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First Patient With Fontan Fenestration To Undergo Spinal Fusion At St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Julia Wynne has dealt with a wide variety of medical issues with fortitude and grace since the day she was ...

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Physician Profile: Anne M. Connolly

Dr. Connolly became a physician because of a brief conversation
 in 1978 with Rosalyn Yalow, PhD, the second American woman ...

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Osteosarcoma In A 10-Year-Old: Saving Will’s Arm

When Will started complaining about his arm hurting and a lump formed in the area of his left proximal humerus ...

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New Melanoma and Nevus Clinic Opens

Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) opened a Pediatric Melanoma and Nevus Clinic dedicated to serving patient families ...

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Youth Sports Specialization

Young athletes need a break from the same physical activity to rehabilitate their growing bodies. There is not enough recovery ...

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When Allergies Attack...

Could that sniffle be allergies? Respiratory allergies tend to last for a long time. It’s as if your child’s cold ...

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What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Even though it sounds a bit ominous, Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common overuse condition that causes pain and swelling below ...

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Understanding the Many Faces of Seizures

Your child has had a fever for two days. Suddenly, his body stiffens and then his arms and legs begin ...

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Seven Keys to a Nutritious Lifestyle

If children are encouraged to try a variety of foods from the start of their table-food days, eating well can ...