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Should your child open birthday presents during a party? It depends
Parents often ask if it’s best to have children open their birthday presents during or after their party, and the ...
Screening for Postpartum Depression Helps Improve Child Health Outcomes
Treating all mothers with postpartum depression is of vital importance to the health of their children. Dr. Cynthia Rogers says ...
New Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit Expands Hospital's Commitment to Childhood & Adolescent Mental Health
In response to the growing need for pediatric behavioral health care, in July St. Louis Children’s Hospital opened a 14-bed ...
Differences of Sex Development Clinic: Treating Complex Congenital Conditions
Washington University physicians at St. Louis Children's Hospital provide one location with specialized medical care for those with congenital conditions ...
Bariatric Surgery: A Viable Option for Teens With the Disease of Obesity
Since 2013, obesity has been listed as a disease in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ...
Medical Animation: Depression
The brain is composed of millions of interconnecting nerve cells called neurons. In order for a person to think, move ...
Medical Animation: ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurobehavioral problem that affects children as well as some adults. Some ...
Treating Preschoolers With ADHD: Methylphenidate Or Amphetamine?
Treating preschool-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should always begin with comprehensive evaluation, then implementation of behavior strategies ...
Depressed Children Respond Differently To Rewards Than Other Kids
Brains react less robustly to success, rewards By Jim Dryden / Washington University School of Medicine For many children, holidays ...