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When kids learn about the “three main reasons for rules,” we parents can quickly remind them why a rule is important and the potential negative consequences of not following the rules. ...

The Pediatric Hypertension Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital now offers an advanced technology that has already proven effective as a diagnostic tool in adult patients with high blood pressure. The SphygmoCorÒ measures central blood pressure, the blood pressure at the aorta, which has been ...

Diaper dermatitis is inflammation of the skin in the diaper area. It’s a very common condition in babies and toddlers. ...

Medicine rashes are the body’s reaction to a certain medicine. The type of rash that occurs depends on the type of medicine that is causing it. Rashes can range from mild to severe. ...

Malocclusion is when a child’s teeth become crooked or crowded. The child may also have a problem with his or her bite. That means the teeth of the upper jaw don’t meet normally with the teeth of the lower jaw when the jaw is closed. ...

Meconium aspiration happens when a newborn breathes in a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds the baby in the womb. Meconium is the baby's first stool, or poop, which is sticky, thick, and dark green. It is typically ...

Overview Blepharitis is an inflammation in the oil glands of the eyelid. It causes swollen eyelids and crusting around the eyelashes. Even after it’s treated and goes away, it can often come back again and again for years. It can often lead to an infection ...

Candidiasis is an infection caused by yeast called Candida. Candida normally causes no harm, but in some cases, it can overgrow. This can cause a rash, itching, and other symptoms. ...

Heart murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by blood moving through the heart. Murmurs are graded on a scale of 1 to 6, with 1 being very faint and 6 being very loud. ...

SIADH is when the body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This is a hormone that normally helps the kidneys conserve the correct amount of water in the body. SIADH causes the body to retain water. ...