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Dr. Helena Laroche’s Research Sits at the Intersection of Social Risk Factors and Health Outcomes
When families struggle with social risk factors like inadequate housing or food insecurity, it impacts their health care. Helena Laroche, MD, FAAP, ABOM, Scientific Medical Director for the Center for...
Pain Management FAQ
General First Appointment Rehabilitation for Amplified Pain Syndromes (RAPS) Program Pain Management Clinic Frequently Asked Questions What age of patients does your clinic see? Why are my child’s...
PharmVar Makes the Cover of Leading Clinical Pharmacology Journal
The Pharmacogene Variation Consortium (PharmVar), is featured on the cover of the October 2024 issue of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, a leading journal in clinical pharmacology. Children’s...
Evidence for Antibiotic Duration for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
Chow, A. W., Benninger, M. S., Brook, I., Brozek, J. L., Goldstein, E. J. C., Hicks, L. A., Pankey, G. A., Seleznick, M., Volturo, G., Wald, E. R., & File, T. M. (2012). Executive Summary: IDSA...
How to keep youth sports fun
This just in: Kids like to have fun. It shouldn’t be news, but in the current competition-crazy culture of youth sports, it is. “Fun” is the key idea parents should remember from the new State of Play...
Courtney Berrios Receives Grant to Understand Barriers Families in Rural Communities Face in Accessing Rare Genetic Diagnosis Follow-Up Care
Courtney’s project focuses on the underserved group of individuals living in rural communities and addressing the barriers they face when given genomic findings and are then asked to take action on the...
October
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How to help kids adjust to new siblings
A growing family is a new experience for everyone, grown-ups and kids alike. Having a new baby around comes with lots of change, so big emotions are understandable. As a caring parent or caregiver, you can...
Confidentiality Tips
Confidentiality Concerns: Speaking with the youth alone in a confidential manner is ideal. Start with, “The things we talk about can be kept confidential, meaning I don’t have to share with your parent/
Ewing Sarcoma: Annabelle’s Story
Watch how the Cancer Center at Children’s Mercy is treating the amazing Annabelle after she was diagnosed with localized Ewing sarcoma. Nothing is better than helping a fierce competitor get back on the...
Evaluation
Complete an evaluation May 2025: Pediatric Urologic Conditions April 2025: Teens and Social Media February 2025 : Pediatric Hearing Loss January 2025: Staging, Screening and Early...
Fractures Concerning for Abuse
References Flaherty, E. G., Perez-Rossello, J. M., Levine, M. A., Hennrikus, W. L., & the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, Section on Radiology, Section on...
Care for Siblings or Other Children in the Same Caregiving Environment
Siblings or other children living in the same caregiving environment as children with abusive injuries are considered high-risk Follow the age-appropriate evaluation if the sibling or other child living in...
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 ...
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...
Skin Injury Concerning for Physical Abuse
Additional Resource with Photos: VisualDx/Bruise of child abuse Bruising anywhere on a non-ambulatory infant Subconjunctival injury in infants (not due to birth) Torn frenulum or oral injury in a...
Visual Diagnosis: What's the Diagnosis?
Column Author: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Dengue is Setting Records
Column Author & Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program Worldwide, more dengue cases have been reported...
Pediatric Bioethics: Communicating Serious News: The Added Challenge of Health Literacy Gaps in Difficult Conversations
Column Author: Stephanie K. Kukora, MD | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Brian S. Carter, MD |
How to talk with kids about cancer
Cancer is not an easy thing to talk about. It’s understandable why many parents and caregivers feel hesitant to talk with their kids about it. As uncomfortable as it may be, it’s important to be honest...