Read the Research
June
08,
2020
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In 2012, a patient presented at Children’s Mercy Kansas City with CNS sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease seen primarily in adults. Her rheumatologist noted changes in the patient’s spinal cord, so she contacted one of the neurologists at …
March
09,
2020
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Differences of sex development (DSDs) are a diverse collection of congenital conditions that result in genital ambiguity or complete sex reversal. The birth of a baby with genital ambiguity is seen as a medical and psychosocial emergency and is a …
February
12,
2020
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Polyps are relatively common in children and typically do not signal a risk of serious illness. However, in some children who have several polyps or a suspicious family history, an increased cancer risk is quite possible. Most pediatric …
Latest Blog Entries
May
15,
2020
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Kelly Trowbridge, PhD, mindfulness educator, Center for Professional Well-Being
Jennifer Bickel, MD, neurologist and COVID employee wellness officer
We have been supporting employees at Children’s Mercy during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
August
05,
2019
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Dr. Alan Gamis, Associate Division Director, Section of Oncology
Childhood cancer research plays a critically important role when it comes to treating and curing the disease, but the reality is very few cancer therapies are developed for kids. …
March
12,
2019
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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
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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 …
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2020
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Dr. Natalie Jayaram Awarded Grant to Study Characteristics for Congenital Heart Surgery Between Centers That Do and Do Not Publicly Report Outcomes
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2020
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Dr. Cuna Receives NIDDK Grant to Study Inflammatory Bowel Disease in NEC
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2020
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Children's Mercy Investigators Receive Supplemental Funding for COVID-19 Research
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Jun
2020
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Dr. Grundberg Receives Funding to Explore Why and How Age Affects Symptoms of Those Infected with COVID-19
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2020
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Dr. Jones Receives $2.4 million NIH Grant for Asthma Treatment Research
Identifying Novel Drug Treatment Options for Pediatric Osteosarcomaopens in new window
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Mar
2019
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Targeted Therapy to Reduce Relapse of Pediatric Leukemiaopens in new window
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Jan
2019
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Management and Treatment for Peutz-Jeghers Syndromeopens in new window
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2018
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Headaches in Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Optimal Treatmentopens in new window
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2018
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Bench to Bedside: Research Focused on Improving BPD Outcomesopens in new window
Venkatesh Sampath
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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.