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What's the Diagnosis? February 2022
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
Evidence Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions May 2022
As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics March 2022
Updated CDC Guidance on the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series and Masking in Public Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Director, Division of Infectious Diseases | Professor of Pediatrics, UMKC School...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics May 2021
Clinicians should be aware of recent human brucellosis cases in the United States caused by an antibiotic-resistant RB51 bovine vaccine strain and related to raw milk consumption.
Atopic Dermatitis: Infected - Eczema Herpeticum
Symptoms: widespread skin involvement, pain, fever. Rapidly spreading lesions. Likely history of exposure to HSV. Pustules or vesicles rapidly changing into painful erosions. Occasionally vesicles or...
Atopic Dermatitis: Infected - Impetigo (Staph Aureus)
Can be bullous (bullae forming) or non-bullous impetigo. Often from secondary scratching. Non-bullous impetigo: yellow, honey-colored crusting usually within areas of eczema. ...
Pulmonary Embolism
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...
Bronchiolitis Synopsis
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use...
Bylaws
Application process In order to achieve a diverse representation and work towards our mission the Council has created an application process for potential members. The CF Parent Advisory Council will...
Bylaws
Membership Members must: Currently be a patient at Children's Mercy. Be 13-18 years old. *Members may be older if they are still a patient at Children’s Mercy. Attend at least 40% of meetings and...
Areas of Emphasis
Four Areas of Emphasis foster high-quality research that delivers a positive impact on the health and well-being of children.
Stay Active Program Keeps Kids Moving During COVID-19
This community-based project delivers physical activity breaks to students in virtual classrooms. Stay Active targets fifth and sixth grade students in Kansas City public schools.
Diversity and Inclusion Enhance the Impact of Research | Children's Mercy Research Institute
Children’s Mercy Research Institute is committed to ensuring participants taking part in our research studies reflect the diversity of the patients and families at Children’s Mercy.
Dr. Jay Vivian Receives Grant To Further Research on Therapies for Vici Syndrome
Find a Researcher Researcher Network Donate Follow Us See All Stories Dr. Jay Vivian Receives Grant To Further Research on Therapies for Vici Syndrome Jay Vivian, PhD, Children’s Mercy Research Institute...
Laboratory of Immunogenomics
Disease happens when the immune system fails. We seek to understand how immune responses are regulated and to develop tools to engineer immunity.
Whole Genome Sequencing
The Genomic Medicine Center began offering clinical whole genome sequencing (WGS) on a limited basis to Children’s Mercy patients in 2015. The Center was one of the first laboratories in the world offering...
Alcanzando la epilepsia en adolescentes y niños a través de la telemedicina (REACT)
A través del programa REACT, Children’s Mercy se enorgullece de asociarse con proveedores de la comunidad a través Kansas para mejorar el acceso a la atención especializada en epilepsia y...
Multidisciplinary Food Allergy Clinic
Food Allergy Resources The Multidisciplinary Food Allergy Clinic serves children who are diagnosed with two or more major food allergies or those with poor growth due to a food allergy. Your family can...
Pectus Excavatum
¿Qué es el pectus excavatum? Recursos Si su hijo desarrolla un tórax hundido, lo que se conoce como pectus excavatum, es probable que otro miembro de la familia también haya tenido...
Advancing Colorectal Care Through Research
The Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children's Mercy actively participates in research studies to advance care for children.