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Caffeine is a drug because it has an effect on the body. It acts as a stimulant, which means it speeds up the brain and nervous system. ...

Among the first things you notice about 12-year-old Sylicia Gregory (CiCi) are her winning smile and her gracefulness, the result of classical dance training. She started dance at the age of 4 to continue developing her gross motor skills. ...

Does your child have signs of wound infection including pus, spreading redness, increased pain or swelling, and fever? Refer to the St. Louis Children's Hospital symptom checker to see if and when you should see a doctor or how to treat at home. ...

Is your child experiencing leg pain from hip to toe Including hip, knee, ankle, foot and toe joints? Use the St. Louis Children's Hospital symptom checker to determine if you should call the doctor or treat the leg pain at home. ...

Find information on the outpatient diabetes programs offered to diabetic children at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Our outpatient diabetes programs include 24-hr assistance, pediatric diabetes clinic and an insulin pump initiation program. To learn more about our outpatient diabetes programs, call 314-454-KIDS (5437). ...

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer is a small portion of all skin cancers, but it causes the most deaths. It starts in the melanocyte cells that make pigment in the skin. ...

A puncture wound is a deep wound made by a sharp object, such as a nail or a jagged piece of metal or wood. Puncture wounds may be small in diameter and not seem serious. However, they do need treatment by a healthcare provider. ...

We help children with sickle cell disease manage pain crises and avoid hospitalizations. We also offer support services to help children with school and emotional and social concerns. Find out more about our sickle cell program. ...

A tethered cord refers to a condition in which the lower spinal cord is restricted (“tethered”) and is not free to develop normally with in the spinal column. This can occur during fetal development or may be associated with build up of scar tissue after ...

The Pediatric Acute Wound Service (PAWS) is a program where staff, specially trained in burn and wound care, provide care to children in the hospital and to outpatients. With PAWS, children who do not necessarily need to be hospitalized can have their wound issues addressed ...