Walk down to Level 1 of the Frontage Building, and you'll discover the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Great Ormond Street Clinical Research Facility (CRF). This bright and colourful purpose-built centre provides a specialist ward area for c
Most medicines come in a variety of types or formats. Be aware, though, that some medicines (particularly rare or unusual ones) only come in one type. Also, some may be more effective in one type than another.
Osteogenesis imperfecta and physical education and exercise
Participation in sports and exercise is recommended for children and young people with OI to promote general fitness, muscle strengthening and bones becoming stronger. Playing sports and exercising can be daunting due to the risk of fracture; however, the
Autoimmune encephalitis is a group of rare neurological condition causing inflammation of the brain. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of autoimmune encephalitis and where to get help.
Alllied Health Professionals (AHPs) play an integral role at GOSH. This group of independent practitioners contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessment and work hard to maximise the diagnosis, treatment and successful discharge of our patients. A
We welcome the publication of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) latest report into our services, which rates them as 'Good' and highlights many areas of 'Outstanding' practice.
This healthcare sciences week (13-17 March), we’re celebrating our staff who play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of children and young people every day. Hear from Raquel, Sebin, Ciaran & Ajeeta...
Information from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explaining sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCT) in children, the operation to remove them and what to expect when a child comes to GOSH for treatment.
New tablet reduces symptoms for young people with multiple sclerosis
17 Jan 2018, 12:30 p.m.
A daily tablet has been shown to reduce the debilitating symptoms experienced by children with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and cut the chance of relapse by 82%. There are currently no treatments specifically approved for adolescents with MS and this is the fi
Pain relief using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a safe, easy to use, drug-free method of managing pain. A very low level electrical current is applied to areas of the body using soft gel pads that stick to the skin. The low level electrical current
Immunoglobulin is also known as IgG or antibody. It is a blood product and is given often as replacement for people who are unable to make their own antibodies. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains what immunoglobulin i
A dermoid cyst is a sac-like growth that is present at birth, containing structures such as hair, fluid, teeth or skin glands. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of intracranial (inside the skull
Infection, Cancer and Immunity (ICI) is a division within Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). The division covers the treatment of children with cancer, underlying immunology problems and congenital or acquired infectious diseases. Many of these children
