External ventricular drainage (EVD) is a temporary method of draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles in the brain. The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by CSF, which helps to protect them. The areas in the brain that contain this fluid
Film celebrates success of Biomedical Research Centres set up by outgoing UK Chief Medical Officer
14 Oct 2019, 11:37 a.m.
NHS patients who have taken part in clinical trials have expressed their gratitude to researchers in a film celebrating the work of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs), including GOSH BRC, to mark the retir
The neurosurgery team are based on Koala Ward at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). This is a 12-bed ward specialising in the surgical management of children with hydrocephalus, epilepsy, spinal cord abnormalities, central nervous system tumours and a v
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare inherited disorder treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) affecting the adrenal glands and ‘white matter’ of the brain, causing a progressive loss of physical and mental skills.
An encephalocele is a rare congenital (present at birth) type of neural tube defect where part of the skull has not formed properly so a portion of brain tissue and associated structures are outside the skull. The protruding sac may be covered with skin o
BRC researchers develop a new rapid test for Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia
18 Dec 2015, 1:29 p.m.
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) BRC (Biomedical Research Centre) researchers, working in collaboration with the BRC at NIHR Queen Square Dementia and the Wolfson Biomarker Dementia consortium at Institute
We see a number of different diagnoses and conditions from any specialty in Great Ormond Street Hospital, including oncology, haematology, cardiology, neurology and intensive care.
Paediatric and neonatal intensive care admission criteria
This is a list of patient diagnoses which are admitted to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) paediatric and neonatal intensive care units, the timeframe in which they should be treated and their estimated length of stay (LoS).
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is the coordinating centre of SMA REACH UK. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are a group of inherited diseases that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
Matthew Shaw has been appointed as Chief Executive at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) after being the Medical Director at the Trust.
Great Ormond Street Hospital appoints new Medical Director
14 Dec 2017, 6:48 p.m.
The world-renowned children’s hospital has appointed Matthew Shaw to take over the position of Medical Director at the start of the next financial year.
This is a list of patient diagnoses which are admitted to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) by our Neuromuscular team, the timeframe in which they should be treated and their estimated length of stay (LoS).
Cutis aplasia means ‘missing skin’ and is a congenital (present at birth) condition where a section of skin, usually on the scalp, is missing. This page explains the condition called cutis aplasia, what causes it and how it can be treated. It also outline
This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains some of the potential risks and benefits of your child having an operation as well as some other things to consider when discussing surgery. Your child may not need surgery for many years, if eve
