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Spotlight: Clinical Trials in BMT and Relapsed Leukemia

In recent years, researchers have gained a greater understanding of the immune system’s role in cancer and blood diseases. Jeffrey ...

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New hospital president focuses on strong physician partnerships

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has a new leader as of Nov. 12, 2018. Mark Shen, MD, MBA, has taken the ...

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A Sister's Gift Saves Her Brothers

Learn more about Camren and Camar's struggle with sickle cell anemia and their experiences with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

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3D Spinal Models Improve Surgical Planning and Execution

Riley Jones, 14, was born with three extra vertebrae that caused a sharp angular deformity of the spine and compressed ...

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Easy Access to Hematology-Oncology Clinical Trials

Through active clinical trials, Washington University researchers are working to find better treatments and cures for pediatric oncology and hematology ...

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Comprehensive Clinic Addresses Noncardiac Issues of Fontan Patients

St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine offers a multidisciplinary option for evaluating children for the noncardiac ...

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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 ...

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The Pros and Cons of Vertebral Body Tethering for Scoliosis

Scott Luhmann, MD, has expertise in a variety of procedures to treat scoliosis including vertebral body stapling, tethering and resection. ...

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Historic Heart-Lung Transplant Saves Baby

Read about how St. Louis Children's Hospital helped Jack with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. ...