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Young Teen Undergoes Rare Heart-Lung Transplant At St. Louis Children's Hospital
Spencer Kolman was a busy, seemingly healthy teen a year ago. He was involved in drama, band, hockey and Boy ...
SLCH Mourns The Loss Of Frederick Peterson, MD, Former Professor Of Pediatrics
Frederick D. Peterson, MD, a professor of clinical pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine, passed away last month at ...
Physician Profile: Joan Downey, MD
Meet Joan Downey, MD, MPH , whose decision to become a neonatologist was derived from an early experience. ...
Case Study: Enough
The following case study was used by Andrew J. White, MD, as part of the “Patient of the Week” (POW) ...
Berry Joins SLCH Foundation As Chief Development Officer
Malcolm E. Berry recently joined the executive leadership team as Chief Development Officer of the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation. ...
Medical Animation: Inguinal Hernia
A hernia is the swelling or protrusion of an organ through an opening in the abdominal wall. An inguinal hernia ...
Medical Animation: Urinary Tract Infection
The urinary system comprises the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys act as a filter and remove wastes from ...
Medical Animation: Appendicitis
The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch of tissue located at the lower right side of the abdomen. Although it ...
