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Medical Animation: Otitis Media

The ear has three distinct parts: the outer, the middle, and the inner ear. Sound waves first travel through the ...

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Medical Animation: Eczema

St. Louis Children's Hospital explains what eczema is and how it should be treated. Learn more. ...

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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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Is Your Baby's Head Misshapen?

Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that babies be put to sleep on their backs to prevent ...

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Young Children and Choking

It happens in a blink of an eye. You look over at your child and realize he is choking. He ...

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Winter Emergencies and the Chilling Facts

Children will run outside to play, wearing clothing not meant for the cold conditions. Soon after, the emergency department will ...

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Why Your Child's Behavior May Not Mean ADHD

When your child can’t sit still in class or pay attention, is disorganized and unfocused, or is acting out in ...

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Why Your Child Needs a Hearing and Vision Check

School bells will be ringing again soon, and with that sound comes the time for children to look, listen and ...

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When Your Family Pet Dies

Losing a family pet may be your child’s first experience with death. Helping her through this very hard time can ...