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View the PICU Glossary of Terms from St. Louis Children's Hospital. For more information on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at St. Louis Children's Hospital, call 314-454-KIDS (5437). ...

The St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) “After-Hours” service was developed after community physicians recognized a need to provide quality after-hours care to their patients when their office is closed. ...

The circulatory system is comprised of both red blood cells and white blood cells. White blood cells are part of the immune system and continuously fight infection. White blood cells, or leukocytes, are produced in the bones. Their primary function is to identify and destroy ...

What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the glands that make mucus and sweat. It is a long-term (chronic), progressive disease. But improved treatments have made it possible for people with this disease to live longer lives. Most people with ...

Saethre-Chotzen syndrome is a genetic disorder in which certain skull bones fuse early and prevent the skull from growing normally. This affects the shape of the head and face. In addition patients may have droopy eyelids, low hairline, small ears, and webbing between the fingers. ...

HMO, also known as hereditary multiple exostoses (HME), is a condition in which people develop benign bone tumors called exostoses. This condition most often affects children under 12. ...

Pfeiffer syndrome is a genetic disorder in which certain skull bones fuse early and prevent the skull from growing normally. This affects the shape of the head and face. ...

Learn about the dangers of vaping and nicotine for teenagers and young adults. Discover the signs of use, health risks, and how to talk to your children about the dangers of nicotine addiction. ...

Seven-year-old Phoenix Weaver is breathing easier these days. A car accident two years ago in her home town of Nixa, Missouri left her paralyzed from the neck down. ...

What is hepatitis B (HBV)? Hepatitis B is a serious infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. It can be mild and short-term, or it may be long-term and lead to chronic liver disease and liver failure in infants and young children ...