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Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It helps to fight diseases and infections. ...

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart defect found in the days or weeks after birth. The ductus arteriosus is a normal part of fetal blood circulation. All babies are born with this opening between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. But it usually closes ...

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a group of 4 congenital heart defects. This means that your child is born with them. ...

Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It means the aorta is narrower than it should be. The aorta is the large artery that carries oxygen-rich (red) blood from the left ventricle to the body. ...

Since 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Get Smart About Antibiotics campaign – often referred to as “Get Smart” – has been at the forefront of efforts to educate healthcare providers, patients and the public about the importance of appropriate antibiotic use ...

Supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) is an uncommon vascular defect causing blood flow obstruction that usually develops in the first few years of life. ...

Discover the nuances of newborn breathing with Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Learn about normal patterns and warning signs to watch for, including when to consult your pediatrician. ...

Our hematology clinical trials give children access to treatments not available everywhere. Learn more about our clinical trials for patients seeking treatments for blood disorders like sickle cell disease, lymphoma and other conditions. ...

At a young age Ellie Scott was diagnosed with a disorder called alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of the pulmonary veins (ACD/MPV). Learn more about her story. ...

Read about the story of Liam Goble, a St. Louis Children's Hospital patient who struggles with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). ...