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Cavus foot is a condition in which the foot has an arch that is much higher than normal. As a result of this high arch, a large amount of weight is placed on the ball and heel of the foot when children walk or stand. ...

Mitral valve prolapse often does not cause symptoms. Because of this, it is often not diagnosed until adulthood. If a child is diagnosed, it is important to know the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse in order to distinguish them from signs of more serious heart ...

Many snack bar boxes barely have enough room to tout all the ingredients. Consider a “fiber-filled, high-protein, chocolatey-peanut butter granola energy bar.” ...

Q: What is meant by the Time Critical Diagnosis System? A: The state of Missouri enacted laws creating coordinated statewide emergency medical services for the time-critical conditions of trauma, stroke or severe heart attacks. These conditions require quick assessment, diagnosis and treatment to reduce the ...

The 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Clinic specializes in the diagnosis, genetic testing, and treatment of children with the 22q11.2 genetic disorder. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 314.454.5437 or 800.678.5437. ...

Read more about Laila's story and struggle with HLH (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis). Learn how the St. Louis Blues helped fuel Laila. ...

Learn more about Madeline Thompson's struggle with medulloblastoma and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Amenorrhea is a menstrual condition characterized by absent menstrual periods for more than three monthly menstrual cycles. ...

The mitral valve is on the left side of the heart. It lets blood flow from the upper to the lower heart chamber. Mitral valve regurgitation is diagnosed when the mitral valve in the heart does not close well, which causes blood to leak back ...

Children’s Direct Physician Access Line Offers “One Stop” Telephone Access to Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine Physicians Referring physicians desiring quick and easy access to St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) and Washington University School of Medicine physicians need to remember just one telephone number ...