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Leukemia is cancer of the blood. It’s the most common form of cancer in childhood. The cancer cells grow in bone marrow and go into the blood. St. Louis Children's Hospital provides advanced leukemia services for the St. Louis metro area. ...

Epilepsy brain surgery offers life-changing potential for some children with seizures. Learn what to expect before, during and after your child’s surgery, including specialized testing that helps surgeons plan your child’s procedure and long-term follow-up care. ...

Reading to a child from birth increases both literary and language skills, according to a recent statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here’s how to get story time started now. ...

Overview Constipation is when a child has very hard stools, and has fewer bowel movements than he or she normally does. It is a very common GI (gastrointestinal) problem. Signs that a child has constipation include: Having fewer bowel movements than normal. Constipation is often ...

If you want your children to have fun without turning their minds to mush during the summer stretch, think about day camps to keep them occupied and active. There are day camps to fit every child’s interest or ability. ...

Learning your child has seizures can be scary and confusing. The experts at St. Louis Children’s Hospital are prepared for your every question and concern, and have the experience and most advanced testing, diagnosis, and treatment options for your child. We’re here to provide the ...

Expertise with rare genetic syndromes Getting to the root of genetic disorders can, in many cases, have important implications for your child’s treatment. The Genetics and Genomic Medicine Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital has expertise in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of genetic ...

Did you know children with poor hearing and vision have a difficult time listening, learning and understanding, especially in school? Vision problems are the fourth most common disability among children in the United States. When children with poor vision receive prescription glasses, their ability to ...

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control all of a person’s voluntary muscle movements. The cancer is most common in children under age 10, but it is rare. It can form anywhere in ...

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a set of complex genetic conditions that can affect nearly every organ system in the body. Neurofibromatosis causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and in the brain. Call 314-454-KIDS (5437) for more information ...