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Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean (ERAC) Protocol

If you're having a C-section, consider the ERAC protocol for a faster recovery. Shorter fasting times, better pain management, and improved bonding with your baby.

Immunology Clinic

The Immunology Clinic at Children’s Mercy provides care for children with primary immunodeficiency disorders—a group of rare conditions where the immune system is not working well at fighting infections.

What to Expect During Your IBD Visit

  What should I expect during my child's first IBD visit? Please plan on being in the clinic for about 2-3 hours. During this visit, you and your child will be seen by all of the following (feel...

10. Yellow Zone Therapy Options

Yellow zone therapies are hotly debated in regard to treatment. In the EPR 4, the expert panel reviewed the use of intermittent ICS and looking at three critical outcomes (exacerbations, asthma control and...

Children's Mercy Underrepresented in Medicine Elective

Mercy + ME provides qualified fourth-year medical students an opportunity to experience the outstanding Pediatric training that Children’s Mercy provides.

EsVan Risk Assessment

Esbenshade/Vanderbilt (EsVan) Model  Risk of Blood Stream Infection   Minimal Risk Intermediate Risk High Risk   Predicted Risk < 10% Predicted Risk 10 - < 40% Predicted Risk > 40%  ...

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).

Resources for helping kids process the anniversary of the Super Bowl parade shootings

The horrific events that took place after the 2024 Chiefs parade and rally at Union Station may again strike fear a year later, especially for children and families who were at the parade...

Animal Bites (Mammal)

Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

Dr. Mollie Walton Receives Grant for Study about Beta Blocker Therapy for those with Marfan Syndrome

The objective of this study is to determine the role of genetic variants (known as polymorphisms) on the cellular uptake and clearance of atenolol, which may affect drug disposition and clinical effect.

How to support your kids through big life changes

Most children will experience impactful life changes – “big” changes. Even expected life transitions can be stressful and feel “big” to kids, such as a sibling leaving for college, transitioning from...

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Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Fellowship

Gynecology Department Meet the Team Faculty and Fellows Program overview   Through a robust surgical, clinical, and research experience, this fellowship prepares one to be an independent pediatric and...

Hearing and Speech

The Hearing and Speech Clinic at Children's Mercy is dedicated to providing exceptional care through the latest evidence-based practices and procedures, supported by state-of-the-art technology.

Vaccine Update: ACIP Updates the Immunization Schedule Recommendations for Bexsero (MenB-4C)

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 On Oct.

Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: Update on Bird Flu (H5N1)

Column Author & Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program In July of this year, this column provided an update about a...

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis – Updates and Pearls for the Pediatric Practitioner

Column Author: Joshua Saucedo, MD|Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow   Column Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Infectious Diseases Clinical Services; Director, Outpatient Antibiotic...

Understanding tuberculosis: A guide for parents

You may have seen recent news about a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kansas. Health officials are actively managing the situation to prevent further spread. But still, it’s important to remain informed and...

Animal Bites (Mammal): Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Vaccine and Immunoglobulin Recommendations

Pathogen Source of Bite Recommendations Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Dosing and Administration Rabiesa   Dogs, cats, and ferrets Healthy domestic pets without initial signs of rabies (regardless of...

Meet David Williams

David D. Williams, MPH, Lead Biostatistician, Health Services and Outcomes Research, talks about what drew him to his current research career, his career goals, and much more.