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In a surgical suite at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a robotic arm snakes an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible tube through a patient’s airway. Once the tube reaches the lungs, the surgeon operating the device remotely uses a tiny camera to search the area for an abnormal growth, or nodule, that might be cancerous.

For neurologists working with patients with Alzheimer’s disease, the road to actual treatment options has been long and paved with setbacks. But that is changing for some patients.

Sophia suffered from epilepsy that for years disrupted her life and put severe limitations on her future. But after receiving a groundbreaking procedure from the pediatric neurology team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Sophia, now 18, is seizure free.

Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from stroke every year, according to the American Stroke Association, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.

Too young for colorectal cancer? Think again.

As much as the red of changing leaves and the orange of Halloween pumpkins, pink has become one of the colors of fall.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from stroke every year, according to the American Stroke Association, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.

Matt Neil, radiotherapy service engineer on the BJC clinical asset management team.

The COVID-19 pandemic has paused our lives in many ways. But with stroke, every moment counts in the road to recovery. If you suspect you or a loved one is having a stroke, call 911. Learn more about the extra precautions we are taking at our hospitals because your health and safety are our top priorities.