Achondroplasia is the most common type of short limb (or disproportionately short stature). The condition affects how some of the bones develop, particularly the limb bones and specifically the upper arms and thighs. There are obvious problems with how so
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare condition that tends to occur in ‘outbreaks’ every few years. It affects the spinal cord – particularly the grey matter – and over hours to days muscles weaken and normal limb reflexes disappear. It often follows a m
This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains how haemangiomas can be treated with atenolol, a medicine traditionally used to treat high blood pressure.
The clinical team at GOSH works closely with the research department at the Behavioural and Brain Sciences Unit (BBSU) at the UCL Institute of Child Health.
An epidural is a continuous infusion of pain relief medicines given into the epidural space. This is an area close to the spinal cord and to the nerves supplying the area of surgery. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about the us
This service provides specialist expertise in the assessment and management of children with complex neurodevelopmental disorders. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) describes the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinic and what to expect whe
Plain English summaries are important for the following reasons: to effectively engage the general public in the outputs of an organisation, to publicise the research funded by the organisation, as a foundation to build and adapt research as it develops.
Oesophageal atresia (OA) and tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF): Feeding after repair surgery
Oesophageal atresia (OA) and tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) are both congenital (present at birth) problems. They can develop together or separately and are usually diagnosed soon after birth (or occasionally during a prenatal scan). Both conditions re
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
Taking Flight writing competition: read the winning stories
31 Jul 2019, 10:05 a.m.
Back in May we held ‘Taking Flight: A Month Of Stories at GOSH’, the hospital’s first ever flash fiction writing competition, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan, gifting the rights in his famous book and play to the hospit
The RED frame, which stands for ‘Rigid External Distraction’, has been used successfully for many years in children and adults to help correct many facial problems by advancing the forehead and midface. The frame helps the Craniofacial team to make adjust
When Ben’s parents received the phone call to say a date had been set for his surgery, they felt a mix of emotions. Here they describe their experiences of Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and the journey to recovery.
A syndrome is a collection of symptoms that often appear together. The symptoms associated with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome are port wine stains, varicose veins and hypertrophy (extra growth) of one limb.
Myelomeningocele is a type of spina bifida. This is when the neural tube has failed to close and the neural tissue is exposed on the baby’s back. The myelomeningocele will look like a sac sticking out from a baby’s back.
Intussusception is a condition where the bowel ‘telescopes’ in on itself. This causes the bowel walls to press on one another, blocking the bowel. This can lead to reduced blood flow to that part of the bowel. It is a bit like a getting a sock turned insi
