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St. Louis Children’s Hospital Ranked No. 1 in Pediatrics in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has again recognized St. Louis Children’s Hospital and its physician partners at WashU Medicine among ...
Balancing Sports and Rest During Growth Spurts
Is it soreness or something more? Learn what parents should watch for, when kids need more rest, and when to ...
Asthma Inhalers at School
Has your child had a diagnosis of asthma within the last year? If so, then they should have an inhaler ...
Preparing for an International Vacation
Traveling abroad this summer? Jamie Kondis, MD, offers some simple tips to avoid becoming ill on your international vacation. ...
Pitch Perfect: Monitoring Your Athlete's Throwing Frequency
Is your baseball player throwing too many pitches? A St. Louis Children’s Hospital physical therapist provides throw count recommendations for ...
Is it a seizure or something else?
You might be wondering how you know if your child is having a seizure. Look for these common signs. ...
Returning to baseball or softball after an injury
Enrolling your young athlete in an off-season or preseason exercise routine or an arm-care program can help. ...
What to know about hand and wrist injuries
If you see an obvious break or blood, take your child to the emergency department for more immediate care. ...
Reducing the risk of pitching elbow injuries in youth baseball
Here are a few key points to help youth athletes and their parents understand what can increase an athlete's risk ...