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State And Regional Variation In Access To Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation., Allan M. Joseph, Andrew J. Lautz, Carlie N. Myers, Ranjit S. Chima, Juan P. Gurria, Shafee Salloum, Wendy Hasson, Matthew P. Malone, Jenna Miller, Reanna Smith, Maya L. Dewan

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is only available in specialized medical centers. We conducted a geospatial analysis and found state- and region-level variation in the supply of ECMO centers, and the number of children who had access to ECMO. These findings may help target areas for the development of new ECMO programs.

Not Just A Pediatric Condition: Down Syndrome Across The Lifespan., Emily Haury, Jacqueline Kitchen, Brenda Rogers

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With increasing life expectancy for individuals with Down Syndrome (DS), there are growing numbers of adult DS patients needing care from primary care physicians who are knowledgeable regarding their health needs and risks. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GDSF) Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome identify important areas of focus: mental health, dementia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, osteoporosis, atlantoaxial instability, hypothyroidism and celiac disease. Additionally, there are unique considerations regarding cancer risk and screenings, as well as vaccination. Young adults with DS should have a structured transition from pediatric to adult care like any patient with chronic illness …

Chronic Diarrhea, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

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Stroke, Suspected, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways (Formally Known As Care Process Models)

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Development And Implementation Of Educational Modules On Management Of Neonates With Critical Congenital Heart Disease In The Delivery Room (Learn-Chd)., Noorjahan Ali, Brenda Law, Alyssa R. Thomas, Philip T. Levy, Ruby Gupta, Summer Elshenawy, Danielle Reed, Leeann R. Pavlek, Jennifer Shepherd, Sharada H. Gowda, Molly K. Ball, Beth Ann Johnson, Chloe Joynt

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BACKGROUND: Neonates with congenital heart disease may require delivery room interventions beyond standard care. Because existing guidelines and educational programs rarely address these needs, we developed and evaluated targeted educational modules.

METHODS: Teams were randomized to online eLearning modules or directed readings. Individual pre-/post-knowledge scores were compared. Team performance was tested in simulated delivery scenarios including abruption, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, d-transposition of great arteries and congenital complete heart block.

RESULTS: 32 teams from 9 centers participated. The module group had improved knowledge scores (mean change 6% vs -0.3% e-Learning group, p = 0.01). Simulation performance was similar between groups …

Pneumothorax, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

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Preventing Long-Term Harm: Pediatric Pain Management In Primary Care, Mike Smith, Amanda D. Deacy

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

This episode explains practical steps primary care clinicians can take to recognize and reduce procedural pain and emotional distress in children, and why early management matters for long-term health and trust in healthcare. Guest Amanda Deacy, PhD, Clinical Director of the Abdominal Pain Program and pediatric psychologist at Children’s Mercy, reviews evidence-based strategies and how they prevent chronic pain and vaccine avoidance. Learn about pediatric pain management, needle procedures, topical anesthetic options, comfort positioning, distraction techniques, and vaccine pain reduction.

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Bringing Behavioral Health Into The Pediatric Clinic, Bob Underwood, Rebekah O'Donnell

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

A clear, practical look at integrated behavioral health in pediatric primary care — what it looks like day-to-day, who benefits and how to get started in your practice. Rebekah O'Donnell, LCSW from Children's Mercy, walks listeners through real examples of warm handoffs, care coordination and screening workflows to improve outcomes for children and families.

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Imaging And Non-Imaging Approaches For The Diagnosis And Monitoring Of Necrotizing Enterocolitis-What Lies Ahead?, Indrani Bhattacharjee, Catalina Le Cacheux, Eric B. Ortigoza, Jonathan Dillman, Sherwin S. Chan, Alain Cuna

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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains one of the most serious gastrointestinal emergencies in preterm infants, and imaging plays a central role in diagnosis and clinical management. Historically, evaluation has relied primarily on abdominal radiography, which remains widely available and embedded in established diagnostic frameworks. However, the hallmark radiographic signs of NEC (i.e., pneumatosis intestinalis, portal venous gas, and free air) reflect relatively advanced manifestations of intestinal injury that indicate established mucosal disruption or transmural necrosis. Bowel ultrasound has increasingly complemented radiography by enabling real-time assessment of bowel wall integrity, perfusion, motility, and intra-abdominal fluid, providing physiologic information that may refine clinical …

Prevalence And Aetiology Of Cerebral Palsy Among Nigerian Children: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis., Udochukwu Michael Diala, Aderonke O. Uhunmwangho-Courage, Fatima Abdullahi, Paul Ikhurionan, Caitlin Bakker, Duke Appiah, David Danjuma Shwe, Rose N. Gelineau-Morel, Kabiru Gurama, Olugbenga Akinyemi Ofakunrin, Angela Mcgillivray, Gabriel E. Ofovwe, Tina Slusher

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BACKGROUND: Nigeria is among the leading countries contributing to the burden of cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy (CP) is the commonest physical disability in childhood, accounting for 16.2% of child neurology referrals. Many cases of CP are preventable with simple interventions such as neonatal resuscitation and effective phototherapy. Lack of reliable data on the burden of disease limits comprehensive national policy directed to the prevention, holistic care and rehabilitation of patients with cerebral palsy in Nigeria. Therefore, to effectively address this problem, this study aimed to describe the pooled prevalence of CP in Nigeria, its potential causes and types.

METHODS: This …

Birth-Size Reference Charts For Newborns Admitted To The Neonatal Intensive Care Units., Fu-Sheng Chou, Hung-Wen Yeh, Crystal Hsueh, Irene E. Olsen, Veeral N. Tolia, Reese H. Clark

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BACKGROUND: Our original birth-size reference charts (the Olsen charts), published in 2010 (weight, length, head circumference) and 2015 (body mass index), had limitations, including manually defined exclusion criteria and the use of completed gestational weeks. This project aimed to update the charts and address those limitations.

METHODS: We analyzed de-identified data from infants admitted to Pediatrix NICUs between 2010 and 2022. In contrast to prior work, newborns with mortality before discharge, multiple births, and congenital anomalies were included; only statistical outliers (defined as two times the interquartile range below the first quartile or above the third quartile) were excluded. Gestational …

Infection Prevention And Control Of Candida Auris In Pediatric Settings, Thomas S. Murray, Hana Hakim, Christelle Ilboudo, Lynn Ramírez-Ávila, Jana Shaw, Terri Stillwell, Patricia Budo, Bernard Ebruke, Noa Fleiss, Amanda Green, Matthew Linam, Roshni Mathew, April Mcdougal, Natalie Neu, Zoi Dorothea Pana, Karen Ravin, Ayelet Rosenthal, Jane D. Siegel, Katlyn Steimel, Amy Valencia, Carol Vance, Lars F. Westblade, Lisa Saiman

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BACKGROUND: Candida auris (also referred to as Candidozyma auris) is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen associated with high morbidity and mortality. Existing infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance has largely focused on adult populations, with limited recommendations for pediatric healthcare and non-healthcare settings.

METHODS: The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) convened a multidisciplinary expert panel to develop IPC recommendations for C. auris. The panel developed recommendations using a structured, iterative Delphi consensus process with rounds of discussion, refinement, and anonymous electronic voting with predefined consensus thresholds. Panelists reviewed relevant peer-reviewed and gray literature integrated with expert …

Practice Patterns In Pediatric Cardiothoracic Presurgical Conferences: A Multicenter Survey Study., Britney Reed, Poonam Puranik, Andrew Rodenbarger, Mira Trivedi, Dilachew A. Adebo, Gary Beasley, Louis Bezold, M Jay Campbell, Michael R. Carr, Joshua Daily, Mark Debrunner, Erica Del Grippo, Carlen G. Fifer, Timothy M. Hoffman, Susan R. Hupp, Joshua D. Kurtz, Gira Morchi, Carl Owada, Renuka Peterson, Michael D. Puchalski, Ryan Romans, Arwa Saidi, Rajesh U. Shenoy, Anoop K. Singh, Robert D. Tunks, Thomas M. Yohannan, Carolyn M. Wilhelm, Jyoti K. Patel

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Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeries are high-stakes, complex procedures, typically undergoing prior review at multidisciplinary conferences. This study evaluates practice patterns of conferences throughout the United States (US). Surveys were distributed to fellowship program directors or division directors in 124 US pediatric cardiology centers seeking information on conference logistics, fellow roles, quality improvement (QI), and satisfaction. All 47 responding centers (response rate 38%) conduct presurgical conferences, mostly on a weekly basis (92%) lasting 60-120 min (79%). The conferences are solely virtual (19%) or hybrid (81%). High-volume centers (> 300 surgical cases/year) are more likely to hold multiple conferences (13/20 vs 7/27, p <  0.01) and less likely to designate a moderator (11/20 vs 22/26, p = 0.027). Categorical pediatric cardiology fellows at 33 centers present clinical data (97%), echocardiograms (85%), catheterizations (82%), and cross-sectional imaging (39%), typically beginning in their first year. Most centers report that minor (98%) or major changes (51%) are made to patient management at least "sometimes." Responders rate conferences as very important (median 10/10 on a 10-point Likert scale, IQR 9-10), but satisfaction is more modest (median 7/10, IQR 7-9). Only 17% of centers have a formal QI process. Comments from 42 centers reveal positive themes of collaboration (68%) but also concerns about lengthy (30%) or inefficient (36%) discussion. Conclusions: This survey highlights common practices for pediatric cardiothoracic presurgical conferences. Conferences are collaborative and seen as highly impactful. However, satisfaction varies, and QI efforts are infrequent. These findings highlight opportunities for process improvement and standardization.

Polygenic Risk Scores And Hla Class Ii Variants Are Biomarkers Of Corticosteroid Response In Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome., Tiffany Tu, Alejandro Ochoa, Amika Sood, Ashley Dabrik, Megan Chryst-Stangl, Brandon Lane, Guanghong Wu, Frank Donovan, Ursula Harper, Settara Chandrasekharappa, Christopher Esezobor, Adaobi Solarin, David Hooper, Christine Sethna, Sandra Amaral, Mahmoud Kallash, Michelle Rheault, Priya Verghese, Vikas Dharnidharka, Eloise Salmon, Patricia Weng, Tarak Srivastava, Michael E Seifert, Cozumel Pruette, David Selewski, Keisha Gibson, Tracy Hunley, Asiri Abeyagunawardena, Shenal Thalgahagoda, Arvind Bagga, Aditi Sinha, Nicholas Webb, Larry Greenbaum, Ali Gharavi, Krzysztof Kiryluk, Matthias Kretzler, Lisa Guay-Woodford, Simone Sanna-Cherchi, Agnieszka Bierzynska, Ania Koziell, Gavin Welsh, Moin Saleem, Charles Rotimi, Eileen Chambers, Cliburn Chan, Curegn Consortium, Pnrc Glomerular Disease Group, Cibmtr/Nmdp Consortium, Annette Jackson, Adebowale Adeyemo, Rasheed Gbadegesin

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INTRODUCTION: Nephrotic syndrome (NS), a common glomerular disease in children, is classified based on response to corticosteroid therapy as either steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS), or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). However, there are no current reliable predictors of therapy response at initial clinical presentation.

METHODS: To evaluate predictors, we conducted genome-wide association studies, developed polygenic risk scores (PRS) for therapy response and analyzed classical HLA alleles in 1,997 children (994 discovery and 1,003 replication/validation cohorts) previously unstudied children with NS and 3,558 ancestry-matched control individuals.

RESULTS: A significant association with HLA loci defined by variants in HLA-DQB1, HLA-DRB1, and HLA-DQA1 were …

Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes In Children With Congenital Heart Disease., Mike Seed, Dawn Ilardi, Valerie Rofeberg, Cynthia Ortinau, Caren Goldberg, Garrett Reichle, Lauren Bush, Justin Elhoff, Amy Jo Lisanti, Jennifer Butcher, Caitlin Rollins, Andrew Van Bergen, Shabnam Peyvandi, Emily Bucholz, Stephanie Cox, Lyla Hampton, Jacqueline Sanz, Sonia Monteiro, Shruti Tewar, Kiona Allen, Caroline Lee, Kristi Glotzbach, Nneka Alexander, Laurel Bear, Corinne Anton, Renee Sananes, Linh Ly, Gina Boucher, Kelly Wolfe, Lindsay Edwards, Elizabeth J. Willen, Alexander Tan, Christina Ortega, Erica Sood, Anjali Sadhwani, Kari Crawford Plant, Lauren Quigley, Jessica Pliego, Elizabeth Valles, Abbey Hines, David Wypij, Thomas Miller

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IMPORTANCE: Neurodevelopmental impairments are common in children with congenital heart disease.

OBJECTIVES: To compare neurodevelopmental outcomes by cardiac diagnosis and identify associations between medical and social factors and early neurodevelopmental outcomes among children with congenital heart disease.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This cross-sectional analysis used neurodevelopmental follow-up data obtained between May 1, 2019, and June 30, 2022, and entered into the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative (CNOC) registry, with linkage to the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium registry. Children younger than 30 months from 25 CNOC sites were studied. Data analysis was performed between January 2023 and December 2024.

EXPOSURES: Patients …

Retrospective Chart Review Of Immobilized Lipase Cartridge Use In Children With Short Bowel Syndrome., Elizaveta Khenner, Jennifer Morton, Laura Green, Ashlee Yoder, Kayla Paul, Ann E. Remmers, William San Pablo

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This retrospective, single-center chart review studied the use of an in-line, immobilized lipase cartridge (ILC) in children with short bowel syndrome (SBS) at Children's Mercy Hospital. For parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependent patients, the primary endpoint was enteral feeding progression, evaluated by comparing monthly change from baseline in PN and enteral nutrition (EN) after the start of ILC use. For patients with enteral autonomy, changes from baseline in growth measure z-scores were evaluated. In 9 PN-dependent patients (with Type II or III SBS), mean PN use decreased 10.6 kcal/kg/day (15.5%) and mean EN use increased by 6.0 kcal/kg/day (39.9%) after 3.8 to …

Incidental Colorectal Adenomas In Adolescents: Clinical Management, Genetic Evaluation, And Surveillance., Brett J. Hoskins, Shlomi Cohen, Colleen B. Flahive, Isabel Rojas, Aparajita Singh, Thomas M. Attard

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The rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer has renewed attention to colorectal adenomas in adolescents and young adults (AYA), although these lesions remain rare and poorly characterized in adolescents. Lack of age-specific guidance creates uncertainty regarding genetic evaluation, surveillance intervals, and long-term management when these lesions are identified in adolescents. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence and expert perspective on epidemiology, evaluation, endoscopic management, surveillance, genetic considerations, and psychosocial implications of incidentally identified colorectal adenomas across the AYA spectrum, with emphasis on adolescents as a distinct clinical population. Available data largely derive from adults aged 20-49 years but suggest that …

A 2-Year Randomized Trial Of Pitavastatin Calcium Vs Placebo To Treat Combined Dyslipidemia In Adolescents With Overweight And Obesity., Brian W. Mccrindle, Silva Arslanian, Michele Mietus-Snyder, Elaine M. Urbina, Adam L. Ware, Jessica E. Teng, Felicia Trachtenberg, Mark W. Russell, Amy S. Shah, Mark Cartoski, Julie A. Brothers, Christine San Giovanni, Justin P. Zachariah, Sandra Pena, William T. Mahle, Amy L. Peterson, Sheela N. Magge, Geetha Raghuveer, Binu Sharma, Valiantsina Kazlova, Craig A. Sponseller, D'Andrea Freemon, Mario Stylianou, Sarah D. De Ferranti, Pediatric Heart Network Investigators

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BACKGROUND: Combined dyslipidemia of overweight/obesity (CDO) is prevalent in youth and is associated with an increased risk of early cardiovascular disease.

OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the impact and safety of statin therapy for CDO in adolescents.

METHODS: A double-blind, randomized trial was performed across 18 North American sites. Participants aged 10 to 19 years with body mass index ≥85th percentile and CDO defined as non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) ≥120 mg/dL (3.10 mmol/L) and either low HDL-C or high triglyceride:HDL-C ratio were randomized centrally to receive either pitavastatin calcium 4 mg/d or placebo for 2 years. The primary outcome was …

Malignant Transformation Of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Versus Presacral Teratoma In Currarino Syndrome: Results Of 'The Sct-Study'., Lieke J. Van Heurn, Joep P M Derikx, Nigel J. Hall, Amr Abdelhamid Abouzeid, Simone De Campos Vieira Abib, Lohfa B. Chirdan, Shigehisa Fumino, Seong C. Kim, Oliver Muensterer, Maricarmen Olivos, Shawn D. St Peter, Jos Twisk, Nicolas Vinit, Tianyou Yang, Augusto Zani, L W Ernst Van Heurn, Sct-Study Consortium

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BACKGROUND: The risk of malignant transformation and recurrence of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (SCT) is relatively high, while it is possibly lower in cases associated with Currarino Syndrome (CS). However, the existing literature gives contradictory results. We aimed to examine the risk of malignant transformation in a large cohort of SCT and CS patients.

METHODS: In a global retrospective cohort study, data of consecutive SCT patients and CS patients with presacral teratoma was obtained from 132 institutes in 62 countries. Malignant transformation, defined as malignancy at initial resection, malignant recurrence, or death due to malignancy was analysed for SCT and CS patients. …

Newly Diagnosed Solid Tumors (Diagnostic Management), Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways (Formally Known As Care Process Models)

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Free Flap Eras, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

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Mastoiditis, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

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Parent Perspectives On Neonatal Research Without Prior Consent: A Mixed-Methods Interview Study., Stephanie A. Kraft, Abigail Brickler, Abril Beretta, Rishabh Jain, Andrea Kelsh, Kaashif A. Ahmad, Justin T. Clapp, Neal W. Dickert, Rebecca A. Dorner, Katherine F. Guttmann, Anup C. Katheria, Stephanie Kukora, Benjamin A. Mooso, Elliott Mark Weiss, Fam-Connect Collaborative

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BACKGROUND: Recruitment for clinical research in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is difficult, which may lead to low enrollment rates, systematically skewed samples, and nongeneralizable results. Research without prior consent (RWPC), defined as obtaining consent only after infants have been randomized to a treatment arm, may improve enrollment but raises ethical challenges. There is a need to better understand how parents with lived experience of having an infant in the NICU consider RWPC’s impact on critical ethical values related to informed consent, including decision-making, respect, and trust. This mixed-methods study aimed to describe parental perceptions of the acceptability and …

When To Refer: Pediatric Asthma Red Flags Every Hospitalist Should Know, Sarah Gubara, Jade B. Tam-Williams

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

A concise clinical primer for hospitalists on historical and exam findings that should trigger allergy, immunology, or pulmonology referral — from failure to thrive to recurring ICU admissions. Practical, hospital-ready guidance for timely escalation and improved outcomes.

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Pediatric Urology: When To Refer — Practical Red Flags For Pediatricians, Sarah Gubara, Gino J Vricella

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

In this episode Dr. Gino Vricella, MD (board‑certified pediatric urologist; Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine) walks pediatricians through a concise clinical heuristic for distinguishing benign findings from those that require specialist referral. Learn clear red flags—pain, asymmetry, recurrent UTIs, gross hematuria, progressive hydronephrosis, and signs of testicular torsion—and how to act quickly to protect renal function and future fertility.

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Recognizing Early Eating Disorder Signs In Pediatrics, Sarah Gubara, Sara R. Gould

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

A concise guide for frontline clinicians on early physical and behavioral red flags — changes in growth trajectory, micronutrient concerns, exam‑time anxiety or sudden “healthy” eating shifts. Dr. Sara Gould emphasizes practical 24‑hour recalls, when to order labs/EKG and how to use longitudinal data from well visits to detect problems sooner.

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Exploring Bidirectionality In Global Health Partnerships: Perspectives From U.S. Pediatric Residency Programs., Anik Patel, Pauline Kamau, Justus Simba, Ashley Combs, Adelaide Barnes, Kathy Ferrer, Heather Haq, Duncan K. Hau, Lee Morris, Brittany Murray, Amy Rule, Reena P. Tam, Lisa Umphrey, Megan S. Mchenry

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Introduction Despite growing interest, little guidance exists to re-evaluate global health partnerships (GHPs) through promoting bidirectionality. This study aims to understand the perspectives of United States (U.S.) pediatric global health (GH) faculty on institutional bidirectional practices to inform future discussions with international collaborators. Methods An internally, iteratively developed REDCap-based online survey (REDCap, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN), by our diverse author group, collected qualitative data from January 18 to February 20, 2023. Free-text responses were reviewed and coded inductively, with findings framed to generate themes for subsequent engagement with international partners. Results Of the 88 U.S. programs that identify as having …

Pediatric Burns: Severity, First Aid, And When To Refer, Mike Smith, Pablo Aguayo

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

This episode explains burn depth, TBSA estimation, and practical first aid that reduces complications—essential for pediatricians and ER providers who triage children with burns. Pablo Aguayo, MD (Children’s Mercy) walks through burn classification (superficial to fourth-degree), scald burns, and American Burn Association referral criteria. Keywords: pediatric burns, burn severity, burn first aid, scald injuries, TBSA, burn center referral. For more resources and show notes, visit the Pediatrics in Practice CME Podcast page and subscribe for updates.

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Examining A Positive Variation Of The Good Behavior Game With Head Start Children At Risk For Child Adversity And Externalizing Behavior Problems., Alexandra Gibson, Courtney P D Goldenberg, Malinda J. Colwell, Amelia E. Talley, Joaquín Borrego, Adam T. Schmidt

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BACKGROUND: Children participating in the Head Start program in the United States are predominantly from underserved groups, have increased rates of child adversity, and are at risk for externalizing behavior problems in the classroom. The Good Behavior Game (GBG) is an effective classroom management strategy for reducing disruptive and off-task classroom behaviors. However, previous research has not examined the GBG within the Head Start context.

METHODS: The current case-controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of the GBG in six Head Start children aged 3-5. Researchers conducted daily classroom behavioral observations of disruptive behaviors, and teachers completed pre- and post-treatment assessments of …

Ai-Powered Insights In Pediatric Nephrology: Current Applications And Future Opportunities., Arwa Nada, Yamen Ahmed, Jieji Hu, Darcy K. Weidemann, Gregory H. Gorman, Eva Glenn Lecea, Ibrahim A. Sandokji, Stephen Cha, Stella Shin, Salar Bani-Hani, Sai Sudha Mannemuddhu, Rebecca L. Ruebner, Aadil Kakajiwala, Rupesh Raina, Roshan George, Rim Elchaki, Michael L. Moritz, The American Society Of Pediatric Nephrology Quality Improvement And Artificial Intelligence (Aspn Qi/Ai) Interest Group

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in pediatric nephrology, enabling improvements in diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic precision, and operational workflows. By integrating diverse datasets-including patient histories, genomics, imaging, and longitudinal clinical records-AI-driven tools can detect subtle kidney anomalies, predict acute kidney injury, and forecast disease progression. Deep learning models, for instance, have demonstrated the potential to enhance ultrasound interpretations, refine kidney biopsy assessments, and streamline pathology evaluations. Coupled with robust decision support systems, these innovations also optimize medication dosing and dialysis regimens, ultimately improving patient outcomes. AI-powered chatbots hold promise for improving patient engagement and adherence, while …