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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. SIDS is sometimes called crib death. ...

Asthma is a disease that can most certainly be managed so that every child is able to participate in sports. The goal of asthma control is simple. ...

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control all of a person’s voluntary muscle movements. The cancer is most common in children under age 10, but it is rare. It can form anywhere in ...

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that is present at birth. It is inherited when a child has two sickle cell genes, one from each parent. Children with sickle cell disease make an abnormal type of hemoglobin. ...

Overview Biliary atresia is a rare liver disease that occurs in infants. It is often found shortly after birth. The disorder affects tubes in the liver called bile ducts. If not treated with surgery, it can be fatal. Bile is a fluid made by the ...

Below are tips for keeping your children safe. Read your car seat manual and vehicle owner’s manual for steps to install the car seat correctly. ...

Meningitis is a swelling (inflammation) of the thin membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord. These membranes are called the meninges. ...

Each year, St. Louis Children’s Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for more than 1,400 babies who require specialized medical assistance after birth. Newborns come from across the region to receive our expert care, whether they are babies born severely premature or full-term infants ...

Bilateral Cochlear Implants Bilateral Hearing Bilateral Benefits Results in Adults Results in Children Frequently Asked Questions Bilateral Cochlear Implants In the same way that bilateral hearing aids are standard of care to remediate bilateral hearing loss, the use of two cochlear implants, or bilateral implantation ...

Learn about precautions that should be taken for children with cochlear implants. ...