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Tricuspid atresia (TA) is a heart defect present at birth (congenital). It occurs when the tricuspid valve doesn’t form right during fetal heart development. This happens during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. ...

Meet Joan Downey, MD, MPH
, whose decision to become a neonatologist was derived from an early experience. ...

Born with spina bifida and paralyzed from the waist down, this busy second-grader doesn’t let anything get in his way and always has a smile on his face. ...

Washington University, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the March of Dimes are launching the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Washington University in St. Louis. During the next five years, the March of Dimes will invest $10 million in the Prematurity Research Center. The ...

Playing in lakes and creeks can be fun, but it’s not without risk. Do your part to keep injury or illness from spoiling your children’s good time in the water. ...

Swim safety devices can help your kids enjoy the water with confidence. Summer has arrived, and your little ones cannot wait to cool off in the lake or neighborhood pool. But while water is wonderful, it can also be dangerous if not approached with caution ...

Cerebral cavernous malformations, also called cerebral cavernomas, are abnormally formed groups of enlarged blood vessels, capillaries and venules in the brain. Oftentimes, these malformations can cause blood flow to the brain to become interrupted and slow drastically. ...

Should young soccer players be performing headers? We discuss the effects of headers and how to identify injuries. ...

Although the weather is colder, it doesn't mean your kid has to give up on outdoor running and exercising. Many runners and athletes still train outside during the winter months. It may be tempting to stop running or switch to indoor activities to avoid the ...

Close supervision by responsible adults is the most important factor in preventing injuries. ...