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Overview Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria are usually spread by tick bites. Lyme disease is a year-round problem, but it peaks during the spring and summer months. It can cause short-term symptoms, and may cause long-term problems ...

From the moment Weston was born, he was adored by his parents, Emily and Shane. However, when Weston was just 7-months-old, things began to spiral out of control. Within a three week span, Weston went from a healthy, symptom free child to getting a diagnosis ...

Meningococcal infections are illnesses caused by bacteria. ...

Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. ...

Overview RSV is a viral illness that causes symptoms such as trouble breathing. It’s the most common cause of inflammation of the small airways in the lungs (bronchiolitis) and pneumonia in babies. Causes RSV is spread when a child comes into contact with fluid from ...

Watching your teen endure their first heartbreak is also tough on a parent. Learn how you can support them as they process their grief. ...

Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a rare nervous system disorder that causes the loss of ability to understand and use language, and it can cause seizures. Treatment can be done to help prevent seizures. ...

Originally published in the Spring issue of Pathways, a newsletter for investors of the Children’s Discovery Institute. Written by Patti McCarty. Washington University School of Medicine biomedical engineer Jon Silva, PhD, was at a Microsoft conference and had just seen a demonstration of the Microsoft ...

Glossary for terms, treatments and procedures used at the Brachial Plexus Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Learn more about brachial plexus for children. For a physician referral, call 314.454.5437. ...

Learn about precautions that should be taken for children with cochlear implants. ...