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Learn about what to expect during a Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) test to see how well your bladder and kidneys are working. ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a rare genetic disorder. It causes numerous cysts filled with fluid to grow in the kidneys. PKD cysts can reduce kidney function, leading to kidney failure. PKD is the 4th leading cause of kidney failure. People with PKD can also ...

Being calm in a storm of screaming is one of the hardest parts of being a parent, but keeping your cool will benefit both you and your children. ...

Use the St. Louis Children's Hospital symptom checker to determine if you should call the doctor or treat your child's cough at home. ...

Read more about how Peter Needham's recovery from head trauma created a family tradition. ...

Swine flu is an infection caused by a virus. It's named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. In 2009 a strain of swine flu called H1N1 infected many people around ...

Moles on a child’s skin are usually nothing to worry about. These small spots are caused by groups of cells that give skin its color. They often appear during childhood. ...

Having the “talk” with your child doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking event. Sex—it’s spelled with three letters, but it can feel like a four letter word, especially when it’s time to talk to your children about it. “Sex is a taboo subject for many ...

Learn about what to expect for a barium enema, an x-ray of the large intestine that helps your doctor see how well your large intestine is working. ...

Neuromyelitis optica, also called NMO or Devic's disease, is a rare yet severe demyelinating autoimmune inflammatory process affecting the central nervous system. It specifically affects the myelin, which is the insulation around the nerves. ...