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Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) is a group of bacteria that can cause different types of infections in babies and children. H. influenzae most often cause ear, eye, or sinus infections. ...

Each year, St. Louis Children’s Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for more than 1,400 babies who require specialized medical assistance after birth. Newborns come from across the region to receive our expert care, whether they are babies born severely premature or full-term infants ...

Overview Colic is when a healthy baby cries for a very long time, for no obvious reason. It is most common during the first 6 weeks of life. It usually goes away on its own by age 3 to 4 months. Up to 1 in ...

A food allergy is when your child’s body has a bad immune reaction to a certain food. This is different from a food intolerance which does not affect the immune system. This is true even though some of the same signs may be present. ...

Overview Tracheoesophageal fistula Tracheoesophageal fistula is a connection between the esophagus and the trachea. The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The trachea is the tube that connects the throat to the windpipe and lungs. Normally, the esophagus and trachea ...

The fellowship begins in the first week of July. Year one of the fellowship provides exposure to the operational side, allowing you to spend time learning about areas such as financial and project management, performance improvement and employee relations. Throughout the year, you can move ...

The heart is a muscle that pumps oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body. When you have heart failure, the heart is not able to pump as well as it should. ...

Syncope is a brief loss of consciousness and muscle tone that can occur when not enough blood gets to the brain. Syncope is commonly called fainting. ...

Is your child over the age of 10 and experiencing a red, itchy foot rash? Use the St. Louis Children's Hospital symptom checker to determine if the Athlete's Foot can be treated at home or you should call the doctor. ...

Irritation, pain, tears, and blinking can occur when a foreign body enters a child’s eye. Review St. Louis Children's Hospital symptoms list to understand when you should call the doctor or treat at home. ...