A research article published this month in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights the significant impact of social determinants of health on patients’ ability to sustain control of hypertension. This large clinical trial, conducted at Ochsner Health, indicates the need for health systems and society to improve practices and better identify, measure, and address significant health
Month: July 2022
Mastering the butt wipe is the final step before total toilet independence, but your kid may need some tricks to get there. At the very end of the wearying journey that is potty training awaits one final challenge: the butt wipe. It may seem intuitive to you, but to a kid with a high tolerance
We’re proud of our hometown team, the St. Louis Blues and their awesome Stanley Cup victory this year! Our patients and their families got to join in the celebration firsthand as the Cup was brought in to our playroom! #LGB #PlayGloria #GuardiansOfChildhood
At the beginning of the pandemic, there was a general perception that children and teenagers were much less likely to get COVID-19 than adults. It was fueled by early data from across the globe that found very low rates of COVID in adolescents (defined as ages 10-19) and youth (15-24). But the data was mixed
With so many people traveling this summer, it feels exciting to be out and about again. There are so many beautiful places to visit, why not update your entire family’s summer outfits with trendy, stylish dresses to beach cover-ups, comfy travel joggers to short sleeve button-ups. We also have adorable dresses for your little princess
A new study involving hospitalized women in six African countries from the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s (UMSOM) Institute of Human Virology (IHV) showed that pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, had double the risk of being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and four-times the risk of dying in-hospital
Some of the world’s most important pediatric breakthroughs are ONLY happening at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Because this is the ONLY place where Washington University Physicians have gathered from across the globe to discover and develop life-changing treatments for kids.
As an abortion care provider in Canada, I know anti-abortion politics in the U.S. can cause fear and confusion here, often resulting in delays and barriers to care. Unlike in the U.S., access to abortion in Canada has improved significantly in recent years. Abortion was completely decriminalized in 1988 and is publicly funded as a regular
Noticing and understanding what it means when a person leans into a conversation or takes a step back and crosses their arms is a vital part of human communication. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester have found that children with autism spectrum disorder may not always process body
Got some extra time this summer? Planning parties or spending lazy days out back with the family? Why not spend your free time updating your summer home to spruce things up and give it a much-needed change. Don’t worry; we are here to help! This guide has everything from smart gardening tools and luxury candles
As a registered nurse in the Heart Center, Kayla reflects on what it means to her to be a guardian of childhood with a story about a baby she was able to take care of for only a few days. She describes the ways that the staff at St. Louis Children’s Hospital go the extra
ONLY Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s could give Weston’s family hope, using a new immune therapy developed here in St. Louis by Washington University Physicians. Find out more about Weston’s story. https://www.stlouischildrens.org/giving/impact/weston
Lehigh University and Bentley University health economics researchers have published the first study to confirm a causal relationship between lead-in-water and adverse fetal health outcomes. Although many studies have found a correlation between lead exposure and health, a causal link had been lacking in the literature-;until now. The study has recently been published in the
Meet Weston and learn how St. Louis Children’s gives kids like Weston the chance to fight – and win.
Close to half of all marriages in the US end in divorce, affecting over 1 million children each year. These children are at an increased risk of struggling in school, experiencing mental health or substance use problems and engaging in risky sexual behavior. A new study from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology has
Whether you made it in your own kitchen or bought it at the grocery store, do you know how to properly store baby food? Here are some tips to consider. Visit Children’s MomDocs (a blog by mom physicians at St Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine): http://bit.ly/2k3V2W2 Learn more about St. Louis