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  • Lungs New method strips lungs of old cells in three hoursA faster and more effective method of preparing organs for transplant has been successfully tested on rat and sheep lungs. The procedure, which took a few hours rather than the few weeks normally required, used detergents to strip the lungs of their old cells, leaving the organ's microarchitecture intact and ready for use. The method, developed by a team led by the UCL Institute of Child Health, is a further step forward in the quest to provide transplants free from the risk of rejection. 10 June 2013
  • Tom Barnard New guidance to help paediatricians refer epilepsy patientsGreat Ormond Street Hospital welcomes new guidance to help paediatricians refer young epilepsy patients more effectively. 06 June 2013
  • Roof garden GOSH's Hidden Garden on ITV's This MorningThe Friends Garden at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) was the first to be highlighted in a new series of Hidden Gardens from around the world on ITV's This Morning. Gardener Diarmuid Gavin visited the hospital to discover how the staff garden provides a tranquil escape. 04 June 2013
  • Nadia Micali Number of people in UK diagnosed with eating disorders is increasingThe number of people diagnosed with eating disorders has increased by 15 per cent since 2000, according to a new study led by the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH). The increase was more pronounced in males with incidences rising 27 per cent. 21 May 2013
  • Respiratory sleep unit BBC Radio 4's Nightwatch features patient from sleep unitOn the second series of Wireless Nights, a BBC Radio 4 Broadcast, presenter Jarvis Cocker visited the family of a patient from the hospital's sleep unit to see how they manage at night in their own home. 21 May 2013
  • Image from an adult MRI scan Post-mortem MRI: a viable alternative to a conventional autopsyUsing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and blood tests to establish the cause of death in fetuses and newborn babies is virtually as accurate as a standard autopsy, according to a paper published in The Lancet. At a time of great distress, a minimally invasive autopsy could offer an acceptable alternative to a full autopsy for some families. 16 May 2013
  • Making Tomorrow's People - Clinical Ethics Symposium Ground breaking clinical ethics event attended by more than 200A one-day symposium examining the complex ethical considerations around the use of new technologies and clinical practices related to reproduction and the treatment of neonates, children and adolescents drew 220 people from across the UK. 14 May 2013
  • Prof Andrew Taylor New grant to create 3D models of heart defectsNew 3D modelling techniques which could give a more realistic view of heart defects in patients are being researched at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London, thanks to a grant from Heart Research UK. 13 May 2013
  • Jack and Lee Former GOSH patient climbs Everest in the name of medical scienceNine-year-old Jack is one of 12 intrepid youngsters who made a remarkable contribution to medical science earlier this month. A former patient at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Jack, accompanied by his father Lee, trekked to the foothills of Mount Everest as part of a major study that aims to improve treatments for intensive care patients. 30 April 2013
  • Dr Jane Zuckerman Great Ormond Street Hospital launches a travel health clinicGreat Ormond Street Hospital has opened a dedicated travel clinic in London offering children and adults a range of travel vaccinations, anti-malarial treatments and advice. The consultant-led clinic is led by Dr Jane Zuckerman, an internationally known travel health expert who is supported by a team of highly qualified nurses. 26 April 2013
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