The Pulse
Sharing stories for and about the children and families we serve across 50 states and more than 80 countries.
Comprehensive Clinic Addresses Noncardiac Issues of Fontan Patients
Prior to 1971, children born with single ventricle congenital heart disease rarely lived beyond 10 years of age. With the ...
New Neurology Chief Focuses on Research and Collaboration for Better Patient Care
With an insatiable curiosity and passion for patient care, pediatric neurologist Christina Gurnett, MD, PhD, doesn’t accept the status quo ...
The Pros and Cons of Vertebral Body Tethering for Scoliosis
Scott Luhmann, MD, a Washington University orthopedic surgeon at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, has expertise in a variety of procedures ...
Historic Heart-Lung Transplant Saves Baby
Jack was born in January 2018 with an underdeveloped heart and severely damaged lungs—hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Clearly a fighter, ...
The Dangers of Juuling | Keeping Your Teen Safe
Juuling is the new “cool” thing to do among teenagers. Have you heard of it? If you’re like many parents, ...
