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Lyme Disease Testing and Treatment
Consult or refer to Infectious Diseases for guidance or questions Laboratory Testing For children who present with a classic erythema migrans rash after being in an area where Lyme disease is common...
Tickborne Illness
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Understanding anaphylaxis: A guide for parents
Most parents have one main goal: to keep their kids safe. When there is something out of your control that threatens your child’s safety, it can be scary – and an allergic reaction is one of those things.
5 Children’s Mercy Employees Receive 2024 Patient Care Services Research Grants
Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s Patient Care Services Research (PCSR) awarded five grants to employees in 2024, totaling just over $9,000. Each grant covers a project period of July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026.
EsVan Risk Assessment
Esbenshade/Vanderbilt (EsVan) Model Risk of Blood Stream Infection Minimal Risk Intermediate Risk High Risk Predicted Risk < 10% Predicted Risk 10 - < 40% Predicted Risk > 40% ...
Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: Update on Bird Flu (H5N1)
Column Author & Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program In July of this year, this column provided an update about a...
Vaccine Update: ACIP Updates the Immunization Schedule Recommendations for Bexsero (MenB-4C)
Column Author: Maria Martinez RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing On Oct.
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis – Updates and Pearls for the Pediatric Practitioner
Column Author: Joshua Saucedo, MD|Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Column Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Infectious Diseases Clinical Services; Director, Outpatient Antibiotic...
Dr. Paul Kulesa Receives Grant for Technology Development to Determine Molecular Markers of Nervous System Birth Defects
Tissue repair or regeneration therapies for birth defective or damaged neural connections between the central and sympathetic nervous systems offer a potential therapeutic opportunity and improvements in...
Local Substance Use Treatment Resources
Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program 13860 Wyandotte St Kansas City, MO 64145 (816) 941-4000 Clinical Associates Adolescent Substance Abuse Evaluation 8629 Bluejacket St. Suite 100 Lenexa...
Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: HIV and Infant Feeding Today: Pediatric Providers as Advocates Supporting Informed Choice
Column Author: Diane Petrie, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, AACRN, CPN Column Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program Until recently...
Drs. Abdelmoity, Le Pichon Receive $2.25 Million Grant to Improve Transition of Care Process for Youth with Epilepsy
The goal is to create a patient- and family-centered transition program, strengthen the healthcare system's capacity to transition care effectively, and empower youth with epilepsy and special needs...
Heart Transplant Program: 10 yr. Anniversary
It's two high-fives to 10 years and top 10 U.S. News ranking for our heart transplant program! To celebrate, heartfelt congratulations were given to care team members who dedicate their service and...
Pediatric Bioethics: New Insights into Vulnerability
Column Author: Brian S. Carter, MD | Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Bioethics; Interim Director, Pediatric Bioethics Column Editor: Amita Amonker, MD, FAAP | Pediatric Hospitalist |
Vaccine Update: Importance of Provider Recommendation for RSV Protection This Viral Season
Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing As we prepare for another...
Vaccine Update: Vaccines for Children - Millions of Lives Saved and Counting
Column Author: Maria Martinez RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing ...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Shifting From Stewardship to Sustainability
Column Author: Annie Wirtz, PharmD, BCPPS Column Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Infectious Diseases Clinical Services; Director, Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program...
Dr. Dolores Lamb Receives Nearly $2.9 Million NCI Grant to Explore Links Between Male Infertility and Their Increased Risk of Cancer
The Lamb lab works on the molecular basis of non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), specifically defects in DNA/mismatch repair proteins. She is using the results of previous research to focus her attention on...
Pharmacogenetic Testing FAQs
Pharmacogenetic Testing Frequently Asked Questions What is pharmacogenetic testing? How is the test performed? Who should consider pharmacogenetic testing? How long does it take to get the results? Is...
Dependency Screening
E-cigarette Dependence Scale (EDS) Instructions: Please respond to each question marking one box per row. Never (0) Rarely (1) Sometimes (2) Often (3) Almost Always (4) I find myself reaching...