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From the moment Weston was born, he was adored by his parents, Emily and Shane. However, when Weston was just 7-months-old, things began to spiral out of control. Within a three week span, Weston went from a healthy, symptom free child to getting a diagnosis ...

Imagine yourself trying to maintain a straight-A average in school, practice competitive tap, jazz, and modern dance for twenty hours a week, juggle time with friends and family at the same time your body is being compromised by an undetected tumor. ...

St. Louis Children's Hospital provides information on vertical talus, a foot deformity from abnormal positioning of bones in the foot. Find out the causes, diagnosis, nonsurgical treatment options and more. To schedule an appointment, call us at 314-454-KIDS (5437). ...

From a young age Kylie has been beating back the symptoms of cystic fibrosis. Learn more about her story and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Alagille syndrome — also known as Alagille-Watson syndrome, syndromic bile duct paucity and arteriohepatic dysplasia — is a genetic disorder that affects the liver, heart and other systems of the body. The problems associated with Alagille syndrome usually become evident in infancy or early childhood. ...

The liver is the largest organ inside the body and is located just below the ribs on the right side. The liver has many functions: it filters waste and other harmful materials from the blood, it produces enzymes and bile that help with digestion, and ...

What is a polysomnogram?A polysomnogram, also known as a sleep study, is a procedure which records your child's sleeping patterns. Each study may vary depending on your child's needs and the physicians' request. Some of the recordings include: ...

Our training program utilizes both a structured and individualized approach to address the training needs of the postdoctoral fellow. The structured activities are based on the general training goals that aim to prepare the fellow for a career in pediatric psychology. ...

X-rays are the most common imaging test. They allow physicians to see bones and organs within your child’s body. An X-ray is quick, painless and safe, especially when compared to other methods of examining bones and internal organs. ...

The traditional modes of hospital transportation can be flat out scary; my how things are changing at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. ...