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A “central line” is a tube that is placed into a patient’s large vein, usually in the neck, chest, arm, or groin. The tube is often used to draw blood, or give fluids or medications. ...

St. Louis and its surrounding St. Louis County provide a metropolis feel in the heart of the Midwest. The city’s skyline is famous for the iconic Gateway Arch, a skyscraping showcase of the national Museum of Westward Expansion. ...

At your visit to the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Program, a pediatric neurologist will evaluate your child’s risk for a stroke and help you and your child address that risk, as needed. ...

A trauma center focused only on kids: Kids are not just mini adults — so their emergency care should be treated accordingly. A Pediatric Trauma Center is distinguished from other facilities in that it guarantees the immediate availability of specialized pediatric clinicians. ...

Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children today. More than seven million children in America have asthma. At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, asthma is one of the most common reasons for emergency room visits and the number one reason for patient admissions. More ...

Antibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. They have saved many lives and prevented bad outcomes. These drugs do not kill viruses. They only work on bacteria. Every day, doctors must decide if a child's infection is viral or bacterial. Here's how they do ...

Dr. F. Sessions Cole, Director of Newborn Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children's Hospital, offers a Preconception Checklist for families trying to conceive. Following these steps toward a healthy lifestyle increases the chances of becoming pregnant, and of delivering a healthy baby. ...

Sophia suffered from epilepsy that for years, but after receiving a groundbreaking procedure from the pediatric neurology team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, she is now seizure free. ...

In late November of last year, Julia and Jake North had their lives turned upside down when they received news that the oldest of their 6-year-old triplets, Charlie, had a brain tumor. ...

Food allergy resources provided by the Food Allergy Management & Education Program at St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...