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Hernias in Children | Symptoms, Procedures, & Recovery
Hernias in children are common reasons why an otherwise healthy child might need to see a pediatric surgeon. But what ...
War Against Warts | Prevention & Treatment
Warts are usually a benign skin condition but can sometimes become painful or unsightly. They commonly appear as small areas ...
Children With Rare Gene Mutation Gather in St. Louis as Doctors, Researchers Try to Build Treatment Guide
Doctors and researchers at the GNAO1 clinic are trying to build a diagnostic and treatment guide for children impacted by ...
Helmet Safety Facts | Safety Stop
Our friends at Safety Stop are back! Today, they’ll show us how to properly fit your child’s helmet. From biking ...
Hyperinsulinism Center Offers Quick Assessment of Diffuse or Focal Disease
The Washington University Hyperinsulinism Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers multidisciplinary and comprehensive care for children with congenital hyperinsulinism. ...
Michelle Stecher was a Heart Center Patient 30 Years Ago and is Now an Inpatient Nurse
Read more about Michelle Stecher's lifelong struggle as a congenital heart disease patient. Learn more about her experiences with St ...
4,000th Cerebral Palsy Patient to Come to St. Louis Hospital for Life-Changing Surgery
Seven-year-old Ivy Rogers from Australia has become the 4,000th patient at St. Louis Children's Hospital to take steps after receiving ...
Stress Fracture Symptoms in Kids
Once the shock subsides, it can be difficult to know whether your child’s pain is due to a stress fracture ...
Irregular Heartbeat in Children | Causes and Dangers
Has your child ever complained about an irregular heartbeat? This is a complaint that many children have. Often, children use ...