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When Ben Motl unracked 225 pounds for a bench press challenge in February 2024, something went dangerously wrong: The barbell slipped off the rack and came down directly onto his face, crushing his nose. Ben’s injury was more extensive than it initially appeared and he wasn’t sleeping well. Eric Barbarite, MD, helped change that.

For patients living with joint pain, tendon injuries or chronic muscular conditions, treatment options can feel limited. Patients with these struggles may benefit from a regenerative treatment designed to support the body’s own healing process: Platelet-rich plasma, often called PRP.

For most people, sweating is a normal part of life. But for Azra Pervan, now 15, excessive sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis, controlled nearly every part of her life. She began experiencing symptoms at age five when her family noticed the excessive sweating of her palms and feet. Read her story.

The newborn stage comes with many unfamiliar sounds, movements and behaviors. While it is natural for parents to worry, many things that seem concerning at first are normal parts of early development. Danielle Larsen, MD, a WashU Medicine pediatrician at Arch Pediatrics, helps families understand what is expected during the first weeks and months of life so they can feel confident caring for their baby.

David Moore was living with chronic fatigue and other concerning symptoms. Thanks to his team of specialists at BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine, a complication with one of his parathyroid glands was caught and treated.

Screens are part of daily life. From school assignments to staying connected with family and friends, children and teens are growing up in a digital world. “Screentime is unavoidable but should be purposeful,” says Lisa Ryan, MD, PhD, a WashU Medicine pediatrician at Woods Mill Pediatrics. Dr. Ryan works with families every day to create practical, age-appropriate plans that support healthy development while recognizing the realities of modern life.

An inguinal hernia is one of the most common conditions pediatric surgeons treat. While the word “hernia” can sound alarming, this is a well understood issue with a surgery and a smooth recovery for most children. Knowing what to look for and when to seek care can help parents feel confident if they find out their child has one.

For many people, weight loss is not a straight line. Some start with lifestyle changes, others begin treatment with GLP-1 medications and others explore procedural options when they want additional support. According to Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, a WashU Medicine gastroenterologist, these options do not have to compete with one another. In many cases, they can work together.

The statistics show that almost 80% of Americans will develop back or neck pain at some point in their life. Knowing this, it can be difficult to know when to see a neurosurgeon specialized in spine diseases to help you. These are some signs that you to seek help from a neurosurgeon specialized in back or neck pain.

Female athletes face unique challenges throughout their lives — from navigating physical demands and body changes in youth sports to returning to activity after pregnancy and beyond. The WashU Medicine Female Athlete Program provides care for girls and women of all ages and activity levels.