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Rett Syndrome: Quinn's Story
Living with Rett syndrome Angie Cunningham will readily admit that having a child diagnosed with Rett syndrome makes life a bit more complex. This rare neurodevelopmental disorder begins to show its effects...
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Find out what to expect at birth and beyond for babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), including how to receive expert care at the Children's Mercy Fetal Health Center.
Abstract: Towards Risk-based Management of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D): Developing a Population Health Dashboard Based on Performing Diabetes Self-Management Habits
Craig Vandervelden; Brent Lockee; Susana R. Patton; Ryan McDonough; Joyce M Lee; Mark Clements Children's Mercy Hospitals Kansas City, Missouri, USA cavandervedlen@cmh.edu Background/Objectives: Recent...
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship: Research Opportunities
Our Division has an active clinical research program supported by funding from federal and industry sources. PEM faculty conduct research across a wide range of interests including health disparities...
Dr. Jessica Markham Receives Funding to Study Sources of Antibiotic Prescribing Variability Among Front-Line Providers
Dr. Markham’s study “Standardizing Antibiotic Prescribing for Children Hospitalized with Infections using Novel Metrics and Electronic Clinical Decision Support Tools” will address inappropriate antibiotic...
Visiting Resident Electives
Want to learn where kid-centric culture meets cutting-edge research and clinical care, check us out. Come visit for a month-long rotation to experience our amazing culture and varied patient...
Academic Curriculum - Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical experience Evaluations are conducted with a wide range of patient populations including: epilepsy brain tumors spina bifida hydrocephalus neurofibromatosis tuberous sclerosis acquired brain injury...
Sports Nutrition: Fueling for Peak Performance
Your Children's Mercy nutritionist will help you maintain a healthy weight, prevent injury and effectively fuel for everyday practice and game day.
How to talk to your kids about their first heartbreak
Our first love can be a highly emotional experience and the same goes for first heartbreak. It’s never easy to see your child hurting, but you can ease their struggle by remaining open and available to...
Your Baby’s Sign
Babies are born looking like their mother or father. Although, sometimes a stray great-great grandparent’s genes will surprise their way to the top of the gene pool because genetics are weird like that. As...
Mental Health: Some Attention to Inattention
Column Author & Editor: Trenton Myers, MD | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common pediatric condition in the U.S. Prevalence estimates in children...
What to Expect: Hand Surgery
When you come to see a provider from our Hand Surgery team, you can expect them to perform a thorough examination of your child’s hands and arms. We may need to do additional diagnostic imaging studies...
End the dinner table battles: How to help your picky eater
It's not uncommon for toddlers and preschoolers to resist trying new foods. Even children who were adventurous foodies as infants can go through a picky phase. If your child puts up a fight at meal times...
Medical Student Elective & Sub-Internship Rotations
Currently enrolled medical students at accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical schools may request for an elective rotation or sub-internship at Children's Mercy. An approved affiliation agreement...
Diagnostic Testing
Does a head CT scan compared to no head CT scan change the management of a child with migraine? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based practice: Based on moderate quality evidence, the...
Children's Mercy Research Institute Centers
Four Centers foster high-quality research that delivers a positive impact on the health and well-being of children.
Navigating Food Allergies From Diagnosis to Adulthood
The food allergy team at Children's Mercy has created a roadmap to help kids, caregivers, schools and friends navigate food allergies through the years. Navigating Food Allergies From Diagnosis to...
Atopic Dermatitis: Noninfected and Infected - Topical Steroids
Classification of Topical Steroids Most Potent - Class I, Least Potent - Class VII *High potency Class I: Super-potent: Clobetasol 0.05% ointment, cream, solution, and foam. Class II: High...
8 frequently asked questions about breastfeeding and pumping
Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it comes without questions. Whether you’re breastfeeding for the first time or looking for answers because this experience is different from the last...
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Toxicology
Description: The goal of this rotation is to expose students and residents/fellows to a variety of issues within clinical pharmacology and medical toxicology. This includes but is not limited to...