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Genomic Answers for Kids
Genomic Answers for Kids seeks answers and novel treatments for pediatric genetic conditions by collecting data and health information to create a database of nearly 100,000 genomes.
EMS Heroes
Children’s Mercy recognizes and applauds the first responders who work with our patients every day. Read on to find out more about one of our EMS heroes. Ryan Koehler What's your name and current position?
NICU Family Resources
Children's Mercy offers a number of support resources for families, which you may find helpful during your family's stay in the NICU. Learn more about all resources available to...
Sports Physical Therapy
Sports physical therapy helps student athletes recover from sports-related injuries. The team at Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center understands the needs of student-athletes and adjusts your treatment...
Preparing Your Child for Surgery at Children's Mercy
Help your child feel prepared with these age-appropriate videos and booklets, prepared by Children's Mercy Child Life specialists.
Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions February 2021
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...
Types of Pediatric Fractures
The common types of fractures that can affect children, including the types of incomplete, complete and physeal fractures.
Mixed-gonadal Dysgenesis
Mixed-gonadal dysgenesis, or MGD, is a rare condition in which the paired internal gonads (testis or ovary) are different on each side. There is usually a functioning gonad (testis or ovary) on one side and...
The School TLC Study
The School TLC study is now closed. Children's Mercy partnered with Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS), the Mattie Rhodes Center, and the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department to offer the School TLC...
Website Terms of Use
TERMS OF USE The Terms of Use set forth in this document (“Terms”) apply to The Children’s Mercy Hospital (“CMH”) website (www.childrensmercy.org/), and any associated services or functionality that may be...
Asthma Control Tests
Questionnaires used at CM to assess asthma control Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK) Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK) for under 5 years of age AND has a history...
Sports concussions: 5 things parents should know
When parents think about sports concussions, football immediately comes to mind. Some parents may argue whether kids should even play football because of the risk. But it’s not just football, concussions...
Fibrinolysis as a Treatment for Empyema
Children's Mercy research shows how raising the threshold for surgical intervention and utilizing further nonoperative measures can avoid an operation in most children without increasing in-hospital length...
Uveitis
What is uveitis? Inflammation of the inside of the eyes is called uveitis. Some children who have arthritis also get inflammation in their eyes. Some children get inflammation in their eyes but...
Vocal Cord Dysfunction Breathing Exercises
Use these breathing techniques at any sign of tightness or stridor/noisy breathing. If this occurs during activity, stop activity, do exercise until it stops and then resume activity gradually. Remember...
Cochlear implant information for families
A cochlear implant is a safe and proven medical treatment that provides hearing to infants, children and teenagers with severe to profound hearing loss when hearing aids are not able to help.
Clubfoot
Learn about clubfoot, a congenital foot deformity, and its causes and treatment options at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Testicular Torsion - Evidence Based Strategies - July 2022
Details on initial history and physical presentation can help identify testicular torsion and avoid impaired testicular function.
What is celiac disease? And who needs a gluten-free diet?
Most likely you know someone who has celiac disease, whether it’s a family member, a friend or your child’s classmate. Celiac disease is actually quite common. Roughly 1 in 133 people have celiac disease...
Upper Arm (Humerus) Fractures
Children's Mercy treats fractures of the upper arm (humerus), including proximal and humeral shaft fractures.