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Argininosuccinic aciduria is an inherited disorder that causes ammonia to accumulate in the blood, and ammonia is toxic if the levels become too high. ...

Kartagener syndrome, a rare inherited birth defect, is a type of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a condition marked by frequent infections of the lungs, ears, throat, and sinuses that continue into adulthood. ...

Has your child had a diagnosis of asthma within the last year? If so, then they should have an inhaler at school. ...

The skeletal system serves as the framework for the body and also protects the internal organs. Bones grow by a process called remodeling. During remodeling bone cells called osteoclasts eat away or resorb bone tissue. Osteoblasts, another type of bone cell, add new bone to ...

Our pediatric surgeons consult with the hospital’s pediatric radiologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, geneticists and orthotists to diagnose, evaluate and treat chest wall deformities and ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. What are chest wall deformities? Chest wall deformities are structural abnormalities in ...

Young athletes need a break from the same physical activity to rehabilitate their growing bodies. There is not enough recovery time when a child plays a single sport year-round. ...

All our transport team nurses are registered nurses and are required to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the emergency unit (EU), NICU or PICU. Our transport team paramedics have extensive EMS field experience and are highly skilled in management of emergent situations. ...

View our Food Allergy Management and Education checklist for volunteers. ...

Is your child's head misshapen? Your child could have deformational plagiocephaly. Learn about helmeting treatment for this condition. Contact St. Louis Children's Hospital at 314-454-5437 to make an appointment. ...

The St. Louis Children's Hospital Bereavement Program's goal is to assist families who have lost a child at the hospital. We provide support through listening presence, compassionate care, and referrals to local and national organizations that are currently helping support families through their loss. ...