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When 3-month-old Hank Matzke started running a fever and wouldn’t stop crying late one Saturday night, his parents, Amanda and Ryan, knew something was seriously wrong. ...

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) occurs when damaged red blood cells block the kidney's filtering system which can lead to kidney failure in children. ...

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The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) has honored two Washington University child psychiatrists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH). ...

Concerned about your child's cold? Discover the signs that indicate when to seek medical advice, such as ongoing symptoms, fever, or increased trouble breathing. ...

Parents often ask if it’s best to have children open their birthday presents during or after their party, and the answer depends on a few things. Mini Tandon, DO, a Washington University child and adolescent psychiatrist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, talks about pros and ...

Ear molding is a nonsurgical procedure that—when started soon after a baby’s birth—can correct a number of common deformities, including Stahl’s ear and cryptotia. For most cases, it eliminates the need for patients to undergo corrective plastic surgery when they are older. ...

Overview Hyperbilirubinemia happens when there is too much bilirubin in your baby’s blood. Bilirubin is made by the breakdown of red blood cells. It’s hard for babies to get rid of bilirubin at first. It can build up in their blood, tissues, and fluids. Bilirubin ...

Washington University physicians at St. Louis Children's Hospital provide one location with specialized medical care for those with congenital conditions. Learn more. ...

What should we bring to the hospital? Please bring a walker, stroller or wheelchair for those patients (especially the older patients) that do not typically use assistive devices. The casts are meant for walking short distances only. Bring all assistive devices (braces, walkers, etc.) your ...