The Pulse

Sharing wellness stories from our children to yours. Serving the health needs for all children and families across 50 states and over 80 countries.

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T. Eric Spiegel, MD and a patient

New Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit Expands Hospital's Commitment to Childhood & Adolescent Mental Health

In response to the growing need for pediatric behavioral health care, in July St. Louis Children’s Hospital opened a 14-bed ...

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Christopher Lewis, MD, medical director, DSD Clinic

Differences of Sex Development Clinic: Treating Complex Congenital Conditions

Washington University physicians at St. Louis Children's Hospital provide one location with specialized medical care for those with congenital conditions ...

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Bariatric surgery team of physicians

Bariatric Surgery: A Viable Option for Teens With the Disease of Obesity

Since 2013, obesity has been listed as a disease in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ...