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Information on patient selection for selective dorsal rhizotomy treatment for cerebral palsy spasticity in children from St. Louis Children's Hospital. For more information, call 314.454.5437. ...

A fungus causes athlete’s foot. The feet are most commonly affected, because shoes create a warm, dark and moist environment for the fungus to grow easily. ...

When it comes to sleep, is your child getting enough? ...

It’s important to choose an imaging facility that specializes in low-dose radiology techniques to minimize the amount of radiation your child receives during an imaging test. ...

Children will run outside to play, wearing clothing not meant for the cold conditions. Soon after, the emergency department will fill with victims of sledding accidents, frostbite or other winter sports injuries. ...

The Pain Management Clinic at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) provides evaluation, treatment, education and support for pediatric patients experiencing either acute or chronic pain. It is the only clinic in the region offering these specialized services through providers with particular training in helping children ...

Keep your kids’ nutrition on track during the holiday season with these three tips. “It’s okay if your meals during the holidays aren’t perfect,” says Marilyn Tanner-Blasiar, MHS, RDN, LD, CDE, FAND, a registered clinical dietitian at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. “During special occasions like ...

June 17, 2024 2:00 p.m. Dr. Rivera-Spoljaric Pediatric pulmonology is a subspecialty of pediatrics, which is itself a specialty in medicine. The training to become a pediatric pulmonologist starts after you complete a residency. Some specialists choose a private practice, while others may work for ...

Below is a short list of useful websites for information related to adolescent health. The SPOT thespot.wustl.edu The SPOT (Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens) is a free, one-stop drop-in center that helps teens and young adults ages 13–24 access social, medical, and prevention resources in ...

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow. The bone marrow is the soft inner part of the bone that produces the blood cells, including white blood cells that are used by the body to fight infection, red blood cells ...