents to the emergency department for abdominal pain.
Transition to Adulthood Conference
All Abilities Resource Fair When: September 18, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Children's Mercy Research Institute Button: All Abilities Resource Fair All Abilities Resource Fair...
Resources
Helpful tips for transition Practice three sentences that describe your health condition. Carry the names and phone numbers of your doctors, medical conditions, medicines and allergies with...
Frequently Asked Questions About Donating, Fundraising and Volunteering
You’re in the right place. You’ll find answers here to some of our most frequently asked questions about donating, fundraising and volunteering. Learn more.
Angelman Syndrome Clinic
Email About our clinic The Angelman Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Mercy is one-of-a-kind in the region and designed to be a medical home for children with Angelman syndrome and their families. What...
Annual Reports
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute’s Research Annual Report was developed to highlight and spotlight accomplishments in our research community year by year. It presents research findings made over the...