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Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Nirsevimab and RSV: Long-Term High Hopes and Short-Term Cautious Optimism

A new monoclonal antibody to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), nirsevimab (Beyfortus), has been approved and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for all infants...

Artificial Intelligence And Disparities In Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Care: Predictive Model Performance Varies By Age And Sex

Authors: Diana Ferro, David D. Williams, Susana R. Patton, Ryan McDonough, Mark A. Clements We can use predictive models to intensify care among youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are predicted to...

Asthma Guidelines - State-of-the-Art Pediatrics - July 2022

Guidelines for asthma care have recently changed. Help families understand when and why to use each type of inhaler for optimal asthma control.

Halo Gravity Traction

American College of Surgeons Verified Center Halo gravity traction is a technique of applying traction to the spine pre-operatively through a metal ring (halo) that is attached to your child’s head. Not...

Suctioning for Bronchiolitis: FAQ for Parents

How to tell if your baby has labored breathing, tips for keeping baby still and calm, and answers to other questions about suctioning for bronchiolitis.

STIs in Adolescents and Young Adults - Hot Topics - November 2022

Less engagement in health care services following the pandemic coupled with rising STI infection rates make this a crucial time to lean into screening, testing and treating AYA in need of these services.

Parenting in the social media age.

Talk to any parent about what challenges they face raising kids and teens in today’s world, and social media is sure to come up. Many moms and dads worry about the ways social media could be affecting...

Wide World of Vaccines February 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...

News & Features

New things are always developing at Children's Mercy Kansas City. This page is a resource for updates about new research studies, clinical breakthroughs and other information about GOLDILOKS. News &...

Acute Pain Service

Members of the pain management team work with children who are staying in the hospital through a variety of ways including: Our Anesthesiology Pain Service provides expertise in pain management...

When your child’s ‘winter blues’ become something more serious

As much as so many of us complain about daylight saving time, it’s always a shock to the system when it ends. Soon we’ll start preparing ourselves for shorter days, leaving work when it’s already dark and...

Nephrotic Syndrome Transplant: Julio's Story

Close to home: after transplant, Julio finds convenient care Living with illness is all that 10-year-old Julio Garcia has known, according to his mother, Nicole Garcia. Until Julio was two years old...

Helmet Safety - Evidence Based Strategies - October 2022

Sport and recreational activity-related head injuries are a significant cause of traumatic brain injury in the pediatric population, leading to disability or death. Helmet use significantly decreases the...

Imagine Your Potential at Children's Mercy

Let’s connect at AAP to discuss a future opportunity with Children’s Mercy.

Stroke Center

Pediatric Stroke Center The Children's Mercy Comprehensive Stroke Center is the only pediatric stroke center in the region. In addition, our multidisciplinary stroke clinic is one of just...

Physical Activity for Heart Health

Physical activity, exercise, and limited sedentary time are important for a healthy lifestyle. Not only does physical activity help with keeping your heart healthy, but it also reduces insulin resistance...

IBD Team

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Meet the Team Patient Review...

Bryson's Story

Catching that football one-handed and scoring is almost every player’s dream, and 14-year-old Bryson Ewart is no different. In fact, ever since he can remember, he’s played catch in the back yard with his...

Bylaws

The Accessibility & Rehab Patient Family Advisory Council will work in partnership with Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of patients and families for the best quality of care. The...

Wise Use of Antibiotics April 2021