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Even if you have not been prescribed fentanyl and don’t keep it in your home, it’s still important to educate yourself on how to prevent accidental exposure. ...

The Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) device is a metal rod curved to fit the back of the chest and spine which is placed in an up and down position. It can be expanded as the child grows. ...

What is Williams Syndrome? Williams syndrome (WS) is a rare genetic disorder that occurs in about 1 in 8,000 births. It is associated with developmental delays and medical problems affecting multiple parts of the body. Features of Williams syndrome include: Characteristic facial features that have ...

Tips for feeding a baby with cleft lip or cleft palate from the Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Institute at St. Louis Children's Hospital. For more health tips visit our website. ...

The following case study, Vegetation Situation, was used by Andrew J. White, MD, Washington University associate professor of pediatrics and division director of pediatric rheumatology, as part of the “Patient of the Week” (POW) series. ...

On August 15, 1994, Ryan Heller was born in Rockford, Illinois. About 12 hours after birth, Ryan was diagnosed with a complex heart condition after doctors noticed that he would sometimes stop breathing and turn blue. Ryan was able to go home, but ended up ...

Always call your pediatrician if your child has severe diarrhea. These children may need to come to the hospital for IV replacement fluids. ...

ARVD is a rare type of cardiomyopathy that occurs if the muscle tissue in the right ventricle dies and is replaced by scar tissue: ...

Vaginitis refers to any inflammation or infection of the vagina. This is a common gynecological problem found in females of all ages, with one-third of females having at least one form of vaginitis at some time during their lives. ...

Dysphagia means trouble swallowing. This condition happens when food or liquids can’t pass easily from your child’s mouth, into the throat, down the esophagus, and into the stomach when swallowing. ...