Read the Research
April
01,
2019
Seeking Novel Therapies to Attack Cancer Cells
One of the most important breakthroughs in cancer research has been the realization that the immune system can be ignited to fight cancer. Children’s Mercy Kansas City is at the forefront of …
March
14,
2019
Children’s Mercy Kansas City Finds Link Between CRHR1 and Steroid Response
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a frequent complication of extreme prematurity. With increasing survival of the most immature infants, rates of BPD are rising. A …
March
07,
2019
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects nearly 1 percent of children worldwide. While it can be treated with drugs and behavioral therapy, other modalities are being sought, especially in cases that are resistant to …
Latest Blog Entries
March
12,
2019
The help that the Children’s Mercy Human Performance Lab provided Martin, the 5-year-old with cerebral palsy featured recently in Inside Pediatrics Season 3, is available to a wide range of children with neuromuscular and/or gait disorders.
The …
March
06,
2019
Dr. Naim Mitre, Pediatric Endocrinology
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of the neck and plays an important role in the body. It produces hormones that control brain development and growth in babies, and …
December
13,
2018
Jayden Wood with Dr. Alka Goyal, Pediatric Gastroenterology
Children’s Mercy provides Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT), a procedure to treat patients with recurrent infections of a bacteria called Clostridium Difficle (C Diff), which causes …
November
19,
2018
Most colorectal conditions are a result of differences that occur during development before a baby is born. Some of the most common colorectal conditions include: anorectal malformation/ imperforate anus, Hirschsprung disease, cloaca and severe …
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Mar
2019
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BioNexus KC Highlights Children's Mercy Researchers
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Feb
2019
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Drs. Aly and Shirali Recognized at Cardiology 2019 Conference
22
Jan
2019
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Dr. Tamorah Lewis Awarded a RWJF Grant to Support her Neonatal Precision Therapeutics Research
18
Jan
2019
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Dr. Gupta, Dr. Milkovich Accepted into APA Research Scholars Program
10
Dec
2018
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Warady Receives 2019 ASPN Founder's Award
Identifying Novel Drug Treatment Options for Pediatric Osteosarcomaopens in new window
14
Mar
2019
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Targeted Therapy to Reduce Relapse of Pediatric Leukemiaopens in new window
02
Jan
2019
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Management and Treatment for Peutz-Jeghers Syndromeopens in new window
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Nov
2018
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Headaches in Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Optimal Treatmentopens in new window
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Oct
2018
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Bench to Bedside: Research Focused on Improving BPD Outcomesopens in new window
Venkatesh Sampath
17
Oct
2018
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Children’s Mercy Kansas City:
Where Research Transforms
We’re always looking for new ways to battle childhood disease. That means scientists and doctors working together, breaking down barriers and never being afraid to innovate. Because research matters.