Search

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 ...

Learn about what to expect during a visit to the Fetal Heart Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

The following case study was used by Andrew J. White, MD, as part of the “Patient of the Week” (POW) series. ...

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can damage and destroy liver cells. ...

What is croup? Find out causes, facts, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for croup, a respiratory problem often characterized by a loud, barking cough, stridor and breathing problems. ...

For many children with autism, playing electronic games is the perfect pastime: The games offer a predictable structure that makes them comfortable, and they don’t need to engage with people in the real world—something that makes them decidedly uncomfortable. ...

Read more about Blair's dealing with omphalocele and her experience at the NICU of St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Your 1- to 3-year-old needs about 10–13 hours of sleep a day. For many toddlers, this will include one or two naps per day. ...

Learn what to expect when having a Ventilation/Perfusion (VQ) scan at St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Many parents have false beliefs (myths) about fever. Fevers are harmless and often helpful. Let these facts help you better understand fever. ...