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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a type of behavior disorder. It is mostly diagnosed in childhood. Children with ODD are uncooperative, defiant, and hostile toward peers, parents, teachers, and other authority figures. They are more troubling to others than they are to themselves. ...

The Child Life Services play program operates out of the The Marian Alexander Playroom, also known as the Child Life Playroom. This playroom overlooks the Olson Family Garden, one of our two outdoor gardens. The playroom is open most days. Contact child life services for ...

A pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks is called post-term. A pregnancy that is between 41 and 42 weeks is called late-term. Most women deliver between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. ...

Anemia is a problem in which there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. ...

Welcome to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Our physicians treat patients from all over the world. This page will help you with the process of becoming a patient at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. ...

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) occurs when damaged red blood cells block the kidney's filtering system which can lead to kidney failure in children. ...

What is anencephaly in children? Anencephaly is a condition that is present at birth (birth defect). It affects the brain and skull bones. With this condition, the brain is not fully formed. It often lacks part or all of the cerebrum. The cerebrum is the ...

A kidney stone is a hard, pebble-like deposit that forms in the kidney. It may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pearl. Some are as big as golf balls. ...

Overview Addison disease is when the adrenal glands don't make enough of two steroid hormones. The hormones are cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol controls the body's metabolism, blocks inflammatory reactions, and affects the immune system. Aldosterone manages sodium and potassium levels. The adrenal glands sit on ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a problem that affects a child’s nervous system and growth and development. It usually shows up during a child’s first 3 years of life. ...