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Today’s parents are no longer aware of the serious nature of some diseases. Their fear has shifted from their child contracting an infectious disease to fear of the vaccine. ...

Golf carts and e-scooters may look harmless, but their lightweight designs make them unstable. Learn how to keep your child out of the Emergency Department. ...

Oligodendroglioma is a rare type of glioma brain tumor. This type of brain tumor comes from oligodendrocytes which are cells that make up the supportive, glial tissues of the brain. ...

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve in an S or C shape. Munish Gupta, MD, a Washington University spine surgeon and chief of adult and pediatric spinal surgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, answers questions about this common problem. ...

Potential Sources Unclean hands or gloves Cooking oils Splashed or spilled food Fryers or grills Tables/chairs and desks Counter surface or food prep areas All utensils, dishes, pots/pans and cutting ...

Through stem cell research, we are able to offer new and promising treatments to children with a number of conditions, such as sickle cell anemia and leukemia. Learn more about our clinical trials for patient seeking stem cell or bone marrow transplants. ...

Washington University School of Medicine researchers are using three major approaches to unravel the physical and psychological underpinnings of autism. ...

Learn more about Latoya Evans and Arushus Coleman's story after giving birth to Ari. Read about their experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form of cardiomyopathy. The heart muscle becomes enlarged and stretched (dilated), causing the heart to become weak and pump inefficiently. ...

As technology advances, implanted devices for heart arrhythmias are becoming increasingly complex. That’s why St. Louis Children’s Hospital has launched a dedicated Pediatric Device Clinic for pediatric patients who have implanted devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. “Over the past several years, the algorithms on ...