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Rapid HIV testing is offered in the Emergency Department at St. Louis Children's Hospital in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and the high STD rate in the St. Louis area. Learn more about HIV testing including statistics, diagnosis and many frequently asked questions. ...

Hosting a house full of kids for the holidays? Plan ahead to entertain guests of all ages. ...

Immunodeficiency disorders disrupt your body’s ability to defend itself against bacteria, viruses, and parasites. There are two types of immunodeficiency disorders: those you are born with (primary) and those that are acquired (secondary). ...

Difficulty with Latching On or Sucking A baby must be able to remove enough milk from the breast during breastfeeding to gain weight and "tell" the breasts to increase or maintain milk production. If the baby does not get enough milk, he or she will ...

Experience world-class epilepsy care for infants to young adults. Some of the nation’s top pediatric epilepsy doctors provide comprehensive epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. We use sophisticated diagnostic tools and the latest therapies to treat complex seizures in children of all ages. ...

Read more about Stacey Mitchell's struggle with moyamoya and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

What is Vocal Cord Dysfunction? Breathing is something we usually do not think about because our bodies normally control this process without our help. It is automatic. When we breathe in (inhale) our vocal cords open (see picture A). The air we breathe in flows ...

In a culture that idealizes men as strong, competitive, violent and unfeeling, how do mothers raise their boys to be emotionally open, loving men? ...

Many teenagers are turning to energy drinks as a way to stay awake and alert during school and sports, but these drinks may be doing more harm than good. ...

Respiratory infections are common in preschoolers, but while most children recover fairly easily from the typical coughs and congestion, a significant number develop illnesses severe enough to interfere with breathing and warrant trips to urgent care clinics and emergency rooms. ...