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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
This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the procedure for a Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP) test and what to expect when your child has one.
UK’s first gene therapy baby celebrates 21st birthday
1 Oct 2021, 11 a.m.
The first child to be treated in the UK with gene therapy celebrates his 21st birthday this week, twenty years after having the pioneering treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH).
Pfeiffer syndrome is a type of complex craniosynostosis. There are three different types of Pfeiffer syndrome: Types 1, 2 and 3 (which also known as cloverleaf skull). This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and tr
In medical terms, an ‘association’ is a group of symptoms that appear together more often than would be expected by chance. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of VACTERL association (also known a
GOSH to provide support for AI and Machine Learning as part of new paediatric HealthTech Research Centre
23 Nov 2023, 10 a.m.
GOSH will support the new Child and Young People’s HealthTech Research Centre (HRC), led by Sheffield Children’s Hospital, as leads for AI and Machine Learning.
CLOSED: Our NIHR Great Ormond Street Biomedical Research Centre is delighted to open the first call for applications for a Research Communications Internship for existing staff of GOSH or UCL GOS ICH, specialising in social media.
Great Ormond Street Hospital's International Observership Programme offers international clinicians a unique opportunity to observe healthcare experts in a world-renowned paediatric setting. This programme is designed to support global colleagu…
Looking after your child's skin during a hospital stay
This page explains about looking after your child's skin during a hospital stay and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
Open tip rhinoplasty for children with craniofacial disorders
The bridge of the nose is made of bone but the rest of the nose is a flexible tissue called cartilage. A rhinoplasty is an operation to reshape the bone and cartilage in the nose. An open tip rhinoplasty is one where incisions are made to access inside th
Toddler doing well after receiving newest gene therapy available on NHS
25 Jun 2025, 9:23 a.m.
A toddler with a life-limiting and life-threatening rare disease is the youngest to be treated with the newest gene therapy available on the NHS at GOSH.
Corticosteroids for children with neuromuscular disorders
This information has been provided to help answer some of the questions you may have about steroid medication for children with neuromuscular disorders.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common neurological condition affecting around 100,000 adults in the UK, but it is rare in childhood – and particularly rare in children under 12. Specialist care for these children and young people is therefore crucial and Gr
NIHR GOSH BRC Research Communications Internship 2023
OPEN: Our NIHR Great Ormond Street Biomedical Research Centre is delighted to open the first call for applications for a Research Communications Internship for existing staff of GOSH or UCL GOS ICH, specialising in social media.
Children are incredibly active and they have little sense of danger so it is not surprising that they are prone to head injuries. In addition, their heads are large in proportion to their bodies and therefore more vulnerable to damage than adult heads. Th
