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Dysthymia is a milder, but long-lasting form of depression. It’s also called persistent depressive disorder. People with this condition may also have bouts of major depression at times. ...

Glaucoma is a health problem where the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly builds up and doesn’t drain properly. Instead, the fluid collects and causes damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the retina with ...

At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we believe that breast milk is the best first food for your baby. It’s rich in nutrients and helps protect your newborn from infections and illness. Breast milk is like a special medicine created just for your baby, and its ...

What is intraventricular hemorrhage in babies? Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is bleeding inside or around the ventricles in the brain. The ventricles are the spaces in the brain that contain the cerebral spinal fluid. Bleeding in the brain can put pressure on the nerve cells and ...

Impetigo is an infection of the skin. When it affects just the surface, it’s called superficial impetigo. Impetigo can also affect deeper parts of the skin. ...

Vitamin K deficiency bleeding is a problem that occurs in some newborns. Babies are normally born with low levels of vitamin K, needed for blood to clot. Not having enough vitamin K is the main cause of vitamin deficiency bleeding. ...

Acute osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone. It develops over a short time, usually about 2 weeks. In children, osteomyelitis is more common in the long bones of the arms and legs. But it can affect any bone in the body. ...

A branchial cleft abnormality is a cluster of abnormally formed tissue in the neck. Branchial cleft abnormalities may form cysts or sinuses, or fistulas. Branchial cleft abnormalities are usually found in front of the large muscles on either the side of the neck. ...

Follow up with a pediatrician within 48-72 hours. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies are seen by a pediatrician within 48-72 hours of being discharged from the hospital. This means that you will most likely need to see a pediatrician in the state ...

SPRINGFIELD and ST. LOUIS, MO, (June 12, 2025) – Increased access to highly specialized pediatric care just moved one step closer to becoming a reality today as CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital – one of the nation’s premier pediatric hospitals – announced they have ...