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More than 90,000 Americans develop serious infections each year from drug-resistant staphylococcus bacteria. This germ is known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), although it's resistant to all standard first-line antibiotics, including penicillin. MRSA infections originally appeared mostly in hospitals and nursing homes. Now a new ...

Don’t let freezing temperatures stop you in your tracks. Frost, ice and snow don’t have to stop you, your child or your family from staying active. Whether children are athletes competing in winter sports or they love to play outside, parents can help them acclimate ...

Because they are so rare, skeletal dysplasia syndromes can be difficult to diagnose by physicians who are unfamiliar with them. At the Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic, we frequently first meet with children because a doctor or parent suspects something is wrong with the child’s bones — ...

Is your baseball player throwing too many pitches? A St. Louis Children’s Hospital physical therapist provides throw count recommendations for young athletes. ...

The comprehensive team of experts at St. Louis Children’s Hospital cares for children with all types of cerebral palsy. Learn more about spastic, ataxic and dyskinetic cerebral palsy and how we treat each child’s unique needs. ...

Pet therapy is one component of St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Healing Arts program. ...

A typical visit to the Motion Analysis Center takes 2.5 to 3 hours. You are encouraged and welcome to stay with your child. Your child’s motion analysis includes: A physical examination Use of reflective markers and muscle-activity sensors, applied with clear tape and sensor-sticky pad ...

Get information on the Cystic Fibrosis Pediatric Center of St. Louis Children's Hospital. Find out about clinic visits, hospital admissions, team of cystic fibrosis specialists and the Cystic Fibrosis Pediatric Center's standard procedures. To schedule an appointment, call us at 314.454.KIDS (5437). ...

If your child has a serious heart condition that requires intensive care, we understand how stressful it can be for your family. At the St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center, we offer the highest level of heart care for children in the region ...

Overview Crohn's disease is when there is redness, swelling (inflammation), and sores along the digestive tract. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. Crohn’s disease is a long-term (chronic) condition. It may come and go at different ...