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Eisenmenger syndrome is an advanced form of pulmonary artery hypertension. In this condition, the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs narrow. This makes the pressure of blood flow against the walls of the arteries (blood pressure) too high. ...

Families of children with cerebral palsy often have questions and concerns. Whether you want to know about medical care, sports, braces or school, we can help. These are answers to some common questions families ask us. ...

Kohler Disease is a rare bone disorder that causes pain and swelling in the foot. Your child's physician or an orthopedist can help with diagnosis and treatment of the condition. ...

How to care for ear tubes Doctors often receive questions about ear tubes, which are surgically put in place to help with recurrent ear infections. Maithilee Menezes, MD, a Washington University pediatric otolaryngologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, talks about three important pieces of information ...

Since age 9, Greg has divided his time between two passions: baseball and music. His pitching progressed to the point that coaches put him on the mound in games against major opponents last year, when he was a freshman at Vianney. ...

The multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Clinic at St. Louis Children’s Hospital brings together in one place the specialists who are important to the care of children with spina bifida. In just one day, patients can see a: ...

At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we’re committed to providing the highest quality care for our smallest patients, and that commitment begins at the research level. Together with our Washington University School of Medicine partners, we’re working to discover better ways to treat, cure and ultimately ...

Second Opinions Learning your child has a cancer diagnosis can be scary and confusing. The experts at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital are prepared for your every question and concern, and have the experience and most advanced treatment options for your child. We’re ...

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

What do you get when you combine an ever-curious biomedical engineer and a passionate electrophysiologist with Microsoft technology? How about a real-time holographic visualization of a patient’s actual anatomy “floating” over the patient in the cardiac catheterization lab. After attending a Microsoft conference in 2015 ...