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After Being Struck by a Rare Disease, Neurorehabilitation Patient is 'Back to Normal'

In March 2016, Leo Martin contracted a virus, but as a child with a history of asthma and allergies, his ...

Patient Stories

First Patient With Fontan Fenestration To Undergo Spinal Fusion At St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Julia Wynne has dealt with a wide variety of medical issues with fortitude and grace since the day she was ...

Departments

Physician Profile: Anne M. Connolly

Dr. Connolly became a physician because of a brief conversation
 in 1978 with Rosalyn Yalow, PhD, the second American woman ...

Departments

Osteosarcoma In A 10-Year-Old: Saving Will’s Arm

When Will started complaining about his arm hurting and a lump formed in the area of his left proximal humerus ...

Expert Advice

Youth Sports Specialization

Young athletes need a break from the same physical activity to rehabilitate their growing bodies. There is not enough recovery ...

Expert Advice

What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Even though it sounds a bit ominous, Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common overuse condition that causes pain and swelling below ...

Expert Advice

Understanding the Many Faces of Seizures

Your child has had a fever for two days. Suddenly, his body stiffens and then his arms and legs begin ...

Expert Advice

Understanding Sensory Processing Disorders

What sounds do you hear? What do you smell? What does the texture of your clothing feel like? For most ...

Expert Advice

Turn Up the Heat with Exercise

As the weather changes and there is less opportunity for outdoor play, make plans for more indoor exercises to keep ...