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Wide World of Vaccines March 2021
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...
The power of adaptive sports
Staying active benefits all children, but for kids with physical or cognitive differences, sports can be a game-changer for their overall wellness. ...
Adult Congenital Heart Program
Resources ACHD logo Thanks to advances in medical and surgical care, children born with congenital heart defects are now surviving long into adulthood. The future is promising for people with...
At-Home Care for Colorectal Conditions
The Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children's Mercy provides patients and families with resource that may be helpful at home.
Critical Care Transport: Willow's Story
A low heart rate led to Willow Noud being delivered by C-section at a local hospital. Trouble breathing and undetectable blood sugars after birth initiated a call to the Children’s Mercy Critical Care...
School KIDS 2.0: Frequently Asked Questions
The School KIDS Program will test for respiratory viral infections in North Kansas City Schools to better understand how these infections affect children in schools.
Dacrocystitis 2023
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IV Contrast for MRI and CT: Risks and Benefits of Contrast Administration
The potential risks for developing serious skin conditions such as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) related to the modern gadolinium-based contrast agents are extremely low even in patients with...
HearPlay Audiometric Testing App from Children's Mercy
HearPlay is an audiometric testing app for children 2 1/2 to 5 years that supports conditioned play audiometry (CPA) for measuring speech reception thresholds and pure tone thresholds.
Laboratory Services Team
Meet the Laboratory Services team at Children's Mercy.
Alternative Second and Third-line Anti-seizure Medications
Route Drug Dose Max IV Fosphenytoin 20 mg PE/kg 2000 mg PE IV Lacosamide 5 mg/kg 400 mg IV Phenobarbital 20 mg/kg 1000 mg These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case.
What to Expect at the Autism Clinic
What to expect at your autism evaluation appointment Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder is not a simple process. It involves experienced and highly-trained professionals who gather information from you...
Culture and Language Coaching Program
The aim of Children's Mercy Culture and Language Coaching Program is to professionalize the use of Spanish in the health care and social service settings.
Fertility Preservation
We believe that fertility preservation is a key part of medical care for your child or teen. Future fertility is important for long-term quality of life. Certain medical conditions have a higher risk of...
What to Expect from the Comprehensive Colorectal Center
Colorectal conditions are complex and often involve multiple systems of the body. When you have concerns about your child’s colorectal health, the Colorectal Center at Children’s Mercy will help you get an...
Hip Dysplasia: Kayse's Story
Kayse with Dr.Grote 18-year-old Kayse Cooper was an active multi-sport athlete until persistent leg and hip pain sidelined her from her favorite activities—track, cheer and volleyball. With the help of...
Cancer Center Outcomes
Meet the Team As a comprehensive cancer center, Children’s Mercy treats more patients, with more complex disease than any other hospital in the region. With an array of advanced therapies and experienced...
Genomic Medicine Center at the Children's Mercy Research Institute
The Genomic Medicine Center is among the first with a pediatric focus. The center provides clinical genomic services and is an epicenter for genomic research.