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Dysthymia is a milder, but long-lasting form of depression. It’s also called persistent depressive disorder. People with this condition may also have bouts of major depression at times. ...

Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a rare nervous system disorder that causes the loss of ability to understand and use language, and it can cause seizures. Treatment can be done to help prevent seizures. ...

Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is a type of mental health problem. A child with SAD worries a lot about being apart from family members or other close people. The child has a fear of being lost from their family or of something bad occurring to ...

The Differences of Sex Development team may recommend imaging, blood tests, evaluations and other tests to confirm a diagnosis or recommend a treatment plan. ...

In August 2015, the SLCH Chief Resident Award was presented to Ryan Pitman, MD, third-year pediatric resident. Dr. Pitman was recognized for his hard work dedication and creativity on his teaching rotation. ...

Robert Charles Strunk, MD, a beloved and acclaimed pediatric allergist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, died Thursday, April 28, 2016, in his native Chicago. He was 73. ...

The following case study, "Chips Ahoy Matey", was used by Andrew J. White, MD, the division director of pediatric rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine as part of the “Patient of the Week” (POW) series. ...

The following case study, Another Video Game Complication, was used by Andrew J. White, MD, division director of pediatric rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine as part of the “Patient of the Week” (POW) series. ...

After in-depth testing, a review of Elsie’s case by the Epilepsy Board of the Washington University Pediatric Epilepsy Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital confirmed that surgery was her best treatment option. ...

Our nationally renowned pediatric heart transplant program offers unmatched expertise, high success rates and comprehensive care to critically ill children. For a physician referral, call us at 314-454-5437. ...