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Drs. Grundberg, Pastinen Receive $3.3 Million NICHD Grant to Advance Understanding of Genetic Determinants of Pregnancy Loss
The researchers' project titled “5-base HiFi sequencing to advance the understanding of genetic determinants of pregnancy loss,” looks to see how long-read technologies can fill gaps of genetic variation...
Better sleep, better parenting - Restless Leg Syndrome
Almost every parent will tell you sleepless nights are part of the job description, but sleep disorders are not. Sleep disorders are medical or behavioral conditions that prevent you from getting a good...
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. ...
Drug-Resistant Seizures: Derek’s Story
Meet Derek Thirteen-year-old Derek Ahlstedt just wants to do what other teens his age do—play baseball with his friends, go to scout camp, and one day, drive a car. But a lifetime of epileptic seizures put...
3. Asthma Presentation
Clinical signs and symptoms of asthma can vary between patients and even within the same patient. When well, there may be no signs or symptoms. During an asthma exacerbation, hyperinflation of chest...
Family Advisory Board Membership Guidelines
Membership guidelines Article I: Name The name of the organization shall be Children’s Mercy Family Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as “FAB”). Article II: Mission The FAB seeks to promote progress...
Keeping kids safe from accidental poisonings
According to the American Association of Poison Control Center, over 91% of poison exposures in Missouri and Kansas occur in the home, and over 45% of those cases involved children under the age of 5.
Chlamydia Trachomatis
Among infants bom to untreated mothers with Chlamydia trachomafis infections, the overall risk of disease is estimated at 50 to 75% and typically involves the mucous membranes of the eye, oropharynx...
Asthma
Resources Asthma is a lung disease with recurring episodes which cause wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. Airways become smaller from inflammation and mucus inside the airway and...
Endocrinology and Diabetes Team
Meet the Endocrinology and Diabetes team at Children's Mercy.
Helping Kids and Teens Cope With Stressful Experiences
Children's Mercy's child life specialists can help children cope with the feelings they may have about their illness, injury, disability or hospitalization.
Children’s Mercy Is Home to the World’s Most Advanced System for Rare Disease Diagnosis
Using cutting-edge technology, the Genomic Answers for Kids team is now able to sequence the full genome and interpret its function, accelerating answers for children with rare diseases.
Pediatric Ethics Fellowship: Research Opportunities
At a minimum, the Pediatric Ethics fellow will complete one scholarly project during the year. Often this project also serves as the fellow’s capstone project within the Certificate Program. However, many...
Common questions before surgery
Thank you for choosing Children’s Mercy for your child’s surgery. We perform procedures that require anesthesia at Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus and Children’s Hospital Mercy Kansas. We look forward...
Contact the Children's Mercy Comprehensive Colorectal Center
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A mom’s story: Finding my son mental health help
As a behavioral health professional and a mom of a teenager with Autism and Tourette Syndrome, I thought I was equipped to manage my son’s mental and behavioral health challenges. We were already on a...
Neurology (Epilepsy)
Adult epileptologists providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers.
Swallowed Magnets: Elijah's Story
Meet Elijah Photo: Elijah at Xmas Elijah is an energetic three-year-old who lives with his mom, Jenna, in Topeka, Kan. He loves having his picture taken and running really, really fast. “He’s always...
Bactrim Lung Failure Team
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Bactrim, Septra FDA label revised after Children’s Mercy investigation
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