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Myopia Control Program
Children's Mercy uses the latest myopia control strategies, including eye drops, special contact lenses, and glasses, to help prevent children from becoming myopic (nearsighted).
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Symptoms of GERD heartburn regurgitation Other suggestive syptoms dysphagia hypersalivation globus sensation odynophagia nausea Symptoms of GERD complicating asthma may include increased asthma...
11. Allergy Immunotherapy and Biologic Therapy
If there is a concern for refractory asthma or allergic asthma, the patient can be referred to subspecialty clinics, Allergy/Immunology or Pulmonary medicine, for the evaluation of advanced therapies.
Chronic Rhinitis and Sinusitis
Allergic and irritant rhinitis are common comorbidities of asthma in pediatric and adult patients. Chronic rhinosinusitis is an independent risk factor for uncontrolled asthma and asthma exacerbations.
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...
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 |
Franklin County (KS)
Center for Independent Living Independence, Inc. (785) 841-0333 Developmental Disability Organization ECK Training Services, Inc. (785) 242-7200 Department of Children and Families (DCF) DCF Office...
Hodgeman County
Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 371-7690 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families DCF...
Labette County
Center for Independent Living Southeast Kansas Independent Living (620) 421-5502 Developmental Disability Organization CLASS, Ltd. (620) 429-1212 Department of Children and Families DCF Office Location for...
Chase County
Center for Independent Living Resource Center for Independent Living (620) 342-1648 Developmental Disability Organization Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc. (620) 342-1087 Department of Children and...
Ford County
Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 371-7690 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Wide World of Vaccines May 2022
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
What's the Diagnosis? April 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...
Wide World of Vaccines August 2021
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
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...
Emergency Declarations Are Expiring. What Does This Mean for COVID-19 Vaccines?
The emergency declarations related to COVID-19 are expiring. If they have not already, patients and families may ask you what this means for them. Are you prepared to respond?
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...
Heat-Related Illness - Hot Topics - August 2022
During summer months, heat-related illness in children is a significant medical concern. While heat stroke is the extreme of heat-related illnesses, many other medical conditions are seen in hot and humid...
McPherson County
Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 663-3989 Developmental Disability Organization McPherson County CDDO (620) 241-6693 Department of Children and Families DCF...