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SLCH Receives Awards for Patient Satisfaction
St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) received 15 awards for achievement of excellence in patient satisfaction from Professional Research Consultants (PRC) ...
SLCH Mourns Passing of Jessie L. Ternberg, MD
In 1954, when Jessie L. Ternberg, MD, PhD, became the first female surgical resident at what was then Barnes Hospital ...
Pearson Appointed Medical Director, Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Center
The department of neurology, division of pediatric neurology, together with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, recently announced the appointment of Toni ...
Magnetic Grow Rods for Scoliosis Treatment Reduce Surgeries
A standard treatment of care for severe, progressive scoliosis involves surgery to implant adjustable metal rods that brace the spine ...
Unraveling Autism
Washington University School of Medicine researchers are using three major approaches to unravel the physical and psychological underpinnings of autism. ...
Zika Virus | Pregnancy Precautions
Warnings about the Zika virus made news several years ago. Expectant mothers were put on high alert and were advised ...
Case Study: "Chips Ahoy Matey"
The following case study, "Chips Ahoy Matey", was used by Andrew J. White, MD, the division director of pediatric rheumatology ...
Brain Tumor Program Joins Exclusive Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium
Expands treatment options for children with brain tumors By Kristina Sauerwein/Washington University School of Medicine In less than a year ...