Conditions & Treatments

Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the the lining of the heart and the heart valves. This type of infection occurs when bacteria in the blood enter the heart. Bacterial endocarditis does not occur very often, but when it does it can cause serious heart ...

Bacterial Skin Infections in Children Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Impetigo Cellulitis Scarlet Fever Folliculitis, Boils, Carbuncles Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome ...

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a rare disorder of the muscles that causes weakness of skeletal muscles, breathing muscles, and the heart muscle. ...

Behavior disorders (sometimes referred to as disruptive behavior disorders) are the most common reasons children are referred for mental health evaluations and treatment. ...

The St. Louis Children's Behavioral Health Unit is a place of safety and healing for kids experiencing mental health crises, including acute depression, anxiety, self-harm or thoughts of suicide. ...

Bell's palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or facial paralysis that begins suddenly and worsens over three to five days. This condition results from damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve, and pain and discomfort usually occurs on one side of the ...

Overview Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. This means it is passed down through the parent’s genes. It is a form of anemia. Anemia is a low red blood cell or low hemoglobin level. Hemoglobin is part of red blood cells. It carries oxygen ...

Overview Biliary atresia is a rare liver disease that occurs in infants. It is often found shortly after birth. The disorder affects tubes in the liver called bile ducts. If not treated with surgery, it can be fatal. Bile is a fluid made by the ...

A birth defect is a health problem or physical change that is present when a baby is born. Birth defects are also called congenital anomalies or congenital abnormalities. The word congenital means present at birth. ...

What is a birth injury? Occasionally during the birth process, the baby may suffer a physical injury that is simply the result of being born. This is sometimes called birth trauma or birth injury. What causes birth injury? Birth injuries are more common when: The ...