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Growth hormone (GH) deficiency is when the pituitary gland doesn't make enough growth hormone. GH is needed to stimulate growth of bone and other tissues. This condition can occur at any age. GH deficiency does not affect a child's intelligence. ...

Watching your teen endure their first heartbreak is also tough on a parent. Learn how you can support them as they process their grief. ...

In his short years of life, Leo has braved surgery, dialysis and a kidney transplant. ...

Molly has spent her entire career as a registered nurse at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University Heart Center. But she never imagined that her own child would become a patient. ...

Courtney Phinney will spend the rest of her life making good on a promise – a promise she credits for making the rest of her life possible. ...

Overview Lymphadenopathy means swelling of the lymph nodes or glands. These are the bean-shaped glands in the neck, armpits, groin, chest, and abdomen. These glands act as filters for lymphatic fluid. This fluid contains white blood cells (lymphocytes) that help the body fight infection. Lymphadenopathy ...

Erica Waggenspack knew nothing about Rett Syndrome until her youngest daughter, Kerrigan, was diagnosed in April 2020. ...

Anemia is a common health problem in children. The most common cause of anemia is not getting enough iron. A child who is anemic does not have enough red blood cells or enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein that lets red blood cells carry oxygen ...

Food allergy resources provided by the Food Allergy Management & Education Program at St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

We offer specialized care for children with blood disorders, including sickle cell disease, anemia, blood clotting disorders and blood cancers. Learn more about the conditions we treat. ...