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Substance abuse is a recognized health disorder. It refers to the abuse of illegal or legal substances. Alcohol is the most common legal drug of abuse. Substance abuse causes serious problems at work, school, in relationships, and with the law. ...

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint tissues. It occurs more often in children than in adults. The infection usually reaches the joints through the bloodstream. In some cases, joints may become infected because of an injection, surgery, or ...

Information on tendon lengthening surgery for children with cerebral palsy or who have undergone selective dorsal rhizotomy treatment. Learn more about selective dorsal rhizotomy and tendon lengthening surgery for treatment of cerebral palsy from St. Louis Children's Hospital. Call 314.454.5437 for a physician referral. ...

Does your child refuse to bundle up when it’s cold outside? Learn how to strike a balance between giving them autonomy and providing safety. ...

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It’s not yet known exactly what is causing Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), although it seems to be related to COVID-19. ...

Leslie Grigg Garvin developed a friendship with Dr. Ralph Feigin after Grigg had a cardiac arrest and lapsed into a coma. Learn more about their stories. ...

Imagine yourself trying to maintain a straight-A average in school, practice competitive tap, jazz, and modern dance for twenty hours a week, juggle time with friends and family at the same time your body is being compromised by an undetected tumor. ...

At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the chaplains seek to provide the best spiritual care for our patients, families and staff. This care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are a part of the medical team, participating in patient care, rounds ...

We are the largest heart center in the region, caring for nearly 5,000 pediatric patients over the past 10 years. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has designated us as a high-volume center. Seeing more patients with a greater variety of conditions better equips us to ...