This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI), which is present at birth and results in high levels of insulin being produced, which in turn can affect all areas of the body. It explains what causes CHI
Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland located deep inside the brain. Instructions for producing growth hormone come from other parts of the body, for instance, the hypothalamus. If there is a problem with the hypothalamus, the pituitary or the
“We wanted to take part in research looking for genetic and lifestyle factors that might cause cleft lips and palates to help prevent other parents having to go through all of this.”
Unicoronal craniosynostosis is a type of non-syndromic craniosynostosis and occurs when one of the two coronal sutures fuses before birth. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of unicoronal cranios
How virtual reality technology allowed Joe to see his own heart
19 Sep 2019, 10:08 a.m.
“It was absolutely mind-blowing to use Virtual Reality equipment to look at the 3D model of Joe’s heart. It was so exciting to be at the forefront of this technology. We were all so impressed.”
Gallstones are stone-like formations found in the gallbladder. They can vary significantly in size, shape and consistency, and they can be present without causing any problems at all. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explain
Factor XIII deficiency is a type of clotting disorder. A specific protein is missing from the blood so that injured blood vessels cannot heal in the usual way. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms a
Fibrinogen (factor I) deficiency is a type of clotting disorder. A specific protein is missing from the blood so that injured blood vessels cannot heal in the usual way. This information from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, sympto
This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes and symptoms of idiopathic scoliosis (curvature of the spine from an unknown cause). Surgery to correct the curvature is the main form of treatment offered at GOSH, so this pack gives
Before your child has a bone marrow transplant (BMT)
This information sheet explains the various tests your child will need to prepare for a bone marrow transplant (BMT). It also explains a little about what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for these tests and introduce
The Times newspaper has published this year's list of 'Britain's Top Children's Doctors', which includes many of Great Ormond Street Hospital's experts.
Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is a way of treating abnormal and enlarged veins so that they shrink and become less troublesome. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), why it might be sugges
Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a condition where the intestines appear to be blocked but in fact is caused by nerve and/or muscle problems stopping food being squeezed through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This information from Great O
Sagittal craniosynostosis (also known as scaphocephaly) is the most common type of non-syndromic craniosynostosis and occurs when the sagittal suture fuses before birth. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes,
