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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...

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training

Blood flow restriction training, also known as occlusion training, uses a specialized device to help athletes rehabilitate injured muscles and limbs.

Extract DNA from a Strawberry: Science for Kids at the Children's Mercy Research Institute

Children’s Mercy Teen Advisory Board member Lauren Spector shows kids the connection between clinical care and research. Follow along as she extracts DNA from a strawberry.

Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship: Research Opportunities

The Pediatric Dermatology Fellow is required to complete one research project during their fellowship year. This includes formulating a study design, obtaining IRB approval, analyzing the data, and drafting...

Genomic Answers for Kids Accelerates Rare Disease Research

The Genomic Answers for Kids pediatric data repository will facilitate the search for answers and novel treatments for children with rare genetic conditions.

Consejo de Familias Latinas and Hispanas

PFAC Consejo Logo En marzo del 2008 El Consejo de Familias Latinas/Hispanas (Consejo) fue creado en colaboración con el personal, lo cual reconoció la importancia de incluir la voz de las familias...

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

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...

What parents should know about autism

Autism is considered a “spectrum” because it often looks different for different people.  One person’s autism symptoms may even change over time.  This range, or “spectrum,” can lead to...

CARE Workshops

Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Workshops CARE Workshops were developed for parents and caregivers of youth ages 2-18 who have experienced stressful or traumatic events in their lives, children...

Specialties

Children's Mercy faculty are leaders in their fields, offering extensive expertise across more than 50 specialty areas. Pursue your area of interest and help us create a world of well-being for all...

Celebrity Visits and Support

As Children's Mercy Kansas City continues to celebrate the tremendous success of the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, it’s fun to remember another baseball game benefit almost 100 years ago. Photo collage...

Notice of Privacy Practices

The Children’s Mercy Hospital is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information, as required by applicable state and federal laws.  This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how...

Language Assistance Oromo

Children’s Mercy Seera hariiroo hawwaasummaa Fedeeraalaan wal qabatan sanyiidhaan, bifaan, dhiigaan, umriidhaan, hiri’ina qaamaan, yookiin koorniyaadhaan hin loogu. XIYYEEFFANNAA: Afaan dubbattu Oroomiffa...

IBD Patient Family Advisory Board Accomplishments

Developed, designed and distributed educational materials and handouts for patients and families, including a letter to newly diagnosed patients. Regularly review patient processes and clinic materials for...