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Kulesa Lab Applies New Technology to Research Childhood Cancer and Other Diseases
Dr. Paul Kulesa's research focuses on neural crest cell development in the embryo and how these cells migrate long distances and differentiate into specific cell types (bone, cartilage and neurons).
Children's Mercy Research Institute Building
The Institute’s nine-story, 375,000 square foot building supports a collaborative approach to research, fostering a partnership among health care professionals, researchers, patients and families.
The Link - January 2025
Our January issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - January 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Identifying and Initiating Evaluation of...
Double Your Impact for Kids This GivingTuesday
Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar by Tom and Shelley Cartmell and a generous community of champions, doubling your impact up to $100,000.
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...
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 busy...
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...
Pulmonary Hypertension Management
Mild Pulmonary Hypertension with Normal Biventricular Function Continue respiratory management, no additional cardiovascular support Continue to monitor closely for clinical change and repeat ECHO as...
Oxygenation and Ventilation Management
The goal is to inflate the lungs while minimizing pressure-related lung injury by utilizing rate over pressure and oxygen toxicity, while tolerating mild hypoxemia and allow for permissive hypercarbia...
Inside Out: Exploring Emerging Anxiety in Adolescents
Join us for a viewing of clips from the Inside Out movies, alongside a guided discussion about anxiety experienced by adolescents.
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
ACS Media Block Spondylolysis Spondylolysis is a defect in the pars interarticularis (pars), a part of the posterior aspect of a vertebra. It is often referred to as a “stress fracture.” It is quite common...
History and Physical
Infants < 1 year of age Children Injury Related History Symptom onset Nature of symptoms Symptom alleviating and exacerbating factors Behavior prior, at the time of, and following injury Events...
Advanced Practice Perspectives Podcast
Podcast hosts chat with pediatric experts on timely key health care topics and give an inside look at the various Advanced Practice roles at Children’s Mercy.
Common Burn Treatment
A list of common burn treatments you can use to treat your child's burn.
Pediatric Bioethics in the Shadow of COVID Symposium
May 5, 2021 | The Children’s Mercy Bioethics Center will host a symposium to discuss the complex ethical issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.
By bus, by bike, by car...oh my! Get to school safely - no matter how you travel
School is back in session! Ensuring all kids make it to and from school safely is everyone’s responsibility. We recommend sitting down and speaking with your kids this back-to-school season to make sure...
Jack's Story
Meet Jack Jack with toy set Then and Now: Inside Jack’s Transplant Journey Jack with Warady In 2019, Inside Pediatrics featured Jack, a toddler whose kidneys were failing. Today, he’s a wide...
Nutrition for Heart Health
Avoiding added sugar for heart health Sugar not naturally found in food products, but added during processing and preparation. This does not include natural sugar found in fruits and milk. Decreasing...
Proton Therapy Reduces the Risk of Long-term Radiation Effects
The newest form of cancer treatment, proton therapy, delivers precisely focused radiation and decreases the likelihood of adverse effects.
Evidence-Based Management of Pediatric Obesity: Highlights of the New AAP Clinical Practice Guideline
The most up-to-date evidence to guide obesity screening, treatment and referral.