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Vaccine Update: ACIP Recommends Primary Polio Series for All Adults

Column Author: Maria Martinez, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN | Immunization Coordinator   Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Division Director, Infectious...

The Link - April 2024

Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - April 2024 Evidence Based Strategies: Guidance for Acute Gastroenteritis Read the...

1-On-1 Coaching

The Culture and Language Coaching Program at Children's Mercy provides 1-on-1, personalized attention to bilingual health care providers in multiple areas of healthcare.

AETC Risk Assessment

AIDS Education and Training Centers Program. (2022). Non-occupational post-exposure HIV prevention and risk assessment. Retrieved from https://aidsetc.org/resource/npep-toolkit on January 10, 2023.

nPEP Medication Guidance

Disclaimer This care process model does not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care...

Obesity and Asthma

The relationship between obesity and asthma is complex and linked to biologic, physiologic, environmental factors. There is an increased prevalence of asthma in children with obesity as well as a...

Evidence Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions March 2022

As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...

Wide World of Vaccines September 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...

Bylaws

Application process In order to achieve a diverse representation and work towards our mission the Council has created an application process for potential members: Online applications will be forwarded to...

IBD Patient Family Advisory Board Accomplishments

Developed, designed and distributed educational materials and handouts for patients and families, including a letter to newly diagnosed patients. Regularly review patient processes and clinic materials for...

Congenital Portosystemic Shunt (Abernethy Malformation)

What is Abernethy malformation? Congenital portosystemic shunt, also called Abernethy malformation, is a rare problem with the blood vessels in the portal venous system. Children with this condition have...

Abstract: A machine learning model accurately predicts an overrepresentation of African American (AA) youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) among hospital admissions for diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA

S. Carrothers1, C. Vandervelden1, B. Lockee1, S. Patton2, R. McDonough1,3, E. DeWit1, M. Clements1,3 1Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, United States, 2Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville...

Tackling Tough Conversations with Teens

Parents often wonder how to start difficult conversations with their kids, especially during the teen years. Here are a few ideas for approaching your child when you have concerns about their mental...

Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)

Knees that turn inward, or "knock knees," usually do not require treatment. When the condition does not improve with growth, the only effective treatment is surgery.

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

Androgen insensitivity syndrome, or AIS, is a condition where hormones key in sex development are produced but are ineffective. This may affect sexual development before and after birth and during...

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Wide World of Vaccines April 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...

Vaccine Update: Global Vaccine Efforts Result in Significant Impact Over the Last Fifty Years

Column Author: Christine A. Symes, MSN, APRN, CPNP          Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Division Director, Infectious Diseases...

Link Newsletter - November 2023

Our November issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...