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Patients who best tolerate the treatment are those in their teens.

Botox® Injections Available to Treat Adolescents with Migraine Headaches

The division of pediatric neurology at St. Louis Children’s Hospital now offers Botox injections for adolescent patients whose migraine headaches ...

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After a confirmed match, father Nathan donated his kidney to his daughter.

Patient With Goodpasture’s Syndrome Thrives After Kidney Transplant

At age 14, Madeline Rauh was an exceptional student and talented competitive swimmer. According to her mom, Julie, her daughter ...

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MIBG room offers ability for advanced treatments for patients with high-risk neuroblastoma.

Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital: MIBG Therapy Targets High-Risk Neuroblastoma

Learn more about the treatment - iodine-131 metaiodobenzylguanidine (I-131 MIBG) therapy - being tested for children with high risk neuroblastoma. ...

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Children's Therapy at Progress Point, St. Charles County

Therapy Services Opens New Facility in St. Charles County

St. Louis Children's Hospital opens a new satellite location in O'Fallon, Missouri, where physical, occupational, and speech therapy will take ...

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CBD use in pediatrics

CBD in Pediatric Care: “First Do No Harm” Is Primary Consideration

According to Washington University physician Jennifer Griffith, MD, PhD, easy access to CBD in its various forms—oil, topical ointments, tinctures ...